US Congress Politics
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Rep. Casten to host telephone town hall TuesdayDec 15, 2023 2:35 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, a Democrat from Downers Grove, will host a telephone town hall on Tuesday -- and you can participate or observe. Casten, who represents Illinois’ 6...
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The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friendsDec 14, 2023 6:06 am - TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rep. James Comer, a multimillionaire farmer, boasts of being one of the largest landholders near his rural Kentucky hometown, and he has meticul...
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Big upgrades coming to Union Station; more trains to Midwestern cities plannedDec 12, 2023 5:00 am - A massive revamp of Chicago's Union Station plus potentially more trains to Midwestern cities including Milwaukee are among the projects Amtrak is eying with over $101 m...
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Republicans file to take on Schneider, Ramirez; Casten, Quigley face new primary challengersDec 04, 2023 12:00 am - The last day of petition filing for Illinois' March 2024 primary election saw more congressional candidates enter contests to serve the North, West or Northwest suburbs....
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Rep. Schneider collecting holiday cards for troopsDec 01, 2023 12:00 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park is collecting holiday cards that will be sent to military personnel. Cards can be dropped off at Schneider's office ...
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Casten, Foster, Schakowsky, Quigley and Garcia facing primary challengesNov 27, 2023 12:00 am - The first day of candidate filing for Illinois' March 2024 primary election revealed potential intraparty contests in five suburban congressional districts. Democratic i...
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U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez among leaders of cease-fire movement for Israel-Hamas warNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - As both sides in the Israel-Hamas war reportedly close in on a cease-fire agreement, three congressional representatives from Illinois have been among those calling for ...
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for U.S. Senate seat in 2024
Nov 15, 2023 12:00 am - TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Wednesday launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year's contest. Her candidacy, annou...
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House censures Rep. Tlaib over Israel-Hamas rhetoric; Schneider argues it can't 'go unanswered'
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House rejects move by fellow New York Republicans to expel Rep. George Santos