Tuesday, April 2, 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk expressed his support of same-marriage in a statement on his personal blog Tuesday. He is only the second Republican senator to do so; but he makes #50 in the Senate, putting support there at 50 percent.
Senator Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park), is now the second Republican U.S. senator to announce his support of same-sex marriage, reports the Huffington Post. On his blog, Kirk wrote: When I climbed the Capitol steps in January, I promised myself that I would return to the Senate with an open mind and greater respect for others. Same-sex couples should have the right to civil marriage. Our time on this Earth is limited, I know that better than most. Life comes down to who you love and who loves you back-- government has no place in the middle. Kirk is the 50th senator to back gay marriage and only the second Republican senator to express his support after Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who changed his position after his son revealed he was gay, …
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Senator meets with colleagues, deals with issues.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) gave the first update on his health in more than two months Friday thanking Dr. George Hornby and the team at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for his improved mobility in that time. Kirk has been involved in a trial program at the institute aimed at speeding the recovery of stroke victims. In the last nine weeks, he has been involved in rigorous walking and other exercises. Earlier: Kirk Walks, Talks on Video “I walked an average of 3,677 steps per day, a total of 14.79 miles over ground and on the treadmill and up 145 flights of stairs,” Kirk said in a statement. “As I move into a new phase of outpatient rehabilitation for occupational and physical therapy, I will continue to work hard in …
Monday, July 2, 2012
As the House of Representatives schedules a vote on repeal, Patch readers enter a thoughtful debate. Voice your opinion in the latest Patch poll.
Patch coverage of the Unites States Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act drew more than 175 comments spawning a debate about the issue among readers. The House of Representatives has scheduled a vote to repeal the legislation July 9 and Patch wants to know its readers’ opinion. Please take the latest unscientific Patch Poll at the bottom of this story and keep the debate going. Earlier: Dold, Kirk Want Chances to Affordable Care Act, Schakowsky Praises Decision Within hours after the Court’s decision Thursday, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) lauded the opinion while Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) and Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) wanted changes. Dold will vote to repeal July 9. “I have voted in the past to repeal…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Surgeons reattach a portion of his skull that had been removed after stroke.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park, continues to be listed in good condition after surgery Tuesday morning to reattach the portion of his skull that was removed after his stroke on Jan. 21, according to a statement from Dr. Richard Fessler, the neurosurgeon treating the senator at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. “This is an important milestone in his recovery and a step toward the next phase, rehabilitation,” Dr. Fessler said. “He remains in good condition.” Doctors performed the first operation Jan. 22 when they removed a 4- by 8-inch piece of Kirk’s skull to relieve swelling in his brain, according to statements from the senator’s office. Since having the stroke Jan. 21, Kirk has undergone two operations to relieve swelling in his …
Friday, September 9, 2011
Dold and Schakowsky see their own ideas in President’s message.
President Barack Obama was looking for bipartisan support for his $447 billion American Jobs Act proposed to a joint session of Congress Thursday night and he got it in varying degrees from local members. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) liked elements of free trade legislation included in the package. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) was pleased that a bill she proposed August 10 may have had some influence in the president's speech. “That’s the Obama I love to hear," Schakowsky said. "It’s not the be-all and the end-all but I appreciated the tone of urgency.” Fast action The President urged Congress to pass the bill “right away” eight times. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) is optimistic about that Washington will act quickly on some …
Richard Schulte
10:15 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012
Da Weasel: "I'm just here to watch." Then, you may also find the article on the American Thinker website and the Towhhall website of interest. The comments section on the American Thinker website are especially good. more ›