Articles filed under 14th Congressional District
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Q&A with FosterSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - 1. Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what? What will be...
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Foster finds border security needs enhancement while on fact-finding missionJul 21, 2008 11:00 pm - The road to better security at the Mexican border might involve the construction of an actual road if Congressman Bill Foster has anything to say about it. The Geneva De...
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Foster heads to the border for fact-finding missionJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - New Congressman Bill Foster, saying he has heard much from constituents about immigration issues, will spend the next four days on a fact-finding trip to the U.S.-Mexica...
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Oberweis, Foster clash on oil explorationJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Even before Jim Oberweis started talking, the sign behind him advertising gas for $4.19 a gallon told the story. Residents of the 14th Congressional District are struggl...
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Bad policies to blame for gas costs, senator saysMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Consumers are stuck with high gas prices, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Thursday, because the nation made bad policy decisions while oil was inexpensive and because Preside...
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Oberweis, Lincoln comparison bizarreApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - I choked a bit on my coffee Sunday morning reading L. Dean Hufsey's letter equating Jim Oberweis' candidacies to Abraham Lincoln's. Lincoln's first run for state office...
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Democrats put Foster out frontMar 28, 2008 11:00 pm - House Democrats are wasting little time showcasing their latest seat gain in the U.S. House. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tabbed newly elected 14th District Rep. Bill Foster...
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Foster, supporters offer us new hopeMar 20, 2008 11:00 pm - You know it's a very different candidate when your newly elected congressman asks one of several Nobel laureates to stand beside him during a victory speech. Actors, at...
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Bill Foster's election seems healthy signMar 20, 2008 11:00 pm - I was heartened with the election of Bill Foster to replace Dennis Hastert in the U.S. House, particularly since our area is often so staunchly Republican. I personally ...
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Hastert still backing Oberweis for CongressMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is still supporting Republican businessman Jim Oberweis to replace him in Congress but acknowledges winning the seat back from a Demo...