Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Foster 'seriously considering' Senate bid vs. KirkMar 17, 2015 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a Naperville Democrat, says he'll take a good look at running for Senate in 2016 in a possible challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk. “I am seriously c...
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Highland Park mayor, Schneider in for a run at DoldMar 17, 2015 1:00 am - Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering says she'll run for Congress in the north suburbs, setting up a Democratic primary battle with former U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Deer...
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Kirk, Durbin clash over Republicans letter to IranMar 10, 2015 1:00 am - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is one of 47 Republicans who signed a letter to Iranian leaders saying a nuclear deal the country works out with President Barack Obama's administrat...
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Two suburban Democrats go to Washington to weigh bids for CongressMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - Democrat Brad Schneider is in Washington, D.C., this week, having met with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Tuesday about a potential third rematch run against Republi...
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How local lawmakers voted on Homeland Security planMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - Suburban Republican lawmakers split over the plan to send money to the Department of Homeland Security for another year, while all suburban Democrats voted for it. U.S. ...
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Roskam gives Netanyahu painting before controversial speechMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam gave a painting of the Capitol dome made by his wife to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Netanyahu's speech to Congress Tuesday. E...
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Roskam Medicare plan gets movingFeb 26, 2015 12:00 am - A proposal from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam aimed at curbing Medicare fraud is set to make it to the House floor this week. The Wheaton Republican's plan could, among other t...
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Joe Walsh eyes challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark KirkFeb 16, 2015 12:00 am - Former one-term Republican congressman and conservative radio host Joe Walsh says he's "seriously looking into" a primary challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk next year. "I ...
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Obama signs Duckworth bill to prevent veteran suicidesFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - President Barack Obama today signed legislation cowritten by U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth aimed at trying to get veterans struggling with their mental health more help from...
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Your Illinois license won't be enough to flyFeb 11, 2015 4:30 am - An Illinois driver's license might not be enough identification to get you onto a commercial flight beginning next year. That's because state-issued driver's licenses do...