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November 16, 2011
"My amendment would have prevented individuals convicted of assaulting a police officer or impersonating a police officer from carrying concealed loaded guns...This bill will wipe those protections away and then will go further. May I remind my friends here who are citing the Constitution as their nexus for this law, that the right to keep and bear arms in the interest of self-defense of a person at home is not unlimited." "
November 16, 2011
"I want to pass on my deepest condolences to Nicks family and those who knew him, and share with them the thanks of a grateful nation." "
November 16, 2011
"We need to be smarter about how we defend our country, not just throw money at it. The choices the Department of Defense make right now make us less safe, not more safe." "
November 16, 2011
"Claims by Irans leaders that their nuclear program is peaceful are no longer credible, and the window for action to stop them is shrinking." "
November 4, 2011
"Two hundred and fifteen million women around the world say they want access to contraception, but cant get it. We can fulfill that need; and save lives, improve lives and save tax dollars while we do it." "
November 4, 2011
President Barack Obama recently took a bold step to reduce the deficit, and he didn't have to cut infrastructure, education or health care to do it.
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November 4, 2011
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL), John Carney (D-DE), Jim Renacci (R-OH), Pat Meehan (R-PA), and Daniel Webster (R-FL) introduced the Creating Homeownership Opportunities Act, bipartisan legislation that would create a pre-tax savings program similar to a Health Savings Account for the purpose of saving toward a down payment on a first home.
November 2, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) met with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner to discuss the housing and foreclosure crisis in the City of Chicago and surrounding area.
November 2, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) hosted a Foreclosure Assistance Fair in partnership with Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer to help those in the 5th District looking for assistance with their mortgages and bring clarity to the foreclosure process.
November 2, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) met with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner to discuss the housing and foreclosure crisis in the City of Chicago and surrounding area. The meeting followed Quigley's Foreclosure Assistance Fair this past weekend in Chicago, where more than 200 constituents sought assistance from mortgage lenders, government agencies, and housing counselors.