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Mike Quigley

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Mike Quigley is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Quigley has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and government transparency. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and has worked on initiatives to improve public health and safety in his district. Quigley has also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on national security and budgetary matters.

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Apr 4, 2017

We have an epidemic, an opioid epidemic that requires a response from all levels of government.

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Apr 4, 2017

Delays to treatment put lives at risk.

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Apr 4, 2017

There has been a lot going on around here lately. We have been conducting investigations, holding hearings, and some of us have even tried and failed to fundamentally change the way we provide health care in this country. It has been easy…

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Apr 4, 2017

Lives are on the line. This is not parks, roads, bridges, or other areas which we take up at the Federal level.

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Apr 4, 2017

We have to make a determination of where our priorities are.

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Apr 4, 2017

We need to reduce the stigma surrounding substance abuse.

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Apr 4, 2017

We should be able to react to public health emergencies like they are disasters.

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Apr 4, 2017

The Federal Government has a critical role to play in supporting State and local communities as they work to combat the tragic consequences of addiction.

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Apr 4, 2017

The Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion... is the most significant source of coverage.

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Mar 21, 2017

Tomorrow we will celebrate 7 years since the President signed the Affordable Care Act into law. The following day my colleagues across the aisle will vote to eradicate the undeniable progress it has made. On Thursday, when the House votes…

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Mar 16, 2017

Today I have introduced a resolution of inquiry requesting that the President and Attorney General provide the House with any evidence in their possession relating to President Trump's claims that President Obama illegally ordered the…

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Mar 8, 2017

But you cut it in half, so you have got to--it cannot be a priority if you cut it in half.

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