Tag Archives: senator

• Politics

  Illinois Republican senator supports same-sex marriage

  Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois has become the second Republican in the Senate chamber to support same-sex marriage.
• News

  Braley to appear at Democrats dinner

  Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley makes his first appearance Saturday evening since announcing he’ll run for U.S. Senator Tom Harkin’s seat….
• Politics

  Kirk makes emotional return to Senate after stroke

  Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) made a triumphant return to the Senate Thursday, following a year’s recuperation from a stroke.
• Politics

  Illinois senator released from hospital after stroke

  Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois will be released from the hospital after suffering a stroke in January, according to a Thursday press release.