Articles filed under US Senate
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Kirk, Giannoulias release TV ads ThursdaySep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - The two major party candidates for U.S. Senate each plan to release statewide television ads Thursday. While Democrat Alexi Giannoulias is highlighting an endorsement fr...
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Giannoulias embraces Obama in new adSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias prominently showcases President Barack Obama in a new campaign ad released Wednesday even though many Dem...
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Kirk, Giannoulias, outline spending cutsSep 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidates in the race for U.S. Senate both announced plans to rein in government spending this week, not missing the opportunity to trade barbs. Democrat Alexi Giannoul...
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Poll: Giannoulias, Kirk are neck and neckSep 02, 2010 11:00 pm - A new poll shows Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Mark Kirk are running neck and neck in their race for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama...
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Kirk calls for new controls on federal spendingSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Senate candidate Mark Kirk is calling for new measures to limit federal spending, including giving the president the power to veto specific programs. The ...
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Giannoulias gets retired general's nod for SenateAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias has picked up a top military endorsement from retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark. Clark was the former supreme commander of NAT...
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Kirk to pick up Cat exec's endorsementAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Senate candidate Mark Kirk is focusing on international trade. The Republican plans to speak to employees at Caterpillar Inc. on Monday about foreign affairs a...
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Kirk gets $3.4 million campaign boost from Republican committeeAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk's campaign Friday confirmed that the National Republican Senatorial Committee will be committing major funds toward his Senate bid. The committee plans to give...
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Senate hopefuls agree on transit needs, disagree on fundingAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - The two men who want to be Illinois' next U.S. senator both say improving public transportation for suburban residents is a top priority, though they have different idea...
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Kirk, Giannoulias agree to Senate debatesAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias have agreed to participate in two debates and could hold more. Representatives say the U.S. Senate candidates will fa...