Tags: Working Families

VIDEO: Alexi's Forum On Women's Issues : blog

Yesterday, Alexi held a forum on women's issues to discuss balancing work and family. He was joined by women from all walks of life who shared in a discussion about how to improve the lives of women in Illinois.

Giannoulias Says Working Families Have Borne The Brunt Of Failed Bush/Kirk Economics : press

CHICAGO - Kicking off Mother's Day weekend today, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias discussed his agenda to help Illinois parents balance work and family and ensure they aren't faced with a choice between keeping their job and caring for their children. He also criticized Republican Congressman Mark Kirk for voting for tax breaks for companies that ship American jobs overseas, forcing families to take jobs with lower pay and fewer benefits.

Rallying For Wall Street Reform : blog

Today, families and small business owners gathered in the streets of Chicago to rally in support of Wall Street reform. Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias marched in the rally and spoke about the urgent need to overcome obstruction and get reform passed. 

He grabbed a bullhorn and spoke out. Here is video of Alexi's speech at the event:

Truth : press

U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias sent the following message to supporters across the state following 10 hours of media interviews on Wednesday. As Alexi has mentioned and ABC 7 Chicago highlighted last night, thousands of community banks are struggling and his family's bank is not immune to the challenges of the economic crisis.

"Heroes" (Ad) : video

Alexi on the Fallen Heroes Scholarship, a fund that helps the children of fallen service members achieve higher education.

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