U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Illinois
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Press Conference Calling for Urgent PBM Reform Legislation to be Taken Up Before End of Year
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) urged Congress today to prioritize Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform legislation before the year's end, joining a bipartisan coalition of House and Senate members for a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol. During his remarks, the congressman criticized the three largest PBMs for positioning themselves as middlemen between drug companies and patient
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Duckworth to Trump: You Campaigned on "Promises Made, Promises Kept," You Should Start by Preventing GOP from Blocking IVF Coverage for Servicemembers and Military Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
In a letter, Senator Duckworth urges President-elect Trump to use his influence among Congressional Republicans to prevent them from blocking already-passed legislation that would ensure IVF services are covered for servicemembers and their families
Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Service
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Durbin Joins Introduction Of National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Federal investment would accelerate quantum R&D at NIST, NSF, NASA--key to U.S. national security and economic competitiveness
To maintain and expand the United States' leadership in the global race for quantum technology, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Todd Young (R-IN), and Steve Daines (R-MT) to introduce the National Quantum Initiative
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House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bost Provides Update on Committee Investigation Into Mountain Home VA Sexual Harassment, Misconduct
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024:
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), provided the following update on the Committee's investigation into disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct, including allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and inappropriate interpersonal relationships, at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mountain Ho
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Schakowsky, Co-Chairs of Haiti Caucus Host Briefing on the Haiti Business Accelerator
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and the Co-Chairs of the Haiti Caucus, Reps. Sheila Cherilus-McCormick (FL-20), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), briefed over 100 advocates, business leaders, and Congressional staffers on plans to create jobs, grow the economy, and promote stability in Haiti.
The briefing(link is external), held on Monday, featured the founders and board of the Ha
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Sorensen Introduces Bill to Rename Post Office After Letter Carrier Jay Larson
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
WASHIGNTON, Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), introduced a bipartisan bill to rename the United States Postal Service (USPS) building located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford after letter carrier Jay Larson. Larson, who was a 25-year veteran of the USPS, was killed on March 27, 2024, in the Rockford stabbing spree while delivering mail to his neighbors
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