Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Endorsement: Hultgren over Anderson in 14th Congressional DistrictOct 08, 2012 5:00 am - When Rep. Randy Hultgren of Winfield rode the GOP wave to Congress in 2010, his goals were high and rightward, including cutting taxes and repealing the new health care ...
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Endorsement: Duckworth over Walsh in 8th Congressional DistrictOct 08, 2012 5:00 am - While we never have endorsed Rep. Joe Walsh of McHenry and do not intend to do so here, we have developed a greater respect for him during his time in office. He’s held ...
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How Biggert, Foster differ on foreign policyOct 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Even as the focus of many voters remains on the economy and jobs, recent world events are turning eyes toward America's role as the spearhead for democracy. The candidat...
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Lake County candidates sound off at forumOct 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Lake County voters had the chance Sunday to hear candidates on the local, state and national level talk about issues at a forum sponsored by the Lake County League of Wo...
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Trustee hosts Walsh meet-and-greet in BartlettOct 07, 2012 3:37 pm - Bartlett trustee Frank Napolitano is hosting a meet and greet with Republican congressman Joe Walsh at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Bannermans Sports Grill, 858 S Rou...
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Schakowsky, Wolfe spar over health careOct 07, 2012 12:01 pm - The candidates for the 9th Congressional District race talked about jobs, health care and even the future of Big Bird during a forum held Sunday at Oakton Community Coll...
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Congressman calls evolution lie from ‘pit of hell’Oct 06, 2012 4:43 pm - ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia Rep. Paul Broun said in videotaped remarks that evolution, embryology and the Big Bang Theory are “lies straight from the pit of hell” meant to con...
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Truth check: Is Duckworth violating uniform rules?Oct 05, 2012 11:00 pm - A video on Tammy Duckworth's congressional campaign website is being called into question because it lacks a required disclaimer for showing the Iraq War veteran in her ...
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Anderson won’t work against ObamaOct 05, 2012 4:40 am - While President Obama was being sworn into office, Republicans were meeting to discuss how to destroy him. Their decision: to vote no on everything he planned to accompl...
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Schakowsky, Wolfe starkly differ on immigrationOct 04, 2012 11:00 pm - Citizenship as a birthright should not be extended to children born in the United States whose parents entered the country illegally, says Republican Timothy Wolfe, who ...