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February 19, 2014
Whether you sat on the right or left of the aisle, the president made one point crystal clear throughout his State of the Union address: the gridlock that paralyzes Congress is preventing us from achieving the kind of growth that vaults more Americans into the middle class.
Issues:
Immigration
February 18, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) worked alongside veterans operating a manual press producing military themed apparel at Rags of Honor as part of his Undercover Congressman series.
February 18, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced a $2.57 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help fund a vital flood prevention project for the Graue Mill neighborhood of Hinsdale.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Energy / Environment
February 11, 2014
"By broadening access to health insurance, the ACA has increased personal freedom and market choice. Now Americans can choose jobs based on what they want to be doing instead of staying where they are unhappy just to keep their insurance."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Health Care
February 11, 2014
"H.R. 3193 is either a bad case of congressional amnesia or an attack on the most important financial reform of a generation. Either way, it is ill-sighted, and I urge my colleagues to defeat this effort."
February 11, 2014
Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) received a 96 percent rating on the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) 2013 National Environment Scorecard for his strong support of pro-environment legislation.
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February 5, 2014
Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) and members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) offered an amendment to H.R. 3590, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, to ensure the Secretary of the Interior maintains the authority to consider climate change when making decisions regarding conservation and recreational activities on public lands.
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February 5, 2014
Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) joined a bipartisan coalition of House members to introduce H.R. 20, the Government by the People Act, which would reform campaign finance laws to reduce the influence of big money in politics.
Issues:
Government Transparency
February 4, 2014
"This body needs to turn its focus on advancing legislation that will create more American jobs and policies that matter to American workers."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
February 3, 2014
"We formed the Congressional Hockey Caucus, to advance the game, and for me, principally, that means providing greater access to the sport for all kids."