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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." '
July 18, 2013
"Even though I personally oppose it, my amendment would not affect the current ban on federal dollars being used for abortion services. It would, however, allow local D.C. dollars to be used for such services. At its core, this is not just an issue of choice, its an issue of whether the members here today truly support local autonomy and a federalist system." '
July 18, 2013
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) fought against efforts to restrict the right to choose for women living in the District of Columbia during the Appropriation Committee’s consideration of the FY14 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill.
Issues:
Appropriations
Reproductive Rights
July 18, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) advocated for increased funding for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) hiring grants within the FY14 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act.
July 17, 2013
"I dont believe that anyone is born with an inclination to hate, but sometimes, even in the year 2013, its easy to forget." '
July 17, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on the need to confront discrimination by teaching children to embrace, rather than fear, our differences.
Issues:
Education
LGBTQI+ Rights
July 17, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) advocated for increased funding for legal services for low-income Americans within the FY14 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act.
Issues:
Appropriations