Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Hultgren should jump at energy solutionsOct 20, 2012 4:40 am - The Daily Herald endorses Hultgren, stating: “Hultgren sees opportunity in the nation’s lack of comprehensive energy policy, insisting that Illinois can lead out on tech...
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Walsh defends abortion commentsOct 19, 2012 11:02 am - After coming under fire for suggesting that scientific advancements have made abortions to save a mother’s life unnecessary, Congressman Joe Walsh Friday continued to de...
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Walsh, Duckworth tone down harsh rhetoric at final debateOct 18, 2012 12:38 pm - Perhaps they can play nice, after all. Following a vitriolic exchange before a live crowd last week, the fourth and final debate between Republican Congressman Joe Walsh...
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Fundraising a lopsided affair in 14th DistrictOct 18, 2012 5:30 am - When it comes to fundraising, candidates in the race for the 14th Congressional District are in different leagues. In the third quarter alone, Republican incumbent Randy...
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Foster, Biggert find points to agree and disagree on federal budgetOct 17, 2012 6:42 pm - Candidates in the 11th Congressional District agree the Simpson-Bowles debt plan may be a starting point to build a federal budget and cut or eliminate ongoing deficits....
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11th Congressional candidates detail plans for Medicare solvencyOct 17, 2012 6:35 pm - A Medicare round-table with senior citizens in Joliet hosted by 11th Congressional District hopeful Bill Foster brought into detail the stark differences the Democrat ha...
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Duckworth attempts to tie Walsh to SuperPAC; Walsh files FEC complaint against DuckworthOct 16, 2012 3:00 pm - Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh helped found a group that is the top contributor to a SuperPAC supporting his re-election bid. Walsh's campaign says he hasn't been involv...
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Dold has big cash lead over Schneider in 10th DistrictOct 16, 2012 2:07 pm - With Election Day just three weeks away, Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold continues to lead Democratic challenger Brad Schneider in the 10th District fundraising race, n...
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Schakowsky, Wolfe differ on Social Security, Medicare spendingOct 16, 2012 1:07 pm - Candidates vying for the 9th Congressional District are offering different solutions for dealing with entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare, in light...
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9th Congress hopefuls talk Social Security, MedicareOct 16, 2012 12:52 pm - Candidates vying for the 9th Congressional District seat on Nov. 6 shared different views Tuesday on the future of Social Security and Medicare with a crowd of senior ci...