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Tammy Duckworth
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by Matthew Blake
5:10pm
Tue Aug 7, 2012

Duckworth, Walsh Debate Schedule Becomes Debatable

The schedule for the 8th District Congressional debates between U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-McHenry) and Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth is set — but not without some carping from Walsh’s campaign.

Walsh and Duckworth, who is best known for her time serving in Iraq and as an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, will square off September 14 on Fox News Chicago, October 9 at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, and October 18 on the WTTW's Chicago Tonight. The October 9 debate is open to 8th District residents and will be broadcast on WCPT AM & FM. Read more »

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by Matthew Blake
6:04pm
Thu Jun 28, 2012
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After ACA Ruling, Celebration And Uncertainty In Illinois

Health Care

Illinois health care advocates, organized labor, and Democratic politicians cheered the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling announced this morning that all major provisions of the landmark Affordable Care Act of 2010 are constitutional. But there are questions about how Illinois will set up its health care insurance exchange.

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by Steven Ross Johnson
2:27pm
Mon Jun 4, 2012
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On The Campaign Trail With Tammy Duckworth (VIDEO)

Election 2012

Progress Illinois joined Democratic candidate for the 8th congressional district Tammy Duckworth on one of her recent stops on her American Dream Tour. Here's a look at what's happening on the campaign trail in the race for the 8th congressional district.

Quick Hit
by Aricka Flowers
5:44pm
Mon May 21, 2012

Walsh Leaves Obama Untruths Unchecked At Town Hall, Duckworth Highlights American Dream Tour (VIDEO)

U.S. Rep Joe Walsh (R-McHenry) is under fire, again, for the happenings at one of his town hall meetings.

This time, the controversial Tea Party congressman sat by as a supporter accused President Barack Obama of "sedition", saying the country is losing its freedom because elected officials, including the president, are allegedly falsely representing themselves and their ideologies to get into office.

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PI Original
by Matthew Blake
5:35pm
Thu Mar 29, 2012

Duckworth Sees National Profile As Advantage

Election 2012

Tammy Duckworth’s decisive primary victory in last week’s 8th Congressional District primary race sets up a showdown with U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-McHenry), who emerged as a national Tea Party leader during his two years in Congress.

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by Steven Ross Johnson
6:59pm
Tue Mar 20, 2012

Checking In With Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi In Illinois' 8th Congressional District (VIDEO)

Voting began at a slow pace in the North suburban 8th congressional district, as both candidates got an early start casting their ballots, signifying the end of an, at times, contentious primary campaign, and for one, the beginning of what’s sure to be a hotly-contested race against incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-McHenry).
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