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Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock quits Congress with sadness, humility

March 26, 2015 By Stephanie James

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Beleaguered Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock on Thursday expressed disappointment over his dismissal from the US Congress, saying he is leaving with humility and sadness.

Schock vowed to work ‘tirelessly’ with all his efforts to make amends to the constituents and those whom he has let down.

While making his farewell speech, the Republican leader said that his departure from Congress must not be seen as the “end of the story, but rather the beginning of a new chapter his life”.

33-year-old Schock had announced his decision to resign from Congress on March 17 after a month-long series of revelations about his business agreements as well as his lavish spending on everything, ranging from his office decor to overseas travel.

The expenses and business deals of Schock done during his tenure in Congress is being investigated by the Justice Department. The officials of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have also commenced issuance of subpoenas to the witnesses, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Schock, who will have his last day in office on Tuesday, made indirect reference to the investigation, saying that he faces adversity like others before him.

Schock said that he is completely inspired by another Illinois Republican and famous personality, Abraham Lincoln, who had left Congress after his one-year term for becoming president.

Making special mention of Lincoln, Schock said, “Few faced as many defeats in his personal business and public life as he did. “His continual perseverance in the face of these trials — never giving up — is something all of us Americans should be inspired by, especially when going through a valley in life.”

“I believe that through life’s struggles we learn from our mistakes. I know that God has a plan for my life,” embattled Schock said.

On Thursday, Schock voted in the Congress for the final time. Meanwhile, the Congress has prepared for a two-week recess.

 

Filed Under: United States & World Tagged With: Illinois Rep., Rep. Aaron Schock, US Congress

Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood announces plan to run for Schock seat

March 18, 2015 By Jeff Suchon

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Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood on Wednesday revealed his plans for contesting for the seat of embattled Rep. Aaron Schock after the congressman leave the position at the end of the month.

“I’m gonna work as hard as I can to run in this district, and I’m sure there’ll be other top quality people there, but I’m gonna stand on my record in the state Senate,” LaHood said in his interaction on CNN-affiliate WMBD Radio in Peoria, Ill.

The announcement came as no surprise for the residents as supporters have hugely suggested his name as a potential runner for the seat soon after Schock made announcement of his resignation on Tuesday.

Schock will step down from his position on March 31.

LaHood, who is the son of former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, said that Schock’s decision of resigning made him “absolutely surprised”.

“I was stunned, I really was. I thought we’d never see that. It was indeed “sad” for the district,” LaHood said.

LaHood, however, turned up to appeal the residents as well as his supporters to back his poll ambitions.

“Voters want someone that will represent them well, vote the right way, work hard and hopefully not get in any trouble,” he said.

He expressed his commitment to ethics reform while making an appeal for his candidature.

“I’ve been one of the strongest advocates for ethics reform in the Illinois state Senate, and I’ll continue to be that way if I’m fortunate enough to run and win in Congress,” LaHood added.

LaHood is being seen as a frontrunner for the seat, which is largely influenced by Republicans, because of his politically recognized family.

 

Filed Under: United States & World Tagged With: Darin LaHood, Illinois seat election, Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood, Ray LaHood, Rep. Aaron Schock

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