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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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Feb 15, 2021

I am concerned that the latest relief package was enacted using reconciliation to avoid having to work with Republicans.

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Feb 15, 2021

And I ask that you consider that, as you unveil your plan for the future, that you take into consideration that some of those assumptions you might have would be altered if Congress said, well, that is not what we want, and we are willing…

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Feb 15, 2021

It is imperative that we restore the effectiveness to the full point necessary and possible for the Postal Service.

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Feb 15, 2021

I pledge that we will continue to work with you and continue to communicate with the judge on this matter.

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Feb 15, 2021

I want to emphasize the importance of ensuring the safety of its workforce.

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Feb 15, 2021

I don't want to see the heavy hand of Washington bureaucrats dictate to State and local officials how their elections must be administered.

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Feb 4, 2021

By rejoining the Paris Agreement, President Biden has promised the world that America will retake its position as a global leader in the fight against climate change and be true to its word to meet our commitments to reduce greenhouse…

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Jan 13, 2021

Now we hear talk of the President's notion of a peaceful transfer of power. Which apparently means what? Minimal casualties? Now we hear talk of healing after the criminal acts are completed. Never, as a criminal defense attorney, did I…

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Jan 5, 2021

It is a bipartisan bill that addresses the lack of transparency around the documents that explain why executive agencies are requesting funds from Congress. These justifications shed light on the work and priorities of the Federal…

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Dec 8, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am sure not everyone on the other side would agree with that, or on this side either. I rise today in strong support of this bill, and I want to thank Chairman Neal and Members Moulton and King for a…

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Oct 1, 2020

In sports there are many ways to honor great players. Most sports have all-stars, MVP honors, and halls of fame. In some cases, teams choose to retire the number of their biggest stars to recognize their careers and legacies. But in a few…

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Aug 23, 2020

You know, one side says blame; the other side says accountability.

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Aug 23, 2020

You're being selective on what you're taking credit for and not.

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Jul 30, 2020

First, I want to thank Chairwoman Lowey for her service and for allowing me to speak today. I also want to thank my friend, Ranking Member Tom Graves, who I now have had the privilege of working with for a fourth year managing this bill…

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May 27, 2020

I thank the chairman for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act, a Senate companion to bipartisan legislation that I authored and introduced to address the mental…

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Mar 27, 2020

This legislation is a bold, bipartisan deal to address the ongoing health care crisis, protect workers, and assist small businesses. This is first and foremost a health care crisis. Until we address this pandemic, our economy will not…

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Mar 10, 2020

The CDC has given the American public some simple suggestions for protecting themselves and their communities during the coronavirus outbreak: Wash your hands, cover your cough, and stay home if you feel sick. But for millions of…

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Feb 26, 2020

So you are telling the trans community that because of how you perceive how some people react to them, it is OK to discriminate against them?

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Feb 26, 2020

With all due respect, if you don't understand that the trans community and the LGBTQ community as a whole haven't been discriminated against, the person who believes that has been living under a rock.

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Feb 26, 2020

Then my strong suggestion is that you change what you are modifying here and tell them that the rules apply to all providers.

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Feb 26, 2020

But what you are saying is you are not letting the beneficiaries know that they have an alternative to go to a provider that doesn't discriminate against them.

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Feb 26, 2020

Have you let it known within the Agency that you won't tolerate this especially relating to these issues?

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Feb 26, 2020

The law says you cannot discriminate, that's my solution.

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Feb 26, 2020

We do not agree. First of all, I want to make clear we do not agree on any of that.

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