US Congress Politics
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Abandoning the politics of the pastJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Seals sells himself as a champion for change in the same vein as Barack Obama. His pamphlets have Obama's endorsements featured prominently. He seizes every opportun...
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Neither 10th candidate has good grasp on global warmingJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As the battle between Mark Kirk's and Dan Seals' supporters rages on (most recently: Stick to Truth in Kirk-Seals Debate), I'm left a little bit flat by the lack of fort...
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Why do Democrats lack spine on Iraq?Jul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Why do so many Democratic Party candidates seem to lack a spine? As reported by the Associated Press on July 3, Obama's already weak opposition to the Iraq occupation i...
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Seals needs lesson in basic economicsJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - For someone who claims to have a degree in international economics, Dan Seals doesn't seem to know much about how markets work. Just look at his energy policies. Mr. Se...
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Seals true friend to environmentJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Kirk's new proposal to deal with the energy crisis is a blatant attempt to re-brand himself as a friend of the environment and foe of the oil companies just ...
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Macaroni, Cheese and Baby Peas Summer SaladJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound elbow macaroni (preferably whole-wheat or high fiber) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups nonfat mayonnaise dressing ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream 6 tablespoons swe...
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Foster finds border security needs enhancement while on fact-finding missionJul 21, 2008 11:00 pm - The road to better security at the Mexican border might involve the construction of an actual road if Congressman Bill Foster has anything to say about it. The Geneva De...
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Foster heads to the border for fact-finding missionJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - New Congressman Bill Foster, saying he has heard much from constituents about immigration issues, will spend the next four days on a fact-finding trip to the U.S.-Mexica...
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Sauerberg washes hands of O'Hare expansionJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Sauerberg declined Thursday to take a position on O'Hare International Airport expansion, which is touted by supporters as an econ...
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Greenberg trails Bean in fundraising raceJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Suburban congressional hopeful Steve Greenberg's fundraising efforts continue to lag far behind those of his Democratic opponent in the 8th House District race, new reco...