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July 30, 2013
"This bill is being touted as a budgetary trade-off, but there are no trade offs in this bill, there are only cuts. Investments in our infrastructure are needed more than ever, yet this bill makes some of the most significant cuts to vital transportation programs in decades." '
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July 29, 2013
"Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois offered an amendment that would trim $23.7 million from the B61 program, bringing the bills total down to the administrations request."
July 28, 2013
"Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley has introduced national legislation into the US House of Representatives that calls for each public building constructed, acquired, or altered by the General Services Administration (GSA) to incorporate, to the maximum extent possible, bird-safe building materials and design features." '
July 28, 2013
The City of Chicago is in a war against illegal guns, and we’re losing.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
July 25, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) urged his colleagues in Congress to put partisanship aside and craft America’s first national energy plan to address climate change, promote innovation and protect the public’s health and safety.
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July 24, 2013
We must craft a plan that focuses on working with the business community, hand-in-hand, to be competitive internationally....Above all we must compromise, work together, and we must be inventive and creative.'
July 23, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced a $65 million dollar grant has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to the City of Chicago and the Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Issues:
Appropriations
Transportation
July 23, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) urged a one-third reduction in America’s intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles (ICBMs) stockpile with an amendment to the FY14 Defense Appropriations Bill.
Issues:
Appropriations
July 18, 2013
Earlier this week, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) offered a "thoughtful cut to an outsized nuclear budget for weapons that do little to keep us safe." '
July 18, 2013
"We praise Ranking Member Nita Lowey, Rep. Mike Quigley, and Rep.Barbara Lee for introducing amendments to promote access to a full-range of reproductive health services during committee markup today." '