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    May 26, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  1. Democratic congressional map would hurt suburban Republicans

    Clout St
    Posted by Rick Pearson at 8:11 p.m.; updated at 12:58 p.m. Friday SPRINGFIELD --- Senate Democrats unveiled the full details of their congressional map today and it shows three Republicans forced to run against Democrats and three open districts in......
    2. Feb 1, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  2. Roskam says GOP to press Obama, Democrats for concessions in federal budget negotiations

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    Posted by Rick Pearson at 6:16 p.m. Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton says the new House GOP majority will use its leverage on Democrats who control the Senate and White House to get concessions in exchange for help......
    3. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Ousted IRS chief defends against partisan charges

    WASHINGTON — The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized Friday for the agency's "foolish mistakes" in singling out conservative groups for intrusive and time-consuming scrutiny, but said that the effort was not driven by partisan motives.
    WASHINGTON — The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized Friday for the agency's "foolish mistakes" in singling out conservative groups for intrusive and time-consuming scrutiny, but said that the effort was not driven by partisan...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Diane Black, Politics, Internal Revenue Service, Paul Ryan

    4. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Resignation of state GOP leader reveals party's split on social issues

    Pat Brady's resignation Tuesday as chairman of the state's Republican Party was a move months in the making, an effort to leave on his own terms rather than being ousted for his support of gay marriage.
    Pat Brady's resignation Tuesday as chairman of the state's Republican Party was a move months in the making, an effort to leave on his own terms rather than being ousted for his support of gay marriage. But in leaving the post, effective immediately,...

    Tags: Mark Kirk, Dick Durbin, Cook County Government, Pat Quinn, Government

    5. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. GOP leader's resignation spotlights schism

    Pat Brady’s resignation Tuesday as chairman of the state’s Republican Party was a move months in the making, an effort to leave on his own terms rather than being ousted for his support of gay marriage.
    Tribune reporters
    Pat Brady’s resignation Tuesday as chairman of the state’s Republican Party was a move months in the making, an effort to leave on his own terms rather than being ousted for his support of gay marriage. But in leaving the post, effective...

    Tags: Mark Kirk, Dick Durbin, Cook County Government, Pat Quinn, Government

    6. Oct 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Suburban candidates push early voting

    The Democratic and Republican congressional contenders in two suburban districts looked to advance their ground games Saturday, using rallies and other events to encourage supporters to vote early and to get their friends and neighbors to join them.
    Tribune reporters
    The Democratic and Republican congressional contenders in two suburban districts looked to advance their ground games Saturday, using rallies and other events to encourage supporters to vote early and to get their friends and neighbors to join them.  ...

    Tags: Robert Dold, Parties and Movements, Arlington Heights, Politics, Nancy Pelosi

    7. Jul 23, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. GOP congressmen hold jobs fair in suburbs

    Wheaton construction worker Ted Thilly spent Monday looking for some career stability after finding himself laid off twice in the past two years, most recently three months ago.
    Wheaton construction worker Ted Thilly spent Monday looking for some career stability after finding himself laid off twice in the past two years, most recently three months ago. "I'm getting a little desperate at this point," said Thilly, 55, who added...

    Tags: Robert Dold, Parties and Movements, Politics, Nancy Pelosi, Services and Shopping

    8. Jul 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Biggert says recovering Kirk calls his treadmill his 'dreadmill'

    WASHINGTON — Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a severe stroke in January, met Thursday with Rep. Judy Biggert, who said he is “back on his game” and even wisecracking about his treadmill — which he calls his “dreadmill.”
    Tribune reporter
    WASHINGTON — Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a severe stroke in January, met Thursday with Rep. Judy Biggert, who said he is “back on his game” and even wisecracking about his treadmill — which he calls his “dreadmill.”...

    Tags: Mark Kirk, Dick Durbin, Physical Therapy, Politics, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    9. Jul 11, 2012 |Story| Daily American

  9. Slap to Obama: GOP House votes to kill health law

    Pressing an election-year point, Republicans pushed yet another bill through the House on Wednesday to repeal the nation's two-year-old health care law, a maneuver that forced Democrats to choose between President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement and a public that is persistently skeptical of its value.
    Pressing an election-year point, Republicans pushed yet another bill through the House on Wednesday to repeal the nation's two-year-old health care law, a maneuver that forced Democrats to choose between President Barack Obama's signature domestic...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Nancy Pelosi, Politics, Healthcare Laws, Judges

    10. Mar 20, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Duckworth wins 8th Congressional District Democratic primary

    Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth won the Democratic primary tonight in the 8th Congressional District.
    Clout Street
    Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth won the Democratic primary tonight in the 8th Congressional District. Duckworth had 66 percent of the vote to 34 percent for Raja Krishnamoorthi, a former deputy state treasurer with about 60 percent of the vote in. A...

    Tags: David Axelrod, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Primaries, Tammy Duckworth, Elections

    11. Feb 23, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Contested races for the U.S. House

    <strong>1st District</strong>
    1st District U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush has had a long, comfortable ride in Congress. Since taking office in 1993, he has been routinely re-elected with 80 percent of the vote or more. (He's still the only person who has ever beaten Barack Obama in a political...

    Tags: Primaries, Heart Attack, Cook County Government, Chicago Elections, Jimmy Lee

    12. Dec 21, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Republican challenger to Rep. Joe Walsh won't run in primary

    The most high-profile Republican primary challenger to freshman Rep. Joe Walsh in the state&rsquo;s new northwest suburban 8th Congressional District announced today she was dropping out of the race.
    Clout Street
    The most high-profile Republican primary challenger to freshman Rep. Joe Walsh in the state’s new northwest suburban 8th Congressional District announced today she was dropping out of the race. Darlene Ruscitti, the DuPage County superintendent...

    Tags: Raja Krishnamoorthi, Primaries, Teaching and Learning, Government, Unrest, Conflicts and War

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