Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., submitted this essay. Much attention has been focused on the cost of health care insurance. Why? Because the Republican Party PASSED President Trump’s “Big beautiful bill,”–which continued big tax breaks for the wealthy, which were to expire in January 2026. To partially offset the
This essay was written by Arthur Donart, Ph. D. I remember long ago, when doctors made “house calls” to treat patients. They would take your temperature, pulse, and respiration and then stick a tongue depressor in your mouth and shine a light down your throat. After that, they would
Editor’s note: The letter comes ahead of U. S.-China trade talks, between President Trump and President Xi of China. The men are scheduled to discuss U. S. soybean and agricultural exports. The letter is endorsed by the Illinois Soybean Association and the Illinois Farm Bureau. Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)
Election Day is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Kevin Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and public school Teacher in Chicago, IL, launched his bid for the U. S. Senate in Illinois. He is running to fill the U. S. Senate seat currently held by Dick Durbin, who announced he would
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is refusing to use available Federal funding, to cover SNAP Benefits in November 2025, during the Government shutdown. The program serves 42 million people across the Country, including 16 million children; 8 million Seniors; 4 million people with disabilities; 1.2 million veterans.
The essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. Saturday, October 18, 2025, saw Americans make history again, protesting the authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his Administration. Reports estimate that there were “NO KINGS!” “NO TYRANTS!” demonstrations against President Donald J. Trump in approximately 2700
Editor’s note: President Donald Trump announced, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been the political activist’s 32nd birthday. Kirk was assassinated Wednesday, September 10. The next day, Trump praised Kirk: “Charlie was a giant
Trump and Republicans chose to shut down the Government, instead of saving health care for millions of Americans. Talking points follow. • For months, Trump and Republicans refused to negotiate in good faith to keep the Government open. Now 22 million Americans will see their health care premiums skyrocket,
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement, after Republicans let the Government shut down. The GOP refused to work with Democrats on a bipartisan Government funding bill, that would lower health care costs for millions of Americans. “My neighbors hate the partisan political games
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement, regarding his vote to oppose the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the House floor. Summary of the National Defense Authorization Act summary: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), officially signed into
Illinois families are being priced out of homeownership due to acute housing shortages. Congressman Eric Sorensen is supporting Legislation that will help renters and first-time homebuyers afford a home for their families, during a Nationwide housing shortage that is leaving homeownership out of reach for millions of Americans. In
Congressmen Eric Sorensen and Mike Lawler introduced their bipartisan Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act, to ensure farmers who improve their soil health (through capturing carbon) are rewarded. The bipartisan and bicameral bill is a companion to legislation in the Senate that was introduced by Senators Tina Smith
State Representative Ryan Spain, one of two Deputy Republican Leaders in the Illinois House, officially launched his re-election bid for his 73rd District Illinois House seat. The 73rd District consists of parts of Bureau, Henry, Lee, Marshall, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside, and Woodford Counties. “As we have finally
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) proudly announced major victories for the Rock Island Arsenal and communities across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, in this year’s National Defense Legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA.) These wins will protect local jobs, expand benefits for service members, and
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement urging the Trump Administration to pursue a diplomatic resolution and avoid further conflict. “The United States cannot be sucked into another Middle East war. The Trump Administration must use every diplomatic effort to de-escalate the situation in Iran and Israel,” said Congressman