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Sen. Dick Durbin's daughter dies

Chicago Sun-Times 11.2.08 4:00 AM | Christine A. Durbin, the oldest daughter of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, died Saturday at age 40, according to a spokesman for the Democratic senator.
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Tempers flare as Ill. Senate candidates face off

Chicago Sun-Times 10.9.08 4:00 AM | Republican challenger Steve Sauerberg accused incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of endangering troops in Iraq by criticizing the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, prompting an outraged...
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Senate candidates in Ill. face off for first time

chicagotribune.com 10.7.08 11:37 AM | Republican Senate candidate Steve Sauerberg accused incumbent Dick Durbin of turning a blind eye to Democratic dysfunction in Springfield and also called for keeping American troops in Iraq as the...
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Senate candidates Durbin, Sauerberg face off

Chicago Sun-Times 10.7.08 4:00 AM | Little-known Republican Steve Sauerberg got his chance in the spotlight during a televised debate Monday to remind voters that Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's seat is up for grabs next month.
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