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Pritzker makes strong showing in Senate confirmation hearing
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON -- The prospects seemed strong Thursday for Penny Pritzker becoming Commerce secretary after a two-hour confirmation hearing, as she drew praise from both Democrats and Republicans. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the top Republican on the Senate...Tags: John Thune, Republican Party, Dick Durbin, Chicago Hotels, Career and Workplace
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Local lawyer named to corruption fighting Chicago prosecutor job
ReutersBy Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has nominated Chicago attorney Zachary Fardon to be the U.S. prosecutor in Chicago, which has seen the indictments of many top local politicians and mob figures, the two U.S....Tags: Dick Durbin, Politics, Patrick Fitzgerald, Rod Blagojevich, Lawyers
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Lawyer who helped prosecute Gov. Ryan tapped for U.S. attorney's post
The lawyer picked Thursday to succeed Patrick Fitzgerald as Chicago's U.S. attorney is a former federal prosecutor best known for taking on corrupt politicians and powerful institutions such as the University of Notre Dame. Zachary Fardon would take...
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Lawmakers press Pentagon, VA to cooperate on claims backlog
A bipartisan group of lawmakers pressed the Obama administration Wednesday to reduce the backlog of disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs by improving cooperation between the several agencies that have a role in the process. Senators...
Tags: Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Chuck Hagel, Politics, Jeff Miller (Florida Politician)
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Penny Pritzker to face key senators for Commerce bid
With Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker set to be grilled by senators Thursday at her Commerce secretary confirmation hearing, Bill Daley feels her pain. Daley, a son and brother of Chicago mayors, faced his own confirmation hearing in 1997 before he...Tags: Republican Party, Dick Durbin, Parties and Movements, POLITICO LLC, Chicago Hotels
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Kirk backing Pritzker for Commerce job
— Sen. Mark Kirk announced Tuesday that he'll support Penny Pritzker for the top job at the Commerce Department, calling her experienced and willing to take on special interests. Pritzker, 54, a Hyatt Hotels heir from Chicago, will be in the hot...
Tags: Dick Durbin, Politics, Elections, Barack Obama, Penny Pritzker
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Kirk undecided on Pritzker for Commerce Secretary
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON—Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker has Sen. Dick Durbin’s support to become Commerce Secretary, but Sen. Mark Kirk is on the fence. Kirk, an Illinois Republican, told the Tribune on Monday that while he had met recently with...Tags: Dick Durbin, Politics, Penny Pritzker
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GOP rejects gay marriage, asks Supreme Court to uphold Prop. 8
Republican leaders unanimously approved a resolution Friday urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8, the measure under court review that forbids same-sex marriage in California. The Republican National Committee “affirms its...
Tags: Politics, Gays and Lesbians, U.S. Supreme Court, Marriage, Proposition 8 (California, 2010)
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Donations, lobbying by high-speed traders on the rise -report
ReutersBy Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - High-frequency trading firms increased their campaign contributions to federal lawmakers by 673 percent from the 2008 to the 2012 election cycle, according to a report that sheds light on their political...Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Politics, Washington, DC, Lobbying, Economy, Business and Finance
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Gun sale loopholes can often put weapons in felons' hands
Kenneth Lee was a convicted felon who wanted a gun, authorities say. Darlene Hoover was a single mom with a clean record who needed cash. So the two acquaintances from the South Side made a deal, according to prosecutors. For $200, Hoover drove about 40...
Tags: Health Treatments, Physical Therapy, South Chicago, National Rifle Association of America, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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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. But in leaving the post, effective immediately,...
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Senate bill aims to toughen Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Wednesday that would sharply toughen U.S. economic sanctions on Iran despite administration calls for Congress to delay penalties that could disrupt diplomacy aimed at resolving...
Tags: Politics, Susan Collins, Economic Sanctions, U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of State
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