Kinzinger

GOP freshman gives qualified thumbs-up to President Obama

Dan Klefstad — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:27:38 +0000

Northern Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger says President Obama has "been aggressive" when protecting Americans from terrorism. The freshman Republican cites the Obama administration's increase in the use of drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen.

Kinzinger spoke a day after U.S. intelligence officials announced they foiled an alleged attempt to bomb a U.S.-bound airliner. But in an interview with WNIJ, Kinzinger stressed he has "fundamental disagreements" with the administration's handling of Afghanistan.

Citizens' Caucus in DeKalb chooses Rohl to run in the 16th Congressional

Susan Stephens — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:03:49 +0000

A citizens’ convention has chosen a Democratic candidate to run for Congress in the 16^th district. But that doesn’t necessarily mean their pick will face Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger this fall.

Incumbent Congressmen battle in IL-16

Dan Klefstad — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:01 +0000

The new 16th Congressional District includes parts of Rockford, Dekalb, LaSalle and areas south of Chicago. It's been represented since 1993 by Rockford-area Republican Don Manzullo. His opponent is fellow Republican representative Adam Kinzinger. In a recent interview with WNIJ, Kinzinger touted his accomplishments during his short time in Washington. "I've been in Congress for 13 months. We've changed the conversation since we've been there, myself and the freshman class, from how much more we're going to spend, how much we're goi

Freshman U.S. Rep. running in new 16th District

Dan Klefstad — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:00:01 +0000

Republican U.S. Representative, Adam Kinzinger, prepares to face longtime GOP incumbent in Illinois' primary election.