Articles filed under Politics
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Kirk's foes way off mark on vets issuesOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - This week, two partisans set out to discredit an 18-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy who has done more for Illinois veterans than almost any other member of Congress...
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Poll's assumptions insulting, ignorantOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - After reading the recent AP-Yahoo News Poll that found that 1/3 of white Democrats harbor negative views toward blacks, I found it presumptuous that the poll suggests th...
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Rep. Manzullo's money towers over Abboud'sOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - An uphill race looks even steeper now with the reports that Barrington Hills Mayor Bob Abboud has raised about one-quarter the campaign cash of his opponent, U.S. Rep. D...
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Congressional debate set for SundayOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk and Democratic challenger Dan Seals will face off in a debate Sunday that is open to the public. The two candidates vying for the 10th District congr...
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Con Con the start of better governmentOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - This year Illinois voters will have the opportunity to commence the process to review our state constitution, which was drafted 40 years ago. The opponents of a "yes" vo...
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Gentes 'deeply regrets' lie about jobOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - On Monday morning when I met with the Daily Herald editorial board I told those present that I was on a leave of absence from my last job, when in reality I had been ter...
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It's time to tell the truthOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Lipstick on a lie. At the Saddleback Church, John McCain was quoted as saying, "Our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian values and principles." Does he, or we as a nat...
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Average Joes: Suburban small businesses say they need more helpOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to the final debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, "Joe the Plumber" has become Joe Cool. The phrase refers to an actual person - Ohio plumber Joe Wu...
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Bailout divides 9th District candidatesOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - While all of the candidates for the U.S. House from the 9th District said they would have preferred more help for homeowners with mortgage problems, they disagreed about...
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Lake District 20 candidates differ on bringing jobs, property tax reliefOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Candidates running for the Lake County Board District 20 seat have very different takes on what the county should do to promote job growth in the current economy. Four-t...