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    Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Kirk, Rush to meet about controversial gang proposal

    Sen. Mark Kirk's proposal for mass arrests of Chicago's Gangster Disciples triggered a small protest outside his Chicago office on Monday just as Rep. Bobby Rush — who dismissed the plan as an "upper-middle-class, elitist white-boy solution" — announced he'll meet with Kirk on Tuesday to talk about the issue.
    Tribune reporters
    Sen. Mark Kirk's proposal for mass arrests of Chicago's Gangster Disciples triggered a small protest outside his Chicago office on Monday just as Rep. Bobby Rush — who dismissed the plan as an "upper-middle-class, elitist white-boy solution" —...

    Tags: Bobby Rush, Dwayne Johnson, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crime, Law and Justice, WTTW

    2. May 30, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  2. There's a core of substance in Mark Kirk's `empty, simplistic' crime-fighting proposal

    Change of Subject
    Friday's print column It's an arresting idea, so to speak. Round up 18,000 members of the Gangster Disciples street gang and put them behind bars awaiting trial. On what charges? "Drug dealing," said U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., when he......
    3. May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Pritzker makes strong showing in Senate confirmation hearing

    WASHINGTON -- 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.
    Tribune reporter
    WASHINGTON -- 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, U.S. Senate, White House, Elections, Labor Legislation

    4. May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. 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.
    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...

    Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Politics, Business Enterprises, Discrimination, George Ryan

    5. May 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. 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.
    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: Politics, Electronics, Eric Shinseki, Chuck Hagel, Science and Technology

    6. May 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. 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: Ron Johnson, Politics, Bill Clinton, Parties and Movements, U.S. Congress

    7. May 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. 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.
    — 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: Politics, Penny Pritzker, Barack Obama, Dick Durbin, Hinsdale

    8. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Kirk undecided on Pritzker for Commerce Secretary

    Tribune reporter
    WASHINGTON—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: Politics, Penny Pritzker, Dick Durbin

    9. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. 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.
    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: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Politics, Ron Paul, Social Issues, Tea Party Movement

    10. May 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. 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 the dispute over Iran's nuclear program.
    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, Economic Sanctions, John Cornyn, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate

    11. May 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. 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: Politics, Dave Syverson, Parties and Movements, Hinsdale, U.S. Congress

    12. May 9, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  12. Senate rejects firearms on more federal lands

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday to expand the use of firearms on some of the nation's most frequently visited federal lands, handing gun control advocates a modest success.
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday to expand the use of firearms on some of the nation's most frequently visited federal lands, handing gun control advocates a modest success. The measure, backed by the National Rifle...

    Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Parties and Movements, U.S. Congress, Barbara Boxer

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