Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Manzullo didn't do much in 16 yearsOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I was disappointed to see that the Daily Herald endorsed Don Manzullo in the 16th Congressional race. I would liken that endorsement to keeping a subpar reporter on the ...
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Pols shouldn't call at all hoursOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to know what gives U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam the right to be able to call my house any time like a telemarketer. These calls come in to join him in a live foru...
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No disasters needed in WashingtonOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone knows that Gov. Blagojevich is a disaster. After hearing a recent political ad, I now know congressional candidate Jill Morganthaler's true character as well. ...
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Greenberg again attacks Bean on financial ties, economyOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Republican challenger Steve Greenberg continues to criticize U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean's ties to troubled financial companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - this time in a ne...
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Kirk, Bush policies costing too muchOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The past weeks have demonstrated very clearly the failed economic policies of the Bush administration which have been consistently supported by Rep. Mark Kirk. In 2001 a...
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Energy issues divide U.S. Senate candidatesOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican rival Dr. Steve Sauerberg offer clear distinctions on energy policy, staking out opposing views on requiring higher mi...
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Bean shows softer, folksy side in new TV spotOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean's newest TV commercial is a folksy piece that touts her background as a working mom and former business owner. The 30-second ad, which launched Th...
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Bean brings common senseOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - What a breath of fresh air Melissa Bean has proved to be in Washington! At a time when misleading politicians seem to be the norm, Melissa has shown courage in demanding...
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Picking an attack winner in the 6thOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I consider myself an independent voter, and one who actually pays attention to political campaigns. You can tell a lot about a candidate by how they campaign. Living in ...
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Kirk also travels on taxpayers' dimeOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Tammy Duckworth arriving in a state car without legs. Mark Kirk arriving in a Coast Guard helicopter. Which one is a bigger story? Tammy has fought for our country, Kirk...