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Head of embattled energy loan program, Jonathan Silver, steps down

By Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

Venture capitalist-turned-chief of embattled energy loan program resigns amid Solyndra fallout.

Former Obama aide predicted Solyndra scandal — and urged Chu's ouster

By Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

Former Obama campaign staffer considered Chu 'too associated' with Silicon Valley business elite

New questions raised over Aaron Schock's fundraising efforts

By Michael Beckel

Congressman's use of super PAC to help colleague appears to be a new way around campaign finance rules.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… worse.” …"

"… sophomore Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) wanted to help his friend and fellow Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger survive a rare incumbent-on-incumbent prima …"

"… expense as “committee advertising.” Both gifts were earmarked for the Illinois race, according to documents the super PAC filed with the FEC. Schock, du …"

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Public overwhelmingly supports large defense spending cuts

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Young, old, Republicans, Democrats, men, women all say they favor whopping reductions in military spending.

Organization That Bankrolled ‘Takings’ Initiatives Forced Out Of Illinois By Attorney General

By Bill Hogan

Organization That Bankrolled ‘Takings’ Initiatives Forced Out Of Illinois By Attorney General

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… al ballot initiatives this year, has apparently been forced to move out of Illinois because it could not comply with the state’s charity laws, the Center fo …"

"… al ballot initiatives this year, has apparently been forced to move out of Illinois because it could not comply with the state’s charity laws, the Center fo …"

"… earned. Americans for Limited Government had operated from offices in Illinois since 2002, but just after the November 7 elections it quietly changed its …"

"… urces of its funds. Although charitable organizations that operate in Illinois are required to furnish state regulators with annual financial statements …"

Illinois Authorities Probe Rich Groups

By Josh Israel and Jim Morris

Secretary of State’s office investigating whether interlocking organizations have been operating illegally

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… is Secretary of State” because it was incorporated in Delaware.  …"

"… Howard Rich have been “illegally conducting business within the state of Illinois,” an attorney with the office said today.Terrence J. McConville, assista …"

"… the office said today.Terrence J. McConville, assistant general counsel to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, confirmed the inquiry Wednesday in a telep …"

"… nc., a Chicago-based tax-exempt organization that Rich chairs, operated in Illinois for most of 2006 without a certificate of authority, which is required by …"

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Daily Disclosure: RNC continues to hammer Obama on jobs

By Rachael Marcus

The debate over whether the president has kept unemployment in check plays out on airwaves.

Daily Disclosure: Ad hits Obama on child soldiers

By Rachael Marcus

Let Freedom Ring attacks Obama for providing military aid to countries that use child soldiers.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Illinois":

"… ,000 total in support of Republicans in eight districts, including five in Illinois. The organization, based in Indiana and also active in Indiana state legis …"

"… n candidates for U.S. House as well as supporting Democrat Cheri Bustos in Illinois’ 17th District. SEIU PEA Federal, the union’s super PAC, reported spen …"

Daily Disclosure: Dems looking to pick up Chicagoland seats

By Rachael Marcus

Chicago-area House Republicans hit by negative ads paid for by union, super PAC.

Donor profile: Joe Ricketts

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

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