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April 7, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL), released the following statement on U.S. airstrikes targeting a Syrian government airfield:
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Defense and Foreign Affairs
April 7, 2017
With a unanimity that's rare these days, Illinois' congressional delegation is applauding President Donald Trump's decision to launch cruise missiles at a Syrian base reportedly used for chemical warfare.
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April 7, 2017
The missile attacks against Syria drew solid bipartisan support from Illinois' congressional delegation, but some lawmakers are insisting President Donald Trump consult with lawmakers on next steps.
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April 6, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), David Cicilline (D-RI), and 37 other House Democrats called on the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee to fund the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) at a level that supports data collection in all 50 states. Rep. Quigley has offered an appropriations amendment to secure this funding every year for the past three years.
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Gun Violence Prevention
April 6, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as a member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after Chairman Nunes announced he would remove himself from the Russian probe:
April 6, 2017
Rep. Quigley joined Chris Matthews on Harball to discuss future of Intel investigation into Russia after Chairman Nunes excused himself from the investigation.
April 6, 2017
The U.S. House probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election now is hopefully back on track, and some explosive revelations are on the way.
April 6, 2017
The U.S. House probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election now is hopefully back on track, and some explosive revelations are on the way.
April 5, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Kathleen Rice and 35 fellow House Democrats yesterday called on House appropriators to close the loophole that allows suspected terrorists to purchase firearms and explosives. In a letter to Commerce, Justice, & Science Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson and Ranking Member José Serrano and Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Carter and Ranking Member Lucille Roybal-Allard, Rice, Quigley and House Democrats urged appropriators to authorize the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prohibit individuals on the FBI Terrorist Watchlist from purchasing firearms and explosives.
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Gun Violence Prevention
April 5, 2017
On March 25, 2017 eight people were shot in the city of Chicago. The following day, twelve more people. Some were victims of retaliations and many more were left with new plans to retaliate, resulting in the continuation of a vicious and deadly cycle. As more shots are fired, more deaths occur, and more people are exposed to the trauma—and susceptible to the influence—of violence. While this sequence isn’t unique to Chicago, it is all too evident on the streets we call home. Violence of all forms is wreaking havoc in communities across the country, disproportionately impacting communities of color and shaving half a million years of life off our collective lifespan. But, it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Gun Violence Prevention