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Volunteers lend voices to relocated studio
TribLocal - Orland Park » NewsU.S. Rep. Judy Biggert , R-Ill.; state Rep. Kevin McCarthy, D-Orland Park; and Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin were the big-name guests for the grand …... -
U.S. Rep. Biggert to unveil veteran’s history recording project on Friday
TribLocal - Downers Grove » NewsU.S. Representative Judy Biggert will be in Downers Grove Friday unveiling the Veterans History Project, an undertaking in which 30 journalism and television students from …... -
Chicago Olympics: Congress on record
The Swampby Richard Simon The House of Representatives today threw its support behind Chicago's bid to host the 2016 summer Olympic games. That puts Congress on record for an international contest that will be settled in October. ``The city of big......Tags: Multi-Sport Events, National Government, Sports Organizations, International Olympic Committee, Politics
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Health-care TV ad wars underway
The Swampby Mark Silva In the roiling mix of political crosswinds that may come to characterize the 2009-2010 elections -- in which a Republican quit one congressional race to campaign for the winning Democrat, and in which the president's party was......Tags: Social Issues, Health, Barack Obama, Frank R Wolf, Lee Terry
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Suburban lawmakers lead challengers in congressional campaign fundraising
Clout StPosted by Tribune staff at 2:15 p.m. The nationally-watched North Shore 10th Congressional District contest attracted the headlines when federal campaign finance reports were filed last night, but the deadline also provided a look at several other... -
U.S. House Supports Chicago's Olympics Bid
(WGN-AM)- The House of Representatives Friday threw its support behind Chicago's bid to host the 2016 summer Olympic games. That puts Congress on record for an international contest that will be settled in October. "The city of big shoulders is ready to...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, 2016 Olympic Games, Sports Organizations, International Olympic Committee, WGN
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'Thousands' seeking tickets to inauguration
Tribune reporterAs the price skyrockets for an ostensibly free ticket to Barack Obama's inaugural swearing-in (and as federal legislation that would outlaw their sale looms), questions remain about how to legally obtain the tickets. Members of the Joint Congressional...Tags: Barack Obama, Armed Forces, Danny Davis, Inauguration of President Barack Obama (2009), Society
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BP says it won't increase pollution
Tribune staff reporterBP backed down Thursday from its plans to dump more pollution into Lake Michigan, but critics want the oil giant to ensure its promises are legally binding. Responding to a month of unrelenting criticism from politicians and the public, BP pledged it...Tags: Fishing, Barack Obama, Politics, Water Pollution, Companies and Corporations
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Big races, big money for Ill. candidates
The SwampKirk, Weller seats look hottest by campaign-finance measures, reports released Tuesday suggest...Tags: Jerry Weller, Republican Party, Political Fundraising, National Government, Illinois
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Illinois lawmakers split 9-9 on bailout
The SwampBy Laura Olson Four Illinois House Democrats voted against the economic bailout proposal,citing a lack of protections for homeowners and of stricter regulations to prevent a similar incident in the future. Five Illinois Republicans also voted against it....Tags: John Shimkus, National Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Illinois, Financial and Business Services
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Financial bailout-angst: 'People are mad'
The Swampby Mark Silva Outrage - that's what members of Congress are voicing at the bankers hauled before them to account for what happened with billions of bailout dollars. (See the Tribune Bureau's story below about the "masters of the universe''......Tags: Stock Broking, Barack Obama, National Government, Politics, Financial Services
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Chicagoland pols rated on ideology
The Swampby James Oliphant Want to know cut through the press-release rhetoric and determine how conservative or liberal your member of Congress really is? National Journal, a must-read for the inside-the-Beltway types, has released its annual rankings of House...Tags: Jerry Weller, Roland Burris, Debbie Halvorson, Barack Obama, Dick Durbin
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