Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Casten, Conforti differ on abortion, but both oppose federal banSep 29, 2024 9:00 pm - The candidates for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat disagree on whether there should be a legal right nationwide to an abortion — but they both oppose a federal ban.
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Robinson won’t speak at local GOP event amid latest firestormSep 21, 2024 11:48 am - North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has canceled an appearance at a suburban GOP fundraiser.
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Suburban GOP group slammed for bringing controversial candidate here for fundraiserSep 20, 2024 7:04 pm - A North Shore Republican organization is taking heat from its own party and Democrats for hosting an upcoming event featuring an out-of-state GOP candidate who has downplayed the Holocaust, made inflammatory comments about Black people and this week was the focus of a CNN report about posts on a pornography website's message board.
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Foster cites lying politicians as top issue; challenger Evans says it’s immigrationSep 19, 2024 8:32 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville believes the most important issue of his reelection campaign is the threat to democracy posed by politicians who say things they know aren’t true. Republican rival Jerry Evans said it’s immigration.
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Casten’s GOP rival defends Trump, Vance on debunked claims about migrants eating petsSep 16, 2024 7:47 pm - A suburban Republican congressional candidate on Monday defended GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance for perpetuating debunked claims that immigrants are eating pets and wild animals in an Ohio town.
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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help DemocratsSep 16, 2024 11:26 am - DES MOINES, Iowa — Joe Wiederien was an unlikely candidate to challenge a Republican congressman in one of the nation’s most competitive House districts. A fervent suppor...
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Who are the top federal campaign donors from Illinois?Sep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - The nearly $72 million a Lake Forest billionaire and his wife have contributed to federal candidates and groups this election cycle is significantly greater than any other Illinoisans’ donations, data from an independent research group shows.
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Why did groups pay for U.S. lawmakers’ trips abroad?Aug 30, 2024 11:21 pm - Five of the congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year that were funded by think tanks and other special interest groups, documents show.
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‘She is my wildest dreams’: DNC women delegates envision female presidentAug 25, 2024 9:00 pm - Illinois delegates to the DNC picture what it would be like to have a woman in the White House.
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How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start her own candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood talked about attending parties at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house, watching reality TV and even had some advice for JD Vance, during a national TV appearance on “The Daily Show.”