Tammy Duckworth actually said...

Will you commit to working with me to reassure Illinois' small businesses that DOT will preserve the DBE program?

These entrepreneurs are especially vital in areas such as rural Illinois because they do hire local people to work on their contracts.

I appreciated your leadership and interest in making sure public transportation funds reach disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) locate...

I am deeply concerned that this recent DOT rule... threatens to disrupt important transportation projects in Illinois and throughout all of ...