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ALL EYES ARE ON SCHAUMBURG VILLAGE ELECTIONS Schaumburg is a village of great diversity. We need leadership that is willing to look for the right answers to needs and provide solutions that will move Schaumburg forward. Nafees Rahman, Dhitu Bhagwakar and Rocco Terranova are those voices. Eliminate Unnecessary Spending Cut 5% or $12.5 million in spending across the board excluding public safety (police & fire) Reduce the number of employees through attrition & retirement Explore privatization of non-essential services for cost savings Eliminate redundant services offered by other governments “Schaumburg government has grown to a size we can no longer financially afford. More than $500 million in debt – which is higher than many neighboring communities our size – is more than we can manage. It’s time to tighten our belts and live within our means. The days of extravagance and reckless spending need to stop.” – Nafees Rahman JAN SCHAKOWSKY US Congresswoman...

I Stand With Ilhan

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 Politicians need to stop using the word anti-Semitic for political gain and as a free pass for continued oppression against the Palestinian people.  I’m really tired of seeing the word “anti-Semitic” thrown around whenever there is criticism of Israel. Let it be known that calling out the government of Israel for its oppressive policies and crimes against humanity as well as AIPAC, a Pro-Israel lobby group that is effective in influencing Congress Members, is NOT anti-Semitic. It’s funny how the moment Ilhan Omar called out AIPAC for buying Congress, she was swiftly reprimanded by said Congress, which in no way proves her point at all. Total coincidence I’m sure. Anti-Semitism is real, but let’s stop misusing the label. I stand with Ilhan Omar, and I commend her for having the courage to say what most people wouldn’t dare say in her position. That’s a woman I will surely stand behind