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Press Releases
Seals Condemns Latest Terrorist Attack Against Israel
July 2, 2008
DEERFIELD--Dan Seals today offered his condolences to the victims of a terrorist attack in Jerusalem that killed three people and wounded 66. “This terrorist attack re-affirms the need for the U.S. to stand strongly with Israel and to remember that Israel's struggles are our struggles. Our hearts go out to the victims of this latest act of terrorism.”
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Seals Campaign Calls on Mark Kirk to Retract Misleading Statements About China Drilling Off the Florida Coast
June 26, 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, the campaign of Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals called on Mark Kirk to retract his recent misleading comments about China drilling off the shore of the United States. While Kirk has been advocating for offshore drilling by saying that the Chinese are drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, this claim was recently debunked by Vice President Dick Cheney.
Seals Joins Recently Unemployed 10th District Worker to Condemn Kirk for Out-of-Touch Votes Against Unemployment Insurance
While Kirk Turns His Back on Constituents, Seals Pledges to Fight for Economic Policies to Turn Our Economy Around
June 19 , 2008
VERNON HILLS—Today, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals joined Peter Long, an Arlington Heights resident and engineer who was recently laid off from AT&T after working 20 years in the wireless industry, to discuss Congressman Mark Kirk’s recent votes against extending unemployment insurance. Just days after the largest one-month increase in our nation's unemployment rate since 1986 and the largest quarterly increase in home foreclosures in history, Kirk’s votes showed a lack of concern for his constituents who are struggling.
Citing Obama Wave, Cook Political Report Upgrades Seals-Kirk Race to Tossup
Seals Continues to Build Momentum in Campaign to Bring Change to Washington
June 5 , 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, the Cook Political Report, a nationally renowned, non-partisan political newsletter, upgraded its ranking of the Seals-Kirk race from "Leans Republican" to "Tossup." See the ranking here. After weeks of desperation tactics coming out of the Kirk campaign, including Kirk attacking Seals for “want[ing] to back the Obama agenda,” the Cook Report's ranking indicates Congressman Kirk is in big trouble this November.
Despite Worst Economic Indicators in Decades, Kirk Votes With Bush Administration Against Relief for Working Americans
Kirk Shows, Yet Again, How Out-of-Touch He is With 10th District
June 12, 2008
DEERFIELD—Days after the largest one-month increase in our nation's unemployment rate since 1986 and the largest quarterly increase in home foreclosures in history, Rep. Mark Kirk showed yet again why he is unfit to represent the 10th district in Congress. On Wednesday, Kirk sided with the Bush administration in opposing the Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act, which would provide up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits to workers exhausting the 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits.
Citing Obama Wave, Cook Political Report Upgrades Seals-Kirk Race to Tossup
Seals Continues to Build Momentum in Campaign to Bring Change to Washington
June 5, 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, the Cook Political Report, a nationally renowned, non-partisan political newsletter, upgraded its ranking of the Seals-Kirk race from "Leans Republican" to "Tossup." See the ranking here. After weeks of desperation tactics coming out of the Kirk campaign, including Kirk attacking Seals for “want[ing] to back the Obama agenda,” the Cook Report's ranking indicates Congressman Kirk is in big trouble this November.
Seals Denounces Bush-Kirk For Misleading American People in Run-up to Iraq War
While Kirk Calls Bush “Decisive,” Former White House Press Secretary Describes Bush Administration as Deceitful
May 29, 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, former Bush Administration Press Secretary Scott McClellan outlined how the Bush administration and its allies systematically misled the American people in the buildup to the war in Iraq. As Congressional Quarterly reported, Rep. Mark Kirk was one of nine House members handpicked by President Bush in 2002 to craft the language to go to war with Iraq. Democratic Congressional candidate Dan Seals called on Kirk to disclose his role in deceiving the American people in the run-up to the Iraq war.
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Seals Highlights Inaction from President Bush, Mark Kirk on Gas Prices
As Cars Line Up for Hours, Seals Pledges to Stand With Consumers Over Big Oil
May 22, 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, cars full of 10th district drivers frustrated with high gas prices lined up for hours to fill up their tanks at $1.85/gallon, the price of gas when George W. Bush and Mark Kirk came to Washington in 2001. Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals highlighted Kirk’s record of siding with the big oil companies. Seals also discussed his commitment to bringing a new direction to Washington on energy policy.
Kirk Sides With Bush Administration Against Troop Withdrawal
Seals Pledges First Priority Will Be Changing Course In Iraq
May 16, 2008
DEERFIELD—Yesterday, by refusing to take a stand on funding for the war in Iraq and voting for the 9th time in the last year against a timetable for withdrawal, Rep. Mark Kirk showed once again why he is unfit to represent the 10th district in Congress. Despite the thousands of lives lost, hundreds of billions of dollars appropriated, and 5-plus years spent on the war in Iraq, Kirk continues to stand with President Bush’s failed Iraq war policy over the wishes of his constituents. .
Kirk Sides With Bush Administration Over Homebuyers
Seals Denounces Kirk Vote, Emphasizes Support for Helping First-Time Homebuyers
May 13, 2008
DEERFIELD—Thursday, Rep. Mark Kirk cast his lot with President Bush and House Republican leadership over working and middle class families by voting against the Housing Assistance Tax Act, which would provide a refundable $7,500 to first time homebuyers and offer tax relief to non-itemizers by increasing the standard deduction for property taxes. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support by a vote of 322 to 94. [HR 3221, House Vote 302, 5/8/08]
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Seals Unveils Plan to Make Higher Education More Accessible and Affordable
Advocates Simplifying and Expanding College Tax Credit
May 8, 2008
NORTHFIELD—Today, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals held his first-ever press conference with high school media outlets from across the 10th district, where he unveiled his plan to make higher education more affordable and accessible for middle class families. Since 2001, the average cost of tuition at a public university has risen 40%—from $3,739 to $6,185—pricing out an estimated 200,000 students every year. Seals was introduced by Buffalo Grove resident and recent college graduate, Heidi Gould, who discussed the challenges her family faced when she was applying to college.
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Seals Commemorates 5 Year Anniversary of “Mission Accomplished”
While Kirk has Stood with President Bush, Seals Pledges to Stand For Accountability
May 1, 2008
DEERFIELD--Today, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals marked the 5 year anniversary of “Mission Accomplished.” While Mark Kirk has consistently sided with the Bush administration—from helping to craft the language to go to war, to rubberstamping the administration’s failed agenda in Iraq every step of the way—Seals pledged to fight to change course in Iraq and bring our troops home.
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Seals Urges House to Pass Resolution Honoring Israel on 60th Anniversary
April 22, 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, Congressional Candidate Dan Seals urged the House to pass H.Con.Res. 322, a bi-partisan resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the re-establishment of the State of Israel. Seals noted that despite being under attack since its re-birth, Israel’s accomplishments have been a source of pride to everyone who values freedom and democracy, as Israel is the only true democracy in the Middle East, has a higher ratio of university degrees to its population than any country in the world, and has been a global leader in technological innovation.
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Seals Denounces Carter's Meeting with Hamas
April 15 , 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals released the following statement condemning former President Jimmy Carter’s meeting with Hamas leadership:
“America must isolate Hamas and make it clear to them that they will be international pariahs until they change their stated goals and activities. We must force Hamas to choose between terrorism and the welfare of the Palestinian people.
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Seals Offers Plan for Middle Class Tax Relief
Advocates Making Tax Code Simpler, Fairer
April 14 , 2008
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS—On the eve of the national tax filing deadline, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals met with community members in Arlington Heights on Monday to discuss his support for offering middle class families tax relief by making our tax code simpler and fairer. Highlighting the growing economic squeeze faced by middle class families, Seals vowed to support fiscally responsible tax reform that would target relief at those who need it most.
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Dan Seals Marks 5 Year Anniversary of War in Iraq, Says It’s Time to Bring Troops Home
While Mark Kirk Has Rubberstamped the Failed Republican Agenda in Iraq, Seals Will Fight to Change Course
March 19, 2008
Deerfield, IL —Today, March 19th, marks the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq. Despite the enormous toll of the war, Republican Congressman Mark Kirk continues to support the failed policies of President Bush and presumptive Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, while preventing the change in course supported by the majority of Americans.
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Dan Seals Added to DCCC’s Competitive “Red to Blue” Program
Highlights Seals’ Early Strength and Success Engaging Voters With Message of Change
March 12, 2008
Deerfield, IL —Coming in the wake of Bill Foster’s stunning victory in neighboring IL-14 over the weekend, the Democratic Campaign Congressional Committee today named Congressional Candidate Dan Seals (IL-10) to its “Red to Blue” program. Seals earned a spot in the exclusive program by demonstrating his early strength and inspiring people from across the district with his commitment to bringing change to Washington.
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Seals Condemns Jerusalem Seminary Attack, Urges Solidarity With Israel
March 7, 2008
Deerfield, IL —Today, Congressional Candidate Dan Seals released the following statement on the Jerusalem seminary attack, which claimed the lives of 8 Israelis in the worst terrorist attack since May 2006:
"I condemn this act of terror in the strongest terms, and send my deepest condolences to the victims and their families. I am equally disturbed by the public celebrations by some Palestinians in favor of this attack. To celebrate the loss of innocent life is both reprehensible and inexcusable. It is also an awful reminder of why Israel's security must never be up for negotiation."
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Seals Urges Congress to Support Israel’s Right to Self-Defense in Gaza
March 5, 2008
DEERFIELD—Today, Congressional Candidate Dan Seals urged the House of Representatives to support HR 951, which condemns the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks from Gaza, and called on all Americans to stand with Israel as Israel undertakes difficult but necessary operations in Gaza to fight terrorism.
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Seals Urges House Democrats To Stand Ground On Telecom Immunity, Condemns Kirk For Engaging In Republican Fear Mongering
February 28 , 2008
Deerfield, IL —Today, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals (IL-10) urged House Democrats to stand their ground against granting retroactive immunity to the telecommunications companies who enabled the Bush administration’s illegal spying on U.S. citizens. While Congressman Mark Kirk has sided with the Bush administration and the special interests that have bankrolled his campaigns by refusing to support legislation that doesn’t include retroactive immunity, Seals pledged to defend the constitution and ensure that no one receives special treatment under the law.
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DCCC Chairman Rep. Chris Van Hollen, Dan Seals Call for Change in Course In Iraq
Highlighting Kirk’s Rubberstamp Support For President Bush’s Agenda, Emphasize Need to Elect New Leaders to Congress
February 21 , 2008
Lincolnshire, IL —Today, standing with veterans from across the 10th District, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) discussed the need to change in course in Iraq and elect leaders to Congress with the independence to stand up for our troops and veterans.
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United States Senator Dick Durbin Endorses Congressional Candidate Dan Seals Based On His Commitment to Changing Washington
Highlights Need for Fresh, New Voices in Congress
January 21 , 2008
Deerfield, IL-Yesterday, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the senior Senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip, announced his endorsement of Dan Seals’ campaign for Congress in Illinois’ 10th district. Citing Seals’ commitment to changing course in Iraq, delivering universal healthcare, and turning our economy around, Durbin emphasized that Seals would be the Democrats’ best candidate to beat Rep. Mark Kirk and bring real change to Washington.
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Dan Seals Condemns Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Dcember 27, 2007
Deerfield, IL- Today, Democratic candidate for Congress Dan Seals released the following statement on the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
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Dan Seals Blasts Mark Kirk For Continued Support Of War in Iraq
December 19, 2007
Deerfield, IL - Dan Seals, Democratic candidate in the 10th Congressional District of Illinois, criticized Congressman Mark Kirk today for continuing to support President Bush’s failed policy in Iraq. Monday night, Kirk voted against a spending measure that would increase funding to operations in Afghanistan, while prohibiting those funds from being spent in Iraq. The House approved the measure by a vote of 206 to 201.
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Dan Seals Receives Endorsement of IFT Local #1211
Cites Commitment to Reforming NCLB, Funding Public School Education
December 14, 2007
Deerfield, IL - Today, Democratic candidate for Congress Dan Seals received the endorsement of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Northwest Suburban Teachers Union Local #1211, which represents 1280 teachers in the 10th District. Citing Seals’ commitment to reforming No Child Left Behind to work for Illinois school districts, educators, and students, IFT Local #1211 said he would bring much needed change to Washington.
Statement from Dan Seals on Destruction of CIA Interrogation Tapes
December 13, 2007
Deerfield, IL- On Thursday, Dan Seals, Democratic candidate for Congress,
criticized Congressman Mark Kirk for supporting the CIA’s decision to destroy videotaped footage of its officers engaging in harsh interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists, including the controversial waterboarding technique.
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Seals Wins Two Key Local Endorsements
November 19, 2007
Wilmette, IL- In yet another display of the local support for and strength of the Dan Seals for Congress campaign, the New Trier Township Democratic Organization and the Northfield Township Democrats overwhelmingly endorsed his candidacy on Sunday.
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Congressional Quarterly Ranks Dan Seals in Top Ten National List
November 2, 2007
Wilmette, IL- Congressional Quarterly, a non-partisan Washington, D.C. based publication, released its analysis today of the best-funded House challengers in the country and Dan Seals ranks tenth in the nation among both Republicans and Democrats and fourth among all Democratic challengers.
Seals Files Over 4,416 Signatures in Springfield
Local Volunteer Grassroots Support Strong
October 29, 2007
Wilmette, IL- The Dan Seals for Congress campaign filed 4,416 signatures with the State Board of Elections in Springfield today securing his place on the Democratic primary ballot for United States Representative from the Tenth District of Illinois.
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Seals Banks Nearly Half Million Dollars
Raises Over $300,000 in Third Quarter, Racks up Endorsements, Demonstrates Tremendous Local Support
October 10, 2007
Wilmette, IL- Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals announced his impressive fundraising numbers for the third quarter of 2007. The grassroots candidate raised approximately $301,308 with 94% of the amount raised coming from Illinois. His fundraising totals actually increased during what is widely considered the toughest quarter of the year, suggesting that the campaign is picking up momentum.
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Seals Calls for an End to War; Criticizes Kirk’s Support for Status Quo and White House Propaganda
Petraeus testimony; Bush Speech; and Freedom Watch Ads All Part of War Supporters’ Campaign to Keep U.S. Troops in Iraq
September 11, 2007
Wilmette. IL- Calling for Congress to have the courage to end the War in Iraq, Democratic Congressional Candidate Dan Seals criticized Representative Mark Kirk’s continued support of the war, and challenged him to renounce the shameful propaganda ads currently running in the Chicago media market.
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Seals Statement on the Resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
August 27 , 2007
Wilmette, IL-- Dan Seals released the following statement regarding the resignation of United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales: “For too long, Bush and his allies have held court in Washington DC where they have continually put politics before policy and the American people. We need a lawyer for the people, not the Bush Administration. This is good news for Justice."
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Seals Promotes Practical Water Quality Policies through Comprehensive Planning
Kirk Fails to Come Clean on Oil Industry Connections
August 22, 2007
Wilmette, IL- In light of the public hearing on BP’s wastewater permit held today at the Indiana Statehouse by the Indiana Administrative Rules Oversight Committee, a legislative study group, Dan Seals reaffirmed his call for a comprehensive plan to protect the Great Lakes and for Congressman Mark Kirk to come clean on his votes to help the oil industry.
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Kirk Votes to Leave Our Children and Seniors Behind
August 2 , 2007
Wilmette, IL-- Low income children in Illinois and throughout the nation are one step closer
to receiving health care coverage thanks to the Children's Health and Medicare Protection
Act (H.R. 3162 CHAMP Act) which passed by a 225-204 margin in the United States
House of Representatives yesterday. It reauthorizes the State Children's Health Insurance
Program (SCHIP) to continue providing health coverage for 6 million children and to
begin providing coverage for 5 million more low-income children – 11 million children
in all.
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Seals Supports Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Kirk Sides with Republicans against the Legislation
August 1, 2007
Wilmette, IL- The United States House of Representatives passed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act yesterday 225-199, which reverses a Supreme Court decision limiting the time that workers have to sue their employers for pay discrimination. The legislation, which Representative Mark Kirk voted against, would allow employees to sue within 180 days of their last affected paychecks.
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Seals Only Candidate Opposed to the War from the Start
Unequivocally supports a responsible timeline for withdraw
July 13, 2007
Wilmette, IL- Representative Mark Kirk voted against the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act of 2007 which passed the United States House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of 223-201.In addition, the White House released an interim report on the progress in Iraq which gave eight grades of "satisfactory," eight of "unsatisfactory" and two mixed reviews. Congressman Kirk has continued his support for the war, even saying this week that “the surge has been successful” in Iraq.
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Kirk Votes against Responsible Redeployment Act
July 12, 2007
Wilmette, IL- Representative Mark Kirk today voted against the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act of 2007 which passed the United States House of Representatives 223-201.
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Message to Congressman Kirk: Do the Right Thing, Vote to Bring our Troops Home.
House Set to Vote Today on Responsible Redeployment Act of 2007
July 12, 2007
Wilmette, IL- The United States House of Representatives is set to vote on the Responsible Redeployment Act of 2007. .
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Kirk’s Flip-Flops on Student Loans
Votes with Republicans AGAINST Bill that Will Help College Students Before Voting FOR Final Passage
July 12, 2007
Wilmette, IL- The United States House of Representatives passed the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 on Wednesday, which will cut student loan interest rates in half and increases the amount of Pell Grants by $500 over the next 5 years.
Seals Secures Quarter of a Million Dollars in First Month of the Campaign
Almost 80% of contributions from within the Tenth District
July 10, 2007
Wilmette, IL- Saying that his campaign has launched with a “strong start,” the Dan Seals for
Congress campaign released its second quarter fundraising totals today which shows Mr.
Seals has $264,808 in cash on hand. He raised $250,073 from over 400 donors in the
second quarter and almost 80% of the contributions came from within the Tenth District
and 96% from Illinois.
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House Republicans Vote Against $2.4 Billion Aid to Israel
June 22, 2007
Wilmette, IL-- Dan Seals, Democratic Candidate in the 10th Congressional District, condemned Republican leadership for successfully urging its members to vote against the FY08 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill. The bill included $2.4 billion for military aid and $400 million for refugee assistance to Israel.
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Dan Seals Announces Run for Tenth Congressional District Seat
June 20, 2007
Wilmette, IL- "Illinois businessman Dan Seals announced today that he will challenge Republican Congressman Mark Kirk to represent Illinois’ Tenth District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. Seals, a Democrat, nearly defeated Congressman Kirk in 2006 despite entering the race late and receiving little backing from the national Democratic Party."
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