Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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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...
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Greenberg's campaign manager leaves postApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Just days after federal finance reports showed Republican Steve Greenberg's congressional effort is nearly out of money, the candidate on Thursday confirmed his campaign...
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Weber signs junior college power forwardApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Earlier in the week, Bruce Weber lost a junior-college transfer who came to Illinois a year ago with great expectations. On Thursday, Weber signed another junior-college...
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Bean's at top of fundraising listApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean's campaign fundraising efforts have once again dwarfed those of her political challengers, federal documents released Tuesday show. The Barrington...