Press Releases
June 12, 2009
Later this month, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) will hold a series of constituent service fairs across the district to serve those who need assistance and allow constituents to meet and work with Cong. Quigleys new team of experienced staff members.
June 11, 2009
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) echoed President Barack Obamas call for Congress to balance spending with equal savings and revive and make law the "pay-as-you-go" rules (PAYGO).
Issues:
Government Transparency
June 11, 2009
This morning, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley delivered the following statement to the House of Representatives regarding "clean" coal and the need for green jobs.
Issues:
June 10, 2009
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of H. Res 505, condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was killed in his Wichita church on May 31, 2009.
Issues:
Reproductive Rights
Health Care
June 5, 2009
"I was saddened to learn today that the Bank of Lincolnwood, of which there are two locations in our district, was closed today by the FDIC."
June 5, 2009
"I strongly believe the United States should extend the Visa Waiver Program, with its enhanced program security requirements, and extend visa-free privileges to Poland, a country that has proven its steadfast dedication to the cause of freedom and friendship with the United States."
June 5, 2009
Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) today spoke with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson regarding yesterdays decision by the Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 to cite BP for alleged Clean Air Act violations at its Whiting refinery.
Issues:
Energy / Environment
June 4, 2009
Following revelations that British Petroleums (BP) oil refining facility in Whiting, Ind., has violated clean air standards for the last six years, U.S. Representatives Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) sent a letter to the U.S. EPA administrator requesting a comprehensive review of all BP pollution discharges in the Great Lakes basin.
Issues:
Energy / Environment
June 4, 2009
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) called for the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, which currently mandates the military discharge of openly gay, lesbian, or bi-sexual service members as a violation of Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 4, 2009
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of Cook County Public Defender Abishi C. Cunninghams call to bar the State from trying death penalty cases without sufficient funding to defend the poor in these potentially capital cases.