Articles filed under Democratic Party
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Hope springs for Springfield?Apr 21, 2011 12:00 am - An amazing and much-too-rare thing happened at the Roselle village hall Tuesday. Republican state Sen. John Millner of Carol Stream and, gasp, Democratic freshman state ...
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What your Congressman's office space says about themApr 18, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Outside each congressman's Washington, D.C., office are the same American flag and welcome sign. But inside, the personalities of the men and women who subu...
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A vote for gutting governmentsApr 17, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Do you think township government provides critical services none other could offer? What about the mosquito abatement or water reclamation d...
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Roskam video explains GOP debt ceiling approachApr 13, 2011 12:00 am - Less than a week after a federal shutdown was averted, Wheaton Congressman Peter Roskam Wednesday released the first of two videos outlining the GOP's approach to the ne...
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Bean rules out 2012 bid for 8th District seatApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Former Congresswoman Melissa Bean of Barrington has ruled out another bid for the 8th District seat, according to a Washington, D.C., newspaper. The Democrat served the ...
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Suburban representative proposes pay cuts for lawmakersApr 06, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois continues to struggle with a massive deficit and slow economic growth, one Schaumburg state representative said it is time to cut lawmakers’ pa...
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Obama the 'insider' launches 2012 re-election bidApr 03, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — No longer the fresh voice of change, President Barack Obama embarked on a bid for re-election Monday by asking a divided, anxious electorate to let him fini...
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Walsh cooperates, but won't call it compromiseMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Underground tunnels have been specially built for members of Congress to conveniently shuttle back and forth from their Washington, D.C., offices. Members h...
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At the leadership table, Roskam keeps suburban focusMar 28, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — A few rows deep on the right side of the House floor, Peter Roskam, Republican chief deputy whip and Illinois' 6th District representative, stands watching ...
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Peter Roskam's rise to powerMar 26, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — “Heads up.” Heeding those words of warning, the stifling conference room, packed with reporters, goes silent. Several seconds pass, and, to the click of cam...