Category Archives: Business

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

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

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

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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Foster’s Spending and Borrowing Spree Will Bring ‘Massive’ Economic Consequences and Fewer Jobs

From the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)… New Study Shows Illinois Democrat’s Failed Fiscal Policies Could Lead to Decades of Stunted Economic Growth WASHINGTON — Even after Bill Foster spent over $800 billion on his failed Democrat stimulus spending spree … Continue reading

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Think Big: House Set to Tackle Major Issues‏

From the Illinois House Republicans… If you feel like Springfield is like watching a rerun of the same bad movie night after night, get ready to change the channel. Big ideas have met their moment. The Illinois House is rapidly … Continue reading

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Tax and Spend Policies Lead to Weak Jobs Report

From the campaign to reelect Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… Schaumburg Ill. – Today Congressman Joe Walsh released to following statement on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics jobs report, showing weaker than expected job growth. Walsh stated: … Continue reading

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How Will Foster Stand Up for the Forgotten American Workers Struggling Under Obama’s Failed Policies?

From the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)… Big-Government Washington Democrat Policies Leave National Unemployment at 8.1 Percent Causing Many to Simply Stop Looking Washington — The April national unemployment rate was announced today at the crippling rate of 8.1 percent, … Continue reading

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Kinzinger Statement on April Jobs Report

From the office of Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R, Illinois 11th District)… WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Labor’s unemployment report for April: “Do you remember the chart the president’s economic … Continue reading

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Illinois Ranks Among Worst Five States for Business

-By Warner Todd Huston California beat Illinois, but not by a whole lot in the worst of the worst category. ChiefExecutive.net has posted its list of best/worst states to do business in and Illinois ranks 48 of our fifty. Only … Continue reading

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Foster’s Government Healthcare Takeover Threatens to Destroy Up to 2,500 Illinois Jobs

From the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)… Illinois Democrat’s Health Insurance Tax Would Particularly Impact Small Businesses Already Struggling in the Bad Economy WASHINGTON — Bill Foster continues to defend his government takeover of healthcare (Roll Call #167, 3/21/10), even … Continue reading

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