Articles filed under Political Figures
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Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Obama health lawJun 17, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court dismissed a major challenge to the Obama era health care law on Thursday, turning aside an effort by Republican-led states to throw out th...
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'Pure business' at Biden-Putin summit: No hugs, no brickbatsJun 16, 2021 1:00 am - GENEVA - President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit on Wednesday with an agreement to return their nations' ambassadors to their pos...
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Why hasn't Des Plaines' mayor named a new 8th Ward alderman yet?Jun 11, 2021 1:00 am - He's been Da Boss for more than a month, but Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski still hasn't named someone to succeed him as the 8th Ward's alderman. Goczkowski gave up...
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Time ticking away, Democrats face wrenching test on agendaJun 07, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Bracing for political trouble, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Democratic colleagues that June will "test our resolve" as senators return Monday...
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Pritzker flips on map promise, signs Democrats' versionJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a law establishing legislative district maps to govern elections for the next 10 years after promising as a candidate t...
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Bargain hunters pounce as Trump condo prices hit decade lowsJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The building has stunning Manhattan skyline views, its spa offers deep-tissue massages, and the fancy restaurant off the lobby serves up prime steaks. Be...
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Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years, then will reassessJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - Facebook said it will suspend former President Donald Trump's accounts for two years following its finding that he stoked violence ahead of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrectio...
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Kinzinger says he'll run for Congress again in 2022Jun 03, 2021 1:00 am - Ostracized by many members of his party for criticizing former President Donald Trump, Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Thursday insisted he plans to run for Congr...
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Biden decries 'horrific' Tulsa massacre in emotional speechJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - TULSA, Okla. - An emotional President Joe Biden marked the 100th anniversary of the massacre that destroyed a thriving Black community in Tulsa, declaring Tuesday that h...
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Biden prioritizes U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mountJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of Tulsa's race massacre to make a plea for sweeping legislation in Congress to protect the right to vote as ...