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May 19, 2010
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) announced Agatha Waranka from Guerin College Preparatory High School as the winner of the 5th District of Illinois' 2010 Congressional Art Competition. Her still life of pears resting on the American flag will hang in the United States Capitol for the next year.
May 19, 2010
"I recently introduced H.R. 4983, the Transparency in Government Act, a bill that calls for unprecedented government transparency." "
Issues:
Government Transparency
May 18, 2010
Rep. Quigley discusses the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the importance of clean energy "
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 13, 2010
"This resolution honors those democratic institutions exemplified by Poland, and by every other democracy throughout the world." "
May 13, 2010
"This is about making sure that the next Google or Intel is based in America and not overseas, and ensuring that the jobs that follow innovation have a permanent home in the United States."
May 12, 2010
"It is especially important that we recognize Poland, as its people recover from this springs tragedy, for all the invaluable contributions the nation has made to the cause of democracy."
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 11, 2010
This summer, we’ll all have the regrettable opportunity to watch what is hopefully the finale of Rod Blagojevich’s celebrity circuit – his trial.
May 10, 2010
"Our greatest challenge and mandate today is restoring the public's trust." "
Issues:
Government Transparency
May 6, 2010
"Dr. King wrote, 'The Time is always right to do what is right.'" "
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 6, 2010
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in response to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates asking Congress to wait to repeal the discriminatory policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". The 17-year old edict prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the military.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights