Articles filed under Democratic Party
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Divisions apparent on Democrat DayAug 14, 2013 3:29 pm - SPRINGFIELD — There was no booing this year, but the divisions and intraparty squabbles among Illinois Democrats were on full display Wednesday in Springfield as they ri...
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Obama: 'Appropriate reforms' for spy program in worksAug 09, 2013 6:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Responding to critics, President Barack Obama promised on Friday to work with Congress on “appropriate reforms” for the domestic surveillance programs that ...
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Quinn says no Democrat rally, speeches at state fairAug 09, 2013 5:57 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn says Democrats will skip the traditional rally and speeches at this year’s Illinois State Fair. The Chicago Democrat says Wednesday’s Govern...
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Daley makes candidacy for governor officialJul 30, 2013 10:03 am - Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley officially stepped into the 2014 Illinois governor’s race Tuesday by filing paperwork with state election officials, making ...
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Wives of Spitzer, Weiner scrutinized in NYC racesJul 20, 2013 1:55 pm - NEW YORK — Two New York City political wives, forever linked by their husbands’ humiliating scandals, are taking very different roles in their spouses’ improbable politi...
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Quinn, Daley build contrasting campaign fundsJul 16, 2013 1:18 pm - The two Democratic candidates for governor are showing a clear contrast in how they’re building their campaign funds. Gov. Pat Quinn raised $1 million in the three-month...
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Lisa Madigan decision to seek re-election roils DemocratsJul 16, 2013 7:28 am - The decision by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to seek re-election may have put a cramp into the plans of at least two Democratic politicians — state Sen. Kwame ...
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Is there a leadership gap at Homeland Security?Jul 13, 2013 3:25 pm - WASHINGTON — The leadership vacancy created by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s resignation is the latest and greatest blow to a department where one-third...
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Pension standoff showcases top Democrats’ differencesJun 17, 2013 5:30 am - SPRINGFIELD — As lawmakers strain again this week to find a fix for the state’s $97 billion pension crisis, the stalemate between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senat...
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Quinn nominates Democratic politician for CTA boardJun 07, 2013 6:06 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn named a Cook County Democratic politician and contributor to a $25,000-a-year Chicago Transit Authority Board post. Frank Zuccarelli was na...