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Giannoulias works Kane audience to build momentum in Senate race

The Aurora Beacon News reports on Alexi Giannoulias' speech to Kane County Democrats:

AURORA -- U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias called upon Kane County Democrats to help keep Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat blue, and in turn, pledged to fight for healthcare reform and retaining jobs that are being lost.

by Georgia on 03/01/2010

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Kane Co. Dems slam GOP over health care at annual dinner

The Daily Herald reports on Alexi Giannoulias' speech at the Kane County Democrats' annual Truman Dinner this weekend:

When Giannoulias stepped to the podium, the problems of the nation all related back to the "failed and reckless economic policies of the Bush/Kirk administration over the past 10 years."

Giannoulias laid out a generalized platform of ending tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas, investing and rewarding innovation, helping schools and colleges, establishing an energy policy that protects the environment and weens the country off foreign oil and having a balanced budget.

by Georgia on 03/01/2010

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Giannoulias talks economy, change at IC Sunday

From WLDS Radio:

He gives new meaning to the term “Blueboy.”

Democratic nominee for President Barack Obama’s old U.S. Senate seat Alexi Giannoulias made a stop at Illinois College yesterday.

The current State Treasurer says he’s proud that he's the only candidate running for the Senate to spend time in central and southern Illinois.

by Anthony on 02/22/2010

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U.S. Senate hopeful Giannoulias stops here

From The Jacksonville Courier:

Alexi Giannoulias calls his U.S. Senate campaign the most important race in the United States this year.

“I can tell you that Washington, D.C., is not helping anybody. Washington, D.C., is broken, which is why we need some fresh leadership,” Giannoulias said Sunday during a campaign stop at Illinois College.

by Anthony on 02/22/2010

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Labor board orders disbursement of funds to Q-C Die workers totaling $45K

From the Quad-City Times:

Lenny Wages of Moline was like many of the former Quad-City Die Casting employees who learned Thursday that they will receive some reimbursement for medical bills and vacation pay left unpaid after the Moline plant closed in September.

He will be happy to finally receive his three weeks of vacation pay, but said he wished things had turned out differently.

by Anthony on 02/19/2010

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Labor board orders disbursement of funds to Q-C Die workers totaling $45K

From the Quad-City Times:

He will be happy to finally receive his three weeks of vacation pay, but said he wished things had turned out differently.

by Anthony on 02/19/2010

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Settlement brings back pay, medical help for Die Casting workers

From the Quad-Cities Online:

MOLINE -- A settlement announced Thursday means 70 former workers of the now defunct Quad City Die Casting will receive $95,000 in earned vacation pay and $45,000 for medical bills.

The National Labor Relations Board ruled the United Electrical Workers Union members "rightfully earned" vacation pay owed for 2009 and health insurance benefits that they were denied when the plant closed in May.

by Anthony on 02/19/2010

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Mark Kirk's Stance On Don't Ask, Don't Tell Dubbed 'Outdated' And 'Out Of Touch'

From The Huffington Post:

As Senator John McCain and Congressman Mark Kirk gathered for a closed-door fundraiser and talk on foreign policy in Chicago Friday morning, Democrat and former Senate candidate Jacob Meister joined Iraq War Veteran Trevor Montgomery to condemn McCain and Kirk for continuing to support Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

by Anthony on 02/15/2010

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Durbin to chair Giannoulias Illinois Senate Campaign

From the Chicago Sun Times:

Democratic Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias kicks off his general election contest today at the Springfield home of Sen. Dick Durbin, who will be the chairman of Giannoulias' campaign.

The selection of Springfield is strategic, since central and southern Illinois will be battlegrounds in the race between Giannoulias, the state treasurer, and the GOP Senate nominee, Rep. Mark Steven Kirk. Giannoulias lives on Chicago's Near North Side and Kirk's home is in north suburban Highland Park.

by Georgia on 02/07/2010

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"Hartmarx Hero Wins Senate Primary"

From the Wall Street Journal:

Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, who last year helped bankrupt Hartmarx fight off lenders seeking the suit maker’s liquidation, has won a primary election that will allow him to vie for President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat this fall.

by Georgia on 02/03/2010