Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Roskam known for rational leadershipOct 13, 2012 4:40 am - As we near election day, I’ve spent some time reflecting on what our politicians promised us during the last election cycle and what they’ve actually delivered. Sadly, t...
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Candidates for Congress, state offices to speak at upcoming forumOct 12, 2012 4:00 pm - Nearly two dozen synagogues have joined to present a candidate forum on Monday featuring candidates from a variety of offices. Twenty-three synagogues with several Jewis...
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Steakhouse owner doesn’t want to be ‘Joe the Plumber’ of 8th DistrictOct 12, 2012 11:34 am - After becoming the subject of an offered bet in the energetic debate between Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh and Democrat Tammy Duckworth this week, Chicago Prime Steakho...
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Support Walsh in ‘David and Goliath’ battleOct 12, 2012 4:40 am - There is a David and Goliath fight in this election. The “David” is Joe Walsh, who is armed only with the simple truth. The truth is we are spending too much, regulating...
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Biggert questions AARP neutrality, quits debateOct 10, 2012 8:00 pm - Veteran Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert has dropped out of a radio debate with Democratic challenger Bill Foster that was set for Oct. 16, saying a co-sponsor didn't a...
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Suit takes center stage in Walsh-Duckworth fightOct 10, 2012 2:00 pm - At Tuesday evening's raucous 8th District debate in Rolling Meadows, Congressman Joe Walsh repeatedly referred to a wrongful termination suit naming his Democratic oppon...
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Endorsement: Quigley over Schmitt in 5th Congressional DistrictOct 10, 2012 5:00 am - For 10 years, Mike Quigley was an outspoken, and yet ultimately productive, rebel in Cook County politics, a true fighter within his Democratic Party — particularly agai...
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Images: 8th Congressional DebateOct 09, 2012 10:37 pm - ...
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Crowd fuels heated Walsh, Duckworth debate in Rolling MeadowsOct 09, 2012 6:00 pm - In their initial two debates, Congressman Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth had only one another to spar with before a moderator and a set of cameras. But a third variable T...
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Dold, Schneider debate headlines Lake Forest candidate eventOct 09, 2012 3:20 pm - Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider will debate the issues facing 10th District voters Sunday in Lake Forest. It’s the only time Do...