Articles filed under 8th Congressional District
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Krishnamoorthi not backing down in 8thSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - In an intimate setting at a steakhouse on the Chicago River, 70 guests at a lunchtime fundraiser for 8th District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth had an opportunity...
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Embarrassed Walsh represents IllinoisSep 21, 2011 4:00 am - Joe Walsh is the epitome of how the rest of the country regards Illinois politicians — egotistic, disrespectful and grandiose. I would hope that an official elected by p...
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Military academy nominationsSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh announced he is accepting applications for nominations to attend one of the United States service academies in 2012. Eligible applicants must be Unit...
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Joe Walsh: 'My constituents are my bosses'Sep 16, 2011 12:00 am - Earlier this week, the Daily Herald Editorial Board ran an editorial attacking me for not attending the president's recent address to Congress and for not listening. I h...
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Judge wants Walsh to prove he doesn't owe child suportSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - A Cook County judge said 8th District Rep. Joe Walsh must “show cause” explaining why his ex-wife says he owes $99,480 in child support, before interest. Judge Raul Vega...
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Suburban, Illinois leaders react to Obama's speechSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - Elected leaders from the suburbs and Illinois also weighed in Thursday night on President Obama's speech and the release of the American Jobs Act. Rep. Judy Biggert,...
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Walsh says he was 'offended' by joint congressional sessionSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh stuck to his guns and skipped President Barack Obama's jobs speech to a joint session of Congress on Thursday night. Instead of taking a seat on the...
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Walsh: Obama speech is 'political theater'Sep 06, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh fielded questions about serious issues - including his decision not to attend President Obama's jobs speech to Congress this week - during a pair of ...
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Hultgren, Walsh lay groundwork for primary matchupSep 05, 2011 12:00 am - At a recent town hall meeting in Geneva, 14th District Congressman Randy Hultgren bounced on the balls of his feet as he gently urged a need for spending restraint and t...
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Walsh hosts town hall meet:Sep 02, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh will host a town hall listening session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Warren Township Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Attendees will hav...