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June 12, 2017
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley introduced legislation called the 'COVFEFE' Act on Monday, aimed at expanding the scope of what is preserved as presidential record to encompass social media.
Issues:
Government Transparency
June 9, 2017
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Ben Carson defended on Thursday proposed cuts to housing programs for low-income people with HIV, making the case “the pie is only so big” for federal government support.
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LGBTQI+ Rights
June 8, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves on the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after he questioned HUD Secretary Ben Carson during today’s hearing:
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 8, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, released the below statement following former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony:
June 8, 2017
Muslim advocacy groups in Washington, D.C., honored federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle Thursday for promoting religious pluralism and tolerance at a time of simmering political and social tensions in the U.S. toward Islam and Muslims.
Just over a week into Ramadan, celebrations are overshadowed following at least five terrorist attacks across the globe that have killed hundreds and left even more injured.
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LGBTQI+ Rights
June 8, 2017
So, after arguably the biggest public testimony day in Washington since Watergate, what did we learn from fired FBI chief James Comey?
June 8, 2017
After fired FBI Director James Comey's explosive testimony Thursday, Illinois Democrats expressed outrage as one urged a House panel to launch an probe with the potential to trigger President Donald Trump's impeachment.
June 7, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), spoke on the House Floor about his recent #RepInTheRockies climate change tour and how it coincided with President Trump’s disastrous decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Read the full speech below or click here for the video.
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June 7, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Vice Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), joined his Democratic colleagues in the Illinois delegation on a letter sent to Governor Rauner asking him to maintain the State of Illinois’ commitment to the Paris Agreement, following President Trump’s disastrous decision to withdrawal the United States’ participation.
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June 7, 2017
Rep. Quigley joins CNN Newsroom to discuss former FBI Director Comey hearing with the Senate Intelligence Committee.