Articles filed under US Senate
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Kirk to pick up Cat exec's endorsementAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Senate candidate Mark Kirk is focusing on international trade. The Republican plans to speak to employees at Caterpillar Inc. on Monday about foreign affairs a...
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Kirk gets $3.4 million campaign boost from Republican committeeAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk's campaign Friday confirmed that the National Republican Senatorial Committee will be committing major funds toward his Senate bid. The committee plans to give...
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Senate hopefuls agree on transit needs, disagree on fundingAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - The two men who want to be Illinois' next U.S. senator both say improving public transportation for suburban residents is a top priority, though they have different idea...
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Kirk, Giannoulias agree to Senate debatesAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias have agreed to participate in two debates and could hold more. Representatives say the U.S. Senate candidates will fa...
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Quinn: Tax plan should include property tax reliefAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - BLOOMINGTON -- Gov. Pat Quinn offered a new twist Wednesday in his plan to raise income taxes, while Senate candidates Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk split over inherit...
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Why Kirk, Giannoulias show no sign of letting up negative campaigningAug 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The sluggish economy. Iraq and Afghanistan. Gun control. Gay rights. Abortion. There's no shortage of hot issues this election season, as Democrats and Republicans battl...
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Retired generals disappointed over Kirk's no-show at meetingAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Four retired generals in town to meet with congressional candidates about military and human rights issues expressed disappointment at one name not on the list of partic...
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Candidates, organizers clash over Israel forumAug 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Seals, Giannoulias clash with organizers
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Kirk seems to care more about horsesAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - After a horrific accident in Wadsworth in 2007, Mark Kirk has sponsored federal legislation banning the use of double-decker vehicles to transport horses. The legislatio...
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It's time to elevate Senate rhetoricAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - When are the two major-party Senate candidates going to realize that they are in a race for the United States Senate? Congress' upper chamber may have more than its shar...