Articles filed under US Senate
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Kirk on defensive after latest discrepancyJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Since Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk acknowledged embellishing his military record, the slightest discrepancy in his life story prompts another round of news...
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Obama returning for Giannoulias fundraiserJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - The President will travel to Chicago to headline an Aug. 5 fundraiser for the Democratic candidate vying for his old Senate seat, Alexi Giannoulias' campaign announced S...
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Kirk out-raises Giannoulias, Dold edges Seals in second quarterJul 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Two North suburban Republicans out-raised their Democratic opponents in Congressional and Senate races, according to second quarter campaign figures released Thursday. S...
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After apology, Kirk silent on military recordJul 09, 2010 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Senate candidate Mark Kirk says he is done answering questions about exaggerating his military accomplishments. Several times this week, Kirk has refused ...
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Illinois needs Kirk, a fiscal conservativeJul 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk is a fiscal conservative who was a co-sponsor of the Balanced Budget Amendment, voted against the trillion-dollar stimulus bill which has failed and only incre...
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Kirk takes jab at Giannoulias, BradyJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Republican Senate candidate Mark Kirk says people paid a salary funded by taxpayers ought to pay taxes. It's a swipe at his Democratic opponent Alexi Giannoulias, the Il...
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Kirk has earned support from vetsJul 05, 2010 11:00 pm - As a fellow combat vet, I have the utmost respect for Mark Kirk and his unwavering support of our troops. The constant work he does for those of wars past and those stil...
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Giannoulias claims $2.7 million loss on tax formsJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias released tax returns Friday that show he qualified for refunds of more than $30,000 after suffering $2.7 million in losses as his fami...
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Republican Kirk raises $2.3 mil in Senate bidJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Republican Mark Kirk had his best fundraising quarter in his bid for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat despite the controversy over embellishments in his military...
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Illinois Senate candidates spar over BP tiesJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Senate rivals Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk attacked each other Wednesday over ties to unpopular oil company BP and which candidate is less trustworthy....