VON DINGER for Congress
Biography
Nicholas grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Marist High School and is a Roman Catholic. Following high school, he was a candidate to the U.S. Naval Academy. However, having a change of heart Nicholas went on to graduate from Governors State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Pre Law. After graduating from Governors State in May 2017, Nicholas was accepted to the White House Internship Program. Nicholas interned in the Office of Presidential Correspondence. After the internship, Nicholas decided to go to law school. He attended Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School from 2018 to 2021. During his law school career, Nicholas's passion for public service really took hold. He worked as a legislative aide for Congressman Fred Upton's office and learned a great deal about the legislative branch. Nicholas also was accepted to serve at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See in January 2020 in the political & economic office.
In addition, he plans on donating half of his salary to charity. Nicholas, a Roman Catholic, wants to be a catalyst for change. He understands the importance of sacrifices and giving back to his community. The violence that plagues Chicago is truly an epidemic. Nicholas wants to do his part in ending the violence.
White House Internship Program
Christmas 2017 at the White House
Nicholas met Former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich at the White House
Nicholas worked as a legislative aide for Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06)
It was an honor to celebrate the 4th of July on the South Lawn of the White House
Private tour of the West Wing and Press Pool
Piazza San Petriano
Exploring Vatican City
TERM LIMITS
WE must end career politicians! Once elected, I will draft legislation to place term limits for Congressional members. Term limits will reduce the political aristocracy of Washington, D.C. that only think about their reelection campaigns. Vote for me if you are disgusted by career politicians who have failed to uphold their promises! Congressional members are supposed to serve YOU! Term limits will drastically reduce the pettiness and lassitude that consumes our legislative branch.
WE must audit every career politician that if their annual gross income is greater than $1 million dollars per year to provide complete transparency.
WE must repeal or annual the Congressional retirement fund! I will pass legislation to ensure that members of Congress use Social Security just like everyone else.
REDUCING DEBT
WE must become fiscally conservative! We must balance both the national budget. As I am writing this the national debt per capita stands around $82k. We must stop the wasteful spending. We must lower taxes on the middle class. I will draft legislation that will stop endless wars that drain our coffers.
IMMIGRATION
WE must combat illegal immigration. Illegal immigration hurts all Americans. When a person's status is "undocumented" it will cause many problems outlined below:
First, the government has no record of them or has issued them documents.
Second, the person could easily fall victim to trafficking.
Third, undocumented people live in a constant state of fear.
Fourth, employers may exploit their labor or turn them into indentured servants.
Fifth, illegally crossing the border will keep funding the cartels & coyotes.
It is a double edged sword because it hurts the ones that come to the United States to start a better life and it hurts the ones who came here legally. I will draft a bill that will give citizenship to all that have been here before 2010. However, any felony convictions will result in deportation. My plan is inclusivity - I want ensure that the newly formed citizens will assimilate into our communities and come out of the shadows.
COMBATTING UNEMPLOYMENT
We must encourage corporations to come back to IL to reduce unemployment. I will work with officials to help decrease unemployment in Illinois. I will invite all community leaders, business people, and entrepreneurs to come together for their imput. I will draft legislation that will encourage entrepreneurial spirit. We must revitalize the towns and villages hit hardest by economic disaster.
SCHOOL VOUCHERS
WE must give parents school vouchers. Parents have a right to send their child to the school of their choosing. Nowadays, the teachers union is using children as pawns in their game of politics. This is unconscionable! Educating our youth is imperative! Education is a human right. Every parent wants their children to get the best possible education and succeed. Parents should not be worried about whether or not their teachers are going to have an illegal strike! Thus, I will draft legislation to ensure that parents will get vouchers to send their children to the school of their choosing. Race, gender, or your zip code should NOT mandate where your child will go to school.
COMBATTING HEALTH CARE
WE must preserve our health care! We must protect those with pre-existing conditions and ensure they receive affordable health care. Government should NOT be involved in handling the affairs of one's health. We must combat expensive health care by: (1) passing legislation that will show transparency, (2) allow American's to purchase medicine from overseas, and (3) on every medical bill show your competition.
ENCOURAGING HOMEOWNERS
WE must encourage young adults to purchase homes. I will draft legislation giving first time homeowners $20,000 tax credit. Encouraging homeownership is necessary for both strong neighborhoods and generational wealth. The average person's biggest investment during their lifetime is their home. We must protect and rebuild towns and villages that have been ruined by economic hard times.
STUDENT LOAN DEBT
WE must combat the impending doom of the student loan debt. Student loan debt has crippled many Americans. I will draft legislation to ensure that (1) the U.S. government match how much debt you have paid (2) that universities will assist in job placement for students following their graduation or be required to reimburse the student a percentage of their tuition and (3) make higher education more affordable.
VON DINGER for Congress
I am one of you. I graduated from Governors State University, not some ivy league school. I took out student loans and paid my way through college and law school. I am not a career politician like my opponent. My only objective is: save Illinois from ruins. I love Chicago and I want to save Illinois.
My mission is to serve YOU!