Blog
May 28 2015
As your representative in Congress, I want to make it as easy as possible for you to jump start your future. That’s why this week I held a job fair in Niles, with over 40 employers offering more than 500 jobs.
May 28 2015
Please join me this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for our next Community Connections Forum at the Shields Township Community Room. I hope to see you there to answer your questions and discuss the issues you care about!
May 26 2015
This week's question is from Gerald in Glenview. He asks, "Why are we negotiating with Iran? Isn't Iran a terrorist state?"
May 22 2015
Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This week I spent time honoring our fallen heroes, active duty military and veterans.
May 22 2015
Please join me this Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for next Community Connections Forum at the Northbrook Village Hall. I hope to see you there to answer your questions and discuss the issues you care about!
May 20 2015
I will be hosting a job fair on May 27th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles. The Job Fair is focused on service sector jobs, which includes retail, hospitality, shipping and other customer service orientated jobs.
May 19 2015
This week’s question is from Dave in Wheeling. He asks, “Transit needs and passenger rail are most critical yet are not properly invested in. Why has Congress refused to invest in this country by funding an infrastructure investment plan?”
May 15 2015
May is Military Appreciation Month, so I spent time this week honoring our veterans and looking for innovative ways to serve our active duty military.
May 14 2015
Today, the House passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. The overwhelming bipartisan support for this bill reaffirms our nations’ commitment to approach these challenges together.
May 12 2015
This week’s question is from Stan from Round Lake Beach. He asks, “What are your plans are to address the soon to expire Land and Water Conservation Fund, which has been used to conserve iconic landscape and critical outdoor recreation projects?”