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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.
Mr. Speaker, today I had the honor of speaking with Chicago Firefighter Annette Nance-Holt and Chicago Police Officer Ronald Holt. On May 10, 2007, their 16-year-old son Blair was shot and killed when a gang member opened fire on a crowded…
Madam Speaker, every day families across the country make sacrifices to stay within their household budgets. They know you can't spend what you haven't saved. But for the past decade, Congress has failed to grasp that simple premise. That…
Mr. Speaker, this week, the President unveiled his 2011 budget, along with the promise to cut nonsecurity discretionary spending for 3 years. I actively support the President's initiative to rein in spending and to tackle our ever-growing…
Mr. Speaker, thirty-seven years ago this week, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Roe v. Wade, making abortion legal in the United States. The Court's decision recognized a fundamental, constitutional right to privacy that protects a…
Madam Speaker, Isaac Asimov once said, ``If my doctor told me I had only 6 minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster.'' For our dear friend and journalist Carlos Hernandez Gomez, it wasn't a matter of if. A year ago he…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1008, honoring the contributions of America's Catholic schools. These institutions provide an education that goes beyond simple arithmetic and basic grammar, instilling in children a…
I appreciate the remarks from the gentleman from Pennsylvania, and it bears truth that Philly fans and Cub fans can unite on common goals. Madam Speaker, earlier this year, the House passed the No Child Left Inside Act, a bill and an…
Wouldn't it just be a whole lot easier if we renewed the ban on assault weapons as was done previously?
A wise man once said that illumination is the best disinfectant for government.
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