Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Political newcomer challenging Roskam for U.S. Congress seatSep 30, 2014 1:01 am - Michael Mason has no political experience, but that isn't discouraging him in his race against Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam for the 6th Congressional District seat ...
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Herman Cain in Hoffman Estates Friday for OberweisSep 29, 2014 1:01 am - Former presidential contender Herman Cain will headline a fundraiser in Hoffman Estates Friday for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Oberweis. The event will be at Th...
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Durbin, Oberweis debate background checks for gunsSep 29, 2014 1:01 am - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and GOP challenger Jim Oberweis disagreed Monday on whether to require universal background checks for firearms purchases, with Durbin saying it wo...
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High-profile rematch race for Dold, SchneiderSep 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Former Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold sounds confident when he talks about his chances to win back the seat he lost to Democrat Brad Schneider in 2012. “We don't have ...
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Duckworth, Kaifesh disagree on arming Syrian rebelsSep 26, 2014 5:15 am - Eighth Congressional District Republican hopeful Larry Kaifesh says its rare that he agrees more with President Barack Obama on an issue than does his Democratic opponen...
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Dold voices support for healthcare reform, says repeal isn't the answserSep 25, 2014 1:01 am - Republican says some parts of the law are working
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Schneider, Dold talk issues at Stevenson High forumSep 24, 2014 5:00 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and Republican challenger Robert Dold talked about the Middle East, health care and other issues before an auditorium filled with wou...
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Durbin vs. Oberweis debate setSep 18, 2014 1:01 am - Illinois' two Senate candidates will face each other in at least one debate before the Nov. 4 election. Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican state Sen. Jim Ob...
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Duckworth, Kaifesh spar over U.S. business environmentSep 18, 2014 1:01 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth last month compared companies that move operations overseas for lower taxes to military "deserters," sparking a debate with Republic...
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Schneider, Dold to appear Tuesday at Stevenson High SchoolSep 18, 2014 1:01 am - The candidates running for the 10th Congressional District seat will appear Tuesday at Stevenson High School. Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Deerfield and Republ...