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Police officers from several area communities were involved in providing traffic control and security for Vice President Mike Pence's stop in Palos Heights on Saturday to attend a funeral.

The effort involved briefly shutting 127th Street between Harlem Avenue and the Tri-State Tollway as the vice president's motorcade traveled between St. Alexander Church and Midway Airport, Dave Delaney, Palos Heights deputy police chief, said Monday.

Pence was at the church for the funeral of A. Raymond Schwaller.

Delaney said that Palos Heights had about 30 police personnel involved, and officers from communities including Alsip, Crestwood, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Hills and Palos Park also took part.

He said the section of 127th Street was closed for about 10 minutes at approximately 9:30 a.m. as the motorcade made its way from the airport to the church, and again at about 11 a.m. as the vice president headed back to Midway.

The effort involved closing off access from all side streets and driveways from businesses along the route, Delaney said.

"It was very manpower-intensive," he said. "It's the first time we've had to do something like this in the 27 years (he has been with the department)."

Delaney said the department was notified Wednesday afternoon about the vice president coming to the city and met with Secret Service personnel Thursday and Friday to work out the security details.

At the church, supplementing the Secret Service detail, Palos Heights had several officers posted inside and outside the building while the vice president was inside. Because the parish school is attached to the church, "there are many entrances" that had to be secured, Delaney said.

Local fire departments and other first responders were notified about the 127th Street closures in order to reroute ambulances or fire engines, he said. He said there was one instance were an ambulance had to get through, which was cleared by the Secret Service.

"It went unbelievably smoothly," Delaney said of the traffic control and security work.

He said he was uncertain how many police were involved overall in the effort. Delaney said he was unsure the city would be eligible to be reimbursed for the costs associated with the vice president's business, but that the department wouldn't seek to recoup the expenses regardless.

He said the vice president spoke with some officers at Midway before leaving the Chicago area. Although born and raised in southern Indiana, Pence's parents grew up on Chicago's South Side. He told officers that his uncle, Bob Pence, was a Chicago police officer assigned to former Mayor Harold Washington's security detail, Delaney said.

"He spoke with us for about five or 10 minutes," Delaney said. "He was very gracious. He said he supports the police."

Schwaller had founded Schwaller Insurance Agency in 1954, and was a supporter of the DePaul University Athletic Foundation, Notre Dame Athletics and the Leo Alumni Association, according to his obituary. He served on the board of trustees for Mother McAuley High School, according to the obit.

The Palos Heights resident, who was 89, continued to come into the insurance office each day until well past his 87th birthday, according to the obit.

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Mike Pence 48th Vice President of the United States Assumed office January 20, 2017 President Donald Trump Preceded by Joe Biden 50th Governor of Indiana In office January 14, 2013 January 9, 2017 Lieutenant Sue Ellspermann Eric Holcomb Preceded by Mitch Daniels Succeeded by Eric Holcomb Chair of the House Republican Conference In office January 3, 2009 January 3, 2011 Leader John Boehner Preceded by Adam Putnam Succeeded by Jeb Hensarling Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th district In office January 3, 2003 January 3, 2013 Preceded by Dan Burton Succeeded by Luke Messer Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 2nd district In office January 3, 2001 January 3, 2003 Preceded by David McIntosh Succeeded by Chris Chocola Personal details Born Michael Richard Pence June 7, 1959 (1959-06-07) (age57) Columbus, Indiana, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Karen Batten (1985present) Children 3 Residence Number One Observatory Circle Alma mater Hanover College (BA) Indiana University, Indianapolis (JD) Religion Christianity (Evangelical) Website Campaign site

Michael Richard "Mike" Pence (born June 7, 1959) is an American lawyer and politician. He is the 48th and current Vice President of the United States since being elected in November 2016 and inaugurated on January 20, 2017. He was the 50th Governor of Indiana from 2013[1] until 2017. A Republican, Pence previously was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. Pence served as Chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011. Pence is a longtime supporter of the Tea Party movement.[2][3]

On July 14, 2016, Donald Trump's campaign signaled that Pence would be Trump's choice for running mate in the 2016 presidential election.[4] On July 15, 2016, Trump officially announced on his Twitter that Pence would be his running mate. The Trump-Pence campaign would go on to defeat the Clinton-Kaine campaign in the general elections on November 9, 2017. He was inaugurated as Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2017.

Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, one of six children of Nancy Jane (ne Cawley) and Edward J. Pence, Jr..[5][6] His family were Irish Catholic Democrats.[7]

Pence graduated from Columbus North High School in 1977. He earned a B.A. in History from Hanover College in 1981 and a J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1986.

After graduating from law school in 1986, Pence worked as an attorney in private practice.[8] He continued to practice law following his second unsuccessful run for Congress.

In November 2000, Pence was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District after six-year incumbent David M. McIntosh (19952001) opted to run for governor of Indiana.

On November 8, 2006, Pence announced his candidacy for leader of the Republican Party (minority leader) in the United States House of Representatives.[9] Pence's release announcing his run for minority leader focused on a "return to the values" of the 1994 Republican Revolution.[10] On November 17, Pence lost to Representative John Boehner of Ohio by a vote of 168271 (the one vote went to Representative Joe Barton of Texas).[11]

Pence served for a time as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee. His Committee assignments in the U.S. House included: Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia (Vice Chair); Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution (Vice Chair), and Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet.

While in Congress, Pence belonged to the Tea Party Caucus.[12] Pence also belonged to the Congressional Internet Caucus, International Conservation Caucus, and Sportsmen's Caucus.

After the November 2010 election, Pence announced that he would not run for re-election as the Republican Conference Chairman.[13] On May 5, 2011, Pence announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for Governor of Indiana in 2012.[14][15]

On November 6, 2012, Pence won the gubernatorial election,[16] defeating Democratic nominee John R. Gregg and Libertarian nominee Rupert Boneham.

Pence became the 50th Governor of Indiana on January 14, 2013.

Pence made tax reform, namely a 10% income-tax rate cut, a priority for 2013.[17]

On March 26, 2015, Pence signed Indiana Senate Bill 101, also known as the Indiana "religious objections" bill (RFRA), into law.[18] The law's signing was met with widespread criticism by people and groups who felt the law was carefully worded in a way that would permit discrimination against LGBT persons.[19][20]

As of March 2016, Pence has attempted unsuccessfully to prevent Syrian refugees from being resettled in Indiana.[21]

Pence is running for a second term as governor. He was unopposed in the May 3, 2016, Republican primary for governor. He faces Democrat John Gregg, former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, in a rematch of the 2012 race. Early reports on July 14 suggest Pence is likely to be announced as the VP candidate on July 15.[22] If he becomes Trump's running mate, Pence said he would drop out of the governor race.

In July 2016, Trump said that there was three people on his running mate shortlist: Chris Christie, Newt Gingrich and Pence himself. On July 14, 2016, it was reported that Trump selected Pence as his running mate.[23] On July 15, 2016, Trump announced on his Twitter that Pence would be his running mate. He made a formal announcement in New York City on July 16, 2016.

Trump would go on to defeat Clinton in the general election making Pence the Vice President-elect of the United States.

Pence was inaugurated as the 48th Vice President of the United States after being sworn in by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas on January 20, 2017.

On January 27, 2017, Pence spoke at the March for Life in Washington D.C., becoming the first vice president and the highest ranking United States official to ever speak at the annual event.[24][25]

Pence and his wife Karen Pence have been married since 1985. They have three children: Michael, Charlotte, and Audrey. Pence is a born-again Christian.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: US Vice President Mike Pence arrives to a news conference with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and U.S. President Donald Trump hold a joint news conference at the White House May 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Trump administration has said it wants to slash foreign aide and Santos will most likely seek a renewal of $450 million dollars from the U.S. that supports the peace accord between the Columbian government at the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC). (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Mark WilsonGetty Images

(BOONE, Iowa) Vice President Mike Pence is reassuring the Iowa Christian conservatives that have been cool to the new administration that President Donald Trump will deliver on his campaign promises to boost the economy.

Pence on Saturday rolled up to the rally on a motorcycle for Sen. Joni Ernst's summer "Roast and Ride" fundraiser declaring, "It is great to be back on a Harley."

He referenced the confirmation of Trump's nominee, Neil Gorsuch, to the Supreme Court and generated applause reviewing Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. He said it's "great to have a president who is more concerned with Des Moines than Denmark." He said Trump will deliver the tax cuts he promised and repeal of President Barack Obama's health care law.

The vice president thanked Ernst for the "motorcycle lesson."

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Vice President Mike Pence appeared on Fox & Friends Friday to tout President Donald Trumps decision to leave the Paris Agreement combatting climate change, and painted the issue as one of partisan politics.

For some reason or another, this issue of climate change has emerged as a paramount issue for the left in this country and around the world, Pence said. Its long been a goal of the liberal left in this country to advance a climate change agenda.

Pences remarks entirely ignore the consensus among climate scientists that humans have significantly contributed to global warming. And in framing the issue as one of right versus left, he also brushes aside the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change, including food shortages, floods, fires and irreparable damage to wildlife.

Hes also disregarding that some of his fellow Republicans have also urged action on what he describes as the climate change agenda.

Pences comments, of course, echo a familiar refrain from the right. Many conservatives have attempted to paint climate change as a partisan issue promoted only by the left, or simply punt on the issue by pleading ignorance. But the reality is that its not just Democrats who are concerned about global warming.

Recent polls also show that many Republican voters including those who sided with Trump in the 2016 election believe man-made climate change is real and is something to be concerned about. A HuffPost You/Gov poll earlier this year found that 61 percent of Americans supported staying in the Paris Agreement, including 31 percent of Trump voters surveyed. A Morning Consult/Politico poll conducted in April found that most Americans are concerned about climate change, including 50 percent of Republicans. And a March Gallup poll found that 68 percent of Americans believe humans are causing global warming.

There have also been efforts on the right to make climate change action a priority for the GOP. Nineteen House Republicanssigned on to the Republican Climate Resolution calling for congressional action on global warming, and many of those same members have joined a bipartisan caucus focused on climate issues. Bob Inglis, a former GOP congressman from South Carolina, formed RepublicEn, a conservative climate advocacy group. And as Reuters reported, college Republicans at campuses across the U.S. are increasingly in favor of actively combatting global warming, suggesting a generational shift looming for the party.

And, contrary to Pences comments, there are plenty of moderate and right-leaning politicians who have publicly warned of the dangers of rising global temperatures.

Here are just some prominent figures on the right who have acknowledged that climate change is a real and pressing threat to humanity, and are advocating for action:

2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

Trumps secretary of state has previously expressed support for the Paris Agreement, and reportedly lobbied Trumpto stay in the deal.

After Trumps announcement, he said he hopes the U.S. will reduce greenhouse gas emissions despite leaving the accord.

I dont think were going to change our ongoing efforts to reduce those emissions in the future either, so hopefully, people can keep it in perspective, he said.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry

Perry, the former Republican governor of Texas and GOP presidential candidate, also supported staying in the agreement. He advocated for renegotiating the U.S.s commitment rather than fully withdrawing.

Perry, however, expressed support for Trumps decision following the announcement.

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)

One man cannot destroy our progress, one man cant stop our clean energy revolution, one man cant go back in time. Only I can do that, Schwarzenegger said in a video on ATTN following Trumps announcement, referencing his role in the Terminator films.Like all the great movements in human history, our clean future starts with a grassroots movement in our communities, our cities and our state.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)

Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.)

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.)

The Paris Agreement isnt perfect. But by abandoning it, America is relinquishing that seat at the table. It calls into question our commitment to protecting and preserving the environment. And it forfeits our ability to drive countries like China and India to reduce their carbon footprint and compete on a level playing field. Ultimately, this disappointing decision diminishes Americas leadership role on the world stage.

Former GOP congressman and founder of RepublicEn Bob Inglis

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.)

United States innovation and business leadership have been key drivers to lowering our carbon emissions over the last 20 years, and we should continue to have an influential seat at the table as the rest of the world addresses these issues. Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is misguided, and harms the ongoing effort to fight climate change while also isolating us from our allies.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

Murkowski addressed Trumps decision on Thursday, KTOO reported:

My hope is that with the presidents decision to go this route it does not mean that we fall back as a nation on our efforts to address and mitigate on the impact that we see from a warming climate, she said. Because we see it here in this state and it is real and I think weve got an obligation to help address it.

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

Alexander is one of few Senate Republicans who has acknowledged the existence of man-made climate change.

According to the Times Free Press, Alexander said in a statement Friday that while he doesnt think withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is catastrophic for climate progress, he believes the most important thing the United States can do to solve our energy and climate challenge is to double funding for basic energy research.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R)

The Presidents decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is disappointing and concerning, particularly given the widespread and non-partisan support from business and political leaders for remaining in the Agreement.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

Although Graham expressed support for the decision to leave the Paris accord, he has previously acknowledged the gravity of climate change.

I have come to conclude that greenhouse gases and carbon pollution is not a good thing, Graham said in 2010. Whatever political push back I get, Im willing to accept because I know what Im trying to do makes sense to me. I am convinced that reason, logic and good business sense, and good environmental policy, will trump the status quo.

ExxonMobil chief Darren Woods

Woods, who has donated to GOP campaigns, wrote a personal letter to Trump last month urging him to stay in the agreement. As the Financial Times reports:

Mr Woods argues that staying in the accord will mean the US keeps a seat at the negotiating table to ensure a level playing field for all energy sources, and can argue for the most cost-effective greenhouse gas reduction options and support for innovation

Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris

Liveris, whose company gave $1 million to Trumps inauguration, was the driving force behind a letter from 30 major company executives backing the deal, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

Walmart president and CEO Doug McMillon

The frequent GOP donoralso urged Trump to uphold the U.S.s commitment to the international pact.

Defense Secretary James Mattis

Earlier this year, Mattis cited climate change as a national security threat.

Climate change is impacting stability in areas of the world where our troops are operating today, he said in written testimony to the Senate Armed Forces Committee. It is appropriate for the Combatant Commands to incorporate drivers of instability that impact the security environment in their areas into their planning.

Former Defense Secretary and GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel

Hagel has also said global warming should be considered a security threat.

Preparing for climate change is about risk even if we do not understand every aspect of the scientific predictions, we know that the consequences of not acting may be significant, he wrote in a 2015 Time op-ed.

Former Secretary of State George Schultz

Schultz, who served as the head of the State Department under Ronald Reagan, warned of the dangers of climate change in 2013.

If you wait until youre boiling, you may have missed your moment. You have to look and see whats happening, and act on the basis of that, he said.

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