US Congress Politics
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Where are they now? A look at Election Day's runners-upNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - In the days following an election, Americans look ahead and talk about the plans and promises put forth by our newly chosen political leaders. Little thought usually is ...
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Replace Obama in Senate with SealsNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The speculation about potential members President-elect Obama's administration makes for fascinating news. However, there is one imminent appointment that should captur...
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Rep. Kirk outlines focus for next termNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I want to thank the voters of the 10th District for re-electing me as their representative in Congress. After a hard-fought campaign, the center held and I will serve a...
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Headline diminishes voters of 6th Dist.Nov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - During a 55-year journalism career, I learned the instant and durable impression headlines make upon readers. The Daily Herald's headline over the article reporting U.S....
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Next time, endorse a winner: RoskamNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald seems to have trouble getting the message that people of the 6th District prefer to be represented by someone who lives in the 6th District, knows his n...
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Duckworth: I'd fill Obama's Senate seat, serve his administration
Nov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' Veterans Affairs director says she'd be honored to serve in the U.S. Senate if Gov. Rod Blagojevich taps her to fill Barack Obama's seat. Tammy Duckworth also ...
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Latest loss won't chase Oberweis from politicsNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis endured the heartbreak of his fifth loss in as many attempts to win political office this week. He's suffered through some bitterly negative c...
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Morgenthaler concedes to RoskamNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Democrat Jill Morgenthaler congratulated Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam Wednesday on his election victory in the 6th Congressional District. Roskam, a Wheaton attorn...
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Foster echoes Obama's call for patienceNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Congressman Bill Foster let constituents know Wednesday that despite the Democratic victory, it's going to be a long time before the economy is fully healthy again. Fost...
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Kirk follows familiar pathNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Fighting a bad cold and a staunch Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk braced against a biting wind off Lake Michigan to review a plan he has been pursuing for years...