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March 28, 2012
This debate is not just a disagreement about abortion - an issue which I realize is highly emotional and charged for each side this discussion shows a disregard for the unique and personal situation of each woman."
March 28, 2012
House Members' Bid to Cut Deficit Looks a Long Shot but May Test Congress's Resolve for Budget Deal"
March 28, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a federal budget alternative based on principles outlined last year by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, co-chaired by former Sen. Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles.
March 27, 2012
The budget alternatives sponsors say the amendment reduces the deficit by more than $4 trillion over the next 10 years, with two-thirds of the reduction coming from spending cuts and one-third through tax increases."
March 27, 2012
Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) urged support for a new tourism proposal unveiled yesterday by Senator Kirk and a bipartisan group of Senators.
Issues:
Immigration
March 22, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement regarding the 40th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
March 22, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL.) joined Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL.) and Representatives Robert Dold (R-IL.) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL) in applauding the Senate’s final passage of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK Act).
Issues:
Government Transparency
March 20, 2012
"We seek to end our dependence on foreign oil, a dependence that endangers our environment, hurts our economy and weakens our national security," said Rep. Quigley."
March 20, 2012
Legislation authored by U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) to cut wasteful federal property spending that costs taxpayers $1.7 billion annually was passed by the House of Representatives.
March 15, 2012
On Wednesday, March 21, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) will host a Non-Profit Grants Workshop for small organizations looking for funding during difficult economic times.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs