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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Vice President Joe Biden.

Entering the Veepstakes: Sen. Tammy Duckworth floated as Biden’s VP pick

May 7, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has formally begun his search for a vice-presidential candidate — and his future running mate could be Sen. Tammy Duckworth...

Though she voted in favor of the coronavirus relief package, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized the bill, calling it “far from perfect.”

Here’s how Illinois elected officials are pushing for coronavirus legislation

May 3, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Evanston’s elected officials at the federal and local levels have been at the forefront of pushing for legislation to aid their constituents. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.). The Congresswoman represents the 9th district of Illinois in the House and serves in the Democratic Leadership as a Senior Chief Deputy Whip.

Who represents you? A guide to on- and off-campus political officials

August 23, 2019

ASG, City Council and Illinois officials, oh my! The function and composition of on- and off-campus politics may seem daunting at first, so here’s a guide to help you learn who represents you in good...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Durbin demanded an investigation into conditions of detention facilities near the border.

Illinois Democrats denounce government’s role in migrant children’s death near border

May 24, 2019

Illinois lawmakers have responded to the deaths of migrant children in custody near the Mexican-American border by demanding answers and an investigation. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), U.S. Rep. Jesús...

U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Angus King (I-Maine) meet with troops in Iraq. Duckworth led a bipartisan congressional delegation on a trip to the country last week.

Illinois Senator Duckworth visits Iraq for first time since she was shot down in 2004

April 30, 2019

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Iraq last week to meet with Iraqi officials and receive operational and intelligence updates from American diplomats and...

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