Articles filed under 14th Congressional District
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Underwood backs Medicare negotiation on most expensive drugs
Dec 16, 2019 5:02 PM - A bill passed by the U.S. House last week to lower the costs of prescription drugs will be a highlight of Rep. Lauren Underwood's reelection campaign in the 14th Congressional District. But it has little chance of becoming law in its present form. -
As House hearings close, Underwood still undecided on impeachment
Dec 12, 2019 9:42 PM - Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood has not yet decided if she will support the two articles of impeachment facing President Donald Trump. She said she believes there's been a clear pattern troubling conduct that includes abuse of power. But at this point she is, "not encouraging anything except unearthing all the facts." -
GOP candidates line up to try to reclaim the 14th District from Underwood
Nov 23, 2019 6:53 PM - With eight Republicans vying for the GOP nomination, the 14th Congressional District will be one of the most watched races in the country -
Who's who among the 14th Congressional District GOP candidatesNov 23, 2019 4:46 PM - Here's a closer look at the eight people who say they plan to file to run in the Republican primary for the seat help by Democrat Lauren Underwood of Naperville.
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Underwood honors Vietnam-era veterans in McHenry
Nov 10, 2019 7:11 PM - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood hosted a pinning ceremony Sunday in McHenry to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District who served during the Vietnam War. -
14th District internships availableOct 22, 2019 1:24 PM - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced spring internship opportunities in her 14th District offices in West Chicago, Woodstock, and Washington, D.C.
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Experts say Illinois' 2020 ballots will be safe but warn of 'antiquated equipment,' false information
Oct 15, 2019 5:42 PM - A special meeting of House's Committee on Homeland Security in Gurnee Tuesday saw experts attest to the security of Illinois' election systems but warn about "robost" future hacking and disinformation threats. -
Underwood, local students call for Senate action on gun reform
Sep 26, 2019 6:19 PM - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and two local students called on the Senate Thursday to either pass two bills aimed at beefing up background checks for firearm purchases and transfers or come up with something better. Maggie Hirschauer, 10, said she feels safe at school but she often finds her thoughts occupied by the instructions she received at school if there ever were a shooter. Those instructions included fighting back and jumping out of a window. -
Where suburban congressmen stand on impeaching Trump over Ukraine issue
Sep 24, 2019 8:41 PM - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider took the most aggressive stance of suburban lawmakers supporting impeachment proceedings amid revelations that President Donald Trump tried to withhold aid from Ukraine as he also asked the country to investigate his leading 2020 political rival, Joe Biden. Schneider, a Deerfield Democrat, called for articles of impeachment to be filed against Trump to begin the process of formalizing corruption charges, while demanding Congress exercise its constitutional responsibility. -
Underwood blames Senate for her stalled legislative efforts
Sep 6, 2019 5:20 AM - Democrat Lauren Underwood told the Daily Herald editorial board that important legislation she and other House members have written is dying because the GOP-controlled Senate is not considering any bills that don't have unanimous support in that chamber.
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