Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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9th Dist. Democratic hopefuls discuss jobsFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - When it comes to job growth, incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky favors using more federal money to bolster and grow public sector jobs, while challenger Simon Ribeiro be...
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Schakowsky aide speaking to Wheeling Twp. DemocratsFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - Alex Armour, the political director for Congressman Jan Schakowsky, will speak Wednesday before the Wheeling Township Democratic Organization (WTDO), the group announced...
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Schneider shifts stance on super PACs, says he’ll take support if Dold doesFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - A Democratic candidate for Congress in the suburban 10th District has shifted his position on accepting campaign support from controversial political groups called super...
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Cunningham regrets staff hired for 11th Dist. petitionsFeb 26, 2012 4:30 am - With Jack Cunningham’s return to the Republican ballot in the 11th Congressional District primary, voters may be wondering how the Kane County Clerk, a man who oversees ...
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Candidates not pleased with Foster verbiageFeb 25, 2012 4:30 am - During both candidate interviews and public forums, Democrat Bill Foster has clearly had his eyes already turned to a November clash with Republican Judy Biggert for the...
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Democrats spar over donations, support at congressional forumFeb 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This story was updated to clarify that the debate was co-sponsored by a group called the Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats. The Democra...
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Schakowsky for Congress Dist. 9, DemocratFeb 24, 2012 4:00 am - Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the seven-term Democrat from Evanston, faces a couple of uncommon wrinkles in her bid for re-election. First, she faces a primary opponent — a perso...
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9th Dist. Democratic hopefuls discuss 'Obamacare'Feb 23, 2012 10:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who championed President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, says the legislation is Democrats' crowning achievement that will go down in histo...
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Candidate forum Sunday:Feb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Candidates for Congress and other political offices will meet in a public forum Sunday in Highland Park. The gathering is set for 12:30 p.m. at Highland Park Country Clu...
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11th District Dems battle over cap-and-trade, global warmingFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - The three candidates battling for the 11th Congressional District Democratic nomination clashed on environmental policy Thursday night as cap-and-trade became a campaign...