Articles filed under Politics
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Court seems skeptical of DaimlerChrysler lawsuitOct 15, 2013 10:42 am - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court doesn’t seem likely to say U.S. courts should be allowed to hear lawsuits that accuse foreign companies of committing atrocities on foreig...
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Naperville businessman enters 84th state House raceOct 15, 2013 9:43 am - Naperville businessman Krishna Bansal is the first Republican to enter the spring primary race for the 84th District seat in the state House of Representatives. The fili...
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On the edge: House shutdown plan fails; now SenateOct 15, 2013 6:53 am - WASHINGTON — Time growing desperately short, Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown Tuesday night aft...
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Dold touts fundraising take in 10th District rematchOct 14, 2013 9:00 am - Republican Bob Dold of Kenilworh raised about $318,000 in the third quarter of the year in his rematch bid against Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Deerfield. Dold...
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GOP frequently has candidate forumsOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - I wish to correct the record regarding (Elk Grove Township GOP committeeman) candidate (Scott) Lietzow’s pronouncement that “If I hadn’t decided to run, the township wou...
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Perplexed by run for twp. committeemanOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - While I respect every individual’s right to run for any public office and, in fact, believe we as a country would benefit from a broader involvement by the everday citiz...
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Tips for making your voice heardOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - The Illinois General Assembly will be back in session Oct. 22-24 and again in November. When was the last time your contacted your legislator to let him or her know how ...
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Among social conservatives, a pocketbook messageOct 13, 2013 12:33 pm - WASHINGTON — Seeking a new generation of leaders, social conservatives are looking for a lot more than opposition to gay marriage and abortion. An annual summit of faith...
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Where pension committee members standOct 13, 2013 12:25 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Four Republicans want a pension crisis fix to be more far-reaching. One of six Democrats wants more concessions to unions. With the Illinois legislature’s...
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Statue of Liberty reopens amid federal shutdownOct 13, 2013 10:00 am - NEW YORK — Lady Liberty was once again welcoming visitors to her shores Sunday after the state agreed to shoulder the costs of running the famed statue during the federa...