Illinois Stimulus Pork

The following information about Illinois Stimulus Package projects comes from Oklahoma U.S. Senator Tom Colburn’s office: Illinois county to spend $173,824 weatherization grant on eight pickup trucks. Having received $400,000 for a federal weatherization program, Madison County in Illinois will … Continue reading

Borrow, Borrow, Borrow

Thanks to the Northwest Herald for assigning Kevin Craver to cover the county board. He writes today of the Finance Committee’s recommendation that the McHenry County Board vote to borrow $60 million on the Federal “come.” FREE MONEY TIME All … Continue reading

Jim Tobin Compares Purported State Deficit with Cash Injection from Stimulus Plan

Jim Tobin, President of National Taxpayers United of Illinois, issued the following press release today. I thought it was worth sharing. $11.5 BILLION FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE ELIMINATES NEED FOR STATE INCOME TAX HIKE The purported $9 billion deficit in state … Continue reading

Manzullo Offers Comments on Democrat Stimulus Bill

The following press release was received from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo before the Democrats’ Stimulus package–on which no House Republican voted in favor–passed; Manzullo: Stimulus “Compromise” Slashes Job-Creating Tax Incentives, Continues Jobless Spending Spree Congressman Manzullo pored through the … Continue reading

Manzullo Offers Comments on Democrat Stimulus Bill

The following press release was received from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo before the Democrats’ Stimulus package–on which no House Republican voted in favor–passed; Manzullo: Stimulus “Compromise” Slashes Job-Creating Tax Incentives, Continues Jobless Spending Spree Congressman Manzullo pored through the … Continue reading

Congressman Urges New Governor to Push for Capital Bill

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-16) has a message for newly sworn in Governor Pat Quinn. He wants Quinn “to immediately focusing on passing a capital bill that would improve roads and rail throughout the sate and put thousands of Illinois residents … Continue reading

Congressman Urges New Governor to Push for Capital Bill

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-16) has a message for newly sworn in Governor Pat Quinn. He wants Quinn “to immediately focusing on passing a capital bill that would improve roads and rail throughout the sate and put thousands of Illinois residents … Continue reading

Manzullo Explains “No” Vote on Stimulus Package

Here is 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo’s explanation of why he voted against the Democratic Party’s “economic stimulus” bill. It was received yesterday. McHenry County’s other federal representative, Melissa Bean, voted for the legislation. Manzullo Supports Job-Creating TaxRelief, Opposes Jobless … Continue reading

Manzullo Explains “No” Vote on Stimulus Package

Here is 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo’s explanation of why he voted against the Democratic Party’s “economic stimulus” bill. It was received yesterday. McHenry County’s other federal representative, Melissa Bean, voted for the legislation. Manzullo Supports Job-Creating TaxRelief, Opposes Jobless … Continue reading