Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Don't let the attack ads steal your voteSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - It is depressing enough to see the press playing favorites in the presidential politics, but now with the attack ads on Congressman Mark Kirk, politics has really sunk t...
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Local lawmakers split on failed bailoutSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Suburban congressional lawmakers split Monday on the $700 billion economic bailout deal that failed and sent markets tumbling. Suburban Republicans, aside from U.S. Rep....
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Bailout is fresh fodder for Congressional challengersSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Nearly a month from the election, the historic financial industry bailout is shaking up the suburban congressional campaign trail as challengers seek any edge in their t...
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Kirk put together relief effortSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, Congressman Mark Kirk proved why he's one of the best members of Congress and a worthy representative of our wonderful communities. Inst...
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Congressional ad battle focuses on George BushSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Both sides in the ad battle fueled by a fierce North suburban congressional election agree on one thing: Keeping their distance from President George Bush. Democratic c...
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Bean, Greenberg share economic goalsSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean believes improving the regulation of the nation's financial markets is key to promoting economic recovery. Mortgage reform also is necessary, the ...
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Kirk has solution to problems with IranSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - We need some new and creative thinking when it comes to Iran. Right now, the debate in Washington centers on only two bad options: Maintain the status quo or attack Iran...
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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...