Political Quotes

“I fully support this bill, and I believe that this bill is a good bill. I believe this bill could become a better bill if, in fact, my amendment was a part of the bill. I, too, represent a disadvantaged community on the South Side of the City of Chicago, and I know the problem that is caused by the scarcity of nurses in my hospitals and in my nursing homes and in other health care facilities. This amendment is meant to address this very, very serious problem that we are facing, not only in the City of Chicago, but all across this Nation. We need to give some incentives to nurses who are committed to working in disadvantaged communities. Today the House will be voting on a bill to increase homeownership among low- and moderate-income families, including teachers, police officers, firefighters. My amendment would simply add nurses to the pool of people who are able to benefit from the downpayment and closing costs abatement on homes.”