Rafael News Archive: August, 2009

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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