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Dec 26, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeOur Ninth Congressional District is a very diverse, multicultural district and we celebrate that diversity. The religious holidays express the traditions from different parts of the world and articulate the higher values that have been maintained. * * * * * * * * * * * * Please press Continue Reading for Good Wishes. * ...
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Nov 27, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeWe have been discussing several major issues for some time. We are continuing to follow relevant issues which may be of mutual interest and are posting them under News, Press Releases, and Related News.
Continue ReadingAmerican Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month
Nov 19, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeFrom the National Congress of American Indians: "November is American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month. Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to ...
Continue ReadingTribune endorses Tim Wolfe
Nov 2, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeTim Wolfe is pleased that the Chicago Tribune has today (October 11, 2012) endorsed him for the House of Representatives in the Illinois 9th District. Here is the link to the Chicago Tribune Editorial page 22. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-congress5-bd-20121011,0,981965.story
Continue ReadingSept 11 terrorist attack on US Consulate in Benghazi & murder of US Ambassador
Nov 2, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeThe US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, did not receive appropriate or timely support. In mid August, the Ambassador (the equivalent rank of a 4-star general) had requested from the Administration more security because of Al-Qa'eda being in the area, but it was not forthcoming. In the September 11 attack, the US Ambassador and three other ...
Continue ReadingEducation: Race to the Top & Core Curriculum
Oct 25, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeThe 2009 Act that includes extensive revamping of the education system in the US with the Race to the Top grant application program (not general funding to all schools) and the Core Curriculum program (teaching devoid of historical context) has very elaborate and far-reaching tentacles. Everyone should read this article in Accuracy in Media. Tim Wolfe ...
Continue ReadingChicago Jewish Star endorses Romney for President
Oct 21, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeTim Wolfe is pleased to note that the Chicago Jewish Star has endorsed Mitt Romney for President in the Friday, October 19, 2012, issue, page 4: "For President: Romney - Experienced, moderate, unapologetic, focussed, accountable." "ASSESSMENT: Based upon his qualifications and a failed opponent." Here is the website link: http://gestetnerupdates.com/2012/10/19/obamas-hometown-jewish-newspaper-endorses-romney/
Continue ReadingWelfare Reform
Sep 25, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeThe current discussion about work requirements for welfare recipients has been very confusing, perhaps deliberately so. The 1996 welfare reform law, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), that President Clinton finally signed (after vetoing it twice) required adult needy persons (not disabled, who ARE covered under SSI) to do some meaningful work or ...
Continue ReadingMore Campaign Hype from My Opponent
Aug 22, 2012 1 Comment ›› timwolfeOn Tuesday, the 21st of August, Congresswoman Schakowsky was going to lead a protest under the false premise that Mitt Romney was involved in the laying off of 170 employees at a manufacturing plant in Freeport, IL. Bain Capital is an owner of Sensata Technologies, the employer who is reportedly planning to move their manufacturing operations to China. Of course, ...
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Aug 20, 2012 No Comments ›› timwolfeIn my town hall meetings, I have been asked several times about concerns related specifically to Illinois issues that must be addressed by the state General Assembly. Although, as a Congressman, I would not directly vote on state issues, I would work at the Federal level to make policy decisions that assist the state in ...
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