Articles filed under 8th Congressional District
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Krishnamoorthi pushes for more federal funding for career programsSep 4, 2017 8:01 PM - An effort to expand and modernize career, technical, and vocational education programs nationwide could benefit local community colleges and high schools.
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Krishnamoorthi to host town hall in PalatineAug 13, 2017 5:23 PM - Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents the 8th District, will host a town-hall meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine.
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Krishnamoorthi hears concerns of Hispanic communityJul 6, 2017 5:06 PM - More than 20 civic leaders and public officials representing the Hispanic community met with Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in Schaumburg Thursday to discuss such ongoing issues as immigration, education, and relationships with law enforcement and local employers.
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Illinois' Davis was in batter's box when congressional shooting happenedJun 14, 2017 7:07 PM - Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis was in the batter's box on a YMCA ballfield in Virginia early Wednesday when shots rang out from the third-base side of the field. First, there was a bang. Then, screams for fellow Republican members -- who had been practicing for an upcoming charity match -- to run.
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Illinois delegation reacts to shootingJun 14, 2017 6:25 PM - Illinois members of Congress -- including the roommate of shooting victim U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise and the congressman from the suspect's district -- react to the shooting Wednesday in Alexandria, Va.
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Where you can meet local members of Congress during recessMay 9, 2017 3:57 PM - With no scheduled session in the week following the U.S. House vote to repeal and replace portions of the Affordable Care Act, suburban members of Congress are home in their districts. Here's a rundown of public events.
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi touts career, technical education before business crowdMay 8, 2017 4:18 PM - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says in his first four months on the job he found a Republican partner to push a proposal he contends would create greater job opportunities for young adults who don't attend four-year colleges.
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Krishnamoorthi to host summit on O'Hare western accessApr 10, 2017 4:27 PM - Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi will host a jobs summit Tuesday in Schaumburg focusing on the economic impact of developing western access to O'Hare International Airport.
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Cubs' Anthony Rizzo aids Arlington Heights woman's cancer battleMar 2, 2017 8:43 AM - Chicago Cub Anthony Rizzo, himself a cancer survivor, donated $2,500 to an Arlington Heights woman who is battling leukemia, columnist Kerry Lester writes.
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Roundtable in Hoffman Estates addresses potential repeal of health lawFeb 23, 2017 6:51 PM - New Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg held a health care policy roundtable in Hoffman Estates Thursday, with a focus on what would happen if the Affordable Care Act were repealed under President Donald Trump and the current Republican-led Congress.
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