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From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) lauded the passage Wednesday of House Resolution 1911, a bill increasing U.S. diplomatic efforts to combat anti-Semitism.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher lends a helping hand as he campaigns to retain House seat

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeff Keicher (D-Sycamore) recently volunteered at the DeKalb Senior Services Center as it received donated food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Cut red tape, cut costs, Roskam committee says

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

A Trump campaign promise has gained more attention after a mid-August congressional report on trimming Medicare red tape was released.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam honors McCain as patriot, servant, friend of America

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

In the wake of U.S. Sen. John McCain’s death Saturday, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) praised the Arizona Republican for both his military and senate achievements.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam hails NAFTA reboot

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) believes a Trump Administration renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could help U.S. workers.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher kicks campaign into high gear

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

A rainy forecast didn't stop state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) from connecting with voters during a recent parade.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher appointed to education policy, oversight committees

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Newly appointed Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) took to social media to celebrate his recent post to two education committees in the general assembly.

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam leads 6th District fundraising against Democrat challenger Casten

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) has taken the lead in fundraising in his district, with almost $1 million raised during the second quarter for the upcoming election.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam's Israel protection bill gains committee approval

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

In the face of mounting international pressure to penalize Israel by boycotting companies that do business there, a bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) that would prevent such actions was authorized Thursday by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam's bid to curtail IRS' abuse of wrongful asset seizures gains traction in Congress

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Three out of four taxpayers are due refunds from the IRS for wrongful asset seizures – but only 16 percent are ever refunded, according to testimony delivered during a hearing chaired by U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL), a member of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee.

From DuPage Policy Journal

House approves Roskam's bill to restrict opioid abuse among seniors

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

A bill designed to restrict opioid abuse, introduced in May by Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL), recently passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam says canceled Boeing deal with Iran will keep weapons out of Syria

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Although Boeing was prohibited from completing the sale of $20 billion worth of aircraft to Iran once President Donald Trump canceled his predecessor’s nuclear accord with the nation, criticism from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) may have delayed completion of the deal for the past two years.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam slams potential plans to pardon Blagojevich

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Although Presid​​​​​ent Donald Trump publicly toyed with the idea of pardoning two of his former “The Apprentice” TV show contestants, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) issued an objection to commuting former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s prison sentence.

From North Cook News

Roskam launches podcast covering impact of policy on his district

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Ahead of the general election in November, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) is launching “Stories from the Sixth,” a podcast that covers how his work impacts his constituents in the state’s Sixth District.

From McHenry Times

Voters chose business as usual, Skillicorn says

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Although Gov. Bruce Rauner fought off a GOP primary challenge from state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), some in his own party remain sharply critical of his performance.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

Lauzen sounds the alarm for tax increases or spending cuts

By Robert Hadley | Jan 4, 2018

In a year that saw Illinois not only rank 48th out of 50 states for unfunded pension liability debt but also at the top of the list of states with the heaviest tax burden, at least one local government official is taking notice.