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Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted here on Roaming By Design and there's a reason for my absence. My writing life has changed since I began this effort four years ago next month, and rather than letting this blog, which once thrilled me as a place for a means of expression, languish without explanation I thought I'd let you know what I'm up to now and to direct you to the place where I feel I've finally created my online writing home. When I launched RBD, as I have come to call this virtual spot on the web, I was coming away from nearly two decades of writing for shelter publications, a career that had sincerely satisfied me while I was involved in the research of and writing about design and architecture, covering everything from Art Basel to Cleto Munari and Dale Chihuly to Droog. But I had begun to see the writing on the wall: the publishing industry was in disarray, especially magazines devoted to these two subjects in which I had become heavily invested.
Publications containing my monthly columns shuttered, the features I'd been assigned regularly came into my inbox with much less frequency, and the newspapers whose home design sections my name frequently appeared within evaporated. I was fortunate to have an architecture book, Four Florida Moderns, published during that time, and I felt very lucky to have found travel writing as a sustaining foundation to journalism because it allowed me to continue publishing articles in print and online as I transitioned to a work life that included content creation and editorial calendar management for clients through Improvateur, and social media platform development and management through adroyt.
It is only recently I have deepened my virtual focus, so to speak, and I feel excited I have finally found my bearings. I also celebrate that my point of view, if I may say so myself, has matured. The subjects I tackle are a bit more complex for the audience I targeted here so I have moved my attention to my blog at Improvateur.com. I usually post on #WriterWednesday but it depends upon the subject. I hope you will stop in and see me there; all you have to do is knock!
Here are a few links to my most recent posts in case there is a particular subject you'd prefer to explore first:
Julian Fellowes: A Sustained Narrative As Legacy
Dispatch From Amherst: Emily Dickinson Masters Love
Let's Do Some Wilde Writing on This #WriterWednesday!
A Plumb Line Into Literary History
Of Salt Spray and Canvas: Weatherbeaten Maine
Melancholia: Depression as One Perspective
I'd like to take this moment to express deep gratitude to everyone who has supported me in my writing career over the years, both in print and in the virtual world. I truly enjoyed all the subjects and cities I covered here for the four years I posted. I had the privilege of staying in some of the world's most incredible hotels, including the Hotel Principe di Savoia (right in the midst of the area that would soon host the World Expo 2015 when I was there), the Hotel Plaza Athenee, Le Meurice (covering their coveted Le Meurice Prize), a number of W Hotels and The Betsy Hotel. I've experienced wine tastings in Buenos Aires and interviewed Chef Gordon Ramsay in Tuscany. I walked through the Centre Pompidou with hot French designer Patrick Jouin and saw original Gibson Girl drawings by Charles Dana Gibson at the Bethel Inn in Bethel, Maine (though I still have yet to hear a loon in person)! Thanks to the Dorchester Collection during a trip to London, I had the great privilege to see the Paul Gauguin show at the Tate Modern. I had a profound moment standing alone in the study of Honore de Balzac and walked the same streets as Madame de Pompadour while in Paris!
It was the rare moment when I didn't have my writer's notebook with me (and it travels with me always so I feel there are many more adventures to come)! If you are inclined to let me know how you feel about my new effort of deepening my writing, I'd love to hear from you, either here or on Improvateur.


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DATE & TIME: Friday, November 23, 3 p.m. (et)
FACTS & STATS: Site: Gillette Stadium (68,756) -- Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Television: None. Home Record: CMU 3-4, UMass 0-4. Away Record: CMU 2-2, UMass
1-6. Neutral Record: CMU 0-0, UMass 0-0. Conference Record: CMU 3-4, UMass
1-5. Series Record: First-ever meeting.
GAME NOTES: The Central Michigan Chippewas will try to become bowl eligible as
they visit the Massachusetts Minutemen for a Mid-American Conference
regular-season finale at Gillette Stadium.
After a 2-5 start to the 2012 season, coach Dan Enos and his Chippewas are in
position to even up their record at 6-6 and become bowl eligible. CMU put
itself in position to return to the postseason for the first time since 2009
by winning three of its last four games, including its last two. CMU and
Miami-Ohio were in the same situation last week as they both needed to win
out to become bowl eligible.
The Minutemen's first campaign as an FBS program has been a transitional year
as expected. Coach Charley Molnar's squad did not pick up its first victory
until Nov. 10 when it defeated the Akron by eight points on the road. UMass
had built up a FBS leading 12-game losing streak heading into its bout with
the Zips. The team nearly followed up its inaugural MAC win with another as it
went into halftime of last week's bout with Buffalo ahead 13-0. The Minutemen
were outscored 29-6 over the final 30 minutes of the contest which gives left
them with a 1-10 overall record heading into their season finale.
This will be the first time in history these teams face each other.
CMU's offense has averages of 399.6 yards and 28.1 points per contest through
11 games due to the strong play of senior quarterback Ryan Radcliff. Although
he has not attempted as many passes as when he was a junior, Radcliff's
decision making has been the difference as he has improved his completion rate
nearly three percentage points and thrown only eight interceptions, which is
half of 2011's total. He has amassed 2,828 yards and 19 touchdowns on 213-
of-359 passing.
Junior running back Zurlon Tipton is the main threat in the Chippewas'
offensive attack. He was productive yet again last week, rushing 24 times for
115 yards and two TDs. The strong performance gave him his fifth consecutive
game with 100 yards or more. Now with 16 total trips to the end zone, Tipton
is averaging 8.7 points per game, which is tied for fifth in the MAC rankings.
Titus Davis and Cody Wilson are both consistent threats in the passing attack.
Wilson has tallied a team-high of 59 receptions for 718 yards. Davis comes in
with 860 yards, eight catches for scores, and 43 receptions. Wilson has made a
catch in 41 consecutive games, which is the tied for the second longest active
streak in the nation behind Duke's Conner Vernon.
CMU is one of the weakest defensive squads in the FBS with allowed averages of
454.3 yards and 34.5 points per game. The Chippewas have allowed each of their
previous five opponents to surpass the 400-yard mark in total offense. The
defensive unit managed to make its mark last week by sacking Miami's Zac
Dysert five times and intercepting him once. CMU came into the contest with
just 10 sacks on the season.
Sophomore LB Justin Cherocci leads the team and ranks fourth in the conference
with 112 total tackles after registering seven versus the RedHawks. Jahleel
Addae came up huge last week with 10 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and an
The UMass offense has yet to fully catch up to the higher level of
competition, as it puts up an unimpressive average of 272.9 ypg and ranks in
the FBS cellar in scoring offense with only 11.9 ppg. The Minutemen were held
to 264 yards of total offense by Buffalo last week, making it the fifth time
in six games that they have been held under 300 yards on offense.
Redshirt freshman QB Mike Wegzyn has been overwhelmed at times in his rookie
year. The Knoxville native has passed for 1,610 yards with five touchdowns to
eight interceptions.
Deion Walker (47 receptions, 537 yards, two TDs) has proven to be a reliable
target for Wegzyn, and running back Alan Williams (28 receptions, 317 yards,
four TDs) has been an active player in the passing game out of the backfield.
Rob Branchflower has reeled in 14 receptions for 163 yards over the span of
his last three outings.
Michael Cox is the team's lead back, but his production has been rather
pedestrian with 181 carries for 644 yards and four touchdowns. As a team, the
Minutemen average just 2.6 yards per rush attempt.
While the offense has certainly struggled, the defense has followed suit (40
ppg, 469.3 ypg). Bowling Green (282) and Connecticut (372) are the only
opponents UMass held under 400 yards of total offense this season.
The increased volume of work has made Perry McIntyre one of the top tacklers
in the nation (114 tackles, 6.5 TFL). Darren Thellen (67 tackles), Khary
Baily-Smith and Randall Jette have each recorded two interceptions.
The Minutemen have been a much better team since they were victims of a 63-0
beating from Northern Illinois. With nothing to lose, they should play a much
more relaxed brand of football. The Chippewas have a lot of pressure to win,
but their current wave of momentum should push them to bowl eligibility.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Central Michigan 35, Massachusetts 20

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Making the transition from active duty to veteran status is a challenge — and Jason Bunce said none of that transition is easy.
"Either you're in the right mindset or you let it get the best of you. It's tough out there when you lose everything you know and love," said the Marine veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. "I don't think there is an easy part of transitioning."
For more than a decade, Bunce, 31, of Jacksonville defined himself as a Marine. But after an improvised explosive device destroyed his vehicle in Afghanistan in 2010, he was left with multiple back problems, including fractured vertebrae. His injuries forced him into medical retirement in March — something he wasn't planning on for another eight years.
"For me, it sucked getting out because I wasn't done yet; but it is what it is," he said. "As a Christian, I had to accept the plan that God had for me. Telling myself that he had a plan was all it took for me to get through the transition process."
Redefining himself isn't impossible, he said, but does take time. Having applied for more than two jobs per week, he has sent in more than 65 applications since he transitioned.
He recently was hired by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Florida to work as a medical administrator, transferring paper claims to digital formats.
"The one thing that bothers me is someone saying they understand what I've been through when they haven't been where I've been," he said. "You'll never be able to relate to what I've been through unless you've worn a uniform."
Family, according to Bunce, has made transitioning easier because it has given him a support network.
"The hardest part of transitioning has been adjusting to a lowered income," he said. "The bills don't stop coming just because you got out of the military."
Bunce said he still misses the Marine Corps. For him, putting on the uniform made him feel as though he was doing something for the greater good.
Grant Beck, commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Jacksonville, said what Bunce is going through is common for transitioning service members. Beck said the military is not doing enough to instill pride in transitioning and becoming a veteran.
"Someone — especially in combat arms who has survived a lot of stress and adrenaline — when they come back and are transitioning into an unstructured, laid-back, less-intense environment, they aren't used to it," Beck said.
Resources are available to veterans include the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Purple Heart, among others, Beck said. Finding the camaraderie that was lost is important to surviving in the civilian world, he said. And it takes time.
"If you come home from a deployment and immediately transition to the civilian world within a few months, you haven't had a chance to decompress," Beck said. "You transition with a different set of issues than civilians are used to, especially if you are wounded."
And you have a different mindset, according to Bunce.
"For those who never served, I think they take things in life for granted," Bunce said. "They got to wake up in their bed for the last 12 years we've been at war. They get to kiss their wife or husband good morning. We … go overseas for seven months at a time and wonder if we are coming home in a pine box."
Having only been out of the Corps for a few months, Bunce said being a veteran hasn't sunk in yet.
"The active-duty population gets a lot of support, but I think we ignore our veterans," he said. "This country may say they support their veterans, but I think it's a bandwagon.
"Veterans Day should be every day — not just one day per year," Bunce added. "They deserve more than a day."
For organizations like Semper Fi Fund, which helps wounded, ill and injured service members, it is difficult to reach everyone and ensure they have the right resources before they get out, said Lisa Killeen, a veteran case manager with the fund.
"Service members in general … are given resources when they get out … but some may forget those resources and not know where to go for help," Killeen said. "Navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs can also cause some issues. They may not know what their entitlements are."
Service members, Killeen said, need to advocate for themselves by being self-motivating and asking the difficult questions. Transitions are discouraging, she said, but knowing where to find help makes the process easier.
The first source of support: other service members, she said.
"You need to ask questions and find out what the VA and the VA's vet center have to offer," Killeen said.
For Bunce, having civilians thank veterans for serving is appreciated but not a requirement.
"But if they don't say it, then it's not that big of a deal," Bunce said. "It's appreciated no matter what way you say it but it is kind of overplayed in our culture right now."
And while transitioning hasn't been easy, Bunce said he will succeed at it, thanks to the tenets he learned in the Corps.
"Even though I haven't quite figured out what Veterans Day means to me now that I am a veteran, it doesn't mean I'm not proud of what I've done," Bunce said. "Whether you disagree with why we fight our wars or not, you should at least take a moment of silence for those who did. I know I will — not for myself but for everybody else."
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}}{{tnr}}'''David Eugene "Dave" Heineman''' (
}}{{tnr}}'''David Eugene "Dave" Heineman''' (May 12, 1948, in Falls City, [[Nebraska]]) is the 39th and current [[Nebraska Governor|Governor of Nebraska]]. A [[Republican]], he originally assumed the role when [[Mike Johanns]] was appointed United States Secretary of Agriculture in President George W. Bush's Cabinet on January 20, 2005. Heineman was officially elected to the position in November 2006 and re-elected in the [[Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2010|2010 midterms]]. He is [[States with gubernatorial term limits|term limited]] from running for a third consecutive term as governor in the [[Nebraska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2014|2014 elections]].
In January 2013, Heineman became the longest-serving governor in state history. A number of previous governors have been elected to the limit of two consecutive four-year terms, but since Heineman first took over the role while serving as lieutenant governor he had nearly two years in office prior to running for election.<ref> [http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/state/heineman-now-in-the-record-books-as-nebraska-s-longest/article_8a46006c-649d-11e2-a853-0019bb2963f4.html ''KearneyHub,'' "Heineman now in the record books as Nebraska's longest-serving governor," January 22, 2013] </ref>
In January 2013, Heineman became the longest-serving governor in state history. A number of previous governors have been elected to the limit of two consecutive four-year terms, but since Heineman first took over the role while serving as lieutenant governor he had nearly two years in office prior to running for election.<ref> [http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/state/heineman-now-in-the-record-books-as-nebraska-s-longest/article_8a46006c-649d-11e2-a853-0019bb2963f4.html ''KearneyHub,'' "Heineman now in the record books as Nebraska's longest-serving governor," January 22, 2013] </ref>
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|David Heineman
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|November 2, 2010
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- 1 Biography
- 2 Political career
- 2.1 Governor of Nebraska (2005 - Present)
- 2.2 Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska (2001 - 2005)
- 2.3 Nebraska Treasurer (1994 - 2001)
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In January 2013, Heineman became the longest-serving governor in state history. A number of previous governors have been elected to the limit of two consecutive four-year terms, but since Heineman first took over the role while serving as lieutenant governor he had nearly two years in office prior to running for election.[1]
An analysis of Republican governors by Nate Silver of the New York Times in April 2013 ranked Heineman as the 27th most conservative governor in the country.[2]
Heineman previously served as Lieutenant Governor from 2001-2005 and was state treasurer form 1995-2001. He was Chair of the National Governors Association from July 2011-July 2012. Among his accomplishments as Governor, Heineman points to the passage of the largest tax relief package in state history and the most comprehensive revision of the state's economic development incentives since the 1980s.[3]
After graduating from West Point, Heineman served for five years with the United States Army, leaving with the rank of captain. He graduated from the Army Ranger training program during his years of service.[3]
- Bachelor's degree in economics - United States Military Academy at West Point (1970)
Political career
Governor of Nebraska (2005 - Present)
Heineman originally assumed the governorship upon Mike Johanns' appointment as United States Secretary of Agriculture in January 20, 2005. He was officially elected to the position in November 2006 and re-elected in the 2010 midterms.[3]
Tax reform
In January 2013, Heineman announced he would seek to eliminate the state income tax and replace it by eliminating many sales tax exemptions. He said he believes eliminating the income tax would make the state a magnet for jobs.[4] However, on February 16, 2013, he asked the Nebraska State Senate to kill two tax reform bills, which had been introduced by Senators Beau McCoy and Brad Ashford on the governor's behalf and referred to the Revenue Committee. LB 405 would have repealed the state personal and corporate income taxes while also eliminating $2.4 billion worth of sales tax exemptions.[5] The more limited LB 406 would have repealed just the corporate income tax and eliminate $400 million worth of sales tax exemptions while also exempting up to $12,000 of retirement income from the income tax.[6] The Platte Institute for Economic Research, a pro-market think tank, supported eliminating both the personal and corporate income taxes.[7][8] After his proposal met with significant opposition from businesses and others who would have been affected by eliminating the sales tax exemptions, Heineman said he wanted the bills pulled so that Revenue Committee Chairman Galen Hadley could develop a more comprehensive tax reform plan.[9][10]
Tax cut
In Dec. 2006, Heineman presented the Nebraska State Legislature with a middle class tax cut which promised $1 billion of tax relief over the subsequent four years.[11] After finagling with state legislators, he signed LB 367, the largest tax relief bill in the state's history. The bill provided $425 million in tax relief over a two year period. Heineman also pushed for legislation that would make the state's Department of Health and Human Services more accountable to citizens.
In a state where agricultural issues are important, Heineman has made them a top priority. The governor helped to negotiate trade deals with the Republic of China and Cuba for the exportation of wheat, soybeans, and other commodities. He has also been a proponent of increased production of ethanol.
The Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")
Nebraska Watchdog reported on Heineman's feud with the Nebraska Democratic Party regarding his opposition to national health care and his push to get top educators in the state to fight the Obama health care plan. [12]
Judicial appointments
As governor, Heineman is responsible for appointing judges to Nebraska state courts. In Nebraska, the governor makes a judicial appointment after candidates are recommended by a judicial nominating commission. After the governor appoints a judge, she or he must run for retention in the next general election more than three years after taking office. For an up-to-date list of all of Heineman's appointees, see Judgepedia's page on his appointments.
2014 Gubernatorial Election
Heineman is barred by term limits from seeking a third term as governor in 2014, and he had intended to enthusiastically back former Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy, with whom he shared a winning ticket in both the 2006 and 2010 elections, as his successor until Sheehy's resignation in Feb. 2013. His abrupt departure stemmed from an Omaha World-Herald expose showing that Sheehy had made roughly 2,300 phone calls, many late at night, to women other than his wife over the previous four years on his state-issued mobile phone.[13] "I had trusted him and that trust was broken," Gov. Dave Heinman explained at a Feb. 2 press conference where he made the shocking announcement.[14][15] Sheehy announced his candidacy for governor back in July 2011, and [16] was considered the front-runner until the scandal broke, causing a "deeply disappointed" Heineman to withdraw his support for Sheehy's gubernatorial campaign, which shut down completely soon thereafter.[17][18][19]
Job creation ranking
In a June 2013 analysis by The Business Journals, which ranked 45 of the country's 50 governors by their job creation records, Heineman was ranked number 11. The five governors omitted from the analysis all assumed office in 2013. The ranking was based on a comparison of the annual private sector growth rate in all 50 states using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.[20][21]
Lieutenant Governor resignation
Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy resigned on February 2, 2013 amid revelations he had abused his state-issued cell phone privileges over a span of four years. As governor, Heineman was authorized to appoint an interim lieutenant governor to serve out the remaining two years of Sheehy's term. Heineman appointed Lavon Heidemann (R) to fill the vacancy. Heidemann was sworn in on February 13, 2013.[22] He will serve in this role until a successor can be elected in 2014.[23]
Budget plan
In Nov. 2009, while Nebraska faced "a [budget] shortfall of $334 million" caused largely by shrinking sales tax receipts, Heineman introduced a plan to help balance it that included a number of cost saving measures such as "agency savings, transfers from the general fund" [24] and a 2.5% across-the-board reduction to most state agencies in the 2009 fiscal year and a 5% reduction in fiscal year 2010-2011, cuts totaling $80 million.
Heineman's budget proposal would also take another $154 million from K-12 education, Medicaid, the state prison system and the State Patrol. School budgets would not be cut, the planned increases would simply be frozen, Heineman assured. Unlike neighboring Iowa's Governor Chet Culver, Heineman's proposal did not include a personal salary cut. Heineman said he would oppose any attempt to increase income or sales taxes and expressed his opposition to dipping any further into the state's cash reserve fund.[25]
Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska (2001 - 2005)
Heineman was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska on October 1, 2001, after David I. Maurstad resigned in order to serve as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VIII. He was elected to his first full term the following year.
Nebraska Treasurer (1994 - 2001)
Heineman was first elected to the office of treasurer in 1994 and won re-election to the office four years later.
Fremont City Council (1990-1994)
Heineman was first elected to serve the general public of Nebraska in 1990 as a member of the Fremont City Council. He remained there until 1994 when he successfully campaigned to be the state's treasurer.
Heinemann is barred by term-limits from seeking re-election as governor. His popularity and imminent availability placed Heinemann at the top of the list of 2014 potential candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by GOP freshman Sen. - and Heinemann's predecessor as governor - Mike Johanns.[26][27] Heinemann announced on May 25, 2013 that he had decided against entering the Senate race.[28]
- See also: Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2010
Heineman defeated challenger Mike Meister in the 2010 gubernatorial race. His margin of victory was 49 points - the largest gubernatorial win of 2010.[29]
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Comprehensive donor information for Heineman is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Heineman raised a total of $6,725,213 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[32]
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Dave Heineman and Rick Sheehy's donors each year.[33] Click [show] for more information.
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Heineman currently resides in Freemont, Nebraska with his wife, Sally Ganem, and their son, Sam. He is a practicing Methodist.[3]
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- Campaign contributions for Mike Johanns and Dave Heineman (2000, 2002, 2004) at FollowTheMoney.org
- ↑ KearneyHub, "Heineman now in the record books as Nebraska's longest-serving governor," January 22, 2013
- ↑ New York Times, "In State Governments, Signs of a Healthier G.O.P.," April 16, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Governor of Nebraska, " About the Governor," accessed August 7, 2013
- ↑ Wall Street Journal, "The State Tax Reformers," January 29, 2013
- ↑ Text of LB405
- ↑ Text of LB 406
- ↑ Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "The Benefits of Eliminating the Income Tax," February 6, 2013
- ↑ Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "Tax Proposal Review Part Two: Ending the Corporate Income Tax," February 13, 2013
- ↑ JoAnne Young, Lincoln Journal Star, "Heineman to Legislature: Kill tax bills," February 16, 2013
- ↑ Grant Schulte, Associated Press, "Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman asks panel to kill both of his tax bills, start new tax discussion," February 16, 2013
- ↑ Fremont Tribune "Heineman outlines his tax cuts proposals" 29 Dec. 2006
- ↑ Nebraska Watchdog
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal, "Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Resigns," February 2, 2013
- ↑ World Herald-Bureau, "Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014," November 13, 2012
- ↑ World Herald-Bureau, "Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014," November 13, 2012
- ↑ Journal Star, "Sheehy says he will run for Nebraska governor in 2014," July 15, 2011
- ↑ ''The Wall Street Journal, "Nebraska lt. governor resigns," February 2, 2013
- ↑ ''Omaha World-Herald, "Sheehy's campaign returns donations," February 6, 2013
- ↑ ''Omaha World-Herald, "Sheehy's campaign returns donations," February 6, 2013
- ↑ The Business Journals, "Governors and jobs: How governors rank for job creation in their states," June 27, 2013
- ↑ The Business Journals, "How state governors rank on their job-growth record," June 27, 2013
- ↑ Omaha.com, "Choice of Heidemann for lieutenant governor called 'great pick'," February 14, 2013
- ↑ The World Herald-Bureau, "Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy issues resignation," February 2, 2013
- ↑ Journal Star "Gov. Dave Heineman: Budget proposal is about reducing spending" 2 Nov. 2009
- ↑ Governor Lays Out Budget Cuts; His Salary Safe, Nebraska Watchdog, November 2, 2009
- ↑ Roll Call, "Heineman, Fortenberry Considering Senate Run in Nebraska, "February 18, 2013
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Dave Heineman weighs Senate bid," February 18, 2013
- ↑ 630WPRO.com, "Nebraska Governor Takes a Pass on Senate Bid," May 27, 2013
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the State Board of Canvassers of the State of Nebraska", accessed December 21, 2010
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2006 Republican Primary Election Results
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Career fundraising for Dave Heineman," accessed May 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org, "Home," accessed February 17, 2015
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July 10, 2013
I was raised in a neighborhood with a top-notch school system filled with inspiring and caring teachers. I loved hearing their stories about working in inner-city schools and how drastically different their teaching experiences were there compared to teaching in a predominately upper-class suburb. My naïve mind thought that my teachers chose to work in the inner-city schools but that was far from the truth.
At the beginning of their careers, many of my teachers could only find jobs in neighborhoods with poor school systems. They described the struggles of teaching in such areas but believed it made their character stronger because they were able to help students who needed it most. Fast forward to the present, where some of my friends are pursuing careers in education: Many of them are complaining that they can't find teaching jobs in "safe" middle- or upper-class areas, echoing the same struggles many of my high school teachers encountered.
Does this say anything about my generation? According to a recent Time article entitled "Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation," individuals in my generation is known to be narcissistic and refuse to take crap from the older generation. Since we're known to take jobs that "feel right," we disregard opportunities that don't measure up to our standards; as a result, we suggest to others that employment rates are low because we can't get jobs that people who worked in the field for 10 years have acquired.
Though the Me Generation isn't all bad (I highly suggest reading the article to find out our positive characteristics), I think it's time my generation had a reality check. My peers need to understand that we won't get our ideal jobs when starting out but if we put in the proper time and effort, we will climb the ladder of success just as every generation before us had done. What do you think?
Carly Gerber is majoring in journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She loves fashion and hopes to cover the topic for a Chicago-area magazine. In her free time, she focuses on her blog, loves making jewelry and spending time on Pinterest and Pose. She hopes to use this blog to guide and relate to its followers: college students like herself!
July 10, 2013
Abby Egan
When I started college, I was intimidated by my peers that knew exactly what they wanted to do. I knew what I liked to do but not what I might want to do after college, realistically. So, I entered my freshman year with an undecided major...and an immeasurable pressure to figure out who I was going to be.
I rushed to declare my major as English/creative writing because I love to write. But then I decided I love kids and I'd rather be a teacher so I changed it to education/literature. But then I realized that I hate literature classes, so I went back to English/writing. And then I decided I love philosophy, so I added a philosophy minor. This past semester, I realized I love psychology classes, too, so I'm even thinking of adding a psychology minor now. What I learned along the way was 1. Find what you love, 2. Don't be afraid when that changes, and 3. Connect with your academic advisor.
An academic advisor – the person who helps you choose your classes and makes sure you're doing everything you need to graduate – is the most valuable asset you have on campus, as they are available to you for unbiased advice and guidance every step of the way. For me, this person was Mr. Elder. We met during orientation; he was this ancient old man that only spoke when the moment called for his wise input, which was usually dispensed in the form of a long-winded story with a moral ending. He has been my advisor since day one and I can honestly say I would be utterly lost without him.
But just because you're assigned to one advisor doesn't mean you can't seek out another who better suits your needs. Find the best academic advisor you can so they can layout the opportunities available to you. A good academic advisor will lead you to where you want to go but allow you choose the direction in which to travel. They are your connection to the dreams you want to achieve beyond college, even when your dreams change as frequently as mine do.
Abby Egan is currently a junior at MCLA in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she is an English Communications major with a concentration in writing and a minor in philosophy. Abby hopes to find work at a publishing company after college and someday publish some of her own work. In her spare time, Abby likes to drink copious amounts of coffee, spend all her money on adorable shoes and blog into the wee hours of the night.
July 11, 2013
Melissa Garrett
At Chatham University, the inclusion of all students is a top priority. One way this is accomplished is through a student organization in which people of various spiritual beliefs can gather to discuss their views. The All Faith Gathering has gained momentum in the past year and continues to positively impact the lives of Chatham students by encouraging diversity, acceptance and tolerance.
Each Thursday afternoon, students gather in a small room below the campus chapel. Meetings begin with a drum circle, with each guest listening to the sounds around them in order to sync up and create harmony. This is often followed by a discussion question that gets students' minds flowing with spiritual thoughts and theories, making for interesting conversations throughout the gathering. The rest of the hour usually consists of either a spiritual discussion or a guest speaker who teaches the group about their religion or special belief system.
Although the average attendance to Chatham's All Faith Gathering may be considered small, it is a tight-knit group that has formed close bonds of trust between its members. Most choose to live in the All Faith Living Learning Community in Woodland Hall, helping us to grow even closer together. As a living learning community, first-year students residing there with an interest in faith are encouraged to attend the gatherings.
Holding a gathering for students of various beliefs would be a good addition to any university campus: All it really takes is a few committed students, creativity and a sponsor. There are no set rules for how to hold a gathering and anything goes as long as respect is kept between members. By providing students with a place to be completely open, they can feel more comfortable being themselves regardless of their spirituality...or even their lack thereof.
Melissa Garrett is a sophomore at Chatham University majoring in creative writing with minors in music and business. She works as a resident assistant and is currently in the process of self-publishing several of her books. She also serves as the president of Chatham's LGBT organization and enjoys political activism. Melissa's ultimate goal is to become a college professor herself.
July 12, 2013
Veronica Gonzalez
It's very crucial that every college student studies but one thing to study in college is the physicality and the expectations of the college classroom. Every classroom varies so get to know how things are done in each and every one of them.
When walking into a classroom, the first thing that must be done is to observe the set up. Are the chairs/desks lecture style, chevron style, etc.? Also, know where the doors, emergency exits and windows are in case of a fire or other dangerous situations. Observing these things is both helpful and safe.
Next, paying attention in class is extremely important. Try sitting near or in the front row so that you don't miss anything when note-taking. If the front row is full, however, find a seat near the lectern. If that fails, don't be afraid to talk to your professor. (Remember: Professors are there to help you learn in any way possible!) Never sit in the back of the classroom because that gives the impression that you think the subject matter of their class is a waste of time.
Besides observation and listening, having the right materials in class is important. Always bring textbooks, pens/pencils, plenty of paper, laptops (or tablets, if applicable) and homework assignments. This lets professors know that you're willing to participate in class; however, little distractions keep you from learning so avoid texting, social networking or Internet browsing in class, unless your professor gives the okay.
Finally, know your priorities and responsibilities as a student. Your main priority is to learn and interact with the professors and with fellow classmates. Also, study the syllabi so that you'll know what to expect in the courses.
Knowing the dos and don'ts of the college classroom will help you in more ways than one – you'll thank yourself later!
Veronica Gonzalez is a rising junior at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her current major is English and she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in this field. She served as the vice president of the UIW chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta from 2012 to 2013 and she returns as a junior delegate in the fall of 2013. Her dreams are to publish novels and possibly go into teaching in the field of English.
I know a few people (and I'm sure you do, too) who take ADHD medication; however, their names are not the ones on the prescription bottles.
Most people – often college students – who are not prescribed attention-deficit drugs like Adderall or Vyvanse use the pills during times of high stress, like during final exams. Getting a hold of these drugs is so easy that sending one text message to a friend can lead you to the door of a dealer. Usually, the dealers are students who are prescribed ADHD medication and have extra pills to distribute...but not for free. According to a recent New York Times article, a student revealed he is prescribed 60 pills a month from his hometown psychiatrist; he personally uses only 30 or 40 and sells the extra pills to students who want the added push to help them focus.
Universities around the country have become aware of attention-deficit medication abuse and are creating rules to eliminate the misuse. The biggest problem is for university officials to find a system that works. For example, California State University in Fresno requires students to go through two months of testing and paperwork, then sign a formal contract which requires them to submit to random drug testing, to see a mental health professional every month and to not distribute the pills. Other universities, like the University of Vermont, want nothing to do with evaluating and prescribing students ADHD medication and would rather have students go to outside health professionals to get prescriptions, as the school doesn't want to be liable if students get sick or die from using ADHD medication.
I believe there's another problem here. Students shouldn't feel stressed to the point of committing a federal offense by taking unprescribed attention-deficit medication. What do you think about students abusing ADHD medication and how can we eliminate this issue?
July 17, 2013
As we all know, it's tough living a healthy lifestyle at college but according to USA Today College, doing so can lead to a higher GPA! Here are a few tips from me to help you live a little healthier while attending college:
Do you have any tips and tricks for a healthy college lifestyle?
July 18, 2013
Freshman year of college can be scary but falling for college myths can fuel the flame of this fear.
I remember myths about my school: It was haunted, college seniors were going to somehow prank the freshmen, and walking under the school's clock tower would make you fail your classes. The rumors felt overwhelming at first but then I decided to put one of those myths to the test, starting with the clock tower. One day, I darted under it. The stained glass windows looked phenomenal from the inside and I thought, "How can something so beautiful be treated like a curse?" Days after my investigation, my grades were fine. As for the other myths that I heard about UIW, they were just the same: The school wasn't haunted and the college seniors never did prank the freshmen. Even though I was high on guard, they were all false.
The sad part about all this is that many college students will scare freshmen with myths and completely omit the good things about college like events, socials, etc. So how can you tell what's real or myth in college? First, if you hear about something and it concerns you, ask an advisor or professor about it. (Professors/advisors know more about the school than the student body.) Second, listen to how the subject is brought up and ask yourself, "Are they joking?" or "Do they sound serious?" Finally, listen to yourself. Do you take their word for it or yours? Only you can determine what's real and what's myth regarding your college.
July 15, 2013
Chelsea Slaughter
Campus life can get hectic, especially if it is your first time experiencing it. With new opportunities, new people, new rules and new atmosphere all coming together for one big whirlpool of "NEW," it's easy to lose your head and lose focus of the true reason you decided to attend college...and that is higher education!
The most important way to stay grounded is keeping the right company. Friends have way more influence on us than we care to admit. Keeping a circle who can give you a good balance work and fun is key. It is also important to BE a good friend. Sometimes we care more for the well-being of others than our own. Learn to take your own advice!
Setting goals and/or a daily/weekly/monthly schedule will also make life easier. When things get crazy, it is always nice to have something to refer back to. Goal setting can help you determine when you have time to have fun and when it's time to get down to business.
Make sure to balance your extracurriculars as well. Don't JUST join all social or all academic clubs and don't JUST play sports – try a nice medley of everything! This way, you will always have a group to depend on when one aspect of your life is lacking.
College is all about new lessons and experiences but also about getting an education. Don't let all the "NEW" overwhelm you. Be spontaneous, try new things and have fun...but be SMART! Stay grounded and remember the lessons you learned growing up. (Your gut feeling will never let you down!) Keep your future first at all times and you'll navigate the "NEW" like a pro!
Chelsea Slaughter is currently a junior at Jacksonville State University majoring in communications (public relations concentration) and minoring in art. She serves as a resident assistant on campus, is the treasurer in the Public Relations Organization and is an active member in W.I.S.E., NAACP and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Leadership Society. She aims to work in the entertainment industry post-graduation and is well on her way thanks to an internship with a digital marketer to several music artists. Chelsea strives to achieve all of her goals and motivate others along the way.
July 16, 2013
With the environmental crisis being an important issue to many college students, an environmentally-efficient campus is definitely a plus for potential enrollments. Chatham University boasts environmental sustainability as one of its most important missions and the school has definitely tackled one issue: transportation.
Chatham has a number of common methods but some that are a bit more unique and uncommon. Like many universities, Chatham has embraced a shuttle system. These shuttles are referred to as "Green Machines" and run on biodiesel, a renewable and clean-burning alternative to diesel fuel. The shuttles run until 3 a.m. and not only take students to the nearby Eastside campus but also to the hotspot of Oakland. Students needing a break from studying and the everyday hustle and bustle of college life have an efficient way of getting to the restaurants, stores and museums that can be found in this popular area of town.
A student with a driver's license who does not have a car on campus has the option of renting a Zipcar. Having a Zipcar available discourages individual car ownership, therefore resulting in less pollution. Of course, not all students have licenses to drive but fortunately, public transportation has been made extremely easy to access at Chatham: Students are permitted to use any Port Authority bus for free simply by displaying their Chatham ID. The university encourages public transportation as a way to conserve energy and offering free fares for college students is definitely a great convenience for students looking to get to different areas of Pittsburgh.
Chatham University has definitely lived up to its promise of encouraging environmental sustainability. With transportation being one of the leading causes of pollution, providing alternatives to students that are easy to access greatly helps to reduce the campus' carbon footprint. What is your school doing to lessen its environmental impact?
July 22, 2013
"I need to take all of my stuffed animals with me!"
"'Cause I'll need them!
This was an actual conversation I had with my friend when I was packing for my freshman year of college. I was absolutely convinced that I would decorate my bed with the stuffed animals I had collected since childhood; after my first few days at school, however, they were shoved in bins under my bed to make room for my new friends to hang out.
Dorm rooms are always smaller than you anticipate. Your storage space is tiny, especially when you're sharing one room with two to three other students, and bringing unnecessary knickknacks along becomes a hassle. Entering college can be frightening because you're leaving so much behind and starting a whole new chapter of your life but remember, you're going to be making memories along the way.
When packing memorabilia, keep it simple and sweet: one or two things you absolutely can't leave home without. Most students don't move out of their family homes permanently when leaving for college so leave the family scrapbooks and little league trophies at home. Look forward to the stuff you're likely to collect along your journey through college. Look forward to the change of lifestyle when you move away from home. But mainly look forward to the change you'll grow into as you become a better version of yourself.
Nowadays, my bed at school is decorated with one stuffed animal: my school mascot. As for the rest of my cuddly companions? They're at home whenever I need to visit them.
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I would like to trade or potentially purchase the clear focus you received at the memorial. I read the post were you recently lost your red star wraith. I have two of the older star wraiths, not sure if they are the same run you are referring to but could be a potential match for you. Just let me know. Thanks.
Well I dont know what silence means so I have two choices assume you deleted the post because I said I wanted to buy the item up for sale or you dont want to sale it and tried to wave the Men In Black pen in front of my face to forget it ever happened?? Thanks anyway
I assume the Disccatcher traveler is not up for sale any longer?
it's already being bid on. its a laptop. i'd say it might sell for around $100-$200
Scott, what would you sell the desktop outright for? I might be interested.
i'm finished with tourney's this season. arm is fine. just getting in shape this offseason, its my left shoulder that hurts, i'm rehabing it. my seasons start early and end early.
as for you, just play relaxed, focus on every shot and have fun. the holes at the gold vault are all pretty short. good times.
Hope to run into you at the Gold Open or Charlestown if your arms better, but I have seen you play sick without sleep so I know you will make it if at all possible. Any advice for a first time tournament player? I know it will be a blast! When I win I'm saying you taught me everything I know!!
Hi Scott I hope you enjoyed your cali trip. I went to Old English today and lost that yellow Champion monarch you picked me out at the BTO. you would not have any disc at all for sale? nothing estravagant just wondering
Good luck at the CV Open this weekend Scott!
also, good call on the fun farm layout. that last long hole is a signature hole on that course in my opinion.
plus 18 holes is enough i'm sure
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|Dick Durbin
|U.S. Senate, Illinois
|In office
|January 3, 1997-Present
|Term ends
|January 3, 2015
|Years in position
|Paul M. Simon (D)
|Senate Majority Whip
|January 3, 2007 - Present
|Senate Minority Whip
|January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|First elected
|Next general
|November 4, 2014
|Campaign $
|Term limits
|Prior offices
|U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois, District 20
|January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1997
|High school
|Assumption High School (1962)
|School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University (1966)
|Georgetown University Law Center (1969)
|Date of birth
|November 21, 1944
|Place of birth
|East St. Louis, Illinois
|Net worth
|Roman Catholicism
|Office website
|Campaign website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Issues
- 5 Elections
- 6 Campaign donors
- 7 Analysis
- 8 Recent news
- 9 Personal
- 10 See also
- 11 External links
- 12 References
Durbin previously was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Illinois' District 20 from 1983 to 1997.[1] He attempted a run for the Illinois State Senate in 1976 and for Lieutenant Governor in 1978.
Durbin is a member of the group of senators deemed the "Gang of Eight." This term is used to reference eight of the most influential Senators on immigration reform and includes four senators from each party.[2]
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Durbin is one of the most reliable Democratic votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Democratic Party in Congress.
Durbin was born in East St. Louis, Illinois in 1943.
- Education
- Assumption High School (1962)
- B.A. School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University (1966)
- J.D. Georgetown University Law Center (1969)
Durbin was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1970, a year after graduating from Georgetown University Law Center. Durbin went on to practice law in Springfield, Illinois.
Durbin attempted a run for the Illinois State Senate in 1976 and for Lieutenant Governor in 1978.
- 1969-1972: Legal counsel to Illinois Lieutenant Governor Paul Simon
- 1972-1982: Legal counsel to Illinois State Senate Judiciary Committee
- 1983-1997: U.S. House of Representatives Illinois, 20th District
- 1997-Present: U.S. Senate
- 2005-Present:Senate Democratic Whip
- 2007-Present: The Democratic Party obtained a majority, making Durbin the Senate Majority Whip.
Committee assignments
U.S. Senate
Durbin serves on the following Senate committees[3]:
- United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Members
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Subcommittee on Department of Defense
- United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security
- Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism
- Subcommittee on The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Chair
- Bankruptcy and the Courts subcommittee
- United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Foreign Relations Committee
- The Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy and Global Women's Issues
- The Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps
- The Subcommittee on European Affairs
- The Subcommittee on African Affairs
- United States Senate Committee on Appropriations[4]
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Defense
- Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations[4]
- Subcommittee on African Affairs
- Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy and Global Women's Issues
- Subcommittee on European Affairs
- Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, and International Environmental Protection
- United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary[4]
- Subcommittee on the Constitution
- Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs
- Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security
- Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law (Chairman)
Gang of Eight
Durbin is a member of the group of senators deemed the "Gang of Eight." This term is used to reference eight of the most influential Senators on immigration reform and includes four senators from each party.[2] The group calls for comprehensive and bipartisan immigration legislation that includes their "four basic pillars":
- 1. A "tough but fair path to citizenship . . . .contingent upon securing our borders and tracking whether legal immigrants have left the country as required";
- 2. Reform our legal immigration system with a greater eye toward our economic needs;
- 3. Workplace verification; and
- 4. Setting up a system for admitting future workers (although the term "guest worker" is not used).[5]
Senate Judiciary Committee
Dick Durbin was first appointed to the Senate Judiciary Committee shortly after he was sworn in on January of 1997 and served until 1999.[6] Durbin was re-appointed to the committee in 2001 when the Democrats regained control of the Senate after the 2000 elections.[6] The Illinois Senator has been on the committee since then and has continued a long period of representation on the powerful committee for the State of Illinois.[6] Former Senator Paul Simon served on the committee from 1985 to 1997 before Dick Durbin became Senator. The other influential Illinois Senator to serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee was Everett Dirksen who served on the committee from 1955 to 1969.[6]
Senator Durbin serves as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law. Durbin also serves on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittees on Crime and Drugs, The Constitution, Immigration, Refugees and Border Security, Terrorism and Homeland Security.[7]
Fiscal Cliff
Durbin voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. The bill was passed in the Senate by a 89/8 vote on January 1, 2013.[8]
On November 4, 2008, Durbin won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Steve Sauerberg (R), Kathy Cummings (G), Larry A. Stafford (L), Chad N. Koppie (I), and Patricia Elaine Beard (I) in the general election.[9]
Full history
To view the full congressional electoral history for Dick Durbin, click [show] to expand the section.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Durbin is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Durbin raised a total of $18,925,881 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 3, 2013.[11]
|Dick Durbin's Campaign Contribution History
|U.S. Senate (Illinois)
|U.S. Senate (Illinois)
|Grand Total Raised
Durbin won re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2008. During that re-election cycle, Durbin's campaign committee raised a total of $11,317,550 and spent $13,112,372 .[12]
|U.S. Senate, Illinois, 2008 - Dick Durbin Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by General Election Opponent
|Total Spent by General Election Opponent
|Top contributors to Dick Durbin's campaign committee
|Simmons Cooper LLC
|Kirkland & Ellis
|Citigroup Inc
|UAL Corp
|Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Lawyers/Law Firms
|Securities & Investment
|Real Estate
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Durbin is a "moderate Democratic leader," as of June 21, 2013.[13]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Durbin ranked 3rd in the liberal rankings in 2012.[14]
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Durbin ranked 3rd in the liberal rankings among U.S. Senators.[15]
Voting with party
Dick Durbin voted with the Democratic Party 96.9% of the time, which ranked 10th among the 52 Senate Democratic members as of June 2013.[16]
Lifetime missed votes
According to the website GovTrack, Durbin missed 51 of 5,168 roll call votes, which is 1.0% from Jan 1997 to Mar 2013. This amounts to 1.00%, which is better than the median of 1.7% among currently serving senators as of March 2013.[17]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Durbin paid his congressional staff a total of $2,883,154 in 2011. He ranks 13th on the list of the highest paid Democratic Senatorial Staff Salaries and he ranks 15th overall of the highest paid Senatorial Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Illinois ranks 9th in average salary for senatorial staff. The average U.S. Senate congressional staff was paid $2,529,141.70 in fiscal year 2011.[18]
Net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Durbin's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $1,208,567 and $1,443,564. That averages to $1,326,065, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Senators in 2011 of $20,795,450. His average net worth increased by 20.60% from 2010.[19]
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Durbin's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $999,551 and $1,199,549. That averages to $1,099,550, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Senators in 2010 of $19,383,524 .[20]
Recent news
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Durbin and his wife, Loretta, had three children, Christine, Jennifer and Paul, as well as one grandchild, Alex. Christine died on November 1, 2008 due to a congenital heart condition.[21] They currently reside in Springfield. Senator Durbin makes approximately 50 round trips a year between Washington and Illinois.[22]
See also
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- Collected news and commentary by Lynn Sweet at the Chicago Sun-Times
- Collected news and commentary at the Chicago Tribune plus featured articles
- ↑ Bioguide "Richard Durbin" Accessed June 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ABC News "Who Are the Gang Of 8 in Senate Immigration Debate?" Accessed May 7, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Quarterly "Senate Committee List" Accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 About Dick Durbin--U.S. Senator Dick Durbin "Committee Assignments" Accessed October 14, 2011
- ↑ Washington Post "Gang of Eight immigration plan: Reality-based legislating" Accessed May 7, 2013
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Senate Judiciary Committee" List of past members
- ↑ "Senate Judiciary Committee" List of Subcommittees
- ↑ U.S. Senate "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Dick Durbin" Accessed April 3, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Dick Durbin 2008 Election Cycle," Accessed November 7, 2011
- ↑ Gov Track "Dick Durbin," Accessed June 21, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 28, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: Senate," February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Dick Durbin," Accessed March 29, 2013
- ↑ LegiStorm "Dick Durbin"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Dick Durbin, (D-Ill), 2011"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Durbin, (D-IL), 2010"
- ↑ Chicago Tribune.com "Daughter of Illinois Sen. Durbin dies at 40" Accessed October 14, 2011
- ↑ About Dick Durbin-- U.S. Senator Dick Durbin "Senator Durbin's Biography" Accessed October 14, 2011
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The regional rise speaks to the value of clusters and looking at the investment community from a regional perspective, said Julia Spicer, executive director of the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association in McLean, Va.
"While the numbers are not as good as what we would like, our region was one of the eight that went up in terms of dollars," she said. "This bodes well, given the diversity within the region, and we're encouraged by that. The overall health of the region is still good."