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November 3, 2009 12:17 AM

H1N1 Vaccine for Gitmo Detainees?

Chicago, IL - "All veterans in the United States, who are in the vulnerable population, should be vaccinated first before Al Qaeda terrorists," U.S. Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL) said ... read more

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October 12, 2009 2:13 PM

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

"It's the best way to keep order and discipline", U.S. Congressman Mark Kirk (IL-R) said when asked about the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Kirk, a Naval Reserve intelligence officer, was surprised that President Obama made the public ... read more

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October 9, 2009 5:11 PM

Reaction To Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize

US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said that "President Obama enjoys a very positive reputation around the world", and that the Nobel Peace Price will "inspire him" to make this a safe world ... read more

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September 29, 2009 5:00 PM

Sounds From a Health Care Debate

U.S. Representative Mark Kirk (R-IL) held a health care town hall meeting in Northbrook, Ill. on Tuesday where he outlined a centrist health care proposal that according to him will ... read more

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September 28, 2009 4:43 PM

ACORN, A Toxic Organization?

Is ACORN a toxic organization? Illinois Congressmen Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam, along with North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry, made the case today at a press conference in Chicago. Below is a press release handed out by the office ... read more

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September 11, 2009 4:37 PM

Feds Promote Community Service

Chicago, Ill: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson joined Chicago volunteers at a local garden to promote President Obama's call for the National Day of Service and ... read more

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September 3, 2009 5:33 PM

Milk Money

Two Rivers, Wi.: Dairy farmers were very happy a year ago because for every hundred pounds of milk they produced, they got $18.50. Then the economy soured, milk demand dropped, prices plunged and has remained under $12. Brent Sinkula, a dairy ... read more

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September 2, 2009 3:34 PM

Sen. Durbin: “President Taking Some Hits”

While touring a Chicago neighborhood, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) commented on Presidents Obama's low approval rating. ... read more

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August 31, 2009 5:31 PM

Majority Whip Calls for Bipartisan Effort

Aug. 31, 2009 - Maywood, Ill. During a listening session regarding health insurance reform that is being considered in Congress, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said that the bill will need bipartisan support in order to pass. With the passing of Senator Kennedy (D-MA) Democrats are now one vote short of the filibuster proof 60 votes. ... read more

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July 31, 2009 5:17 PM

Senator Urges Rapid Test of Lake Water

CHICAGO, IL. U.S. Senator Durbin (D-IL) is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expand a new rapid water quality monitoring program to Illinois and Lake Michigan. Durbin's request came after a report that was released earlier this week by the National Resources Defense Council showing problems at some Illinois beaches. Durbin argues that without ... read more