113th Congress
October 2, 2013
"No longer can we afford to allow a small segment of this Congress to drive the debate. Its not just the tail wagging the dog; its the tip of the dogs tail wagging the entire body politic." '
October 2, 2013
"Congressman Quigley, he does a series called the undercover congressman, and he wanted to do an undercover day at one of our hotels in suburban Chicago."
October 2, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) welcomed 90 World War II veterans from Illinois to the World War II Memorial to commemorate and celebrate their military service.
September 30, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) applauded the announcement of a $1.875 million federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant for the hiring of 15 new Chicago police officers.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
September 30, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) named Juan Hinojosa as his new Chief of Staff following the departure of former Chief of Staff Lindsey Matese.
September 30, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) issued the following statement after passage of H.R. 3210.
Issues:
Health Care
September 28, 2013
As a recent letter to the editor correctly observes, I am in favor of modernizing O'Hare International Airport.
Issues:
Transportation
September 26, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) cited the authors Dr. Seuss and Charles Dickens as he spoke out against the dangers of inaction on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, passing a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown and raising the debt ceiling.
Issues:
Health Care
September 26, 2013
"From Dickens to Seuss, great writers can teach us and warn us about the dangers of obstinacy and intransigence. Refusing to act has surely led us to a very bleak place indeed." '
September 24, 2013
"Well, here is the problem. The minority of the majority is controlling Speaker Boehner's policy. It is really, not just the dog's tail wagging about it; it's the tip of the dog's tail. It's the Tea Party folks who have Boehner afraid of Republican primaries against his base. For those reasons, I'm concerned he'll listen to them and drive us off the cliff." '