tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93866332011-07-02T15:15:20.677-05:00An Online Journal of News and Opinion From the Underbelly of Peoria, ILWilly Nillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540372882650757010noreply@blogger.comBlogger2401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9386633.post-16961445312313532022008-10-22T21:21:00.003-05:002008-10-22T21:52:32.718-05:00

$150,000.00"Woman of the people" Sarah Palin received 150,000 in clothing, make-up and "hair consulting".The expenses include $75,062 spent at Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis and $41,850 in St. Louis in early September. The committee also reported spending $4,100 for makeup and hair consulting. The expenses were first reported by Politico.com.I am sure the folks in Ohio and Pennsylvania that have

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Peoria Journal Star"Where has Aaron Schock been? Exactly where he will be if elected to Congress - out raising money for his political action committee and his own campaign war chest instead of listening and responding to the people of central Illinois," Callahan said.Arrogant Aaron Schcok created his own leaderhsip PAC.  you would think the guy could at least wait until he finds out if he wins.

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Ray LaHood in rare form as he speaks to the mother of an Iraq war vetean.  As part of last years' "Iraq Summer" program there was an attempt to get congressmen on video, "If you want to talk to me, tell them to get out of here." LaHood orders the womanI, for one will miss the class that Ray LaHood exhibits.  Makes one proud to have him represent us.  I am sure Ray told this Mother how, as a

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Schock RepsondsCongressional candidate Colleen Callahan is criticizing her opponent Aaron Schock for spending too much time fundraising, being "AWOL" and not responding to issues........Callahan, a former broadcast journalist, criticized Schock's availability to the media.Schock is used to writing his own press, not being questioned by it."Before Colleen Callahan was a candidate in this race, I

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No return phone callsWhere is Schock? State Rep. Aaron Schock . . . where are you?"Schock could not be reached for comment" is becoming a trend in Journal Star stories......So his campaign manager, who said he also couldn't reach Schock because he was "very, very busy," responded for him.In other words, don't call us we'll call you.  Can you believe the arrogance of Aaron Schock?  I can, the

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After a delightful lunch at Mr G's on Main St, I decided to take a walk West on Main St to check on the progress of the business incubator. As I passed the Gaslight I heard the most horrific screaming and crying. At first I started to head back to Mr G's to get my car, but decided I should do my civic duty and lend a hand to the poor soul.Running up Main St the cries became louder and more

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Actually no they don't. Russell's smear campaign against Dave Koehler rolls on. I guess if it was directed at Aaron Schock it would be front page news, but since it is a Republican it is alright.Remember Ray Lahood telling the GOP candidate in the 91st House Dist to quit the negative campaigning because, "Daryl, that's not you.", evidently it is Ray. He has given Ernie Russell just under $10,000

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Word Given to us by Aaron Schock/Word on the StreetWhen you lie to yourself long enough you start to believe it. Once again the shoddy reporting of Ariana Huffington rears its ugly head. After a small town two or three time a week newspaper beats the award-winning largest paper in downstate IL they reluctantly report on the story.Grube - without the board's permission - had worked out a payment

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The Batman and Robin of the Illinois Republicans. Both heartly endorsed by the Peoria Journal Star. What are they thinking?

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The writers for the PJS Editorial Board may kiss Ray Lahood's sleazy ass, but Editorial Cartoonist Scott Shepler doesn't. He tells it like it is. Too bad the PJS is filled with lapdogs both in the Ed Board and reporting ranks. It truly is a shame.

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Word on the Street

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Hard livin' Ernie Russell is running a smear campaign against Dave Koehler. Russell's negative smear campagin, is funded in part by a fundraiser hosted by Newt Gingrich. The ads roll, paid for by Frank Watson and Dale Risinger. Watson has to spend downstate since he is getting hit in Rockford and the 'burbs. Koehler will weather this storm, Nov. 7th Ernie will head back to the bar, while

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I caught the 10 PM newscast on WEEK. They ran with the "Jim Edgar comes down from the mountain" with his mighty oracle to impart his wisdom upon us. Edgar talked about how people care more about the scandal in Springfield than the Republican sexual exploitation of children and alledged cover up in Washington DC. Jim must be smoking weed at the U of I in addition to teaching class. Ask just about

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsYou ever wonder why the public, generally speaking, doesn't trust reporters? I would ask you to take a look at the this poll from the UK which found that reporters are perceived as less honest than politicians.Handjob IThis time it isn't the editorial board stroking Lahood.U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood agrees that not since he presided over the impeachment hearings of former

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsWell, not exactly. He did, however say this:"The more money you raise, the more conflict issues and potential criminal issues arise," Umholtz said.See Ray, I'm not the only one that thinks you are whoreing yourself out for campaign dollars you don't need. Keep on piling your coffers with dirty money from sleazy Washington DC Lobbyists.

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It is hard to get the last word with an Attorney that is also a well connected Lobbyist.At 11:54 AM, September 13, 2006, matt jones said...Look, you make a valid point about shearer's disclosures, spring valley, VA, Peoria, wherever else. I don't know why he doesn't tidy this up, except for the fact that it really doesn't matter, except for political punditry....I'm sorry if I've offended (albeit

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Here is recent comment made by a power player in the Peoria GOP:At 10:10 AM, August 10, 2006, Matt Jones said... Nice sniping Willy, but let me assure you that Steve has become,over the last two years, a bono fide local. He does have a residence in Peoria, was elected as a precinct committeeman (requiring a Peoria residence) and can be found in Peoria on virtually any day. If you'd like, I'd be

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8/28/06 Word on the Street, PJ StarSince the PJ Star webmaster has yet to make available on-line the 9/4/06 WOS, I'll catch up on last weeks edition which I missedCity Council candidates for at large in '07? Please let us get through the '06 races. Let us see if Councilman and married father of three Bill Spears can send Rep Aaron "metrosexual" Schock back to the kiddie table.Will Dave Koehler

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PJ Star Words of wisdomThe PJ Star Editorial board give Ray Lahood another pass. While he discusses his plan to visit Lebanon and Isreal. They urge us locals to cut him some slack wile he spends tax dollars to visit his homeland.What they should have asked Lahood is why he consistently defends the President's Iraq war policy, of fight them there so we don't have to fight 'em here, but will not

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I happened across this secret video of Ray Lahood on the phone with his lobbyist buddies at Cassidy and Associates.

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsOn Monday ICC President John Irwin wrote a letter defending the ICC Student Newspaper, and praised the 2 distinguished Journalists from the Peoria Journal Star that are teaching Journalism classes there.I certainly hope that this is not one of them. The "Ending Earmarks Express" has been to Ketchikan, Ala., home of the infamous "Bridge to Nowhere" that cost taxpayers

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There appears to be an absence of reporting on boy wonder Aaron Schock. In the paper yesterday there is a mention of Schock being in China on State business. What state business? Are the taxpayers doling out money for Schock to go abroad? Did Reps Leitch, Sommer or Smith go? What about Shadid or Risinger? Does the PJS only write about Schock when they reprint his press releases?While they are

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The vote may have only been 52%-48%, but if you are a sitting US Senator, that is an ass-kicking. Joe Lieberman proves he is a sore loser tonight. He loses in a primary, and announces thathe will file papers to run as an independent. 18 years as a US Senator, should have been a slam dunk re-election. He did not take care of business at home. Clear and simple. This will be a bad year for

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsThis weeks Word on the Street column fills us in on Dist 150 salaries, but the thing in the article I found most interesting was thisState Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, was school board president when Hinton's contract was negotiated, but he was in China on a state-related trip and couldn't be reached for comment.So Schock routinely critizes the State budget but

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The Sunlight Foundation/Sunlight Labs have developed a new toy. They want to spread sunshine on all members of Congress. It is neat, you want to know more about sleazy old Ray Lahood, hover of the sun icon and a pop up with links to all things Ray. For instance, this election cycle, the top Contributor to Lahood is the Cassidy Group. No real suprise, Ray gobbling up cash from lobbyists. Followed

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TV BarnAbout a 1/4 way down the page Rep. Ray Lahood. Ray Lahood has a new admirer. Too bad she doesn't live in the 18th. by reading the letters to the PJS this past weekend there is some anti-Lahood sentiments brewing out there.Patricia Heaton loves Rep. Ray LaHood on the Tavis Smiley show.

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Way to go Ray. You should be proud of yourself. Supporting a government that provides a safe-haven for a terrorist group like Hezbollah . Where is your sense of honor for our troops. I've got an idea, maybe our soldiers should pool some of their wages and hire Cassidy and Associates, your favorite lobbying firm, so you will at least listen to what they have to say. I haven't been this ashamed of

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsThis weeks installment of the Word on the Street takes another look at Kay Royster's lawsuit against 4 of District 150's past and present School Board members. The authors choose to take a small step back from last week's assertions:While we never said or meant to insinuate Spears had anything to do with the lawsuit, he released this statement after the article ran,

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Like Blogfather Bill Dennis, I too received a press release from the Bill Spears campaign.Spears Issues Statement on Recent Journal StarArticleStatement from Democratic Candidate for StateRepresentative Bill SpearsPEORIA—Democratic Candidate for State Representative Bill Spears, D-Peoria, on Thursday issued the following statement in response to an article published in the Peoria Journal Star

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsThe Peoria Journal Star is at it again. Another Aaron Schock press release. We must be "smack dab in the middle of the campaign" because the Journal Star is running constant press releases. Maybe the reporter is trying to be like Tony Snow and end up as Schock's Press Secretary. I would say the attempt is on the right track.This part is great:"When I called these

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsAfter reading this week's Word on the Street column, I needed to take a long shower. I hadn't felt that dirty in a long time.Could it be mere coincidence that Kay Royster filed a lawsuit right smack dab in the middle of Aaron Schock's campaign? Of course it could.Middle of the campaign? While many candidates start early, most folks don't start paying attention until

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Congress at the Midterm: Their 2005 Middle-Class RecordRay Lahood earned an "F" on his mid-term report card from the Drum Major Institute. The Drum Major Institute describes them selves asThe Drum Major Institute for Public Policy is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to challenging the tired orthodoxies of both the right and the left. The goal: progressive public policy for social

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PJStar.com - The Peoria Journal Star Opinion and Editorial pagesThe Peoria Journal Star Editorial Board came out today in favor of "Net Neutrality" They are right on target on this one. I tip my hat to them. Are lawmakers really trying to "regulate" the Internet? Actually, yes. And this regulatory effort deserves support from average Joes who download, surf or shop online. This is one rare case

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsDori Meinert appears to be the only Journalist in the Copley group that feels the public should be clued in on Ray's DC antics.The $2.5 million earmark for the Illinois Technology Transition Center in West Chicago helps develop new technologies that create jobs, including some in his hometown of Peoria, LaHood told his fellow lawmakers on the House floor.Herion is to

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ABC News: Comrade Tries to Kill Hastert ProjectArizona Republican Representative Jeff Flake has a set of balls. I can respect his crusade against members of his own party. He constantly rails against the useless earmarks that Ray Lahood loves to defend.But what the thick-skinned Arizona Republican did Tuesday night is unheard of: He tried to kill a project sponsored by House Speaker Dennis

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Shadegg’s memo stokes fight on porkRay Lahood vows to fight conservative lawmakers that want to reduce the useless eramarks that run rampant in Washington. Opponents of earmarks say it can create a "risk of corruption". Ray is having none of it.Appropriations members have already vowed to fight any move to strip spending from the bill. “I’m not going to take their crap,” Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.)

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Peace Takes CourageLink to video (safe for work)When Boehner is finished handing out donations from tobacco lobbyists on the House floor and gets around to the debate on the War in Iraq, he should to ask Ray "Hoodie" Lahood if he saw anything like this when he was in the Green Zone with the Coach last week.

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"Hoodie" and the "Coach"Scott Shepler had another great take on Ray Lahood this past weekend. This guy is producing some really funny stuff. I may put this on my Christmas Cards this winter. This alone would be worth the subscription so I don't miss anything during the week.

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House leader calls for war debate / Some Republicans think it will hurt GOP in fall electionsUltra-tan House Majority Leader John Boehner was supported by Peoria's own world traveler Ray "Hoodie" Lahood. Now that Boehner, who once doled out checks from the Tobacco lobby on the House floor, has done something Ray doesn't like Ray is burying the hatchet in his back. Lahood is famous for this, our

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PJStar.com - The Peoria Journal Star Opinion and Editorial pagesCopley News Service Editorial Cartoonist Scott Shepler runs frequently in the Peoria Journal Star. He has put together some great takes on Ray Lahoods madcap antics. The Journal Star put online this cartoon from back in January. It is a gem. The cartoon that ran Saturday June 10 was another great one. Maybe that one will be online

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PJStar.com - The Peoria Journal Star Opinion and Editorial pagesThe Journal Star Editorial Board removed their knee pads for todays editorial examining Ray's recent trip to Iraq.With all due respect to the congressman, 18 or so hours in Baghdad huddled in secure meetings with U.S. and Iraqi officials does not paint a full picture. While criticism - some of it valid - comes with the territory if

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PeoriaMagazines.comRay must be feeling some heat for being such a shameless whore when it comes to sopping up lobbyist dollars and slogging home earmarks. Fellow Blogger C J Summers, a self-proclaimed conservative Christian, takes Ray to task for his lack of forthcoming concerning earmarks. While I don't agree with everything CJ writes, I respect the research he does. In fact, his posts about

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Sure, we have a tool like Ray. But I must remind myself, things could be worse, we could have Hastert. You know, the Speaker that did not want to rebuld Neworleans, Louisiana. the guy that talks about personal responsibilty and self-control but eats like they are about to quick making food.Go over to 50 Miles Out and consider getting a snazzy sticker for your car or collection. Tell 'em Willy

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WSJ.com - Cracks in Republican UnityAdd the Wall Street Journal to those that question the drunken spending of Ray Lahood and the Republican'ts running things in the house.Mr. Hastert, an Illinois Republican who flew back last Monday from Chicago with his friend Mr. LaHood, will try to broker some peace. But the news conference on the tax bill shows the speaker has some problems as well in making

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HUMAN EVENTS ONLINE - Please Don’t Tell Us You Support the American Taxpayer by Chris FieldMr. LaHood, might I suggest that you should not tell voters -- or anyone else for that matter -- that you support the American taxpayer. Please do not tell us you support the economy of the U.S. and our fiscal footing when you take to the floor to defend sneaky, underhanded attempts to designate earmarks as

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WWJD? Go here and check out the video(safe for work).What Would Jesus Do? Probably not the same thing that George would do? I think often of the men and women serving overseas and hope for their safe return. I am also haunted by the costs of war paid for by the innocent.

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PJStar.com - Journal Star NewsThis week's Word of the Street works overtime to provide cover for Ray Lahood. The first snip tells us what a great mediator Lahood is for stepping in to try to broker a compromise between the City of Peoria, Park District and the School District. What they don't tell the average reader is that Lahood's Son is married to the daughter of long-time Park District

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A couple of Sunday's ago the PJS Ed Board finally got around to calling Ray out about his reliance on Lobbyists in DC. Don' t expect too much of this, they made sure to do it far enough before the election that all will be fine in November, they lost Ran$burg, they can't afford to lose Ray as well.Three businesses - Caterpillar Inc., its spinoff Firefly Energy, and Proctor Hospital - received

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Wonderboy Aaron Schock may be up to some dirty tricks. It is widely known he is sweating like a gerbil in a gay bar about facing the very popular Bill Spears in the general election this fall. That said, why did his campaign manager Steven Shearer make copies of Spears' nominating petitions. Do they have another "November Suprise" up their sleeve?A better question may be why did Steve Shearer

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Crooks and Liars is one of my favorite sites to check out. There is Bill Mahr contest going on over there and one of the readers trotted out a tried and true favorite. I seem to remember seeing something like this before.

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Peoria Journal StarA nice little story about the debate between the two democrats squaring off for the Senate seat being vacated by Peoria legend George P Shadid. Long-time readers of this blog will remember that I used to refer to Peoria County Board Chairman Dave William$ as Boss Hogg. Apparently William$ could not hold it together through the primary without tossing moonshine-laden bombs at

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Last weekend I had the upleaseant experience of attending the "Dueling Pianos" show & silent auction at the Pere Marquette sponsored by the Junior League of Peoria. For the reasonable sum of $45 per person you were provided with entertainment (the pianos) food (basically cheese and crackers) and free draft beer. The draft beer was free if you didn't mind standing in line for 3 or 4 songs to get

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Rep. LaHood defends earmarks and sponsored trips, if not abused"I've never taken a lobbyist-paid trip (for) a golf outing," LaHood said. "It's illegal. You can't do that. And I don't do it. ... If we need to toughen up on that kind of stuff, we should do it."We know you don't take them for golf, you use your frequent flier miles, remember"There's no question it's a definite benefit. I would call

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Contrite cardinal offers answersThe Chicago Sun Times has had heavy coverage on yet another alleged Preist sex abuse scandal involving a young boy. Whether or not the Preist knew for certain or not McCormack was guilty he should not have sat on his hands. The Catholic is having a hard time recovering from the scandals is this can only hamper their credibility in dealing with this serious issue.As

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Philadelphia Inquirer 02/01/2006 Editorial Use second chance to make things right:"Cuts to child-support enforcement would result in the failure to collect $2.9 billion that otherwise would be retrieved over the next five years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Since when is amnesty for deadbeat dads a conservative value?"Ray was the deciding vote on the budget vote last week. Which

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KRT Wire 01/22/2006 New GOP leader seen as needing credibility on issue of reformUnlike his colleagues, LaHood said questions of corruption are resonating with voters, but he said their unhappiness has been tempered."I do subscribe to the idea that generally people think Congress is a bunch of people trying to line their own pockets, but people like their own congressman," LaHood said. "My

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PJStar.com - Journal Star News"If we're going to have big changes in leadership, I want to really be a part of helping to shape that," LaHood said. The Peoria congressman said he is backing Rep. John Boehner of Ohio for the No. 2 leadership job."I'm going to try to help him get elected," said LaHood, who plans to spend the next few weeks lobbying his Illinois Republican colleagues to support

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I saw this over the weekend at The Inside Dope and thought it was rather funny.

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“Look, there are no lobbyists. The Aspen Institute is not a lobbyingorganization. They will never come to my office during the time I am a Congressman and ask me to vote one way.”Ray Lahood to the WMBD's Dave DahlFor the first half of the 2006 election cycle Peoria's own Ray Lahood ranks in the top 3% in terms of raking in money from lobbyists. Ray comes in #15 (select "Members of the House" drop

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Extra! Extra! - The future of newspapers. By Michael�KinsleyI read this artcile by Slate's Michael Kinsely and it reminded me of the battle between Peoria Pundit Bill Dennis and Editorial Board of the Peoria Journal Star.Ten years later, newspapers are starting to panic again. But merely slobbering after bloggers may not be enough.And just the visual of someone from the Ed Board carrying a copy

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PJStar.com - The Peoria Journal Star Opinion and Editorial pagesThe PJS Ed Board finally gives us their 2 cents on Ray Lahood and the ballooning lobbyist scandal that is clutching Washington, DC. Only problem is, they still don't get it. The beauty of this issue is that by taking a leadership role, LaHood can do both. His squeaky clean reputation puts him in a good position to do so.Many people

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Blogging from IL-18It appears that I am not the only one that thinks Ray Lahood is a tool. Welcome to the club.

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PJStar.com - The Peoria Journal Star Opinion and Editorial pagesThis writer of the above letter to the Journal Star calls out Lahood for taking a walk on Supporting the mission in Iraq. I thought the writer must be wrong. This floored me. Lahood did not vote on the resolution. Holy Moly! His son is stationed in Iraq in a government(a Lahood family tradition) job covering the antics in the Sadaam

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From Online JournalRay Lahood likes to stay above the fray in Washington, but could he either knowingly or unknowingly have accepted tainted money?Ray's leadership PAC has received several contributions over the years from the lobbying firm Cassidy and Associates. Cassidy and Associates received millions from this Taiwanese slush fund. Carl Ford, described as a "key player" at Cassidy, in turn

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I often read the PJS Editorials and wonder what planet they are living in. However, it appears, they finally got one right. They finally criticize Ray Lahood about a position he took. Better look out, Ray might not let you carry his water anymore if you keep this up.Congressman Ray LaHood trotted out his now-customary defense of President Bush earlier this week, saying he takes the president "at

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Peoria Journal StarBy MOLLY PARKEROf the Journal StarPEORIA - David Koehler wasted no time.On the same day state Sen. George Shadid officially announced he would retire at the end of his term, the former Peoria city councilman made it clear he wants to succeed him - and that he has Shadid's blessing to do so.Koehler, however, read a statement from Shadid extending his endorsement."I have known

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This was an interesting google search that initated in our nations capital:Domain Name house.gov ? (United States Government)IP Address Withheld (Information Systems, U.S. House of Representatives)Information Systems, U.S. House of RepresentativesLocationContinent: North AmericaCountry: United States (Facts)State: District of ColumbiaCity: WashingtonLat/Long: 38.8933, -77.0146 (Map)Language:

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Peoria School Board Member Sean Matheson, along with Mary Spangler is taken to task by the Peoria Times Observer Editorial writer(s) for attempting to shut down public comment during a recent School Board Meeting. While I am not surprised by Matheson's comments it certainly different than what he would have us believe he is like.In an Op-Ed peice he submitted to the Peoria Journal Star Matheson

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http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll601.xmlRay Lahood shows the people of his district how much they can expect in student aid, food stamps and medicare. Chances are he will vote for a tax cut for his good buddy Dave Ran$burg.

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Peoria Journal Star"It's our opinion that all of these cuts are being made on the backs of poor and moderate-income people when the rich are not receiving the same," Baker said.But Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, called it "shared sacrifice.""If we've got to take care of people in Louisiana and Mississippi and Alabama, then we've got to pay for it," said LaHood, who supports the budget cuts to

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I have a frequent visitor to the blog today. Know anyone that lives in Las Vegas? Relax, you're royalty, you'll be fine Daddy and Mother-in-Law won't allow you to fail.

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Polly PeoriaThe point of my post is that the PJS filtered the news about Ray Lahood backing his son for the US Attorney post.A politician's kid not only stays out of trouble and rehab, but actually makes something out himself and wants to follow in his father's footsteps as a public servantBut since Polly brought it up, did he stay out of trouble? I recieved a tip outlining some problems Lahood

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Philadelphia InquirerThings you learn in home schools: It is ok to murder your girlfriends parents if they don't want you to see their daughter anymore.If your boyfriend kills your parents it is time to run away and get married and start a new life.Borden and Ludwig met in May through a home-schooling network for Christian families, Borden's sister told police. A friend of Ludwig's told police

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From the Peoria Journal StarPeoria Congressman Ray Lahood will do his best to try to set his son up with a job as the US Attorney in Central Illinois.Winkel said he earlier had spoken to Ray LaHood, who told him "he would be taking a wait- and-see approach.""He wants to see the field of candidates before he decides who he'll support," Winkel said.LaHood, however, said Friday he plans to stay out

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From the Peoria Journal StarWhile it is noble that Schock is so devoted to domestic US Steel production, I am almost certain that the suits at 100 NE Adams (Caterpillar, Inc for you non locals)feel differently. They have long been opposed to tarrifs that inflate the price of cheap foreign steel. If Schock keeps this up Caterpillar will have to "shift" more jobs offshore.Polly, by the way Russ and

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From The New York TimesIF the steroids senators, Jim Bunning and John McCain, had returned my telephone calls, this space would be filled with their answers to my questions. But they must have been occupied with weightier matters, because neither one called back. If they had, these are some of the questions I would have asked them: They would have given you the same runaroud that we come to

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http://www.news14charlotte.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=106818LITITZ, Pa. -- Police searched across the East on Monday for an 18-year-old man and his girlfriend, whose parents were found shot to death in their home.Police said David G. Ludwig killed 14-year-old Kara Beth Borden's parents after they and their daughter argued about her curfew. The girl was last seen Sunday morning at

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New Jersey�s Jim McGreevey: America�s Most Corrupt Governor?I know this is very old news, but did former Democrat New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey compromise the security of New Jersey citizens as a closeted homosexual? McGreevey was married but engaged in a consensual homosexual affair.

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I have what I think is a timely post about political hacks getting jobs from their Congressional bosses, and what do the conservative, good government drones comment on. The fact that I inadvertantly spelled the last name of Molly Parker incorrectly. You deserve the government you get.

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Molly Paker has a great article on the inner workings of the Peoria Election CommissionMy favorite part, however, is where Molly tears apart Director MitzelfetIn a brief interview Thursday, Jeanette Mitzelfelt, executive director of the Election Commission, said she was not aware that Wittry owned stock in the company. Mitzelfelt said she was busy and couldn't talk longer, but also did not return

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It is not the Journal Star. It's my edition.The Political Appointments of Ray LahoodIn the era of sleazy political appointments like FEMA's Michael Brown of Arabian Horse Association Fame and Acting FDA Director Lester Crawford a veternarian, we get this from our own Ray Lahood.In the 2001-2002 election cycle, Marlise Strietmatter, the political director for Representatice Ray Lahood earned over

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I saw a car earlier this evening with a 91.5 WCIC window sticker paired with the following bumper sticker:"I may be fat, but you're ugly. At least I can diet"How very christian.

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Peoria PunditIf you haven't already figured it out Bill is having site problems. You can check him out at his blogger site. Hmmm, first trouble with the "It happened in River City" site now Peoria Pundit is down, coincidence? Just kidding. God speed , Bill

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It is being reported that Sate Senator George P Shadid will not seek re-election. Many thought Shadid would run for re-election given that he serves as part of the Senate Leadership team. Not so. Look for Dave Koehler to announce his run for the seat shortly, but I would not be surprised to see City Councilamn Bill Spears take a shot as well.The big surprise in this announcement will be that

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Midwest Orthopedics, a Peoria Medical Practice is apparently fleeing downtown Peoria for their new digs located at War Memorial Drive and Allen Road. Why is this a big deal? It is not really, if Doctors wish to build a new place for thier practice I have no problem with that. It does, however, fly in the face of the infamous Heart of Peoria plan. Why is that a big deal? One of the Doctors that is

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From the LA TimesSuch charms convinced Steve Gallodoro and his siblings to entrust their increasingly feeble, 82-year-old father to the care of St. Rita's Nursing Home in November. Two days after Hurricane Katrina hit, Gallodoro, a parish firefighter, was back at the familiar brick building -- this time among the first rescue workers to arrive at the flooded nursing home.Gallodoro, 55, plunged

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Since there is little interest in the administrator, let's try this:Who is your pick for the best member of the Peoria City Council?

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From Kos"We finally cleaned up public housing in New Orleans. We couldn't do it, but God did."-Representative Richard Baker (R) LouisianaThis is unbelieveable, sadly, but an accurate assessment of most members of the GOP. They are 100% for government aide, just not for poor people. Wanna bet he and Ray hang at the Washington Club? By the way this piece of trash took 11 trips worth $26,980.34.

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Of the four largest governmental entities in Peoria County, which has the best administrator?City of Peoria Randy OliverCounty of Peoria Patrick UrichPeoria Public School Dist 150 Ken HintonPeoria Park District Bonnie Noble

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MSNBC Host Joe Scarborough bashes the Bush administrations handling of the aftermath of Katrina. Scarborough was the former Florida Republican Congressman family values champion that left office and it was alleged that he engaged in an affair with a member of his staff (sounds like Leitch). The only difference is that the aide turned up dead (Scarborough was never charged).Even a guy like

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"When people do not want to play the blame game, they're to blame"-John StewartFrom Crooks and LiarsI am addicted to this site. The Stewart clips are great. Check out the Imus one as well.I will give them credit, they stay on message. Blame game, blame game, blame game.Remind you of Schock: "Chicago Democrats, Chicago Democrats, Chicago Democrats."

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Kathleen Parker, the longtime Bush apologist turn on him in most recent column that ran in the Journal Star(I was unable to find it on thier site)In times of extreme stress, we often discover what we're made of....Everyone seems to have failed to varying degrees, including President George W. Bush for this simple reason: He is the commander in chief and this was a national disaster. No, he

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With Mike Bailey in charge of the PJS Editorial Page, I was puzzled by the Monday Editorial. There is noting new there, expand the Med-Tech East to West State Wide. What was puzzling was Monday was Labor Day. Bailey did not even give organized Labor the obligatory annual hand-job about the 8 hour day, ending child labor, weekends and minimum wage. I thought "great start, Mike" Only 20 more

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State Representative John Fritchey has his own Blog. It is a nice site. Stop by and check it out. Fritchey is a great guy he fought against a bill protecting philandering Doctors that fornicate while they should be treating patients, a bill Schock voted for.Unlike our State Rep Aaron Schock, he actually posts. Unlike our State Rep Aaron Schock, John knows how to spell Representative. Is it any

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Much has been said about Speaker Hasterts' remarks about weather or not New Orleans should be rebuilt.From the New Orleans Times-Picayune"It doesn't make sense to me," Hastert told the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago in editions published today. "And it's a question that certainly we should ask."Here are my thoughts on HastertAs a taxpayer that foots the bill for Hasterts' health insurance, I

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The United States of America has the ability to topple Saddam Hussein's Army in less than a week but can't enter New Orleans for 5 days? This is unbelieveable. Ray Lahood was on WMBD TV this morning and Brent Lonteen asked why the President had not acted sooner. In true lapdog fashion Lahood said the President cut his vacation short (by 2 days)and met with his cabinet Wednesday. To which Lonteen

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Informal weekend poll. Who gets your vote for the least effective member of the Peoria City Council? Please elaborate.

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From Daily Kos Stuff like this makes Ray Lahood proud to support the President. This would be funny if we weren't talking about real suffering. From this CNN video of Bush in Biloxi. Bush is talking to two sobbing African-American women who have lost their house, and a white guy: Bush to women: "There's a Salvation Army center that I want to, that I'll tell you where it is, and they'll get

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From the Peoria Journal StarPEORIA - U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood will give "a substantial check" to Jim Edgar if the former governor decides to run again in the upcoming gubernatorial election. "He's a friend. We've been friends for 20 years and I really count him as a friend, and I don't have any reservation at all about saying I'd give him a substantial check," LaHood said Wednesday in reference to a

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Our little informal poll as to who is the sleaziet politico in Peoria.Andrea Pendelton from Peoria Heights garnered 3 votes (turnout was lackluster). I believe that this is due in large part to the recent news of her holding 2 posts(Village Board and Greater Sanitary District Trustee) that represent a conflict of interest. Dave Leitch also grabbed 3 votes though I gave the nod to Pendelton, but

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