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Published: 2/27/2009 12:05 AM

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Here is a look at how many jobs President Barack Obama's White House claims will be saved or created in suburban congressional districts by his stimulus package:

6th District, centered on DuPage County

Represented by Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican

7,600

8th District, includes parts of western Lake, northwestern Cook and northeastern McHenry counties

Represented by Rep. Melissa Bean, a Barrington Democrat

8,600

9th District, covers north suburban Cook County

Represented by Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat

7,500

10th District, includes parts of eastern Lake and northwest Cook counties.

Represented by Rep. Mark Kirk, a Highland Park Republican

7,200

13th District, includes parts of southern DuPage and northern Will counties

Represented by Rep. Judy Biggert, a Hinsdale Republican

9,000

14th District, includes far west suburbs in Kane and DuPage counties

Represented by Rep. Bill Foster, a Geneva Democrat

9,400

16th District, parts of southeastern McHenry County

Represented by Rep. Don Manzullo, a Rockford area Republican

8,300

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