Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jerry Costello [D, IL-12]

Interested in running for Congress? Selection committee is taking applications

2012-06-02T18:21:04Z

People interested in the race will receive a questionnaire, which must be returned by June 15. U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Belleville, and Barb Brown, the co-chairs of the committee, said they would like to keep the selection process open and transparent.

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Illinois general says he may run for Congress

2012-06-02T15:00:38Z

Harriman dropped out of the race for Congressman Jerry Costello's seat, citing a worsening but not life-threatening neurological condition. Enyart says it's a "great compliment" to be approached and he plans to discuss a possible run with his wife and fami

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Ill. adjutant general eyes run for Congress

2012-06-02T14:10:32Z

Harriman dropped out of the race for Congressman Jerry Costello’s seat, citing a worsening but not life-threatening neurological condition. Enyart said it was “great compliment” to be approached and he planned to discuss a possible run ...

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Ill. adjutant general eyes run for Congress

2012-06-02T14:10:32Z

Interested in running for Congress? Selection committee is taking applications

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...at 12thcd@gmail.com. People interested in the race will receive a questionnaire, which must be returned by June 15. U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Belleville, and Barb Brown, the co-chairs of the committee, said they would like to keep the selection proces

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Unfinished business in Springfield -- again

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...the state's money problems become even more dire and Illinois' credit rating could plummet further than it already has. State Rep. Jerry Costello II called for all the parties to come to the table with realistic expectations. It was unrealistic for Hous

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Former Illinois lawmaker not interested in congressional seat being vacated by Costello

2012-06-01T21:35:32Z

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A former southwestern Illinois lawmaker seeking a return to the state House says he has no plans to pursue the seat being vacated by Congressman Jerry Costello. Democrat Jay Hoffman's disinterest in running for the 12th ...

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Air Traffic Control Facility Consolidation Faces Delays

2012-06-01T16:20:34Z

“The FAA knew they were coming in here for this hearing,” said Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill.). “When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts.” Niel Wright, a spokesman for Rep. Tom Petri (R-Wis.), the aviation panel's chairman, said Congress ...

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Hoffman not pursuing Costello's House seat

2012-06-01T10:22:39Z

A former southwestern Illinois lawmaker seeking a return to the state House says he has no plans to pursue the seat being vacated by Congressman Jerry Costello. Democrat Jay Hoffman's disinterest in running for the 12th Congressional District seat comes ..

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Enyart says he's considering run for Congress in 12th District

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...is yet undecided. Harriman announced Tuesday that he was dropping out of the race because of health problems. The person selected by Democrats will run against Republican Jason Plummer to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Belleville.

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Plan To Update Air Traffic Control System Faces Delay

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...discussed the plans with Rinaldi "maybe a month ago." "The FAA knew they were coming in here for this hearing," said Rep. Jerry Costello, an Illinois Democrat. "When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts." Rep. Peter DeFazio, an Oregon Democrat, wondered

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House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex selective abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Democrats voting for it were Reps. Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), John Garamendi (Calif.), Tim Holden (Pa.), Larry Kisse

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House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Hayworth (N.Y.) Democrats voting in favor were Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), John Garamendi (Calif.), Tim Holden (Pa.),

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Hoffman says he's not interested in replacing Harriman in run for Congress

2012-05-31T18:23:27Z

Harriman said Tuesday he was dropping out of the race to replace longtime incumbent Congressman Jerry Costello, D-Belleville, due to a neurological condition that is not life-threatening. Hoffman said he thinks going back the General Assembly is ...

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Plan to update air traffic-control system faces delay

2012-05-31T16:36:04Z

Grizzle said he'd discussed the plans with Rinaldi "maybe a month ago." "The FAA knew they were coming in here for this hearing," said Rep. Jerry Costello, an Illinois Democrat. "When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts." Rep. Peter DeFazio ...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: New poll has Stabenow cruising while Hoekstra goes ultra-birther

2012-05-31T07:53:31Z

IL-12: State Rep. Jerry Costello II (son of retiring Rep. Jerry Costello) says he isn't interested in running for his dad's seat in the wake of Democrat Brad Harriman's unexpected decision to drop out of the race due to health reasons.

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Creal Springs School marks 100 years

2012-05-31T04:04:27Z

U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello’s office will present a certificate in honor of the 100-year milestone of Creal Springs School. Bundren said the celebration is not only honoring the school’s long history, but raising funds to help support current activities.

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Plan to update air traffic-control system faces delay

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...he’d discussed the plans with Rinaldi “maybe a month ago.” “The FAA knew they were coming in here for this hearing,” said Rep. Jerry Costello, an Illinois Democrat. “When the subcommittee acts, the FAA acts.” Rep. Peter DeFazio, an Oregon

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Hoffman says he's not interested in replacing Harriman in run for Congress

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...Democrats whose names surfaced as potential replacements for Harriman. St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern and state Rep. Jerry Costello II, D-Smithton, have both said they are not interested in seeking the seat. Another former Illinois state repr

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Cueto legacy includes apology on the wall

2012-05-31T00:51:11Z

There was little room in between for a reporter to investigate his financial dealings that benefited a close boyhood pal from East St. Louis, Congressman Jerry Costello. This seemed to be the impetus for a series of cryptic letters from Cueto to my bosses

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