Articles filed under US Senate
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Energy issues divide U.S. Senate candidatesOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican rival Dr. Steve Sauerberg offer clear distinctions on energy policy, staking out opposing views on requiring higher mi...
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For U.S. Senate, U.S. House 9th and 13th districtsOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - "What have you done for me?" A good question that voters are asking in deciding whether someone holding an elected office should keep that office. Because public service...
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Bailout, economy divide U.S. Senate picksOct 15, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin voted for the recent $700 billion economic rescue package for the nation's financial markets, but his Republican opponent argues the ...
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More interested in party ideologyOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Where are our senators? The greatest economic crisis since the depression, and Barack Obama says, "If you need me, call me." Illinois has been calling you for four years...
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Senate debate brings out contrasts, fireworksOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican challenger Steve Sauerberg staked out contrasting positions on everything from the economy to Iraq in an hourlong, caustic debate Th...
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Debate puts Senate race in spotlightOct 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Republican Senate candidate Steve Sauerberg accused incumbent Dick Durbin of turning a blind eye to Democratic dysfunction in Springfield and also called for keeping Ame...
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Q&A with DurbinSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - 1. Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is that? What ...
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Q&A with SauerbergSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - 1. Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what? What will be...
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Sauerberg gets ally in blasting Durbin for earmarksSep 12, 2008 11:00 pm - A chief opponent of so-called pork barrel spending, Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn, came to candidate Steve Sauerberg's aid Friday and blasted Sen. Dick Durbin on e...
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Illinoisans in spotlight at InvescoAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Much like the rest of the convention, Barack Obama's blowout Invesco Field acceptance speech lineup will give other Illinois politicians a chance in the limelig...