The following remarks were delivered by me at the House of Representatives Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Feb. 7: We are two decades into the 21st century, and America’s infrastructure is falling apart, and our nation’s economic competitiveness is falling behind.…
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Views & Perspectives | Trump administration turmoil
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Thirty five who have left very important, substantial positions with the Trump Administration in two years: Three chiefs of staff, three national security advisors, a secretary of defense, two secretaries of state, two department of homeland security secretaries, two veteran…
Views & Perspectives | Happy New Year — Happy 2019
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My good wishes for a productive and happy 2019 and a list of important events and issues to be considered by you and others. 1. Even though we just participated in a very important November 2018 election, this spring will…
Views & Perspectives | 2018 elections year of women and record turnout
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The 2018 elections set many new records. It appears the largest ever number of voters turned out in an off-year election when traditionally people do not vote. Nov. 6 election participation by eligible voters was 49.2 percent nationwide. This is…
Views & Perspectives | So Many Topics to Write About
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If you are reading this column on or before Nov. 6, please vote. Election Day is Nov. 6. This Election Day offers an opportunity to chose a Governor of Illinois. Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner is being challenged by Chicagoan J.B.…
Views & Perspectives | Catholic Church pastors must speak directly and frankly to their congregations
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The sexual abuse scandal that now grips the Catholic Church needs much more clarification by local pastors for local parishioners. I was very pleased with the Aug. 21 statement from Bishop Daniel Jenky that states, in part, ”I was truly…
Views & Perspectives | Elections make a difference
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As I begin this column, we are in “the dog days of summer.” As you read this column, we are beginning the real start to the November campaign season and November election. Although I am sure you are sick already…
Views & Perspectives | Judge Brett Kavanaugh an Outstanding Pick for Supreme Court
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I have known and watched Brett Kavanaugh for two decades having first met him and his family playing golf at a charity golf outing supporting cancer research. While I was in Congress during President George W. Bush’s term, Brett served…
Views & Perspectives | Trump’s actions and inaction
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June 4 was the 500th day of President Trump in the White House. Trump’s trade policy is a disaster for American agriculture and American business. The tariffs on agricultural commodities are horrible policy for our farmers. The tariffs are horrible…
Views & Perspectives | Spring is a season of hope and anticipation
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Spring is the season of hope and anticipation. The services of Passover and Easter at the beginning of April allowed for hundreds of Central Illinoisans and people across the country to celebrate in their synagogues and churches. The Pope’s Easter…