Mark Kirk

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 14, 2011 - WASHINGTON - As the predictable "game of chicken" over raising the debt-limit finally…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 23, 2011 - Members of local congressional delegation reacted to President Barack Obama's speech…

A Chicago-based scientist says he's grateful to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk for siding with legislation that backs stem cell research.Kirk on Monday called for…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 2, 2011 - Reported by Jo Mannies, Beacon political reporter, and Robert Koenig, Beacon Washington…

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says exploring natural gas supplies in Illinois and making tax credits for renewable energy permanent could be ways to lower soaring…

Reporting from WBEZ's Tony Arnold used in this report.Illinois' two U.S. senators are saying party leaders are trying to avoid a government shut down.…

Reporting from Illinois Public Radio's Luke Runyon used in this report.U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says Libyan rebels should be given weapons to help them quickly…

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says the size of the evacuation zones around the six nuclear power plants in Illinois should be reviewed.Kirk and fellow U.S. Sen.…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 3, 2011 - WASHINGTON -- The key to maintaining stability during Egypt's transition to a new…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 27, 2011 - WASHINGTON -- Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt,…