Rafael News Archive: August, 2009
Providing Quality Effective Government
posted: August 31, 2009 • Categories: Issues
Our corrupt and inefficient state government is one of the biggest issues we face in Illinois. Our politicians are being paid above-average salaries, the General Assembly is consistently passing pork-projects and wasteful programs, and our spending has gone out-of-control. The time has come for...
Consumer Driven Health Care
posted: August 24, 2009 • Categories: Issues
As our nation struggles to answer the debate of universal health care, I want to give all of you assurance that I will make sure we have quality lives in Illinois. The problem with this issue is where it is being debated—in Washington. Citizens of Illinois should determine what care is best for our...
Student-Focused Education
posted: August 16, 2009 • Categories: Issues
In Illinois we are blessed to have a great youth population eager to expand their minds and attend school everyday. However, many children and parents are not happy with their current education options. As a whole, the education system in Illinois is far behind that of our bordering states and a...
Rivadeneira Signs Transparency Pledge
posted: August 06, 2009 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Promises open campaign and open government in Illinois
ELMHURST, IL – Rafael Rivadeneira, Republican candidate for House District 41, signed the Illinois Policy Institute’s Transparency Pledge to ensure state government is doing everything within its power to provide transparent government...