Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Northwest Suburban networkingDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks b...
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GOP contenders in 8th District oppose health care billDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - When it comes to health care reform, the six Republicans running for Congress in the 8th District all toe the GOP line and oppose the controversial plan being debated in...
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Government spending a top issue for GOP hopefuls in 8th DistrictDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Reducing the national debt, getting Americans back to work and creating a better health care system are among the top concerns of the Republicans running for Congress in...
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With no incumbent, 10th Congressional district up for grabsDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - When Democratic state Rep. Lauren Beth Gash ran for Congress nine years ago, she didn't have to worry about a primary campaign. As one of few state officeholders in the ...
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Senate candidate Jackson distances herself from BlagojevichDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - Democratic Senate candidate Cheryle Jackson said Friday she wasn't sure if she would be called to testify in the upcoming corruption trial of her former boss, ex-Gov. Ro...
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Melissa Bean's office warning of fraudulent Facebook pagesDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - If you've "friended" U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean on Facebook, be warned: The account may not actually belong to the Barrington Democrat. Bean's office is warning constituents...
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Long Grove mayor softens stance on Route 53 extensionDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - Long recognized as a staunch opponent of extending Route 53 into Lake County, Long Grove village president and Republican congressional candidate Maria Rodriguez has sof...
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10th Dist. candidates debate Afghanistan actionDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Democratic candidates for the 10th Congressional District seat agree there is work to be done in Afghanistan, but differ on how that should be accomplished. Among the th...
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Anti-Semite booted from ballot in 10th District raceDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - An admitted anti-Semite making his latest bid for Congress was removed from the Feb. 2 primary ballot by state election officials on Thursday. Richard B. Mayers, 38, of ...
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Ariz. candidate's spot similar to Bean's '06 adDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - As she seeks re-election in Illinois' 8th House District, U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean's name is being invoked in a congressional race some 1,700 miles away in Arizona. That's...