Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Kirk rallies Wheeling Township GOP faithfulSep 10, 2011 12:00 am - While Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk remains steadfast in his refusal to publicly back any of the GOP presidential hopefuls, he’s not taking the same tact when it comes ...
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Suburban, Illinois leaders react to Obama's speechSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - Elected leaders from the suburbs and Illinois also weighed in Thursday night on President Obama's speech and the release of the American Jobs Act. Rep. Judy Biggert,...
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Bensenville businessman showcased at Obama jobs talkSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - A week after Congressman Peter Roskam toured Chicago White Metal Casting in Bensenville, company President and CEO Eric Treiber got a mysterious email from the Wheaton R...
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Walsh says he was 'offended' by joint congressional sessionSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh stuck to his guns and skipped President Barack Obama's jobs speech to a joint session of Congress on Thursday night. Instead of taking a seat on the...
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Walsh: Obama speech is 'political theater'Sep 06, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh fielded questions about serious issues - including his decision not to attend President Obama's jobs speech to Congress this week - during a pair of ...
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Hultgren, Walsh lay groundwork for primary matchupSep 05, 2011 12:00 am - At a recent town hall meeting in Geneva, 14th District Congressman Randy Hultgren bounced on the balls of his feet as he gently urged a need for spending restraint and t...
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Walsh hosts town hall meet:Sep 02, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh will host a town hall listening session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Warren Township Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Attendees will hav...
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Walsh to speak at Palatine Twp. GOP meetingAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - The Palatine Township Republican Organization (PTRO) will feature Congressman Joe Walsh at its regular monthly meeting Saturday, Sept. 3. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and th...
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Roskam: Job growth tied to cutting regulationsAug 30, 2011 12:00 am - House Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam gave the suburbs a preview Tuesday of the GOP's anti-regulatory agenda that will be pushed in Washington, D.C., when Congress resume...
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Bipartisanship when it matters to IllinoisAug 26, 2011 1:00 am - By Daily Herald Editorial Board Tradition would dictate that Dick Durbin, being a Democrat, and Mark Kirk, a Republican, sit on opposing sides of the House chamber for t...