US Congress Politics
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Five-term incumbent Biggert faces two opponents in 13thOct 11, 2008 11:00 pm - In Washington, U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert faces such gripping issues as a struggling economy, home foreclosures, soaring gas prices, the war and the recent financial industr...
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Scientist, economist in Congress?Oct 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Out of the blue today, a lovely lady knocked on my door that lives several blocks away. She was asking where I got my McCain/Palin yard signs because hers and several of...
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Taking stock of scandals, issues with three weeks left to the electionOct 11, 2008 11:00 pm - With three weeks left until Election Day, the presidential campaigns are charging through battleground states as they sling barbs to rally their base and sway the undeci...
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Bean, Greenberg asked about economy at forumOct 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Energy and the economy emerged as key issues Saturday when the two candidates in the 8th Congressional District race squared off Saturday in Schaumburg. Answering questi...
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Veterans issues, taxes the focus of new Kirk, Seals adsOct 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Democratic challenger Dan Seals and U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk have launched a new ad battle over tax hikes and the Iraq war. Seals' new broadcast ad features an unnamed Iraq w...
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Fierce congressional battle brings out Iraq war differencesOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Democrat Dan Seals called out U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk for supporting the Iraq war Friday, while the Republican incumbent said he was misled by "faulty intelligence." "The fa...
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More interested in party ideologyOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Where are our senators? The greatest economic crisis since the depression, and Barack Obama says, "If you need me, call me." Illinois has been calling you for four years...
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The challenge of finding college loansOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - A college education is essential in finding a decent paying job these days. However, with the rising costs of tuition, it is next to impossible for a 21-year- old like ...
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Just say no to more taxesOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Enough with the taxes already. We have an income tax, a sales tax, a gas tax, a marriage tax and even a death tax. That's right - if you die you have to pay for it. I gu...
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Ad Watch: Roskam draws attention to Blagojevich tiesOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Here is a closer look at accusations in a radio and TV ad blitz from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican, against Democrat Jill Morgenthaler of Des Plaines. ...