Articles filed under Political Figures
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St. Louis Fed chief says more rate cuts may be desirable as Trump's trade war escalatesAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - As the U.S.-China trade war heightens, President Donald Trump and Wall Street are calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates further to help boost...
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After backlash, New York Times amends headline on Trump's response to shootingsAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - The New York Times weathered intense backlash Monday night for its front-page headline about President Trump's response to the pair of mass shootings that read: "TRUMP U...
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China lets currency plunge below 7, a decade low, after Trump adds new tariffsAug 05, 2019 1:00 am - BEIJING - China appeared to mount a counteroffensive Monday to new U.S. tariffs by allowing its tightly controlled currency to slide to an 11-year low, a move that could...
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Pritzker 'thankful' no Illinois mass shootings, failing to cite 2Aug 05, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he's thankful that the state has not suffered a mass shooting like those over the weekend - without mentioning two mass killings in...
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Trump tells nation to condemn bigotry and white supremacyAug 05, 2019 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump urged the nation Monday to condemn bigotry and white supremacy after a pair of mass shootings and focused on combating mental illness...
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Preckwinkle includes Palatine on tour of areaAug 01, 2019 1:00 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle visited Palatine as part of a tour Thursday. County Board Commissioner Scott Britton of Glenview joined Preckwinkle on her ...
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Trump says he will impose new tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports starting next monthAug 01, 2019 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced on Thursday that he will impose new tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports, effectively taxing every...
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New law bars employers from asking about previous wagesJul 31, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed bills into law this week aimed at equalizing pay between men and women and expanding access to jobs in the health care industry f...
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Obama library would harm Jackson Park, federal agency saysJul 30, 2019 1:00 am - Construction of the $500 million Obama Presidential Center will have an "adverse impact" on historic Jackson Park that must be mitigated, a federal review has concluded....
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Governor signs bills to strengthen Scott's LawJul 30, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Drivers in Illinois who injure roadside workers or fail to obey construction zone signals now face the possibility of enhanced fines and even jail time. Go...