Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Peter Roskam [R, IL-6]

Mean season on the campaign trail

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

GOP Congresscritter Peter Roskamâ€™s latest TV ad attacking his opponent Jill Morgenthaler plays the â€œBlagojevich/Rezkoâ€ card in a big wayâ€¦ * Roskamâ€™s radio ad is even tougherâ€¦ * The Daily Herald parses the TV ad. ...

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Rezko Surfaces In Suburban Race

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

Congressman Peter Roskam has injected Tony Rezko into the 6th District race with new TV and radio ads tying the convicted political fundraiser to his Democratic opponent, Jill Morgenthaler. The Daily Herald fact-checked it: ...

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Roskam Highlights Morgenthalerâ€™s Connections to Blagojevich and ...

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

ROSKAM: Iâ€™m Peter Roskam and I approved this message. ANNCR: What do we know about Jill Morgenthaler? Sheâ€™sa crony of Rod Blagojevich, she served as one of his top lieutenants. FACT: Blagojevich Press Release , 12/22/05 ...

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Ad Watch: Roskam draws attention to Blagojevich ties

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

Here is a closer look at accusations in a radio and TV ad blitz from US Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican, against Democrat Jill Morgenthaler of Des Plaines.

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West suburban congressman rips foe in new ad

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

Posted by James Kimberly at 5:30 am West suburban Republican US Rep. Peter Roskam is facing a political newcomer with comparatively little campaign money and no TV presence, yet he is spending money on a new ad blitz in an...

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Morgenthaler/Rezko Connection

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

As the race for congress in the 6th congressional district heats up between Congressman Peter Roskam (R) and Jill Morgenthaler (D), disturbing revelations of Morgenthaler's connections to convicted felon Tony Rezko are coming to light. ...

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OUT DAMN'D SPOT

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

After watching numerous political ads of Congressman Peter Roskam boasting of his efforts to safeguard our drinking water, I pondered why such a mundane issue is given so much attention. Could it be a little guilt creeping into the ...

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Rally for the Wind Farm Alliance

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

US Representative Peter Roskam State Representative Fred Crespo State Representative Randy Ramey Hanover Park Village Mayor Rod Craig You, we hope! Sponsored by: Mayor Rod Craig of Hanover Park Keeneyville Elementary School District#20 ...

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The Early Bird: October 8, 2008

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate, is storming through Illinois later this month, scheduled to appear at a $1000-per-plate private fundraiser for US Rep. Peter Roskam. ...

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2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Posted by James Kimberly at 4:40 pm. Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate, is coming to DuPage County to help US Rep. Peter Roskam raise campaign cash in advance of the Nov. 4 election. ...

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Roskam applauds disaster declaration

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton is welcoming President Bush's approval this week of a federal disaster declaration for DuPage and cook Counties as requested by Gov. Rod Blagojevich and members of the Illinois ...

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Q&A with Fran Eaton, Editor of Illinois Review

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Here in Illinois, Iâ€™ve noticed the Ozinga campaign and Peter Roskamâ€™s congressional office being the most adept at tapping into blogs and the internet as a whole. Organization-wise, Americans for Prosperity is holding a conference this ...

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Romney To Campaign For Roskam In Oak Brook

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Former Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is set to swing through the suburbs and raise cash for US Rep. Peter Roskam. The fundraiser is set for Oct. 21. The entrance fee is $150 or $250 with a date. ...

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Morgenthaler/Roskam debate went on as scheduled on Saturday

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

I can confirm that both Jill Morgenthaler of Des Plaines and US Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton attended Saturdayâ€™s debate organized by the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. Someone they were able to make opening statements and address ...

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Romney to raise money at $1000-per-plate DuPage dinner

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

The Cabinet: Veterans Affairs Secretary

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

Less than a month after she lost that race by 5000 votes to Republican Peter Roskam, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich named her to run her state's VA, and she has been a loyal Obama supporter. If he wins the White House and she's not picked for ...

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Obama and his Gang

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

During the July 24, 2004 session, Senator Peter Roskam questioned the wisdom of passing a bill that is "silent as to any changes in the vetting." Referring to Blagojevich, he noted the current "vetter" and "backgrounder" who &

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2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

The 6th Congressional District battle between Republican Peter Roskam and Democrat Tammy Duckworth in 2006 was a knockdown, drag-out fight involving visits from Hollywood and political stars, millions of dollars, and a dramatic outcome ...

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Local legislator changes position on economic bailout plan

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

The 263-171 vote Friday in the US House of Representatives to approve a $700 billion bailout of the troubled financial markets found one local legislator changing her position while three others maintained the votes they made earlier in ...

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WIND EXPERIENCE: Navegar a vela a 47 nudos

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Of course, we already know that Peter Roskam is going to tow the party line on this one and vote to support the surge without reservation, and it is the without reservation that is the problem.But, given that congress is doing so little ...

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