Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Candidates suggest health-care remediesJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Both Democratic candidates for Illinois' 8th congressional seat are concerned about uninsured Americans and the cost of health care -- but they suggested fundamentally d...
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Both candidates want troops out of IraqJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and her challenger in the Feb. 5 primary both want to see troops in Iraq come home as soon as possible. Schakowsky, an Evanston resi...
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Candidate rejects campaign cash criticismDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - One Republican in the 8th Congressional District primary is getting flak from two foes over a campaign contribution he received. At issue is $1,000 sent from controversi...
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Hastert's final act disappointingDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: Former Congressman Dennis Hastert has really disappointed me, and perhaps other 14th Congressional District voters, these past few months. Hastert was ele...
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Only conservative in 14th race is LauzenDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - As a conservative from the predominantly Democrat-controlled 11th Ward in Chicago, I have an opinion on the endorsement of Jim Oberweis from retiring U.S. congressman De...
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Experienced Lauzen his man in the 14thDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - State. Sen. Chris Lauzen is the best possible choice to represent the 14th U.S. House District of Illinois. He is an experienced legislator with a proven record of fisca...
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8th Dist. candidates debate actions against terrorDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - The two Democratic candidates for Illinois' 8th Congressional District seat disagree over whether the U.S. government has effectively defended its citizens against terro...
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Candidates in 8th District differ on Social SecurityDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Long-term Social Security solvency is one issue where voters can find differences among three candidates running in the 8th Congressional District's Republican primary. ...
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Lauzen response shows true colorsDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Chris Lauzen's comments last week attacking Denny Hastert are disgusting. Because Jim Oberweis is endorsed by Hastert, Lauzen decided to unleash his characteristic perso...
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Oberweis' tenacity, independence matterDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Jim Oberweis is a successful, independent businessman and my choice for U. S. House in the 14th District. He led the debate against illegal immigration before it was pol...