Campaign News
Courier-News: Oberweis plans 'positive' fall rematch
Sunday, April 13, 2008
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Beacon-News: Oberweis, Foster face off on illegal immigration
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
With less than two weeks to the special election, the 14th Congressional District race is about to sharpen its focus on immigration. Republican Jim Oberweis criticized his opponent, Democrat Bill Foster, for his ideas on immigration after the two appeared on WBBM's At Issue radio show over the weekend. During the debate, Foster mentioned his idea to tax both illegal immigrants and the employers who hire them, to compensate for the financial toll these immigrants take on society. But Oberweis took issue with Foster's proposal, labeling it an "amnesty tax" and saying it offers little more than a slap on the wrist for those who hire illegal immigrants.Read more...
Daily Herald: Voter forum canceled
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The Elgin Area League of Women Voters has canceled Wednesday's forum in Elgin for candidates in the race for the 14th Congressional District seat. Jim Oberweis and Bill Foster, the candidates vying to fill out the term of retired congressman Dennis Hastert, were invited to participate in the forum at Elgin's Gail Borden Library, but league representatives say Foster would not attend. A special election will be held on March 8.Read more...
Press Releases
OBERWEIS CALLS FOR SHORT-TERM RELIEF FROM SOARING GAS PRICES
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
(SYCAMORE, June 18) - As gas continues to soar beyond $4.00 throughout the 14th District, Republican Congressional Candidate Jim Oberweis has called on Congress and the State Legislature to stop the talk and start providing real relief from the high gas prices now.Read more...
OBERWEIS CALLS ON CONGRESS TO ADDRESS SOARING GAS PRICES AND PASS A COMMON-SENSE ENERGY BILL
Friday, June 13, 2008
(BATAVIA, June 13) -- With the average price of gasoline topping $4.00 a gallon, Republican Congressional Candidate Jim Oberweis called on Congress to get serious about providing relief to the American people and pass the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007.
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GOV. EDGAR, SEN. FITZGERALD ENDORSE OBERWEIS
Monday, February 25, 2008
(BATAVIA, February 25) -- Former Gov. Jim Edgar and former U.S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald today endorsed Jim Oberweis for Congress.
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