Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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8th District hopefuls stress their cross-party appealSep 13, 2016 1:00 am - The candidates hoping to succeed Democratic congresswoman Tammy Duckworth in representing Illinois' 8th District believe they can appeal to voters across the great parti...
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Duckworth blasts Kirk on remark about getting hostages back from IranSep 09, 2016 1:00 am - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who has been an outspoken critic of President Obama's decision to hand over $400 million in cash to Iran on the same day the country released U.S. h...
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Where you can see Dold and Schneider discuss issues before the electionSep 06, 2016 1:00 am - As they prepare for their third Election Day showdown, Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider are set to appear at eight candidate debate...
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Kirk accuses Duckworth of making fun of stroke victimsAug 24, 2016 1:00 am - Sen. Mark Kirk defended himself Wednesday against claims made by Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth that he "lacks the ability to control what he's saying" ...
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Kirk: Obama 'acting like drug dealer in chief' in Iran dealAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says President Barack Obama was "acting like the drug dealer in chief" when his administration delivered $400 million in cash to Iran c...
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Judge gives parties in Duckworth suit until Aug. 24 to settleAug 16, 2016 1:00 am - The two sides in the workplace retaliation suit against U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth have less than 10 days to finalize a settlement agreement before a Union County judge t...
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8th District hopefuls address Schaumburg business leadersAug 10, 2016 1:00 am - National security, the presidential race and their personal motivations for running were among the topics candidates to succeed 8th District Congresswoman Tammy Duckwort...
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Kirk: Respect Muslim Gold Star family, don't let Syrian refugees inAug 02, 2016 1:00 am - Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has in recent months blasted Donald Trump for being "too bigoted and racist" to lead the nation. He reiterated that call Tuesday in Arling...
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Attorney general: Duckworth workplace retaliation settlement offer finalJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - After two women suing congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced they were rejecting a settlement deal, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office said Thursday it is ...
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Officials discuss ideas, reforms at legislative breakfastJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - Republican county and state officials shared updates and possibilities on a variety of topics Thursday at a legislative breakfast hosted by the Lake Zurich Area Chamber ...