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BIPARTISAN SUBURBAN DELEGATION REINTRODUCES BILL TO BLOCK CN’S ACQUISITION OF EJ&E
Jan 22, 2009
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Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) today led a bipartisan suburban delegation of area Representatives in reintroducing the “Reaching for the STAR Act,” a piece of legislation aimed at promoting the Suburban Transit Access Route, or STAR Line. The delegation characterized the bill as the type of stimul...
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DuPage County lobbies for spot in stimulus package
Jan 22, 2009
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by Brian Hudson, Suburban Life Newspaper
As Washington weighs plans to revitalize the economy, DuPage County officials are hoping to score funding for a laundry list of capital improvement projects waiting on the shelf.
Last week, DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom met with member...
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Legislators shoot for STAR line again
Jan 22, 2009
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by Dan Campana, Sun-Times News Group
Hoping to draw on President Obama's federal stimulus plan from an infrastructure angle, a band of suburban legislators have proposed rules to set aside area rail lines for commuter use.
The bipartisan group, led by Republican Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Repu...
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Roskam stresses need for economic improvement
Jan 8, 2009
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by Josh Singer, Pioneer Press
Congressman Peter Roskam, R-6th, spoke about the nation's priorities after being sworn in to his second term when the 111th Congress convened Tuesday (Jan. 6).
The Wheaton Republican, who served on the House Financial Services Committee during his freshman term, add...
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Illinois House members sworn in under shadow of Blago scandal
Jan 7, 2009
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by Joseph Ryan, Daily Herald
Illinois' D.C. lawmakers found their state the target of considerable ribbing Tuesday in the halls of Congress, as the media questioned Senate appointee Roland Burris in the fallout of the scandal engulfing Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
"There is a lot of material there," said...
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ROSKAM, KIRK HOLD ECONOMIC RECOVERY HEARING
Nov 24, 2008
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With the start of the 111th Congress and the first term of President-elect Obama less than two months away, U.S. Representatives Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam held an ad-hoc economic recovery hearing today to discuss actions to address the nation's financial crisis. The representatives heard testimony...
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Obama presidency could have benefits for Illinois
Nov 17, 2008
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by Deanna Bellandi, Associated Press
"You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" could be the unofficial motto in Illinois, a state with a rich history of political quid pro quo.
So now that Illinois has sent one of its own -- President-elect Barack Obama -- to the White House, the natural question...
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ROSKAM HELPS BLOCK BUSH ADMINISTRATION FROM GRANTING MEXICAN TRUCKS UNCHECKED ACCESS TO U.S. ROADWAYS
Sep 9, 2008
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6630, legislation blocking the Bush Administration from allowing Mexico-domiciled trucks to operate in the U.S.:
“This legislation is vital to protect our roads and ensure we do not lose more jobs to Me...
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Protecting our railways critical to Chicagoland security
Aug 26, 2008
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As the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 once again draws near, we must take care to remember not only the lives lost on that fateful day, but also the illusions of security that were shattered on that day.
Much has been done to address the vulnerabilities revealed on 9/11, fro...
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ROSKAM: IN CN’s EYES, WE ARE NOTHING MORE THAN SPEED-BUMPS ON THE WAY TO AN ENHANCED BOTTOM LINE
Aug 5, 2008
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today issued the following statement for the Congressional hearing being held in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) consideration of the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E rail line:
“Our local communities were minding their own business when...
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