Dick Durbin: “What’s going to happen to that $75 billion [in unobligated OBBBA funding]?”

“From the beginning, we’ve advocated for a plan that allowed Concourses D and E to be constructed together early in the project—a plan that would prioritize O’Hare’s growth on a steady but practical timeline. Today’s announcement means…

Squeezing more 'utilization' out of air traffic controllers who have been understaffed, underpaid and overworked for years will weaken retention and undermine aviation safety.

The 129 responses we received made it clear that this legislation will mean shuttering of services, layoffs, and even hospital closures—meaning patients will needlessly suffer.

This funding will help graduate more highly trained nurses to serve our entire region, making a difference in the lives of thousands of people.