Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Mark Kirk [R, IL-10]

Environment bill really just politics

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

But for Mark Kirk, the time for the environment is re-election time. In his years before facing a serious challenger, Kirk voted with the Bush ...

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Would-be candidates begin process of running for Hesperia offices

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

So far, Mayor Mike Leonard, Russ Blewett and Mark Kirk have picked up the papers from Hesperia City Hall required to run for one of the two open seats on ...

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Thanks to Kirk for his position on CN

2008-07-20T00:00:00Z

... noted that Congressman Mark Kirk has declared his support for the transaction, joining his colleagues Jan Schakowsky, Jesse Jackson Jr. and Danny Davis. ...

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Des Plaines man imprisoned in Morocco has failing health, daughter ...

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said he has talked with Brief and helped her get in touch with government officials to assist her father. ...

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Federal Ban on Equine Transport via Double-Decker Introduced

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Sponsored by US Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), HR 6278, the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008, would amend Chapter 805 of title 49, United States Code, ...

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Buffalo Creek expansion on hold

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Earlier this month, a frustrated US Rep. Mark Kirk, R-10th, called on the reclamation district and Lake County to get together and hammer out an ...

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Kirk stands up for human rights in China

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Mark Kirk is standing up for human rights in China. Last week the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a US consulate in Lhasa, Tibet. ...

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Kirk's vote on unemployment benefits neither thoughtful nor ...

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

Mark Kirk, unfortunately, did neither of those things. I think we'd all like something better from our representative, and it's time to say so.

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Just one moderate in the 10th District

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

A far more meaningful statistic to the voters of the 10th District is this one: Mark Kirk has voted with the Republican majority 88 parent of the time. ...

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10th District isn't buying it any more

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

I feel I must respond to Brad Goodman's recent submission in which he characterizes Mark Kirk as an "independent reformer" when nothing could be further ...

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Signs Point to Big Kirk Victory

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Congressman Mark Kirk, Republican of suburban Chicago has been the US Congressâ€™s staunchest and most constant defender of Weekly Blitz editor and publisher ...

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Enough is enough on tax increases

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

Our incumbent Congressman, Mark Kirk, has been a leader in holding the line on taxes. Kirk knows we are paying more than our fair share. ...

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Navy launches work on Lovell Center

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

James Lovell of Lake Forest, share a laugh with US Rep. Mark Kirk (right) during a groundbreaking ceremony for the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care ...

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Kirk, Seals in big money race to 111th Congress

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

AP WASHINGTON - Illinois GOP Congressman Mark Kirk and Democratic challenger Dan Seals have already raised nearly $6 million since their first contest two ...

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Ill. congressional candidates rake in millions

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

In Chicago's northwest suburbs, GOP Rep. Mark Kirk and Democratic challenger Dan Seals have already raised nearly $6 million since their first contest two ...

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First-of-its-kind federal hospital moving forward in N. Chicago

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

Set to open in 2010, the facility will be the nation's first joint Veterans Affairs/Navy hospital, said US Rep. Mark Kirk of Highland Park. ...

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Kirk working for corporate America

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

It's really not surprising that Congressman Mark Kirk voted to block a critical extension of unemployment benefits for millions of out-of-work Americans ...

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Kirk cares about health care reform

2008-07-12T00:00:00Z

Richard Keller is wrong in his recent letter to the editor when he claims that Congressman Mark Kirk isn't doing anything about America's health-care crisis ...

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Green Party to hold convention, nominate presidential candidate

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

... of the Green party candidates in tight races such as Dan Seals' challenge of US Rep Mark Kirk R-Ill in the North Shore's 10th Congressional District. ...

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Briefs: Land deals being weighed

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Republican incumbent Mark Kirk, who is seeking a fifth term, reported raising a record $900000 in the second quarter of 2008. Kirk said he has raised nearly ...

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