Mike Riopell
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Roskam could be out of leadership after losing whip bidJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - In his attempt to become one of the top three Republicans in the U.S. House, Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton worked to bolster his conservative credentials among his collea...
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Duckworth to Congress: Buy stampsJun 18, 2014 1:01 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth wants members of Congress to lose their ability to send mass mailings from their offices with just a signature - no stamp needed. Federal lawma...
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Thursday brings Roskam's chance to move upJun 18, 2014 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam's bid to become the No. 3 Republican in the House will be put to a vote Thursday as federal GOP lawmakers meet to pick their leaders. The Wheaton ...
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Republicans prep big ad blitz for DoldJun 17, 2014 1:01 am - A Republican political committee has set aside $800,000 for TV ads to support Bob Dold of Kenilworth in his 10th Congressional District rematch with Democratic U.S. Rep....
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Roskam would run to move up in wake of Cantor's lossJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - Political Editor mriopell@dailyherald.com Congressman Peter Roskam of Wheaton plans to try to move up a spot on the House Republican leadership team in the wake of House...
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State could change regulations to help limit floodingJun 10, 2014 1:01 am - One of the best ways to curb flooding in the suburbs, an environmental advocate says, is to keep rainwater from going down the drain in the first place. Natural Resource...
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Clinton returns to local roots for book tourJun 10, 2014 1:01 am - As Hillary Clinton rolls through Chicago on her book tour and possible presidential campaign warm-up, Democrats from her former hometown of Park Ridge and the surroundin...
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What does Cantor's loss mean for Roskam?Jun 10, 2014 1:00 am - Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert said it's too early to tell if House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's stunning primary loss Tuesday could spark a Republican leader...
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State law requires millions of dollars in mailersJun 05, 2014 1:00 am - Democracy costs money, and the multiple efforts to change the Illinois Constitution on the ballot in November could cost the state as much as $4 million in printing, mai...
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Suburban counties await Quinn's word on code of conduct planJun 04, 2014 1:01 am - Suburban county boards would have a chance to remove appointees they think a broke a code of conduct under a plan on Gov. Pat Quinn's desk. The idea was inspired in part...