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August 6, 2010
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Bart Stupak (D-MI) released a copy of a letter they sent to President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and the Commissioners of the Joint Commission urging Canada to reexamine its oil drilling policies in the Great Lakes. The two Congressmen were joined by 20 other representatives in recommending that Canada institute a ban on oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes, as the United States has done.
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August 4, 2010
"This country is always moving in the direction of greater equality and greater fairness."
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LGBTQI+ Rights
August 4, 2010
Check out Mike's latest mailing on his work to protect the environment right here in Chicago.
August 3, 2010
"While most Chicagoans know him for the song we sing after every Cubs win, Steve Goodmans contributions reach far beyond the ivy-covered walls of Wrigley."
July 30, 2010
"There are too many for-profit colleges that pressure students to enroll and make promises they cannot keep." "
July 30, 2010
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) passed an amendment as part of the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act that will require oil and gas companies to pay royalties on all oil that is leaked from a well - including spilled oil.
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July 28, 2010
U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced an amendment that would prohibit any federally appropriated highway funds from being used to prevent states from enacting anti-pay-to-play laws. Pay-to-play is a practice where campaign contributions are exchanged for profitable government contracts.
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Government Transparency
July 27, 2010
"Its time to stop pandering, and start acting responsibly." "
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Gun Violence Prevention
July 27, 2010
"How many oil spills, decimated ecosystems, and broken communities will we endure before we understand the true cost of carbon?"
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July 21, 2010
"I rise today to reaffirm my commitment to an immediate repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. I applaud the Department of Defense for initiating a plan, but I remain deeply disappointed that instead of moving forward immediately, we're on hold."
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LGBTQI+ Rights