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Data obtained by AP shows 20% vacancy rates at nearly half of National Weather Service offices

Data obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland

The Independent UK

Pay raise in stopgap funding bill a sticking point for some members - Roll Call

“If members can’t get by on our already generous salaries and benefits, they should find another line of work,” said Rep. Jared Golden.

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Johnson targets transgender bathroom access, throwing weight behind Mace - Roll Call

How the speaker would enforce such a ban is unclear, as the fight intensifies over who can use women’s restrooms in the Capitol.

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Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen Wins Re-Election In Close Race

Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen secures reelection in Illinois' 17th district, expressing gratitude for support. Election updates and projections.

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Key House primary results: Davis wins, Kaptur to face Merrin - Roll Call

Incumbents faced tough challengers while candidates battled for open seats and nominations in battleground districts in Illinois and Ohio.

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Eight House races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries - Roll Call

A vacant House seat in California could be filled Tuesday, while two incumbents in Illinois are on the hot seat.

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Parks: Just 5% of U.S. Internet Households Have Only a Pay-TV Service

While only a small fraction rely solely on pay TV to access video content, churn rates for streaming services are 50%

TV Tech

Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judgment Day Is Coming For Streaming Services Not Named Netflix Or Amazon

Netflix is the only major player making money in subscription streaming services. The rest are trying to find a way to compete. But can they do it?

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The inside story on Biden’s role in the UAW-Stellantis agreement and the auto plant’s reopening in Belvidere

President Joe Biden on Thursday showcases his work in helping the UAW win a favorable contract with automakers and his role in getting the shuttered auto plant in Belvidere reopened.

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Prime Video Is #1 in New Ranking of Top 10 Subscription Video Services

YouTube Premium moves up to the #10 spot on Parks Associates’ newly revised list of the top ten U.S. subscription video services ranked by sub counts

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s Jewish, Palestinian communities react to violence in Israel: ‘They just want peace’

At least 200 people were killed and hundreds wounded in Israel, while 198 were dead in a retaliatory strike on the Gaza Strip that wounded at least 1,610 more, authorities reported.

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Republicans hoover up earmarks in House spending bills - Roll Call

House Republicans dominate the list of how much members earmarked parts of fiscal 2024 spending bills for projects in their districts.

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‘Your heart races a bit’: US weather man threatened with death for mentioning climate crisis

Chris Gloninger wove the reality of global heating into his forecasts in the conservative heartland of Iowa. Not everyone was receptive

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At the Races: Democrats’ Senate forecast brightens? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. Quigley shocker: Democratic leader Jeffries knocks him off Intel panel

A spokesperson for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Jeffries “made clear” to Quigley that term limits prevented him from staying on the panel.

WEKU

Democrats made midterm gains in rural areas. Can they keep them?

Democrats had better than expected midterm elections in 2022, partly because of their ability to draw votes from rural areas. These voters could create new battlegrounds in 2024.

The Independent UK

Illinois US House races feed into Washington power balance

Illinois' newly redrawn 17th district will be one of the U.S. House election races to watch Tuesday as rookie candidates battle to fill the vacancy left by retiring Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos

Chicago Tribune

In the fight for the US House, one of the most important battles is in northwest Illinois

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The front line of this year’s fierce fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives cuts straight through the river cities and rural communities of the 17th Congressional District in northwestern Illinois.

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Eric Sorensen and Esther Joy King are running for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District on November 8, 2022

Eric Sorensen (D) and Esther Joy King (R) are running in the general election for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District on November 8, 2022. Incumbent Rep. Cheri Bustos (D) is not running for re-election.

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