Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Congressman Jackson gets visit from Davis, RushOct 22, 2012 3:50 pm - Two Illinois congressmen have visited Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who’s been on medical leave for months. Democrats Danny Davis and Bobby Rush went to Jackson’s home...
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Fact-checking the ads in the 11th Congressional District raceOct 22, 2012 5:30 am - By now you’ve seen the competing attack ads involving trade with China that both Republican Judy Biggert and Democrat Bill Foster are running in the 11th Congressional D...
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How CREDO is different from other SuperPACs in 8th raceOct 21, 2012 8:00 am - The atmosphere, at first glance, screams college dorm or crunchy granola coffee shop. Worn couches are filled with 20-somethings on laptops. Brightly colored posters dec...
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Congressman Jackson says he’s ‘starting to heal’Oct 20, 2012 5:24 pm - Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. spoke out about his treatment for depression for the first time since the start of his secretive, four-month leave of absence, releasing a ...
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Hultgren should jump at energy solutionsOct 20, 2012 4:40 am - The Daily Herald endorses Hultgren, stating: “Hultgren sees opportunity in the nation’s lack of comprehensive energy policy, insisting that Illinois can lead out on tech...
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Walsh defends abortion commentsOct 19, 2012 11:02 am - After coming under fire for suggesting that scientific advancements have made abortions to save a mother’s life unnecessary, Congressman Joe Walsh Friday continued to de...
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Walsh, Duckworth tone down harsh rhetoric at final debateOct 18, 2012 12:38 pm - Perhaps they can play nice, after all. Following a vitriolic exchange before a live crowd last week, the fourth and final debate between Republican Congressman Joe Walsh...
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Fundraising a lopsided affair in 14th DistrictOct 18, 2012 5:30 am - When it comes to fundraising, candidates in the race for the 14th Congressional District are in different leagues. In the third quarter alone, Republican incumbent Randy...
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Foster, Biggert find points to agree and disagree on federal budgetOct 17, 2012 6:42 pm - Candidates in the 11th Congressional District agree the Simpson-Bowles debt plan may be a starting point to build a federal budget and cut or eliminate ongoing deficits....
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11th Congressional candidates detail plans for Medicare solvencyOct 17, 2012 6:35 pm - A Medicare round-table with senior citizens in Joliet hosted by 11th Congressional District hopeful Bill Foster brought into detail the stark differences the Democrat ha...