-crossposted by the Elgin Courier News:

Elginite Vargas considering congressional GOP primary

By NICK SWEDBERG For The Courier-News

An Elgin man who spent the last 16 months helping to create jobs in Iraq has announced he is exploring a run for Congress.

Mark Vargas, 28, said he is considering a run in the Republican primary election in the 14th Congressional District, where the seat is now held by Democrat Bill Foster of Geneva.

Vargas spent a year and half traveling back and forth to the Middle East with the Defense Department as part of the effort to rebuild Iraq’s economy. For his efforts, he received the Secretary of Defense’s Global War on Terrorism Civilian Medal.

“I’m probably one of the only young candidates in the area that can speak about creating jobs. I’ve actually done it,” Vargas said. (read full)

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Kane County Young Republicans Host Ethan Hastert

Chapter Files for Official Charter

Geneva, IL (May 27, 2009) – Wednesday the Kane County Young Republicans hosted guest speaker Ethan Hastert and elected new club officers for the year. Ethan, son of former Speaker Denny Hastert, is considering a run for the 14th Congressional seat against incumbent Congressman Bill Foster. The monthly meeting at Houlihan’s in Geneva closed with the election of:

• Chairman - Cody McCubbin (Geneva)
• Vice-Chair - Stephanie Navarro (Aurora)
• Treasurer - Drew Veeneman (Elgin)
• Secretary - Don Henry (Batavia).

Ethan Hastert, a practicing attorney downtown who resides locally in Elburn, discussed a broad spectrum of issues and the need for new political leadership. “People say Congressman Foster was elected twice. He can’t be beat… but he doesn’t represent our district in Washington.” During a subsequent question and answer period Ethan identified himself as a conservative, concerned with the direction of US regulation and fiscal policy. He specifically opposed “Card Check” and “Cap and Trade” legislation.

During other business, young republican members unanimously passed a chapter constitution. “This is an important step forward, necessary to become an officially chartered chapter with the Federation of Illinois.” Today documents were filed for formal recognition with the Federation of Illinois Young Republicans.

The Kane County Young Republicans re-organized last November and presently have 45 members. Previous guest speakers include unannounced gubernatorial candidate Dan Proft and Kane County Treasurer Dave Rickert. Meetings are held monthly, visit www.kaneyoungrepublicans.com for details.

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Event photo’s available for download here.

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With the Thanksgiving behind us, young republican Robert Lee of Dundee Township is out  circulating petitions for the District 300 School Board. This is an excellent opportunity to help a fellow member and get some grassroots campaign experience. Lee’s petition walking schedule is as follows:

Saturday, December 6:             Petition / Block Walking

Saturday, December 13:            Petition / Block Walking

Saturday, December 20:            Petition / Block Walking

Wednesday, December 24:       Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 25:           Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 31:       New Years Eve

Thursday, January 1:                New Years Day

Saturday, January 10:               Petition / Block Walking

Saturday, January 17:               Petition / Block Walking

• To sign-up as a volunteer, click here or call Rob at (847) 844-0397.
• To read Robert Lee’s bio, click here.

Make a difference!

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