Melissa Bean

Congressional Battles Rage Away From Presidential Race

Reuters | Posted 05.23.2012

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* High stakes in elections in "orphan" congressional districts * Rep. Walsh vs. Democratic Iraq War veteran among key races ...

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DREAM Act: How Illinois Reps Voted

WBEZ | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bill Hare, Phil Foster, Luis Gutierrez, Melissa Bean, Jerry Costello, DREAM Act, Dan Lipinski, Chicago News

In somewhat of a surprise, the House of Representatives passed the DREAM Act last night by a vote of 216 to 198 but it's unlikely the bill will get th...

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Melissa Bean Concedes To Tea Party Favorite Joe Walsh

Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATED 1:51 p.m. CT Two weeks after the midterm elections, Republicans have scored another win. Illinois Democrat Melissa Bean conceded to Tea Part...

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Send In The Cavalry: GOP Lawyers Come To Walsh's Aid In Tight Race

Posted 05.25.2011

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With the race for Illinois's Eighth Congressional District still undecided, the state's Republican Party is sending in the cavalry for its candidate, ...

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Melissa Bean, Corporate Voice, Instead of Elizabeth Warren? No Way.

Jonathan Tasini | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: William Jefferson, Cafta, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Free Trade, Wages, Corporate Greed, Melissa Bean, Business News
Jonathan Tasini

War is peace. Lies are truth. And, now, Melissa Bean is like Elizabeth Warren. That is the instant thought I had when reading about the rumors that th...

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Melissa Bean Hanging On In 8th District As Absentee Ballots Narrow Gap

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Illinois Politics, Redistricting, Midterm Elections, 2010 Midterm Elections, Illinois Democrats, Joe Walsh, Joe Walsh Tea Party, Melissa Bean, Illinois Election Results, Illinois 8th Congressional District, Illinois 8th, Chicago News

Though Republican Joe Walsh has already declared victory in llinois' 8th Congressional District, absentee ballots have helped Democrat Melissa Bean's ...

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'Wall Street's Favorite Democrat' Could Head Consumer Protection Agency

The Huffington Post | William Alden | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: JPMorgan Chase, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Melissa Bean, Cfpb, Business News

The first head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could be Wall Street-friendly Rep. Melissa Bean, Politico's Morning Money reports, citing "...

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Illinois Election Roundup: Dems Lose Big, But Quinn Hanging On

Posted 05.25.2011

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It was a long and tough night for Democrats in Illinois, but with results in two important races still too close to call, some are hanging on to hope....

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DCCC Cash Helps Some Illinois Dems, Leaves Others To Their Own Devices

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Debbie Halvorson, Dan Seals, Phil Hare, Dccc, Chicago, Dccc Spending, Illinois, Illinois Congressional Races, Melissa Bean, Bill Foster, Chicago News

As has been widely reported this morning, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has gone on a massive last-minute spending spree, in an atte...

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WATCH: Democrats Blast Republican Opponents For Anti-Choice Views

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Illinois Eighth District, Illinois Congressional Race, Bill Brady Abortion, Abortion, Pat Quinn, Joe Walsh Abortion, Midterm Elections, Illinois Governors Race, Poll, Abortion Rights, 2010 Midterm Elections, Political Ads, Anti-Choice, Melissa Bean, Pro-Choice, Video, Chicago News

While touting ultra-conservative values is a benefit in some states, Illinois has been moderate for many years. Now, some vulnerable Democrats are usi...

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Tea Party Candidate Joe Walsh Losing Support

Chicago Sun-Times | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Whitney Schlosser, Grayslake, Illinois 8th District, Chicago, Joe Walsh, Joe Walsh Tea Party, Illinois, Melissa Bean, Tea Party, Chicago News

Is it an avalanche of supporters abandoning Tea Party candidate Joe Walsh's campaign for Congress in the north suburbs or just a few defectors? ...

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What Big Banks Fear More Than the CFPA

Stacy Mitchell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: JP Morgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Merrill Lynch, Wall Street, Wells Fargo, Financial Reform, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Preemption, Chris Dodd, Melissa Bean, Big Banks, Eliot Spitzer, Lisa Madigan, Citigroup, Business News
Stacy Mitchell

At stake in the financial reform debate is an issue that has received far less attention than the CFPA, but is at least as important: Whether Congress will restore the authority of states to oversee national banks.

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Melissa Bean And Deborah Halvorson Say They Will Vote 'Yes' On Health Reform

NBC Chicago | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Health Care Bill, Health Care Reform, Illinois Democrats, Deborah Halvorson, Barack Obama, Healthcare Reform, Melissa Bean, Chicago News

Congresswoman Melissa Bean (D-8th) and Deborah Halvorson (D-11th) announced they would support the health care reform bill Saturday, bringing the tota...

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Illinois Dems AGAINST Health Care Reform: Can They Be Swayed By The White House?

Posted 05.25.2011

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With a final vote on health care reform possibly coming Sunday, some Illinois Democrats remain undecided on the bill, while other key players have rel...

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Illinois Dems AGAINST Health Care Reform: Can They Be Swayed By The White House?

Posted 05.25.2011

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As the White House continues to lobby Democrats who are either on the fence or opposed to the health care bill, some Dems in President Obama's home st...

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Health Reform Supporters, Opponents Square Off At Melissa Bean's Office (VIDEO)

NBC Chicago | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hundreds of voters shouted at one another outside Melissa Bean's 8th District Congressional office as the health insurance reform debate marches towar...

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House Jobs Bill: Representatives From Chicago Area Line Up Against HIRE Act

Huffington Post | Will Guzzardi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bobby Rush, Barbara Lee, Mark Kirk, Chicago, Illinois, Congressional Black Caucus, Melissa Bean, Hire Act, House Jobs Bill, Chicago News

When running for U.S. Senate, every political move counts. So it's no surprise that Rep. Mark Kirk, the Republican candidate for Roland Burris' Senate...

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Arthur Delaney

Melissa Bean: A Democrat Bankers Bank On

HuffingtonPost.com | Arthur Delaney | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Financial Regulatory Reform, Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Lobbyists, Cfpa, Preemption, New Democrats, Financial Services Industry, Bank Lobbyists, Melissa Bean, New Democrat Coalition, Lisa Madigan, Barney Frank, Politics News

Rep. Melissa Bean stands at the chokepoint of financial reform in the House of Representatives. The Democrat from suburban Chicago is only in her th...

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"New Dems" In Congress Paid $100K Each To Weaken Financial Reform

Jamie Court | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jamie Court

"New Democrats," who delayed consideration of the financial reform legislation bill last night until their demands on amendments were met, raised $6.5 million from firms in the financial sector.

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Melissa Bean Cancels Swine Flu Speech After Daughter Gets Flu

Chicago Sun-Times | Abdon M. Pallasch | Posted 05.25.2011

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U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean was supposed to make an appearance in Hoffman Estates this morning to help spread the word about preventing H1N1 swine flu -- b...

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House Panel Says States Can Protect Consumers

AP | ANNE FLAHERTY | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The House Financial Services Committee agreed Wednesday to ensure states can impose their own tough consumer protection laws agains...

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Shahien Nasiripour

'New Dems' Extract Big Win For Big Banks

HuffingtonPost.com | Shahien Nasiripour | Posted 05.25.2011

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The compromise reached late Wednesday between pro-reform House Democrats and the banker-friendly wing of the party could significantly weaken consumer...

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Wall Street's Favorite Democrat Misrepresents Financial Watchdog Elizabeth Warren

Mike Elk | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mike Elk

Democratic Congresswoman Melissa Bean is earning the title of Wall Street's favorite Democrat. The leader in the New Democrat Coalition has pocketed almost $2.2 million from the banking and financial services interests.

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Key Pro-Bank Dem Shares 'Mega-Donors' With Obama

Little Sis | Kevin Connor | Posted 05.25.2011

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A group of "New Democrats" led by Representative Melissa Bean has reportedly won major concessions in the financial reform fight: "The compromise...

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Ryan Grim

Bean Amendment Beaten Back (For Now), A Blow To Wall Street

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Cfpa, Financial Reform, Financial Crisis, Melissa Bean, Federal Preemption, Brad Miller, Financial Regulation, Politics News

In a major defeat for Wall Street banks, Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) has decided to withdraw an amendment that divided Democrats as they seek to impose...

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