Category Archives: Congress

Roskam Meets with Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat in Washington

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Peter Roskam (R, Illinois 6th District)… WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) sat down with the Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat to discuss the future of Jerusalem and the economic development of the city … Continue reading →

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Walsh Stands Up for Victims of Domestic Violence

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to reelect Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2012 (VAWA) that passed the House. … Continue reading →

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Schilling Calls on Senate to ‘Lead by Example’

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to reelect Bobby Schilling (Illinois 17th District)… Senate once again fails to pass budget or propose alternative EAST MOLINE, Ill.—With a unanimous 99-0 rejection of President Obama’s budget proposal, the U.S. Senate has now extended their streak … Continue reading →

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Rep. Walsh to Congress: No Budget, No Pay

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… Demands vote to put an end to Members’ pay if an annual budget is not passed WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) doubled down on his support for … Continue reading →

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Sen. Warner, Rep. Kinzinger Pleased with Sec’y. Panetta’s Order on F-22 Raptor Oxygen Issue

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R, Illinois 11th District)… Following meeting with Air Force officials, bipartisan duo says more work to be done WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-11) today … Continue reading →

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NBC Declares Congressman Walsh Winner of First Debate

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign to reelect Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… After Joe and Tammy finally sat down for their first debate, what we already knew became even more clear: Tammy Duckworth is out of touch with the voters … Continue reading →

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Lake Co. Right to Life: About Dold’s Abortion-Supporting Bill

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From Lake County Right to Life… 10th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN DOLD On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Robert Dold introduced HR 5650, the Protecting Women’s Access to Healthcare Act. In his introduction of this egregious bill, Congressman Dold said, “As a pro-choice … Continue reading →

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Dold Given the FED ED ‘Champion of Public Education’ Award

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Rep. Robert Dold (Ill., 10th District)… WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, U.S. Congressman Robert J. Dold (IL-10) was given the “Champion of Public Education” award for his support of IDEA funding, Impact Aid, and focusing on … Continue reading →

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Report from the Chair of the 13th CD Selection Committee

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Jon Zahm When I started this blog I expressed concerns of conflicts of interest with State Party Chairman Pat Brady serving as Chair of the committee. To his credit, Brady stood down and asked 18th CD State Central Committeeman … Continue reading →

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The Cost of ObamaCare: Will Foster Defend the Medical Device Tax that is Sending Jobs Overseas?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)… WASHINGTON — ObamaCare’s medical device tax, set to go into effect next year, is fulfilling Bill Foster’s party’s commitment to their limitless spending addiction and job-killing agenda. The tax falls under Foster’s Washington … Continue reading →

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