Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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Duffy committed to bringing back jobsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Regarding the District 26 state senate seat contested by (Dan) Duffy and (Bill) Gentes, it appears we have a clear choice. On the one hand, we have a candidate, Gentes, ...
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Gentes must give details on job lossOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Bill Gentes wrote of contrition in his letter to the editor on Oct. 17; however, he states the reason why he was not truthful about his employment was that he was embarr...
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Tax policy center of 27th Senate raceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Peter Gutzmer refutes his opponent's claim he's out to raise taxes. State Sen. Matt Murphy's ad campaign includes a 30-second cable TV spot likening the Democrat to Gov....
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District 33 candidates disagree on transportation bailoutOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - District 33 Illinois senate candidates Dan Kotowski and Mike Sweeney don't agree on the new sales tax approved earlier this year to bail out public transportation. Sween...
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Candidates spar over mailers' claimsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - State Sen. Matt Murphy's not too thrilled with his opponent's campaign material, either. A mailer sent by Peter Gutzmer to tens of thousands of households in the 27th Se...
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Weigh 'facts' in campaign mailersOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I have known Dan Duffy for the last 12 years. He has never said anything about wanting to put women behind bars or making abortion illegal. In fact, he has been steadfas...
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Wintermute provides best leadershipOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - When we watch television or listen to the radio, we hear chants of 'change' when it comes to the presidential race. More often than not, voters concern themselves with f...
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Gentes' admission took courageOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am so impressed with Bill Gentes, the candidate for state Senate. His willingness to humble himself and set the record straight took guts and courage. Many of us who a...
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42nd District candidates argue over adsOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - State Sen. Linda Holmes and Republican rival Terri Ann Wintermute are defending themselves against what they say are untrue negative campaign ads in their race for the 4...
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Time to get Link out of officeOct 28, 2008 11:00 pm - I keep waiting to hear some stories about how Senator Link is benefiting the community that he's been elected to serve, but in addition to protecting the governor from r...