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June 3, 2010
On Monday, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) and - The Hearty Boys - Chicago restaurateurs and Food Network Stars Steve McDonagh and Dan Smith - will host a "Families Valued" dinner for same-sex parents and their children. In addition to several Chicago families, Quigley has invited former Arkansas Governor and Fox News host Mike Huckabee, who recently likened marriage equality to legalizing drug use, incest, and polygamy and stated that gay couples like McDonagh and Smith should not be allowed to adopt because "children are not puppies."
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LGBTQI+ Rights
June 3, 2010
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) issued the following statement after President Obama instructed federal agencies to provide certain benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 2, 2010
"Israel must be able to defend itself and keep weapons out of the hands of Hamas."
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Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 28, 2010
"Conservation is the beginning of this and renewable energy is the end." "
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May 28, 2010
This morning, U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley (D-Chicago Blackhawks) and Patrick Murphy (D-Philadelphia Flyers) faced off on the Capitol steps in advance of their hometown teams meeting in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs tomorrow night.
May 27, 2010
"Today, it is our turn to send a message to the nation--Congress will never again sanction bigotry in our armed services." "
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 27, 2010
"I look forward to the day when the armed services permanently conclude this unfortunate chapter in our military history and our faith in equality and commitment to security can together take a giant leap forward."
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 26, 2010
"In the face of Irans latest diplomatic diversion, it is more important than ever that we levy real sanctions against a nation bent on destroying a friend." "
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 21, 2010
Yesterday, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) met with Titus Corlatean, Chairman of the Romanian Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, to discuss the Visa Waiver Program and issues of mutual concern to Romania and the United States.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 20, 2010
"State and local governments have received significant amounts of federal assistance recently, and with that increased funding must come increased oversight and accountability."
Issues:
Government Transparency