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April 5, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act also protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination, the first time a federal appellate court has come to that conclusion:
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LGBTQI+ Rights
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.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
April 4, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the House Floor about the imminent threat of climate change and how we cannot continue to ignore the reality of its devastating consequences, which affect every aspect of our way of life.
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April 4, 2017
Rep. Quigley joins MSNBC to discuss moving forward in the Intelligence Investigation into Russia and addresses "unmasking" context.
April 4, 2017
Democrats on the House intelligence committee were briefed Tuesday on the contents of intelligence documents that White House staff provided to House intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, and could travel as soon as Tuesday to review the documents themselves.
April 3, 2017
With $1.3 billion in federal funding hanging in the balance, the city's leaders are weighing how seriously to take threats from President Donald Trump that he'll choke off the source of 14 percent of Chicago's budget as punishment for its renewed "sanctuary city" status.
Issues:
Transportation
April 2, 2017
Rep. Quigley joins Joy Reid on MSNBC to discuss emerging details about General Flynn's ties to Russia, his request for immunity, and why it is critical now more than ever to continue the investigation.
April 1, 2017
Rep. Quigley joined MSNBC Live to discuss continued need for cooperation in Intel investigation into Russia to move forward and General Flynn's recent immunity request
March 31, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), joined Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a tour of four local bike paths and a discussion on bike- and pedestrian-friendly transportation investments as part of his “Mike on the Move” initiative.
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Transportation
March 31, 2017
Rep. Quigley Joins Hardball with Chris Matthews to discuss the continued obstruction from White House and Chairman Nunes on crucial answers and information to move Russia investigation forward.