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Obama on Giannoulias: 'You can trust him'
The Swamp(Cross posted from Clout Street) by John Byrne and Rick Pearson President Barack Obama today told Democratic campaign donors that U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias is running "for all the right reasons." "He's not doing this to help lobbyists. He's....Tags: Barack Obama, California, Michael Madigan, Washington (U.S. state), Texas
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Quinn gets gun control group's backing
Clout StPosted by Monique Garcia at 2:05 p.m. Gov. Pat Quinn got the endorsement of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a national group that happens to share the name of Quinn's Republican challenger but has very different views when...... -
Obama backs Giannoulias, tours Ford plant
Clout StPresident Barack Obama delivers remarks at Ford's Torrence Avenue assembly plant on Chicago's South Side on Thursday. Ford will go into production later this year with a more fuel efficient Explorer SUV adding a second shift and 1,200 new jobs....... -
Illinois politicians react to Rostenkowski death
Clout StPosted at 3:58 p.m. by Tribune staff. Illinois politicians reacted today to the death of former U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, the longtime chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Mayor Richard Daley:"I had the privilege of knowing him through...... -
South Siders Hoping For Olympic Gold Line
(WGN-AM)- Transit riders already have a choice of Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Pink and Purple Lines, but a coalition of South Side activists also would like commuters to go for the Gold. Underserved by rapid transit, residents there would...Tags: McCormick Place, 2016 Olympic Games, Public Transportation, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, National Government
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Danny Davis Sets Goals on Cook County Board Presidency
(WGN-AM)-Congressman Danny Davis is forming an exploratory committee to make the run for Cook County Board President. In a recent poll commissioned by Davis, 79% of likely and registered Cook County voters said it is time for a change in the county board...Tags: Government, Heads of State, Elections, Cook County Board of Commissioners, WGN
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List Of Challengers For Stroger Growing
(WGN-AM)- Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown today announced her candidacy for Cook County Board president, joining a growing Democratic field that already includes incumbent Todd Stroger and Ald. Toni Preckwinkle (4th). In her announcement, Brown said...Tags: Government, Heads of State, Elections, Richard M. Daley, Chicago
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Water Chief Adds Name To Cook County President Challengers
(WGN-AM)- A crowded Democratic field for Cook County Board president got another entry today when the president of the agency that oversees wastewater treatment for the county kicked off his campaign. Terrence J. O'Brien, Metropolitan Water Reclamation...Tags: Government, Chicago Jobs, Heads of State, Chicago, Todd H. Stroger
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Cook County Assessor Announces He Won't Run for County Board President
(WGN-AM)- Cook County Assessor James Houlihan said Tuesday he won't run for County Board president, a decision that trimmed down a large field of potential and announced candidates for the office now held by Todd Stroger. Houlihan, 66, who was...Tags: Primaries, Elections, Chicago, Local Elections, Todd H. Stroger
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Supporters of Health Care Reform Rally in Federal Plaza
(WGN-AM) - Chicago Democratic leaders tried to give President Barack Obama's push for health care reform a booster shot of hometown support at a rally where hundreds said the proposed changes will lead to better and more affordable treatment. Gov. Pat...
Tags: Barack Obama, Washington (U.S. state), Government Health Care, Medical Services, Laws
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Danny Davis injured, out of Olympics
L.A. Times Olympics BlogSnowboarding Olympic hopeful Danny Davis will have back surgery later today in Utah, putting him out of competitive action the rest of 2010. The surgery will be to repair a L3 spine fracture, which occurred early Sunday morning when Davis...... -
Men's halfpipe: Scotty Lago hails his injured friends
L.A. Times Olympics BlogThey weren’t the first words out of his mouth -- but close. American snowboarder Scotty Lago, seconds after his first run in the semifinals in the men’s halfpipe on Wednesday night at Cypress Mountain, paid tribute to his injured friends.......
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