US Congress Politics
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Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
Dec 17, 2024 12:21 pm - Congressional leaders have unveiled a spending agreement that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters.
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How Illinois’ congressional Democrats are preparing for the political battles aheadNov 09, 2024 1:45 pm - With a second Trump administration on the horizon, members of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation are girding for the political fights ahead and urge like-minded Americans to do the same.
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Schneider projected to defeat Carris in 10th Congressional DistrictNov 05, 2024 8:46 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider is headed to victory over his Republican opponent in a bid for a sixth term in Congress, unofficial results showed Tuesday night.
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AP: Ramirez secures 3rd District seat over BoorasNov 05, 2024 8:01 pm - Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez has defeated Republican challenger John Booras in the race for the 3rd District congressional seat, according to The Associated Press.
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Krishnamoorthi declared winner in 8th District reelection bidNov 05, 2024 7:55 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg appears to have overcome a challenge from first-time Republican candidate Mark Rice of Chicago in his bid for a fifth term, according to unofficial results late Tuesday.
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Foster defeats Evans, wins reelection to CongressNov 05, 2024 7:49 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville has defeated Republican Jerry Evans of Warrenville to retain Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat, The Associated Press declared.
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Schakowsky declared winner in 9th District raceNov 05, 2024 7:49 pm - Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston has defeated Republican challenger Seth Cohen of Chicago in the contest for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat, The Associated Press declared Tuesday night.
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Quigley declared winner of 5th Congressional District raceNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of Chicago has defeated Republican Tommy Hanson in the race for Illinois’ 5th District seat, The Associated Press declared Tuesday night.
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Underwood leads Marter in 14th Congressional DistrictNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville led Republican James Marter of Oswego on Tuesday night in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
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Casten tops Conforti in 6th Congressional DistrictNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove on Tuesday night bested Republican energy consultant Niki Conforti of Glen Ellyn to hang onto Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat.