Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Kirk has been Bush's enforcerSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - As we move toward the fall election, it is truly fascinating to watch Mark Kirk and his supporters reinvent him as a moderate independent. His radio and TV ads as well a...
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How can Kirk praise Palin's candidacy?Sep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently, a group of over 100 women joined me in signing a letter expressing our profound disappointment with Rep. Kirk's effusive praise of Republican vice presidential...
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Greenberg really cares about peopleSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing to tell you about an event in my neighborhood several weeks ago. On Aug. 18, I hosted a meet and greet with Steve Greenberg, congressional candidate for the...
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A new kind of independence, we guess:Sep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Rep. Bill Foster of Geneva has a new campaign ad out depicting his record as bipartisan, which is interesting since 94.8 percent of his votes since being elected to Cong...
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Washington empties our wallets againSep 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The failures of the Bush administration are compound and many, and this financial bailout plan is the perfect capstone to eight years of mismanagement and waste of our t...
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GOP rival criticizes Bean for not debating himSep 25, 2008 11:00 pm - When she first ran for Congress in 2002, Democrat Melissa Bean criticized then-Rep. Phil Crane for not meeting her in public debates. Today, Bean represents Illinois' 8t...
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A negative campaign in the 10th DistrictSep 25, 2008 11:00 pm - It's easy to conclude from Mark Kirk's latest campaign materials that he is increasingly worried about his opponent for the 10th District congressional seat, Dan Seals. ...
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Ad Watch: Dan Seals attacked on tax cutsSep 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Here is a look at a recent cable ad running in the 10th Congressional District by the GOP group Freedom's Watch. What the ad says: Families are hurting. Small business a...
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Kirk does what is right for 10th, U.S.Sep 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I have known Mark Kirk for 10 years. It is always a pleasure to hear the depth of his knowledge on the issues affecting our district, our state and our country. He not o...
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14th District candidates take stances on proposed economic bailoutsSep 24, 2008 11:00 pm - On the verge of the largest government bailout ever, the congressman from Illinois' 14th District is ready to cast a vote in favor of a $700 billion injection of taxpaye...