The schedule for the 8th District Congressional debates between U.S.
Rep. Joe Walsh (R-McHenry) and Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth is
set — but not without some carping from Walsh’s campaign.
Walsh and
Duckworth, who is best known for her time serving in Iraq and as an
assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, will
square off September 14 on Fox News Chicago, October 9 at the Meadows
Club in Rolling Meadows, and October 18 on the WTTW's Chicago
Tonight. The October 9 debate is open to 8th District residents and will be
broadcast on WCPT AM & FM. Read more »
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Thursday marked the one-year anniversary for the repeal of the U.S.
military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy for gay, lesbian and bisexual
service members, an occasion gay rights advocates said should serve as a
reminder of the work still needed to be done to ensure full equal
rights for LGBT military personnel and their families. 