Articles filed under Political Parties
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Politics cannot get in way of reformsMay 07, 2012 5:00 am - It’s time for politicians to sit down and statesmen to stand up. Opinions seem to be finally changing in Springfield — I see leadership moving in a positive direction to...
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Sudden shift in pension responsibility is untenable planMay 05, 2012 11:00 pm - We were and are open to supporting the concept that individual school districts should bear some responsibility for the pension costs they create if they approve exorbit...
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Romney Says April Jobs Data Show Obama Policies Haven’t WorkedMay 04, 2012 8:58 am - Mitt Romney used the latest jobs figures to criticize President Barack Obama’s management of the economy ahead of a campaign appearance today in Pennsylvania. “...
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Sen. Kirk released from rehabilitation centerMay 03, 2012 11:27 am - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk’s family announced today he has been released from his rehabilitation center and is now recovering at home with the help of relatives. Kirk suff...
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Perry says God forgives people for ‘oops moments’May 02, 2012 10:08 am - AUSTIN, Texas — God forgives people for their “oops moments” even if the American electorate does not, failed Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry said Wednesday...
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Santorum wants promises from Romney before endorsementMay 01, 2012 11:06 am - WASHINGTON — Rick Santorum wants to ensure the GOP’s policy platform represents conservatives’ interests. Newt Gingrich wants help retiring his campaign debt and repairi...
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Editorial: Our date with history demands we all get involvedApr 29, 2012 5:00 am - “This is our moment in history to get these issues resolved.” — Gov. Pat Quinn speaking of Medicaid and pension crises to the Daily Herald editorial board The governor i...
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Sources: Gingrich to end presidential campaignApr 25, 2012 11:10 am - WASHINGTON — Two advisers to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich say he will formally end is campaign next Tuesday and will likely to endorse Mitt Romney. G...
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Romney turns campaign toward money, reconciliationApr 25, 2012 10:49 am - WASHINGTON — The Republican presidential nomination all but in hand, Mitt Romney is refocusing his efforts on challenging President Barack Obama, raising cash for the ba...
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Obama takes on college costs, eyes young votersApr 24, 2012 10:55 am - WASHINGTON — Wooing young voters, President Barack Obama is on a blitz to keep the cost of college loans from soaring for millions of students, taking his message to thr...