Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Burris talks about what's he's accomplished, life after the SenateSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Sen. Roland Burris soon will leave the office he was appointed to amid a cloud of controversy in late 2008 as one of the last acts of former Gov. Rod Blago...
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Kirk's health care position superiorSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - A quick review of Mark Kirk's web page under the "Issues: Healthcare" section may give readers an insight into the candidate's core principles with regard to the economy...
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Giannoulias, and Kirk spell out (some) immigration stancesSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - In the days before a major immigration vote, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate is touting his support for the proposed law, while his Republican opponent has not yet ...
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Immigration reform an issue to avoid for some 14th Cong. candidatesSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - The four candidates in the 14th Congressional District admit they don't have all the answers when it comes to the immigration reform. In a contentious race with a nation...
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Saturday Soapbox: Getting textySep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Getting texty: Seen on a bumper sticker this week: "Guns don't kill people; drivers with cell phones do." Also seen, on a Schaumburg municipal sign: "Texting and ...
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Kirk would help restore balanceSep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - A vote for Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate is a vote for the return of the two-party system in the United States and in Illinois, a state that has been marked by the corruptio...
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Giannoulias talks up Libertarian in attempt to siphon votes from KirkSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - An Oak Brook Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate got a boost Thursday from an unlikely source - Democrat Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias, who gave props to Mike Lab...
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Public forum scheduled for 10th Congressional candidatesSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The two candidates for the 10th Congressional District seat will face off in a pair of public forums next week. Republican Robert Dold and Democrat Dan Seals will debate...
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Seals, Dold at Glenview forumSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The two candidates for the 10th congressional district, Democrat Dan Seals and Republican Robert Dold, will debate Sept. 22 in a public candidate forum that begins 7 p.m...
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Lake County briefsSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidate forum set Candidates for several political offices will meet today to discuss employment, transportation and other issues in a forum sponsored by the La...