Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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The challenge of finding college loansOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - A college education is essential in finding a decent paying job these days. However, with the rising costs of tuition, it is next to impossible for a 21-year- old like ...
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Just say no to more taxesOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Enough with the taxes already. We have an income tax, a sales tax, a gas tax, a marriage tax and even a death tax. That's right - if you die you have to pay for it. I gu...
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Ad Watch: Roskam draws attention to Blagojevich tiesOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Here is a closer look at accusations in a radio and TV ad blitz from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican, against Democrat Jill Morgenthaler of Des Plaines. ...
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Roskam launches ad blitz against challenging DemocratOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam launched an ad blitz this week that aims to shred his opponent's credibility by tying the Democrat to Gov. Rod Blagojevich and felon Tony Rezko. C...
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Oberweis, Foster blast Paulson's leadership on bailoutOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - The first moves by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to lead America out of economic turmoil displayed some poor leadership skills, said both candidates for the 14th...
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Senate debate brings out contrasts, fireworksOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican challenger Steve Sauerberg staked out contrasting positions on everything from the economy to Iraq in an hourlong, caustic debate Th...
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Bean, Greenberg to debate Saturday -- but you're not invitedOct 08, 2008 11:00 pm - With Election Day less than a month away, U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean and challenger Steve Greenberg will jointly take the stage at a political forum for the first time Satur...
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6th Congressional rivals differ on transportationOct 08, 2008 11:00 pm - First in a series of stories on the issues facing incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam and Democrat Jill Morgenthaler in the 6th Congressional District Nov. 4...
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Oberweis on Iraq: "We're winning"Oct 07, 2008 11:00 pm - If the war in Iraq keeps headed in the direction it has in recent months, the nation will someday be a peaceful country that runs itself with minimal assistance from the...
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Foster really does vote bipartisanOct 07, 2008 11:00 pm - I really hate quoting Ronald Reagan, but, "Well, there you go again." The Saturday Soapbox editor has once again attempted to trash Congressman Bill Foster's voting reco...