Articles filed under 9th Congressional District
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GOP governor contenders mostly mum on BradyJan 24, 2013 7:59 AM - Should Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady should keep his party post after voicing support for same-sex marriage? The growing field of likely GOP gubernatorial primary bidders is largely silent on the issue. Only state Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale, who described Pat Brady as a "gregarious and fearless leader," said he agreed with Pat Brady that the party needs to be more open and inclusive and gain additional supporters.
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Brady still thinking about a second term as chairJan 24, 2013 5:32 AM - In the wake of calls for his removal over statements supporting gay marriage, Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady reflects on the last few years at the helm of the state party and says he's not ruling a bid for another term. "I feel like we're in the process of taking a good hard look at where's the party's at," he says.
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Schakowsky to attend Palatine Twp. Democrats luncheonJan 22, 2013 3:52 PM - The Palatine Township Democrats will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling by hosting a lunch with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Tuscany, 3200 Central Road, Arlington Heights.
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Democrats take all three targeted House seats; GOP eyes governor's raceNov 7, 2012 1:18 AM - Democrats picked up all three targeted seats in the suburbs on Tuesday, unseating three Republican members of Congress -- two freshmen and one seven-term veteran. Democrat Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates won in the 8th Congressional District, Naperville Democrat Bill Foster won in the 11th District and Deerfield Democrat Brad Schneider won in the 10th District.
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Schakowsky easily beats Wolfe in 9th DistrictNov 6, 2012 11:23 PM - Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky won by a wide margin over political newcomer Republican Timothy Wolfe in the race to represent the 9th Congressional District. "I think we brought up a lot of issues," Wolfe said, conceding defeat. "I'm disappointed of course that we didn't do better."
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Suburban congressional races play big in national pictureNov 4, 2012 12:01 AM - With a congressional map drawn by Illinois' Democrats, the suburbs have become the battlegrounds between Republicans and Democrats fighting for control of the U.S. House. With just days until the election, here's a rundown of those contests between Peter Roskam and Leslie Coolidge; Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth; Jan Schakowsky and Timothy Wolfe; Robert Dold and Brad Schneider; Judy Biggert and Bill Foster; and Randy Hultgren and Dennis Anderson.
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Wolfe is what 9th district needsOct 31, 2012 5:35 AM - Letter to the editor: David Lewis urges voters in the 9th congressional district to get behind Tim Wolfe. "Once elected, Tim Wolfe will work to change the Washington status quo," Lewis writes. "Tim will be sharply focused on supporting the business community which will ultimately result in the creation of desperately needed private sector jobs."
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9th Congress hopefuls talk Social Security, MedicareOct 16, 2012 7:35 PM - Candidates vying for the 9th Congressional District seat on Nov. 6 shared different views Tuesday on the future of Social Security and Medicare with a crowd of senior citizens at The Moorings of Arlington Heights retirement community. Incumbent Jan Schakowsky said the programs are solvent and will be there for them and future generations to rely on with minor changes, while Republican challenger Timothy Wolfe said the programs are running in the red and called for limiting benefits.
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Schakowsky, Wolfe differ on Social Security, Medicare spendingOct 16, 2012 1:07 PM - Candidates vying for the 9th Congressional District seat are offering different solutions for dealing with entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare, in light of a federal budget deficit that's topped $1 trillion for the fourth straight year. The race pits incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky against political newcomer Timothy Wolfe.
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Candidates for Congress, state offices to speak at upcoming forumOct 12, 2012 8:08 PM - Nearly two dozen synagogues have joined to present a candidate forum on Monday featuring candidates from a variety of offices.Twenty-three synagogues with several Jewish communal groups and day schools are hosting the event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 E. Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
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