Jun
27
Cap’n Tax Energy/Global Warming Bill passes the US House
Category: IL-10, IL-11, IL-14, IL-16, IL-18, IL-6, Party Politics, U.S. House, policy, video | 
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Here’s a brief update on what happened Friday, from the Wall Street Journal:
Jan
8
Roskam gets on Ways and Means Committee
Category: 2010 Candidates, Budget, Dupage, IL-6, U.S. House, suburbs | Leave a Comment
-crossposted from the Daily Herald:
Roskam lands prime committee assignment
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, just now entering his second two-year term, landed a plum spot on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee today.
The seat, coveted by many in Congress angling for clout, gives Roskam a chance at crafting the GOP’s input on the nation’s tax, Social [...]
Aug
17
Elgin is Fastest Growing North American City in Recent Census Report
Category: IL-10, IL-6, transportation | Leave a Comment
-crossposted from The Courier News
We all know the Elgin area has been growing fast. But you probably don’t realize just how fast.
Would you believe the city of Elgin is the fastest-growing large city in the northern United States?
It all depends on how one defines “fastest-growing,” of course. But there it is in black and white [...]
Aug
5
Republican Congressional Protest to “Pelosi Shutdown”: Demand for Expanding Domestic Oil Supply Continues
Category: IL-6, U.S. House, federal | Leave a Comment
-crossposted from the Tribune
The lights have been dimmed and Congress has gone home, but a couple dozen House Republicans continued their floor protest today of what they’re calling the “Pelosi shutdown” - the decision by Democrats last week to adjourn for the previously scheduled August recess without voting on opening new areas to drilling.
“What heartens [...]
Aug
2
IL-6: Roskam Looking Strong
Category: IL-6 | Leave a Comment
-crossposted from The Rothenberg Political Report
Freshman Rep. Peter Roskam (R) is in strong position for the fall, despite trying to win reelection in Sen. Barack Obama’s (D) back yard, according to a poll just released by his campaign.
According to a July 20-22 survey by Public Opinion Strategies for the congressman’s campaign, Roskam leads Democrat Jill [...]
Jul
14
-crossposted from Illinois GOP Network
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