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Asian Americans are making a big mark in Illinois politics

A long history of structural racial inequality blocked Asian Americans from political participation. With Tuesday’s wins, we’ll be able to advocate for our communities so that it will not be possible to make policies “about us without us.”

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Tight race for Casten in southwest suburbs, other Democratic incumbents fare well in early returns

In a district Joe Biden won by 10 points in 2020, Sean Casten was locked in a virtual tie with Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. Krishnamoorthi releases memo showing Canadian Pacific Railway dispatchers cause Metra delays

A spokesman for Canadian Pacific said the memo somewhat exaggerates the effect of freight interference on passenger trains on Metra’s Milwaukee District-West line.

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US lawmakers call for more measures to protect against toxic lead in tap water

Senators make appeal to EPA after series of Guardian articles revealed that communities of color often face high lead levels

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Chicago-area congressional Democratic candidates lead in fundraising, new FEC reports show

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., once again is the champion fundraiser in the delegation, with $11.6 million cash on hand as of Sept. 30.

Chicago Sun-Times

For Asian Americans, their moment in Illinois politics was a ‘long, long time’ coming

CHICAGO — Randy Jue shuffled through a heap of papers on the desk inside his Bridgeport business until unearthing a detailed map of Chicago’s 11th Ward, where he spotted opportunity.

Chicago Tribune

Durbin, Krishnamoorthi call on federal board to delay merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said the merger would mean more freight trains moving through the Chicago area that could be harmful to the environment, trigger traffic jams on streets and make it more difficult for first responders to get to places in times of emergencies.

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Asian American candidates in Illinois aim to break state records — and ‘the bamboo ceiling’

At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for offices in the November election and next year’s city elections, not to mention others running in other local races across the state.

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Importing prescription drugs from Canada would help more Americans afford medications they need

Congress should take up the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act, a bill that would offer immediate drug price relief.

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Pelosi: U.S. cannot allow China's 'new normal' over Taiwan

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday the United States could not allow China to normalize the new level of pressure on Taiwan it asserted with days of military drills following her visit to the Chinese-claimed island.

Reuters

Rep. Krishnamoorthi defends Taiwan visit with Speaker Pelosi; huddles with Amb. Emanuel in Japan

“Let me put it this way,” Krishnamoorthi said Sunday. “I think that the Prime Minister of Japan said he gets a lot of advice from Rahm Emanuel directly.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Krishnamoorthi defeats Democratic primary challenger in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi defeated Junaid Ahmed in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District on June 28, 2022.

Ballotpedia

Crunch time for multiple incumbents as 7 states vote

Mississippi has runoffs, Nebraska a special election, and Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah have primaries.

Roll Call

India is miles away but its tyranny is shaking, shaping American politics

American supporters of the BJP and its affiliated ultra right-wing, paramilitary organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh manage to steamroll anyone who calls out India’s abysmal treatment of Muslims, oppressed castes and other minorities.

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Incumbent Krishnamoorthi faces challenger Ahmed in Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District

Incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi and Junaid Ahmed are running in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District on June 28, 2022.

Sports Illustrated

Goodell, Snyder Called to Appear in Front of Oversight Committee

The committee launched an investigation into the Commanders in fall 2021, looking into possible workplace misconduct.

The Independent UK

House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to appear at a hearing later this month

Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. Pritzker, Illinois delegation scrambling to grab federal dollars ‘owed’ due to census goof

The Census Bureau bungle deprives Republicans of a main attack line: blaming Pritzker and Democrats for Illinois population loss — since, it turns out, the population grew.

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Too many eagerly accepted wildly erroneous census undercount in Illinois

The Census Bureau admitted last week that it had screwed up Illinois’ decennial headcount, and the state actually grew by about 250,000 people.

Chicago Sun-Times

Early vote kickoff spotlights voter confusion in new Illinois congressional districts

In-person early voting starts May 26 in Chicago; June 1 for suburban Cook residents; and on Thursday for voters in Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane counties and other parts of Illinois.

The Independent UK

House Oversight Committee launches probe into baby formula manufacturers amid nationwide shortage

‘The national formula shortage poses a threat to the health and economic security of infants and families in communities across the country,’ lawmakers write

Roll Call

Washington Commanders may have cheated fans, other team owners - Roll Call

A House panel says the Washington Commanders failed to return fans' deposits and kept $5 million under an inappropriate financial scheme.

Sports Illustrated

Congress Questions Independence of NFL’s Investigation of Alleged Workplace Misconduct at Washington

New documents were released by Congress, which were provided by the league.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL, Washington owner Dan Snyder acted in concert to block investigation findings

It has been revealed that the NFL and Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington NFL franchise, acted to block findings of a Congressional probe.

Chicago Sun-Times

Durbin, fellow Dems vow to support Ukraine as 100,000 Russian troops gather on country’s border

"I’m against any Russian incursion, aggression or invasion — however minor or major — on the borders of Ukraine," Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said during an event Sunday celebrating the 103rd anniversary of the country’s unification.

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