US Congress Politics
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Energy issues divide U.S. Senate candidatesOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican rival Dr. Steve Sauerberg offer clear distinctions on energy policy, staking out opposing views on requiring higher mi...
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Bean shows softer, folksy side in new TV spotOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean's newest TV commercial is a folksy piece that touts her background as a working mom and former business owner. The 30-second ad, which launched Th...
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Bean brings common senseOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - What a breath of fresh air Melissa Bean has proved to be in Washington! At a time when misleading politicians seem to be the norm, Melissa has shown courage in demanding...
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Picking an attack winner in the 6thOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I consider myself an independent voter, and one who actually pays attention to political campaigns. You can tell a lot about a candidate by how they campaign. Living in ...
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Kirk also travels on taxpayers' dimeOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Tammy Duckworth arriving in a state car without legs. Mark Kirk arriving in a Coast Guard helicopter. Which one is a bigger story? Tammy has fought for our country, Kirk...
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Congressional incumbents largely dominate money raceOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Democrats hoping to unseat incumbent Republicans continue to fall behind their congressional opponents in fundraising to buy TV ads and pay campaign staff, according to ...
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Harper says he won't support lawmaker pay raisesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - After Lucent Technologies eliminated her job, Lois Bugg Shadrick opted to go back to school to get her graduate degree because of limited job opportunities. The 45-year-...
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Kirk has courage to vote with integrityOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm voting to re-elect Congressman Mark Kirk this November because he has the courage to stand up and fight for what is right. It's easy in Congress for a representativ...
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Our pick: Retain Manzullo in 16th DistrictOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - We frequently disagree with Rep. Don Manzullo of Egan over the solutions to the nation's challenges. He's generally more conservative on social issues than most suburban...
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Kirk, Seals argue over combative TV adsOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Democratic challenger Dan Seals and U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk traded barbs Thursday over contentious TV ads they are running in the Northwest suburban campaign. "I think we o...