Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Krishnamoorthi not backing down in 8thSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - In an intimate setting at a steakhouse on the Chicago River, 70 guests at a lunchtime fundraiser for 8th District Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth had an opportunity...
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Embarrassed Walsh represents IllinoisSep 21, 2011 4:00 am - Joe Walsh is the epitome of how the rest of the country regards Illinois politicians — egotistic, disrespectful and grandiose. I would hope that an official elected by p...
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Military academy nominationsSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh announced he is accepting applications for nominations to attend one of the United States service academies in 2012. Eligible applicants must be Unit...
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Hultgren spewing bunk on job creatorsSep 20, 2011 5:00 am - On Aug, 18 at a town-hall meeting, I asked Rep. Randy Hultgren to explain the evidence that the millionaires and billionaires in our country, the people who are the reci...
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Tariffs would limit pollutionSep 20, 2011 5:00 am - That Hultgren and the House Republicans have decided businesses must be allowed to pollute in order to “create” jobs simply proves that they are not competent to govern....
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Joe Walsh: 'My constituents are my bosses'Sep 16, 2011 12:00 am - Earlier this week, the Daily Herald Editorial Board ran an editorial attacking me for not attending the president's recent address to Congress and for not listening. I h...
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Judge wants Walsh to prove he doesn't owe child suportSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - A Cook County judge said 8th District Rep. Joe Walsh must “show cause” explaining why his ex-wife says he owes $99,480 in child support, before interest. Judge Raul Vega...
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GOP wins in NY, Nevada House racesSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - Republican Bob Turner, with voters dealing a rebuke to President Barack Obama in a traditionally Democratic district, won the New York City House seat that scandal force...
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Schakowsky will speak in Arlington HeightsSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - The Wheeling Township Democratic Organization will host U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, at its Sept. 24 meeting. Schakowsky is expected to discuss Presid...
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Dold files payroll tax relief billSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Tenth District Congressman Robert Dold has filed legislation that would provide payroll tax relief to businesses that hire long-term unemployed workers. The Kenilworth ...