Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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'I'm preparing for absolutely the worst': How a government shutdown could impact IllinoisSep 27, 2023 1:00 am - Dysfunction in Washington D.C. will have consequences throughout the Chicago region if lawmakers can't strike a deal to avert a government shutdown this weekend, federal...
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Where local members of Congress went on lobbyist-funded tripsSep 25, 2023 5:30 am - Six members of the congressional delegation serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year funded by special interest groups, federal document...
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Duckworth has earned more than $1.6 million from memoir sales, documents showSep 25, 2023 5:30 am - Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates has collected more than $1.6 million in royalties from the sales of her memoir since its initial publication more...
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Congressman Bill Foster is using AI, and he's worriedSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Bill Foster is taking a hands-on approach to testing artificial intelligence. As the only member of Congress with a doctorate in physics, the Naperville Democ...
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A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new mapsSep 17, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court's decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportun...
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Facts Matter: Congress not set to leave Trump off ballotSep 17, 2023 1:00 am - In recent social media posts, some users vowed to write in Donald Trump's name on the 2024 presidential ballot, after a TikTok post claimed the former president's name w...
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Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor saysSep 05, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show "no evidence" of being a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said in a letter ...
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Group of House conservatives unveil demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdownAug 21, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands that they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the...
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Where you can meet U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider on MondayAug 20, 2023 1:00 am - You can talk about the issues facing the nation with U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider on Monday in Northbrook. Schneider will be at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lan...
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How you can talk politics with U.S. Rep. Brad SchneiderAug 16, 2023 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider will talk about the issues facing the nation with interested constituents Thursday in Gurnee. The session is set for 6 p.m. at Viking Middle Sch...