Articles filed under Politics
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Moeller takes oath of office in 43rd DistrictMar 30, 2014 1:00 am - Pledging to serve in bipartisan fashion and reach out to all parts of her new constituency, former Elgin City Council member Anna Moeller was sworn in Sunday as the new ...
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Elgin councilwoman Anna Moeller selected to fill Farnham's seatMar 29, 2014 1:01 am - An Elgin councilwoman has been chosen to fill the Illinois House seat left vacant by Keith Farnham, who resigned earlier this month citing health issues after federal of...
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Health law legacy eludes ObamaMar 29, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - As a roller-coaster sign-up season winds down, President Barack Obama's health care law has indeed managed to change the country. Americans are unlikely to ...
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New Republican faces line up for central committee postsMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - Only one suburban member of the Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee is running for re-election next month. In the 10th Congressional District, committeeman...
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U.S. Rep. Rogers of Michigan won't seek re-electionMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - DETROIT - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan, who has taken on an increasingly sharp profile in Washington as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee in a time of wi...
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Clinton aides pursued legacy in his 2nd termMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - President Bill Clinton's top aides began debating how to build a presidential legacy days after he won re-election in 1996, newly released documents show. T...
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Farnham's replacement to be selected SaturdayMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - Democratic Party leaders will meet Saturday to select a new state representative for the 43rd District, who will take the oath of office Sunday, officials said Friday af...
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Obama makes fence-mending trip to Saudi ArabiaMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - ROME - President Barack Obama is making a fence-mending mission to Saudi Arabia, an important Middle East ally that's grown nervous as the U.S. negotiates with Iran and ...
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Quinn defends tax plan, calls Rauner ideas a 'scheme'Mar 28, 2014 1:01 am - Political Editor mriopell@dailyherald.com In defending his proposal to make Illinois' 2011 income tax increase permanent, Gov. Pat Quinn Friday called his Republican cha...
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Poll: Obama health law fails to gain supportMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - Public support for President Barack Obama's health care law is languishing at its lowest level since passage of the landmark legislation four years ago, acc...