Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Oberweis, Foster clash on oil explorationJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Even before Jim Oberweis started talking, the sign behind him advertising gas for $4.19 a gallon told the story. Residents of the 14th Congressional District are struggl...
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Kirk must make war views clearJun 10, 2008 11:00 pm - The recent reporting of the Senate intelligence report reminds me of a Mark Kirk declaration in a Northbrook synagogue in 2002. In a debate with Hank Perrit, he said he...
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Kirk stays strong against IranJun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is in the news for yet again threatening Israel with destruction. At a celebration marking the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, ...
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Cheap gas event shows frustrationJun 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently, I held an event to highlight just how out of control our energy crisis has become. Here in Illinois, the cost of gas has more than doubled in the last seven y...
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Bad policies to blame for gas costs, senator saysMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Consumers are stuck with high gas prices, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Thursday, because the nation made bad policy decisions while oil was inexpensive and because Preside...
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Greenberg has new campaign managerMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Suburban Republican congressional candidate Steve Greenberg has tapped a campaign worker to take over his entire election operation. Collin Corbett, who previously had s...
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U-46 academies' development shows progressMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Six months ago, an audit labeled Elgin Area School District U-46's high school academies understaffed and underfunded. Monday, board members heard a sort of progress rep...
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Kirk still backs water boardingMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - On March 8, President Bush vetoed Congressional Bill Number HR 2082. On March 11, the House tried to override the veto but failed. One of the key provisions of the bil...
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Portraits, memories will grace MundeleinApr 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Faculty, retirees and family members honored the memory of two well-loved instructors Saturday with artwork that will grace Mundelein High School's community room and fa...
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Rep. Kirk exercises independenceApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Our community has a history of thinking independently on the issues we face. We put an emphasis on individual issues and candidates over political parties. I support Con...