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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Republican Congressman Aaron Schock spent the afternoon at Spring Lake Country Club campaigning for Quincy councilman Kyle Moore.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Senators Grassley, Reid, Manchin: Let's have a debate on guns, violence, and mental health

Friday, November 09, 2012  Changing times: Politicians' tears seen more often as winners and losers dare to show emotions

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Political leaders, sports stars, entertainers join thousands at Miami rally for Trayvon Martin

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Social media companies 'friend' the presidential race for business reasons, coolness factor

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Tax returns show Texas' Rick Perry supplemented salary with profitable deals

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 

Monday, November 15, 2010  Politicians are always looking for ways to catch people's attention.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Politicians are gearing up for the Illinois State Fair as the fall election quickly approaches.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  Chicago Law Department spokeswoman Jennifer Hoyle says the mayor cooperated with the investigators and there's no indication Daley was "anything other than a witness."

Friday, February 26, 2010  Federal politicians will join local officials Friday in breaking ground for the four-lane span expected to cost $670 million and ease congestion at one of the nation's busiest crossings.

Saturday, March 07, 2009  Democrats from across Missouri rallied together with hope for a brighter future.