Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Bean on right side of railroad debateOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Each time I drive over a railroad crossing, I can't help but consider how much harder it will be to move around our community if the EJ&E Railroad purchase is completed....
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Greenberg's not extreme, just rightOct 18, 2008 11:00 pm - One of your readers pointed out why she thinks Steve Greenberg is a "right wing extremist." She says that Steve thinks that you get your human rights as soon as you beco...
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Kirk goes after Seals' business backgroundOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Last week Democratic challenger Dan Seals launched an ad saying U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk - a Navy Reserve officer - "turned his back on" the troops. This week Kirk launched a...
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8th Dist. hopeful Greenberg: Privatize social securityOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The two candidates for Illinois' 8th House District seat have similar stances on some hot-button issues, but differ dramatically on others. U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean and po...
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Kirk's foes way off mark on vets issuesOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - This week, two partisans set out to discredit an 18-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy who has done more for Illinois veterans than almost any other member of Congress...
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Rep. Manzullo's money towers over Abboud'sOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - An uphill race looks even steeper now with the reports that Barrington Hills Mayor Bob Abboud has raised about one-quarter the campaign cash of his opponent, U.S. Rep. D...
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Congressional debate set for SundayOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk and Democratic challenger Dan Seals will face off in a debate Sunday that is open to the public. The two candidates vying for the 10th District congr...
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Bailout divides 9th District candidatesOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - While all of the candidates for the U.S. House from the 9th District said they would have preferred more help for homeowners with mortgage problems, they disagreed about...
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Big bucks fly in 10th raceOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Democrats think he is vulnerable, but incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk has a considerable edge in cash on hand over challenger Dan Seals, according to the most recent campa...
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Vets, Kirk always support each otherOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I was shocked and dismayed when I saw Dan Seals and Blagojevich official State Veteran Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth on television bashing Congressman Mark Kirk on ve...