Illinois' 6th Congressional District
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6th Congressional District candidate Conforti: ‘Objections were filed against Joe Biden’s petitions for not complying with Illinois election law’
Niki Conforti, a candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has expressed confidence in the validity of objections filed against President Joe Biden's inclusion on the Illinois primary ballot, potentially jeopardizing his candidacy. A group of Illinois voters have objected to Biden’s candidacy based on a 14th Amendment challenge, the same type of challenge pursued by Democrats against former President Donald Trump.
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Conforti: ‘Another reason NOT to own an electric vehicle’
As the extreme cold snap continues to paralyze Chicago, Niki Conforti, a candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has voiced concerns about the limitations of electric vehicles (EVs) in freezing temperatures. She highlighted the difficulties faced by residents in Evergreen Park, where extended wait times were experienced due to long lines at charging stations.
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6th Congressional District candidate Conforti on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: ‘What he did was unacceptable and worthy of impeachment’
Niki Conforti, a candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has publicly criticized Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent actions. She characterized them as "unacceptable" and grounds for impeachment, citing his absence from his post as a risk to national security.
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Conforti: ‘Mayorkas impeachment blocked by Republicans!’
GOP Congressional candidate Niki Conforti of Illinois’ 6th District criticizes Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, alleging that Republicans blocked an impeachment resolution over his handling of border security. Conforti accuses Mayorkas of jeopardizing national security by implementing lenient immigration policies, and despite the failed impeachment attempt, vows to continue pushing for Mayorkas’s removal, citing concerns over border security and the safety of Americans.
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Casten, Burchett Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Teachers Afford Classroom Supplies
On September 8, Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) introduced the bipartisan Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023. This bill would increase the amount educators are able to deduct on qualified out-of-pocket classroom expenses on their annual tax return from $250 to $1,000 and keep it indexed to inflation to ensure the deduction keeps pace with rising costs.
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Conforti: 'America is losing its allies'
Niki Conforti, a GOP candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has raised concerns about the United States losing its allies, emphasizing the need for a stronger American presence on the global stage. Her remarks come as the United Arab Emirates diverges from U.S. foreign policy by strengthening ties with Russia and China, reflecting the changing dynamics of international relations and the growing influence of regional players.
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Casten: I'm in favor of 'decriminalizing minor possession' of opioids
As Illinois and the nation faces an opioid epidemic, Sean Casten, the Democrat candidate in Illinois' 6th Congressional District race, was recently asked how he plans to handle it if elected. Casten calls for the decriminalization of opioids as a national solution to the issue.
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GOP candidates promoting education, parents' rights to hold meet and greet in Darien
A group of Republican candidates is holding a meet and greet in Darien prior to the June 28 primary.
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From McHenry Times
Casten, Neguse, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies
Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), introduced legislation to address climate censorship at federal agencies, the Stop Climate Censorship Act requires any political appointee at a federal agency seeking to remove content regarding climate change in a scientific study or press release to publicly provide the underlying scientific reason for doing so.
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From Lake County Gazette
Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Underwood Ask EPA to Issue Stronger Standards For ETO Emissions
Letter also calls for inspections of Medline and Vantage facilities in Lake County
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Report shows economic impact of immigrants in Illinois' 6th congressional district
NEW YORK — New American Economy, a New York-based group that advocates for immigration reform, released a report Tuesday detailing the impact immigrants have on the economy, job creation and filling the skills gap nationwide and within Illinois' District 6.