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March 2, 2017
The stakes are high and so is the pushback, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said Thursday as the House Intelligence Committee embarks on an investigation into whether Russia tampered with the 2016 presidential election.
February 27, 2017
The House Intelligence Committee’s investigation into Russian intervention in the U.S. election suffers from two critical flaws that handicap its work. And that’s from one of the lawmakers leading the investigation.
February 23, 2017
President Donald Trump, who said during his campaign he did not care which bathroom Caitlin Jenner used at Trump Tower, is facing fallout on Thursday in the wake of his administration yanking federal protections for transgender students.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
February 16, 2017
Rep. Quigley joined CNN to discuss the need for an investigation into the Trump Administration's ties with Russia after the resignation of General Michael Flynn.
February 15, 2017
Rep. Quigley joins WGN to share his reactions to Michael Flynn resigning from his position of National Security Advisor.
February 15, 2017
Republicans on Capitol Hill said Wednesday that Congress is unlikely to act in time to block the District’s assisted-suicide law before it takes effect Saturday, handing city officials an inadvertent victory against congressional intervention.
Issues:
Health Care
February 14, 2017
If Illinois congressional Democrats have their way, the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn will be just the first step in a deeper probe of relations between Russia and the Trump administration
February 10, 2017
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn must be punished for speaking to a Russian official about U.S. sanctions before the president took office—and for misleading his bosses about the contents of those conversations—outraged Democratic lawmakers told The Daily Beast.
February 10, 2017
The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.
Issues:
Government Transparency
February 7, 2017
The congressional caucus dedicated to LGBT issues has nearly doubled its membership, rebounding after experiencing attrition in recent years as a result of shifting to dues-based membership.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights