Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Underwood backs Medicare negotiation on most expensive drugsDec 16, 2019 12:00 am - A bill passed by the U.S. House last week to lower the costs of prescription drugs will be a highlight of U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's reelection campaign in the 14th Co...
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Foster, Casten say they will vote for impeachmentDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Reps. Bill Foster and Sean Casten say they will support impeaching President Donald Trump after the Judiciary Committee on Friday approved charges of abuse of power...
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Krishnamoorthi, Durbin propose fee on e-cigarette makers, importersDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Proposed legislation backed by two Illinois Democrats in Congress calls for establishing a user fee on e-cigarette manufacturers and importers and using the money to com...
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As House hearings close, Underwood still undecided on impeachmentDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood says impeachment hearings have shown a "troubling" pattern of President Donald Trump asking foreign governments to interfere in U.S. elections...
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CNN analyst Mariotti to keynote Tenth Dems awards dinner Dec. 18Dec 09, 2019 12:00 am - CNN legal analyst Renato Mariotti will serve as the keynote speaker with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats holds their annual awards dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 8:...
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Schneider facing challenge from the left for 10th House seatDec 08, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's challenger in the upcoming Democratic primary for the 10th District seat is a self-described Democratic Socialist critical of Schneider's stan...
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Why three Democrats are challenging Krishnamoorthi for CongressDec 07, 2019 12:00 am - Nearly halfway through his second term, Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg has been prominent lately in the House impeachment inquiry hearings and in...
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Krishnamoorthi proposes legislation to help combat bullying in schoolsDec 02, 2019 12:00 am - Bullying and harassment in schools isn't a new concern, but it affects minority populations more acutely, says U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi who introduced legislation M...
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Who's seeking U.S. House seats in suburban districts, including Casten's, Underwood'sDec 02, 2019 12:00 am - Two Republicans are set to square off in the March 17 primary for the chance to try to take back the 6th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from freshman...
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Congressman Schneider to meet constituents Saturday in Vernon HillsDec 02, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider will hold a "Congress on Your Corner" event to meet with constituents and answer questions at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Vernon Hills High Scho...