Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Giannoulias campaign releases ad about failed bankApr 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias released his first TV ad of the general election campaign Monday as he tried to contain the political fallout from the collapse of h...
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Feds shut down bank owned by GiannouliasApr 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias appeared undaunted by the shuttering of his family's bank, saying he would continue his bid to keep President Barack Obama's old Sen...
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Giannoulias risks backlash in calling out 'corporate rogues'Apr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Alexi Giannoulias is trying to broaden to other companies the potential taint of political contributions from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employees. Giannoulias, who counts...
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Troubled bank a potential stain in Senate raceApr 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The bank owned by Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias' family could fail in just days, forcing him to overcome a notable business stumble as he tries to keep President ...
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Hultgren has best financial quarter, but still lagging behind FosterApr 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Now that he's the only Republican candidate in the race, Randy Hultgren had his best fundraising quarter so far. But he'll have to pick up steam to match war chests with...
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Kirk to return Goldman Sachs donationsApr 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk said he plans to return campaign contributions from employees of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat once held by Presi...
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Bean dominates cash race in 8th Congressional raceApr 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Starting off a general election contest to represent the Northwest suburbs in Congress, U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is dominating challenger Joe Walsh in money to wage the ba...
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Big fundraising numbers in 10th DistrictApr 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidates in the 10th Congressional District raised serious money since mid-January, underscoring the importance of the seat to both parties. Figures reported to the Fe...
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Here's how to make sure your fence keeps doing its jobApr 15, 2010 11:00 pm - There's a reason they say "good fences make good neighbors." A fence is your first line of defense against dogs and other creatures - and your neighbors, in some cases. ...
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Giannoulias raises $1.2 mil in Senate bidApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias said Tuesday that he raised $1.2 million during the first three months of the year, significantly less than his Republican ...