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January 9, 2012
In 2009 5th District Congressman Mike Quigley called for a federal investigation into Project Shield. Now, a report confirms the $45 million program was ripe with faulty equipment, unaccountable inventory and missing records. "
January 9, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced the results of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General investigation he requested which found Cook County's Project Shield program mismanaged $45 million in federal grant funding that was intended to support first responder efforts during acts of terrorism and other disasters.
Issues:
Government Transparency
January 9, 2012
Following repeated reports of sexual abuse in the immigration detention system by the Heartland Alliance, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate and offer possible remedies to improve conditions at Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and those with which they contract.
December 15, 2011
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Jim Renacci (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to end deceptive federal accounting practices and bring much-needed transparency and accountability to billions of dollars in annual spending.
Issues:
Government Transparency
December 14, 2011
"I urge my colleagues to pass H.R. 1905, cut off the Central Bank of Iran, and send the message that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable," said Rep. Quigley."
December 12, 2011
No matter how many briefings I read or television accounts I watch, nothing comes close to breaking bread with Illinois soldiers and observing their daily lives. Visiting our service men and women was a tremendous privilege, and I hope the next time I see them is at home.
December 9, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
December 7, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) testified before the House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement in favor of expanding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to include Poland and other U.S. allies.
Issues:
Immigration
December 6, 2011
"But for his many years on the field, people didnt know that while racking up 342 homeruns and hitting more than 1300 RBIs, Ronnie was struggling with diabetes," said Rep. Quigley. "
December 2, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) met the newly appointed Ambassador of India to the United States, Nirupama Rao, during a reception hosted by the Indian Embassy, in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs