US Congress Politics
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Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden’s plea for Congress to ‘show some spine’
Feb 06, 2024 1:47 pm - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Congress to “show some spine” and stand up to Donald Trump even as a Senate deal on border enforcement measures and Ukra...
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Democrat challenging Foster again raises more from individual donors, but incumbent takes in more overallFeb 06, 2024 5:25 am - For the second straight quarter, the Naperville human rights lawyer who's challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 11th Congressional Dis...
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Casten heading into primary with huge cash lead over opponentsFeb 05, 2024 8:44 am - As he campaigns for a fourth term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove has a million-dollar fundraising lead over the two challengers vying to defeat him i...
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House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine
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Suburban library adds political scientist to help patrons through 2024 electionsJan 31, 2024 4:31 pm - A suburban library is taking an unusual approach to educating voters ahead of this year’s primary and general elections. The Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire ha...
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Democratic congressional candidates to face off at forumJan 27, 2024 9:56 am - The Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat will attend a campaign forum Friday night in Chicago. A group called Southsiders for Peace is hold...
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Lauren Boebert switched districts in a bid to stay in Congress. Winning over voters won't be easy
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Congressional candidate forum in Elmhurst on SundayJan 18, 2024 9:25 am - Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat are set to attend a public forum on Sunday in Elmhurst. The event will be held by the League of Women ...
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Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to order new congressional maps for fall election
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Congressional candidates knocked off primary ballot because of petition problemsJan 11, 2024 2:14 pm - Three candidates seeking to represent Illinois’ 5th and 14th congressional districts were disqualified from the March 19 primary ballot Thursday because of problems with ...