Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Candidate's concern for the peopleSep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - I am writing to tell of my support and endorsement of Ben Lowe to become our representative in Congress for the Illinois 6th District. He is a graduate of Wheaton Colle...
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Dold views scary on Social SecuritySep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - As a woman in her forties, I am not too young to be concerned about Social Security. I'm simply not that far away from retirement anymore. And having learned of Republic...
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Pollak has strong family backgroundSep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - I'd like to encourage voters in the 9th Congressional District to vote for Joel Pollak on Nov. 2. I've attended many of his functions and am convinced he is a person we ...
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Bank work meant big tax break for GiannouliasSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Alexi Giannoulias tells voters he left his family bank in 2005, but he got a major tax break by telling the IRS he continued working at the bank the next year. The Democ...
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Lake County briefsSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Third debate set: Tenth congressional district candidates Robert Dold and Dan Seals are set to meet in another public forum Oct. 7. The gathering is set for 7 p.m...
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Spanish radio ads target Republican votes on immigration reformSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Fueled in part by anger over Republican blockage of a major immigration reform measure last week, two immigration rights groups and one of the country's largest employee...
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Bean is right on tax cutsSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - As the owner of a small manufacturing company, I applaud Rep. Melissa Bean's recent call to maintain the current tax cuts in the short term. Like many small businesses, ...
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Find the Bean in 8th Dist.Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Why can't our congresswoman talk to us? Other members of Congress stand up and defend their vote. During various breaks from legislating, most members took the time to h...
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16th District candidates split over health care reformSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidates for the 16th Congressional District, which covers about a third of McHenry County, share common ground on issues from the need for high speed rail and immigra...
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8th District rivals battle over Iraq, AfghanistanSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - The U.S. military's ongoing presence in Afghanistan and Iraq is yet another issue on which voters in the 8th Congressional District need not fear about having to choose ...