Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Poll: Giannoulias, Kirk are neck and neckSep 02, 2010 11:00 pm - A new poll shows Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Mark Kirk are running neck and neck in their race for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama...
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Kirk calls for new controls on federal spendingSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Senate candidate Mark Kirk is calling for new measures to limit federal spending, including giving the president the power to veto specific programs. The ...
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10th Dist. hopefuls detail abortion stancesAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Both candidates running for the 10th District congressional seat claim to support abortion rights, but the Republican in the race favors some limits on a woman's ability...
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Giannoulias gets retired general's nod for SenateAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias has picked up a top military endorsement from retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark. Clark was the former supreme commander of NAT...
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Kirk to pick up Cat exec's endorsementAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Senate candidate Mark Kirk is focusing on international trade. The Republican plans to speak to employees at Caterpillar Inc. on Monday about foreign affairs a...
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Hultgren, Marks take firm stance on repealing new health care reform lawAug 28, 2010 11:00 pm - When it comes to the costs of health care, none of the four candidates for the 14th Congressional District agree on the best route to more affordable medicine. Incumben...
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Kirk gets $3.4 million campaign boost from Republican committeeAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk's campaign Friday confirmed that the National Republican Senatorial Committee will be committing major funds toward his Senate bid. The committee plans to give...
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Small businesses need Joe WalshAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Who are your small businessmen? Your butcher, baker, dry cleaner, dentist, auto repairman, sandwich maker, pizza maker, ice cream shop owner, hair dresser, cell phone de...
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Senate hopefuls agree on transit needs, disagree on fundingAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - The two men who want to be Illinois' next U.S. senator both say improving public transportation for suburban residents is a top priority, though they have different idea...
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Foster, Hultgren try to clear up positions on Social SecurityAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - The Democrat and Republican candidates for Congress in the 14th District last week made statements about Social Security that seemed to contradict previous positions. On...