US congressman defends 'savage religion' comment Nov 18, 2009
Donald Manzullo told WREX-TV in Rockford, Illinois, that alleged terrorists imprisoned at the U.S. Navy base are "really, really mean people whose job it is to kill people, driven by some savage religion.". The Republican lawmaker confirmed Tuesday those words were his. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Illinois leaders split on taking Guantnamo detainees at state prison Nov 17, 2009
Donald Manzullo, who represents the district where Thomson is located are questioning the wisdom of bringing some 100 terrorist suspects to Illinois, potentially making the area a target for Al Qaeda attack. If the prisoners are moved to Thomson, "our state and the Chicago Metropolitan Area will become ground zero for Jihadist terrorist plots, recruitment, and radicalization," wrote Representative Kirk in an open letter to President Obama. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Show Transcript: November 17 Nov 17, 2009
QUIJANO: Yet Illinois House Republicans, like Congressman Donald Manzullo, who's district includes Thomson, warned that bringing terror suspects to U.S. soil would invite a terrorist attack. REP. DONALD MANZULLO (R) OF ILLINOIS: That's all we need in northern Illinois, is to be known as the Gitmo North. (CNN -- US)
Ill. prison eyed for Gitmo detainees Nov 16, 2009
Donald Manzullo, a Republican whose district includes Thomson Correctional Center, was invited to Monday's meeting with federal officials at the prison but he did not plan to attend, his spokesman Rich Carter said Sunday. Manzullo said he adamantly opposes the proposal, despite the jobs it would bring to the area. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Ill mayor announces run as congressman Oct 18, 2009
Donald Manzullo who was first elected in 1992. The 49-year-old Gaulrapp was alderman for eight years and worked for a dental equipment company and an e-trade firm. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Geithner Makes His Pitch for More Regulation Mar 27, 2009
"Do you realize how radical your proposal is?" Republican Congressman Donald Manzullo of Illinois asked Geithner during an appearance Thursday in front of the House Financial Services Committee. "You're talking about seizing private businesses.". (Time.com)
Geithner unveils ‘new rules of the game' Mar 27, 2009
This is radical, Republican Donald Manzullo of Illinois complained, citing an Obama administration plan that would give regulators new powers to take over large, faltering institutions that threaten the financial system. You're talking about seizing private property. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
