Category Archives: Economy

Baldwin, Kinzinger, Reichert Push for Jobs for New Veterans Would Enlist Local Business Leaders as Mentors

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R, Illinois 11th District)… WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressmen Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Dave Reichert (R-WA) today introduced legislation to improve programs that provide employment and job training preparation … Continue reading →

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Hultgren Huddle – May, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Randy Hultgren (R, Illinois 14th District)… This week, the e-mails and phone calls coming into my office were overwhelmingly about one thing: student loan interest rates. If left untouched by Congress, Stafford loan rates will … Continue reading →

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Freshman Class Brings Fiscal Responsibility to Washington

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… Washington- Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) voted in favor of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill that passed the House today. The bill provides a spending level of $51.1 … Continue reading →

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House Passes Walsh Amendment

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… Would cut funding to cities that refuse to enforce immigration laws Washington- Late yesterday the House of Representatives voted to include Congressman Joe Walsh’s (IL-8) amendment in the Commerce, … Continue reading →

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Dear 8th District Voters, Tammy Duckworth Just Called you ‘Crackpots’

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to reelect Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… You are not a “crackpot” for believing in fiscal responsibility Tonight’s debate between Congressman Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth featured a clear-cut difference between the two candidates. Joe … Continue reading →

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Illinoisans, Join us in Fighting for Economic Freedom in Wisconsin‏

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From Americans for Prosperity-Illinois… As activity in the fight for economic freedom in our nation and state picks up, I wanted to update you on all of the activity at Americans for Prosperity- Illinois and highlight some important opportunities where … Continue reading →

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Ill. Reps Dold and Manzullo on Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston Two Illinois Republicans addressed the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank a few days ago. The legislation passed the House 330-93. Both Congressman Robert Dold (10th District) and Don Manzullo (16th District) released videos of their floor … Continue reading →

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Morrison Casts Tough Vote Altering Retiree Health Care

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From State Rep. Tom Morrison (54th District)… SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) stood for fiscal responsibility today by casting a tough vote for Senate Bill 1313, which will likely alter the costs of state employee retiree health care … Continue reading →

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Manzullo: U.S. Manufacturers Need Flexibility with Costly Reporting Mandate on Conflict Minerals

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From Rep. Don Manzullo (R., 16th District)… [WASHINGTON] – Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL), co-Chair of the House Manufacturing Caucus, today said a proposed new reporting mandate designed to sanction the use of conflict minerals will cost U.S. manufacturers billions of … Continue reading →

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Foster’s Fiscal Legacy: Illinois Families Can Look Forward to More Debt & Fewer Jobs

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)… Illinois Democrat Shows No Signs of Halting His Failed Stimulus Spending Policies WASHINGTON — Since President Obama and Bill Foster now own one of the worst fiscal records in American history, it is … Continue reading →

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