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​May 7 – A thorough and impartial discussion of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

4/21/2025

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When:    May 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Where:   Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston (live only)
 
Carl Levy will lead us in a thorough and impartial discussion of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
 
By executive order on January 20,2025, the day of his inauguration, President Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to drastically cut federal spending and eliminate “waste, fraud, and abuse.”  
 
Our discussion will attempt to unravel the goals and initiatives thus far.
 
In preparation for our discussion, the following sites may prove helpful:
 
Official website of the US Government’s Department of Government Efficiency
https://doge.gov
 
Wikipedia’s Department of Government Efficiency page
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Government_Efficiency
 
 
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March 5 - ​What the Madigan Case Tells Us about Illinois justice

2/27/2025

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When: March 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. CST
Where: Beth Emet

​What the Madigan Case Tells Us about Illinois justice

Part II: A continuation of last month's Zoom-only discussion of the Mike Madigan bribery case.  The verdict is in. Now we analyze the case as it relates to the broader concept of Illinois justice.  Not to worry if you missed the February meeting. We'll review the highlights of the charges and tabulate the jury breakdown.  The issues were: a) determining whether this was a bribe or not and b) was this a "criminal enterprise" as defined by Illinois statute.  We'll talk about what is a "bribe" and what is a "gratuity." What sentence do you think this 83 year old deserves?

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February 5 - Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan, Corrupt Politician or Mythical Man?

1/28/2025

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When: February 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. CST
Where: Zoom Only Link Below

Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan, Corrupt Politician or Mythical Man?

This month's discussion features the Mike Madigan bribery case just recently concluded or still in the hands of the jury.  Based on local news accounts of the evidence submitted, we can share our opinions of the Fed's bribery case vs. his "I did nothing wrong" defense. After we share and compare our thoughts and theories we can try to reach a consensus on the truth of the charges.  After polling our opinions we can, if time allows, conclude by offering our judgment of the case as it relates to the broader concept of Justice: what does this case tell us about we in Illinois accept as just.

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89631441916?pwd=a1jhPfAEaaROqQEK8aaXadYDJMXU8Z.1

Meeting ID: 896 3144 1916
Passcode: SAM2020

The meeting will last about an hour and if Zoom allows, you can join early.  Be sure to hit the RSVP button below. See you next week!

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January 8 - What's New With You these days?

1/2/2025

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When: January 8, 2024 at 9:30 am
Where: Zoom Only - Link Below

What's New With You these days?  

​Our first SAM Roundtable meeting for January, 2025, will be on Zoom only and take place on Wednesday, January 8, 9:30 a.m. CST.  Instead of  our usual topic format, this meeting will feature sharing of what's new in our lives: have you learned anything new lately, suffered a loss or setback, welcomed a newcomer to the family?  If you're out of town, let us know, besides the weather, what's interesting to you.  Other short items could be, what are you reading, painting, or singing? Even funny stories or jokes. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89631441916?pwd=a1jhPfAEaaROqQEK8aaXadYDJMXU8Z.1

Meeting ID: 896 3144 1916
Passcode: SAM2020

The meeting will last about an hour and if Zoom allows, you can join early.  Be sure to hit the RSVP button below. See you next week!

Please RSVP here.
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    IMPORTANT NOTE:
    To facilitate the policy that all discussions be communicated to all SAM members, meeting attendance from now on will be limited to 15 participants who respond using the e-response form.

    A waiting list will be kept with notification of available openings to be made the day prior to the discussions.

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