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Illinois’ Power Portfolio Is Among the Cleanest of the States, But Comes at a Long-Term Cost

by Jacob Rogers | Aug 23, 2017 | Environment

WASHINGTON- As the world continues to turn away from fossil fuels, and replace it with reliable power that is still affordable, it’s worth asking where your community gets its electrical power that is not generated by fossil fuels. In Illinois the overwhelming answer...

More to ISIS appeal than economic grievances, experts say.

by Jacob Rogers | Aug 23, 2017 | National Security

WASHINGTON- If the United States and its allies want to defeat ISIS and prevent its expansion, they must understand the root appeal of ISIS and of extremism generally national security experts said Monday. At an event hosted Monday by the Atlantic Council, a foreign...

Bill Would Lower Industry Subsidies to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

by Jacob Rogers | Aug 18, 2017 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – An Illinois Republican congressman is seeking to support the U.S. nuclear energy industry by changing federal rules that force power companies to pay more than $800 million annually for safety inspections and licensing, among other services. Rep. Adam...
Military Spouse Fellowship Program gives family members career options

Military Spouse Fellowship Program gives family members career options

by Jacob Rogers | Aug 15, 2017 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON- On June 26, Nia Sammons, 29, finally got the email she was hoping for: she was one of 50 spouses selected for the Military Spouse Fellowship Program, which offers a free course to earn certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor®, a job perfectly...
Senate committee advances proposal to stop martyr payments by Palestinian Authority

Senate committee advances proposal to stop martyr payments by Palestinian Authority

by Jacob Rogers | Aug 4, 2017 | National Security

WASHINGTON- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved legislation Thursday that would cut off aid to the governing Palestinian Authority unless it halts indemnity payments to the families of Palestinians who have committed acts of terror against Israelis or...
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