Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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How Dems seeking 6th Congressional seat would change educationJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - To run for Congress requires all kinds of education - some of it formal, much of it political. Seven Democrats from across the suburbs are getting an on-the-fly educati...
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Democrats vying to oppose Roskam give views on health careJan 02, 2018 4:30 am - With three candidates who are cancer survivors, health care issues are personal for several of the seven Democrats hoping to earn their party's nomination to face incumb...
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Commuter town hallJan 02, 2018 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider will hold a "Commuter Town Hall" beginning at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on the Union Pacific North Metra Line across the 10th Congressional District. ...
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Watergate prosecutor keynotes area Democrats' awards dinnerDec 28, 2017 10:00 pm - The Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems) held its annual Awards Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 17. The standing-room-only crowd at the Hyatt Regency Deerfield cel...
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How 6th District Democrats would change Republican tax lawDec 28, 2017 12:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the amount the Republican tax law is projected to add to the federal deficit. U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam was one...
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How you can exploit the new tax bill right nowDec 19, 2017 12:00 am - At the end of every year, millions of Americans can make strategic moves to shave a few bucks off their April tax bill. Right now, millions more should be able to get in...
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Seven Democrats want shot at unseating RoskamDec 15, 2017 12:00 am - Seven Democratic candidates vying for the chance to run against incumbent Republican Peter Roskam in the 6th U.S. Congressional District met for a wide-ranging and fast-...
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What's in GOP tax accord: Big cuts for business, wealthyDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans would be delivered in a sweeping overhaul of the tax laws, under a new agreement crafte...
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As Democrats add Senate seat, GOP left to wonder what happened in AlabamaDec 13, 2017 12:00 am - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As Democrats celebrated a stunning Senate win in Alabama, Republicans picked through the wreckage Wednesday after a blow that showcased voter backlash...
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'How is my daughter a pervert?': Alabama dad's rebuke of Roy MooreDec 12, 2017 12:00 am -