US Congress Politics
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Kirk working to restore missile fundsSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Following Russia's brutal attack on Georgia last month, the United States and Poland signed a historic missile defense pact. The pact will bolster the defense of one of ...
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Greenberg's critics distort his candidacySep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it amusing that Democrats resort to distortions and lies when attacking Steve Greenberg. In a recent letter to the editor, a supporter of Rep. Melissa Bean threw...
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Congressional candidates split on tax policy in battleground raceSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Democratic congressional challenger Dan Seals would raise taxes on people making more than $250,000 to help pay off the nation's massive deficit. The Wilmette businessma...
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Confused about candidates? Experts say do your homeworkSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Residents of the 14th Congressional District could have used another recycling bin for the gigantic postcards they received almost every day from Republican Jim Oberweis...
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Don't let the attack ads steal your voteSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - It is depressing enough to see the press playing favorites in the presidential politics, but now with the attack ads on Congressman Mark Kirk, politics has really sunk t...
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Local lawmakers split on failed bailoutSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Suburban congressional lawmakers split Monday on the $700 billion economic bailout deal that failed and sent markets tumbling. Suburban Republicans, aside from U.S. Rep....
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Bailout is fresh fodder for Congressional challengersSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Nearly a month from the election, the historic financial industry bailout is shaking up the suburban congressional campaign trail as challengers seek any edge in their t...
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Kirk put together relief effortSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, Congressman Mark Kirk proved why he's one of the best members of Congress and a worthy representative of our wonderful communities. Inst...
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Congressional ad battle focuses on George BushSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Both sides in the ad battle fueled by a fierce North suburban congressional election agree on one thing: Keeping their distance from President George Bush. Democratic c...
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Bean, Greenberg share economic goalsSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean believes improving the regulation of the nation's financial markets is key to promoting economic recovery. Mortgage reform also is necessary, the ...