Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Melissa Bean [D, IL-8]

Kirk Omnibus

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

... the governor back in their homestate, but Rep. Kirk again claimed that Illinoisâ€™ earmarked Federal capital dollars were in jeopardy (because of Blago) and that Kirk worked with Democratic Congresswoman Melissa Bean to save them. ...

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Incumbents outraising challengers in suburban congressional races

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

From todayâ€™s print edition: By James Kimberly Tribune reporter Democratic US Rep. Bill Foster continued to raise campaign cash at a fast clip after winning election in March, while two-term Democratic Rep. Melissa Bean continued to far ...

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Incumbents outraising challengers in suburban congressional races

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

FEC Second Quarter -- Illinois

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

Illinois 08: Perpetual Republican target Melissa Bean, who has survived a number of well-funded GOP challengers, is no fundraising slouch, having raised $421000 in the last three months while keeping $1.55 million in the bank. ...

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Incumbents outraising challengers in suburban congressional races

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

Foster, Bean campaign funds piling up, records show - Chicago Tribune

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Melissa Bean continued to far outpace her Republican opponent, campaign reports filed Tuesday show. Succeeding former Republican House Speaker Dennis â€¦ US Rep. Bean reports $1.5 million in campaign fund Chicago Tribune ...

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Incumbents outraising challengers in suburban congressional races

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

Candidates suggest health-care remedies

2008-07-16T08:49:15Z

Individual/Family Health Insurance Quotes Shop and compare individual/family health insurance plans available in your state. Two-term incumbent Rep. Melissa Bean
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Second Quarter Fundraising Figures

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z
Out of seven races, only the two Democratic incumbents -- Melissa Bean and Bill Foster -- raised more than their GOP opponents during the filing period. Democrat Scott Harper came tantalizingly close to outraising Republican Rep. ...

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Incumbents outraising challengers in suburban congressional races

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z
From today's print edition: By James Kimberly Tribune reporter Democratic US Rep. Bill Foster continued to raise campaign cash at a fast clip after winning election in March, while two-term Democratic Rep. Melissa Bean continued to far ...

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Updated 7/15: Greenberg's campaign funds increase, but Bean has ...

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z
Republican challenger Steve Greenberg is fighting to get his campaign back in black ink in his bid to unseat US Rep. Melissa Bean, D-8th, of Barrington.

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US Rep. Bean reports $1.5 million in campaign fund

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z
WASHINGTON â€“ Illinois Congressman Melissa Bean reports having $1.55 million in her campaign fund as of July 1.

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Life in Omaha (in Scottsdale): Meme Instead of Thought

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z
But, to be fair, Kirk has had a longer delay [laughs] in coming here than Melissa [Bean], and we hope sheÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll be on here soon.Zane Smith: Five years is a long time, Jeff.Berkowitz: Yeah, so I, thatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢sa valid criticism. ...

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Sunday AM odds and ends

2008-07-13T00:00:00Z
Here's a snapshot of where some local members of Congress stand on CN buying the EJ&E. Sens. Dick Durbin and Barack Obama oppose the plan. Against Peter Roskam, R-6th District Melissa Bean, D-8th District Judy Biggert, R-13th District ...

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Illinois 10: Ground Zero for Spending

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z
In the 8th district, Rep. Melissa Bean (D) spent almost $4.3 million last cycle in her successful re-election run, and the DCCC came in with about $1.3 million. Her opponent, wealthy businessman David McSweeney (R), spent $5.1 million ...

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Oberweis Dairy

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z
Republicans are making another run at Democratic Rep. Melissa Bean , who has won two terms in . Oberweis Dairy Stores it seems Aidan is the same way - he can have cheese, yogurt, just not milk - i tried Oberweis milk yesterday - no ...

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Great job at the parades!

2008-07-06T00:00:00Z
Just wanted to thank everyone who came out to march with Democrats this week, whether it was for Barack Obama, Senator Durbin, Dan Seals, Rep. Melissa Bean, and all of the other great Democrats running here in Chicagoland. ...

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State of the Day - Illinois

2008-07-05T00:00:00Z
2006: Rep. Melissa Bean (D) 51%, David McSweeney (R) 44% Bean will forever be targeted in this Republican leaning suburban Chicago district. She will heavily outspend Democrat Steve Greenberg, who had to spend most of the $520000 he has ...

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Chicago pride parade route

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z
Join US Rep. Melissa Bean; Bill Gentes, candidate for State Senate; Amanda Howland, candidate for State Representative; and Cynthia Pruim Haran, candidate for Lake County Circuit Court.DATE: Sunday, July 6, 2008TIME: 1:00 pmLOCATION: ...

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Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager Testing the Waters to Replace Jack ...

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z
I also wonder about the before dinner conversation Sager had with 8th congressional district Democratic Party Congresswoman Melissa Bean at the annual meeting of the McHenry County Economic Development Commission. ...

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