US Congress Politics
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Foster unveils legislation for miliary benefitsMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Flanked by a military family, Congressman Bill Foster said Monday he plans to pursue legislation that would allow them and all other such families with special needs chi...
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Biggert signs on with national party for helpMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert has traditionally not been seriously threatened by the growing Democratic inroads in the suburbs. That could change next year, and the Hinsdale R...
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Lake County Board chief Schmidt to run for state SenateMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - After nine years leading the Lake County Board, Chairwoman Suzi Schmidt on Wednesday said she will run for the state Senate next year. Schmidt, a Lake Villa Republican w...
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'National Census' scam targets senior citizensMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Some senior citizens in Congressman Bill Foster's district recently received what appears to be a scam letter in the mail that solicits credit card information and donat...
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Democrats getting ready for 10th District runApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Six months after a costly, contentious battle for Congress in the North Suburban 10th District, Democratic contenders for the Republican seat are now lining up. State s...
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Thousands in Kane, DuPage to receive one-time $250 checkApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Upward of 97,000 people in the 14th Congressional District may receive a one-time $250 check in the mail, thanks to the federal stimulus plan. Congressman Bill Foster's ...
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Son of Hastert exploring run in 14th DistrictApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Voters in the 14th Congressional District may have the option to be represented by a Hastert once again. Ethan Hastert, the youngest son of former Speaker of the House J...
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Cong. Kirk set to announce political future
Apr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Republican Congressman Mark Kirk says he will decide by the end of April whether to run for the U.S. Senate or make a bid for Illinois governor. Kirk has previously expr...
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Foster finds face on local unemployment woes at job fairApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - More than 600 people looking for work turned out to a job fair at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove on Thursday. Some of them had an unexpected interview with C...
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DuPage County briefsApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Election results on ACTV: ACTV, Aurora's cable television station, will broadcast election results beginning at 7 p.m. April 7 on Comcast Channel 10. The races include t...