Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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A commitment to the disabledOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - As parents of a Down syndrome daughter, now 42 years old, we are personally aware of the importance of early intervention and education programs specifically focused on ...
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YWCA hosts candidate forumsOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Voters will get three chances this weekend to hear the views of candidates for state elected office at forums hosted by YWCA Lake County. On Saturday, Steve Greenberg of...
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Oberweis makes economic bailout suggestionsOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Calling it a hasty decision worse than the rush to war five years ago, 14th Congressional District hopeful Jim Oberweis slammed the core of the proposed economic bailout...
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GOP's Greenberg launches TV campaignOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Republican congressional hopeful Steve Greenberg is using the skills from his time as a minor-league hockey player to take a political slap shot at his campaign opponent...
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Send do-nothing politicians messageOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - We now hear from all the Republicans who say vote for me. What did they do for you fellow Americans? Nothing. They voted the Bush way. Take, for example, John McCain. H...
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Do we want change Seals will bring?Sep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I keep hearing from Dan Seals and his supporters that we should overlook Seals' glaring lack of any relevant experience because he'll help bring "change." But what sort ...
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Kirk working to restore missile fundsSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Following Russia's brutal attack on Georgia last month, the United States and Poland signed a historic missile defense pact. The pact will bolster the defense of one of ...
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Greenberg's critics distort his candidacySep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it amusing that Democrats resort to distortions and lies when attacking Steve Greenberg. In a recent letter to the editor, a supporter of Rep. Melissa Bean threw...
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Congressional candidates split on tax policy in battleground raceSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Democratic congressional challenger Dan Seals would raise taxes on people making more than $250,000 to help pay off the nation's massive deficit. The Wilmette businessma...
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Confused about candidates? Experts say do your homeworkSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Residents of the 14th Congressional District could have used another recycling bin for the gigantic postcards they received almost every day from Republican Jim Oberweis...