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
Following the signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget by Gov. Pritzker, a $55.2 billion budget that increases State spending by $2 billion more than last year and includes $1 billion in tax hikes, Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) released the following statement. “The FY 26
Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. submitted this essay. Recently I received a letter signed by Emily Seidel, Advisor, Americans for Prosperity Action. The “action” they wanted was, for me to send them some money. Americans for Prosperity sounds good; I would like to see all Americans prosper. As it
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement, in response to the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance press conference held today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. “Recent reports that the Army is considering cutting hundreds of jobs from the Rock Island Arsenal have been very concerning to me, which is why
Editor’s note: Pope Francis died Monday, April 21, 2025, from a stroke and cardiac arrest. He was 88. He was the 266th Roman Catholic Pope. Deacon Arthur C. Donart, PhD, SFO submitted the essay. I am six months older than Pope Francis. We share common memories of the death,