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Redeye: Congressman taps into Half Acre, small businesses

August 7, 2014

I learn more about the kinds of help that will help small businesses and the people who work there. I tell you, transportation is huge. I worked in a restaurant in Elmhurst and ... the entire lunch shift flipped hamburgers and made fries and talked to the people I was working with, and I tell you, they told me the hardest part was getting there.

Quigley Celebrates Start-Up Day Across America with Entrepreneur Roundtable at 1871

August 5, 2014

Press Release

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) celebrated Start-Up Day Across America at 1871, Chicago’s premiere digital co-working center, where he met with local start-ups to discuss the importance of high-tech entrepreneurship and ways the government can support the industry.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

CTA Awarded $35 Million in Funding Through Core Capacity Program

August 5, 2014

Press Release

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the CTA will receive $35 million in funding through the Federal Transit Authority (FTA)'s Core Capacity Program

Issues: Appropriations Transportation

In Defense of Executive Action

July 29, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the president's use of executive action and the majority's lawsuit against him.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker,

The Tragedy of Flight MH17

July 24, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) expressed his deepest sympathies for all those affected by the tragedy of flight MH17.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my deep sympathy for all of those affected by the tragedy of flight MH17.

Roll Call: Dads on Capitol Hill: House Paternity Leave Varies Widely

July 21, 2014

In the News

“Most members appreciate and respect their staff, but I had more than a few say, ‘You don’t want to be seen as giving federal employees perks, or even members of Congress perks, because there is such a dim view of us.’ I don’t get the logic of that."

Abandoning Partisan Riders to Pass Meaningful Appropriations Bills

July 16, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- This week, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke during the Appropriations Committee markup of the FY15 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill on the need for Congress to pass meaningful appropriation legislation without unnecessary riders.

To watch Rep. Quigley's speech, please click here. A transcript of his full prepared remarks is included below.

Issues: Appropriations

Expressing Disappointment in the Court's Ruling in Hobby Lobby

July 16, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke out against the Court's decision to allow for-profit companies to interfere with the personal health decisions of their employees.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker, I thought we settled this debate decades ago.

Fox 32 News: 'Gay blood drives' held nationwide to protest ban on gay, bi donors

July 15, 2014

In the News

At Chicago's Howard Brown Health Center on Friday, Krys Shaw, 27, donated blood on behalf of Randy Taylor, 36. Taylor is bisexual. Shaw is a congressional aide for U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-North Side), an advocate for gay rights.

Issues: LGBTQI+ Rights

Recognizing the Importance of Summer Food Security Programs

July 15, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke out against the lack of access to meals for children during the summer months.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today in strong support of summer food security programs for America's children, because unlike Congress, hunger doesn't take a summer vacation.

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