Headline Roundup August 7, 2017
Barack Obama Day
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Illinois just passed a law making Aug. 4th "Barack Obama Day." Gov. Bruce Rauner, a member of the Republican Party, signed the measure, which is intended to "honor the 44th President of the United States of America" who "dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities.”
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Illinois Liberals Get a Holiday to Celebrate Their Messiah - Barack Obama
Townhall
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Liberals across the state of Illinois now have a holiday to honor the birth of their Lord and Savior -- President Barack Obama.
Illinois makes 'Barack Obama Day' a state holiday
News
Former President Obama is being honored with a new state holiday in his former state of Illinois. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a measure Friday to make Aug. 4 “Barack Obama Day” in the state, according to NBC Chicago. The holiday will be celebrated each year on Obama’s birthday beginning in 2018.
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