Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Foster lauded for health care actSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Because I have worked with people older than 60 for many years, I have witnessed the crisis of no access to insurance before age 65 for those who have lost coverage and ...
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Stark contrasts in 8th District race over abortion, gunsSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The divisive social policy issues of abortion, gun control and gay rights define some distinct differences among the three candidates of the 8th Congressional District. ...
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Court denies Burris request to stop electionSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court says it won't stop a special election for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat that leaves out current Illinois Sen. Roland Burris. B...
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10th candidates debate todaySep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The two candidates for the 10th Congressional District seat will face off in a forum at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Arlington Heights. Republican Robert Dold and Democrat Dan Seal...
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Lake County in 60 secondsSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Bus Tour Offers a Rural and Suburban View The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission is hosting a bus tour of North Mill Creek/Dutch Gap from 8:30 a.m. to 3...
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Kirk calls for halting financial bailout he backedSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Senate candidate Mark Kirk wants to bring an early end to the government bailout of banks and automakers, a program he originally supported. The Republica...
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9th Congressional candidates couldn't be farther apart on IraqSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been one of the most polarizing issues among Republicans and Democrats. Not surprisingly, the 9th Congressional District candidate...
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Burris talks about what's he's accomplished, life after the SenateSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Sen. Roland Burris soon will leave the office he was appointed to amid a cloud of controversy in late 2008 as one of the last acts of former Gov. Rod Blago...
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Kirk's health care position superiorSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - A quick review of Mark Kirk's web page under the "Issues: Healthcare" section may give readers an insight into the candidate's core principles with regard to the economy...
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Giannoulias, and Kirk spell out (some) immigration stancesSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - In the days before a major immigration vote, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate is touting his support for the proposed law, while his Republican opponent has not yet ...