Rep. Jesse Jackson

Democrat  •  2nd District, Illinois  •  9th Term  •  Sworn In 1995
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05/30/12
Elections 2012: Despite Costly GOP Efforts, Incumbent Defeats Still ...

It spent $240000 to help Reyes' challenger, Beto O'Rourke, but a $165000 investment elsewhere in Texas failed to dislodge Republican Rep. Ralph Hall. Nor could it engineer the defeat of Reps. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., or Jo ...

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05/30/12
CHBlog: Jesse and Blago

Blago got -what - 14 years for his crime and Jesse Jackson, jr wasn't even tried for his role. ... It appears that Illinois and its infamous Chicago's south side Congressman (Jesse Jackson, Jr.) have fans all across the country.

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05/30/12
Is the Canadian Government Backing Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Third Airport

(The Herald News) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. calls his south suburban airport plan a fully funded package. He pushed that theme again when he rolled over fellow Democrat Debbie Halvorson in the March primary. “We've ...

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05/29/12
Pro Drone Representatives | Phoebe's Detention Room

Rep. Jesse Jackson [D, IL-2] Nay Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18] Nay Rep. Lynn Jenkins [R, KS-2] Aye Rep. Samuel Johnson [R, TX-3] Aye Rep. Henry Johnson [D, GA-4] Nay Rep. Timothy Johnson [R, IL-15] Aye Rep.

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05/28/12
REPUBLICANS ACCUSE JESSE JACKSON, JR. & HIS TERRORIST

But Dave Carlson, the GOP candidate for Will County State's Attorney, is taking that complaint a step further, by accusing Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of stealing part of his county, and taking it home to Chicago. Last Saturday ...

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05/28/12
JESSE JACKSON, JR. CONTINUES TO PUSH A LIBYAN TERRORIST

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. calls his south suburban airport plan a fully funded package. He pushed that theme again when he rolled over fellow Democrat Debbie Halvorson in the March primary. “We've got the money ...

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05/28/12
JESSE JACKSON, JR. CONTINUES TO PUSH A LIBYAN TERRORIST

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. calls his south suburban airport plan a fully funded package. He pushed that theme again when he rolled over fellow Democrat Debbie Halvorson in the March primary. “We've got the money ...

Source: Eileen
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05/25/12
Prominent Officials Meet with Barrett | Milwaukee Community Journal

Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis. Mayor Barrett talked about his passion for winning this election, leading and unifying this state. He went on to say Governor Walker's mean spirited policies and divide and ...

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05/24/12
Is the Canadian government backing Jesse Jackson Jr.'s third ...

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says his south suburban airport near Peotone is a fully funded package, with two companies signed on to build it and run it. Now a Canadian governmental agency has offered to help make the ...

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05/24/12
eQualityGiving - Endorsed Candidates for 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. faces a significant primary challenge from former Rep. Debbie Halvorson in a new district that now stretches to the Wisconsin border and is more racially balanced than Jackson has represented to date.

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05/24/12
Is the Canadian government backing Jesse Jackson Jr.'s third ...

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says his south suburban airport near Peotone is a fully funded package, with two companies signed on to build it and run it. Now a Canadian governmental agency has offered to help make the ...

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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society During

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society During

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society During

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society During

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society During

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society During

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society During

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Study: IL delegation is ...

Rep. Danny Davis (D) 13.81. Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D) 13.49. Sen. Mark Kirk (R) 12.9. Rep. Tim Johnson (R) 12.43. Rep. Jerry Costello (D) 12.38. Rep. Jesse Jackson (D) 11.95. Rep. Mike Quigley (D) 11.79. Rep. Bobby Rush ...

Source: Owen Irwin
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society ...

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Opponents of Crete immigrant detention center march in Chicago ...

But security concerns over anti-NATO protesters caused officials to postpone the meeting, said U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.). Jackson agreed to postpone the meeting after consulting with local and federal law ...

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05/21/12
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Study: IL delegation is ...

Rep. Danny Davis (D) 13.81. Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D) 13.49. Sen. Mark Kirk (R) 12.9. Rep. Tim Johnson (R) 12.43. Rep. Jerry Costello (D) 12.38. Rep. Jesse Jackson (D) 11.95. Rep. Mike Quigley (D) 11.79. Rep. Bobby Rush ...

Source: Owen Irwin
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society ...

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/21/12
Blog Archive » Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and Immigration ...

Organizers of SHUT DOWN I.C.E. respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. The rally will be held at Union Park, (Lake and Ashland),today, Monday, May 21, 3:30 PM, at 4p.m.

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05/21/12
Opponents of Crete immigrant detention center march in Chicago ...

But security concerns over anti-NATO protesters caused officials to postpone the meeting, said U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.). Jackson agreed to postpone the meeting after consulting with local and federal law ...

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05/21/12
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Study: IL delegation is ...

Rep. Danny Davis (D) 13.81. Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D) 13.49. Sen. Mark Kirk (R) 12.9. Rep. Tim Johnson (R) 12.43. Rep. Jerry Costello (D) 12.38. Rep. Jesse Jackson (D) 11.95. Rep. Mike Quigley (D) 11.79. Rep. Bobby Rush ...

Source: Owen Irwin
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05/21/12
Jesse Jackson Jr Marches With the Extreme Far Left of Society ...

The Chicago Tribune on December 5, 2011, reported that the House Ethics Committee, charged with determining whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. tried to buy himself a promotion to the U.S. Senate, are still considering it.

Source: Sara Noble
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05/20/12
ICE MTG Postponed due to security concerns « No Crete Detention ...

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., after consulting with local and federal law enforcement officials, has agreed to postpone Monday's scheduled hearing for security reasons. The Congressman remains opposed to a detention ...

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05/18/12
U.S. REP. JESSE JACKSON, JR. DEDICATES JOB CORPS' NEW ...

Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., visited the Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, 3348 South Kedzie Avenue, to officially open the new Material Handling and Distribution Operations Training Course. The program ...

Source: Voice
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05/18/12
While Trying to Smear House GOP as Racist, MSNBC Mixes Up Rep ...

... News Nation on MSNBC, the channel's graphics department mistakenly displayed an image on screen of the Reverend Jesse Jackson senior, instead of his son, Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. [Listen to the audio] ...

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Official website: http://jackson.house.gov/
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2419 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-0773
Fax: 202-225-0899

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