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Category Archives: USCongress
Remembering D-Day
June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing … Continue reading
Posted in D Day, politics, USCongress, War on Terror, World War II
Tagged D Day, Illinois, June 6 1944, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, State of the Union, world war 2
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We Should Learn From History
My fellow Americans and friends around the world: We do not fully understand how or why the ancient civilizations destroyed each other. Upon the testimony of the ancients, corroborated by history and modern discoveries we know that there was only … Continue reading
Posted in #irishtricolor, #leydenpride, #taxation, Afghanistan, Chicago, Crime, domestic violence, Economy, Education, Elections, gambling, gangs, gun control, Health, Illinois, illinois politics, mental health, News, political satire, politics, Religion, Roy F. McCampbell, Taxation, Terrorists, USCongress, vietnam, vietnam virtual wall, vietnam wall, War on Terror, World War II
Tagged #leydenpride, advocacy, Chicago, children, cook county, education, facebook, Illinois, LASEC, Madigan, Olympics, Roy F. McCampbell, World Autism Awareness Day
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Illinois Coal Production is Up, But Employment Down
And, as Illinois data show, any rebounds in coal production don’t guarantee that jobs will follow, hand in hand — especially in an industry where automation has, for decades, eroded employment more aggressively than any perceived regulatory “war” on coal. … Continue reading
Today is the 43rd Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War
Member of Leyden Wall of Fame Ronald F. Gibbs Class of 1964 ~ West Ronald Gibbs graduated from West Leyden High School in 1964. He served his country in Vietnam and Germany as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He … Continue reading
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Tagged #leydenpride, Gibbs, Illinois, Latoria, Leyden, Leyden High School District 212, Roy F. McCampbell, Roy McCampbell, vietnam, vietnam wall
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Why Should You Vote ?
Make your voice heard … Every Vote Counts! The Importance of Voting Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities that U.S. citizens have. About 150 million American citizens are qualified to vote. Unfortunately, many don’t. They give … Continue reading
Posted in #taxation, Chicago, Crime, domestic violence, Economy, Education, election fraud, Elections, Finance, fire protection, foia, Franklin Park, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, Leyden Fire Protection District, political satire, politics, Rauner, referendum, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park Commentaries, schillerparkblog, senator durbin, Social Media, Taxation, Union, USCongress, vote
Tagged advocacy, advocates, budget, Chicago, cook county, facebook, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, school district., transparency, unemployment, vote
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Spending bill could quash Minor League Baseball players’ wage claims
I really hope fans get as upset by this proposed legislature, which would keep minor leaguers’ salaries from increasing, as they did about the new MiLB extra-inning rules. A massive government spending bill that Congress is expected to consider this … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Finance, Illinois, illinois politics, Kemper Sports, minor league, News, political satire, politics, salary cap, Taxation, USCongress
Tagged #chicagodogs, baseball, budget, cook county, Illinois, income tax, minor league, politics, Rosemont, spending bill, transparency, US Congress, work force
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Senate Bill 2344 Was Approved On April 26th and Now Moves on to the Illinois House; And the Beat Goes on For the Special Education Parents of Norridge SD 80
LASEC has forced Norridge School District 80 to seek a legislative solution for what should have been a collaborative discussion with LASEC. Therefore, SD 80 has had to pursuit an amendment to Illinois law to permit Norridge School District 80 … Continue reading →