Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Roskam could be out of leadership after losing whip bidJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - In his attempt to become one of the top three Republicans in the U.S. House, Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton worked to bolster his conservative credentials among his collea...
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Duckworth to Congress: Buy stampsJun 18, 2014 1:01 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth wants members of Congress to lose their ability to send mass mailings from their offices with just a signature - no stamp needed. Federal lawma...
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Thursday brings Roskam's chance to move upJun 18, 2014 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam's bid to become the No. 3 Republican in the House will be put to a vote Thursday as federal GOP lawmakers meet to pick their leaders. The Wheaton ...
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Republicans prep big ad blitz for DoldJun 17, 2014 1:01 am - A Republican political committee has set aside $800,000 for TV ads to support Bob Dold of Kenilworth in his 10th Congressional District rematch with Democratic U.S. Rep....
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Lawmaker wants probe of $33 million health campaignJun 16, 2014 1:01 am - A Republican state lawmaker has called for an investigation into how Illinois spent $33 million in federal money to promote President Barack Obama's health care law - in...
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Roskam campaigns to become majority whipJun 13, 2014 1:01 am - In a letter to members of the House Republican Conference Friday evening, Congressman Peter Roskam of Wheaton asked for support in his bid for majority whip. House Major...
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Rauner joins Duffy on barbershop tourJun 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Rauner joined state Sen. Dan Duffy of Lake Barrington on a tour of barbershops on Chicago's South Side last weekend. Duffy, who w...
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Duckworth in Elk Grove Village SaturdayJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth will be at the Elk Grove Village Public Library Saturday as part of a "Congress at Your Corner" appearance. The event will be a chance for ...
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Roskam would run to move up in wake of Cantor's lossJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - Political Editor mriopell@dailyherald.com Congressman Peter Roskam of Wheaton plans to try to move up a spot on the House Republican leadership team in the wake of House...
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What does Cantor's loss mean for Roskam?Jun 10, 2014 1:00 am - Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert said it's too early to tell if House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's stunning primary loss Tuesday could spark a Republican leader...