Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Ray LaHood [R, IL-18]

Palin pick surprises Illinois GOP

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Republicans were surprised but generally pleased with GOP presidential nominee John McCain’s pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. The prevailing sentiment Friday among Republicans heading to the party’s national

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Schock picks up Farm Bureau endorsement over Democratic opponent

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

SPRINGFIELD -- Republican Aaron Schock picked up an endorsement from the Illinois Farm Bureau on Wednesday, even though Democrat Colleen Callahan has campaigned emphasizing her background in agriculture. Both candidates for the 18

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Illinois Farm Bureau endorses Schock for Congress

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

SPRINGFIELD - Republican Aaron Schock picked up an endorsement from the Illinois Farm Bureau on Wednesday, even though Democrat Colleen Callahan has campaigned emphasizing her background in agriculture. Both candidates for the 18th Congressional

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Gearing Up For GOP Convention

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Congressman Ray LaHood of the 18th District will join the delegates in St. Paul, Minnesota next week for the Republican National Convention. LaHood describes the conventions as a little antiquated but he says he is excited about going again. "I'm

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Meeting roundup

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

Call 467-2247. Kiwanis Club of Peoria Downtown: US Rep. Ray LaHood will present "Political Insights" at noon Wednesday at Lariat Steakhouse. ...

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Towns get water, sewer system help

2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

News of that came from US Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, she said. "I told him he can call me anytime with news like that," she said. ...

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Word on the Street: Could new lawmaker bring train back?

2008-08-17T00:00:00Z

The positions come despite retiring US Rep. Ray LaHood's comments in May 2007 that passenger rail service to the River City was "cost prohibitive. ...

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Bernard Schoenburg: Schock wary of â€˜level of socialismâ€™ Obama pushes

2008-08-16T00:00:00Z

Schock is seeking the US House seat being vacated by Rep. RAY LaHOOD, R-Peoria. Also in that race are Democrat COLLEEN CALLAHAN of Kickapoo and Green Party ...

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HOPE ON PARADE

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

They included retiring US Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, who received the Caterpillar Executive Community Service Award for Lifetime Achievement. ...

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Hope floats in youth parade

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

The Caterpillar Executive Community Service Award for Lifetime Achievement was given to Congressman Ray LaHood. The David Helman Principal of the Year ...

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Durbin backs veterans hospital

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

Barack Obama, D-Ill., and US Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, to generate public support for his proposed project. Durbin said he has not been in contact with the ...

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Sen. Durbin on VP Candidates

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

Durbin and Representative Ray LaHood helped earmark seven million dollars in federal funding to help Firefly work with the Defense Department on military ...

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Firefly Energy Inc. opens doors to new facility

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

Durbin also cited US Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, for the work the retiring congressman did to line up military contracts for Firefly. ...

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Creek Road Ramblers will play at Green Party event

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

... Colleen Callahan and state Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, to determine who will replace US Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, in the 18th Congressional District.

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LaHood, Durbin grateful for cease-fire

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

"The world community has been shocked at what (Prime Minister Vladimir) Putin and the (Russian) president have done," said US Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria. ...

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Park offers chance for visitors to go wild

2008-08-11T00:00:00Z

Brad McMillan, the former district chief of staff for Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, chairs Friends of Wildlife Prairie State Park. ...

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Local Business: Aug. 10

2008-08-09T00:00:00Z

... chairman of the Galesburg Cottage Hospital Board, member of Congressman Ray LaHoodâ€™s Agricultural Advisory Committee and serves on Gov. ...

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State panel to review hospital proposals

2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

Narczewski has contacted the state's two US senators, Democrats Dick Durbin and Barack Obama, as well as US Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, to generate public ...

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A legacy of excellence and compassion

2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

During his life and after his death, Chris received over 50 honors, including recognition from President George W. Bush, Sen Dick Durbin and Rep. Ray LaHood ...

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The sights, sounds and politics of the Illinois State Fair

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

It's almost time for the 155th Illinois State Fair. Tents are being pitched, roads are getting blocked and residents in the area are getting ready to make a tidy buck selling parking spaces in their yards. And when it starts on Friday, thousands of

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