Articles filed under US Senate
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Duffy opts out of college scholarship perkSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - In the wake of increasing public scrutiny over lawmakers clouting students into college, state Sen. Dan Duffy of Lake Barrington has decided to stop issuing legislative ...
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McCain in Glenview to endorse Kirk in bid for Burris' senate seatAug 30, 2009 11:00 pm - The man who ran against Barack Obama for president announced he is backing Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk for Obama's old Senate seat. Sen. John McCain was in Glenview S...
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McCain to back KirkAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk will land the high-profile endorsement of Sen. John McCain in his early Republican bid for Senate at a suburban event on Sunday. The former GOP pres...
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Kirk hosting health care meeting todayAug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - As the battle over President Obama's health care reform plan continues to roil, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk today will hold the Northwest suburbs' first town hall discussion of ...
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Hinsdale developer Patrick Hughes in Senate raceAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Hinsdale real estate developer Patrick Hughes announced Wednesday that he is entering the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, challenging U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk for the par...
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Replace Obama in Senate with SealsNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The speculation about potential members President-elect Obama's administration makes for fascinating news. However, there is one imminent appointment that should captur...
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Duckworth: I'd fill Obama's Senate seat, serve his administrationNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' Veterans Affairs director says she'd be honored to serve in the U.S. Senate if Gov. Rod Blagojevich taps her to fill Barack Obama's seat. Tammy Duckworth also ...
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Democrats solidify control of CongressNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Democrats broadened their control of Congress in Tuesday's elections, though in the Senate they fell short of the 60 votes needed for a filibuster-proof ma...
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Durbin wins 3rd term in U.S. SenateNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second most powerful Democrat in the Senate, coasted to a third term Tuesday night as his colleague from Illinois rose to the White House and ...
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Senate candidates differ on military, IraqOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate rivals Dick Durbin and Steve Sauerberg offer contrasting views when it comes to military policy. Durbin, the Democratic senator form Springfiel...