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Congressman, House Appropriator, member of Intel Committee, amateur hockey player & proud Cubs fan

Chicago, IL; Washington, DC
Joined July 2009

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  1. Retweeted

    "There's some real truth to the old adage that 'absolute power corrupts absolutely.' Republicans have not shown the responsibility to investigate this White House." -

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  2. Thanks to Palmer Elementary’s staff, & for having me! And a special shout-out to their fearless leader & real-life principal, Jennifer Dixon. It was great to have a behind-the-scenes look at all the work you do on behalf of students.

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  3. It was a privilege to serve as at Palmer Elementary School! This fantastic initiative strengthens connections between schools & communities + promotes collaboration between legislators & educators.

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  4. Given his strong public interest in the property, Trump should have avoided ALL interactions or communications relating to the HQ to prevent both real & perceived conflicts of interest. And the GSA should have taken steps to wall off the decision from improper influence.

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  5. New emails describe the FBI HQ decision as “direction from the White House,” “what POTUS directed everyone to do" & “the project the president wants.” Top GSA officials also promised to “hold our ground." A little different than what I was told by earlier this year...

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  6. In April, I asked Administrator Murphy about the plan to scrap HQ relocation & whether or not she had communication with President Trump or other WH officials about this decision. She said no. Today, we revealed new evidence that says otherwise.

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  7. Great people & a great cause! Thanks to Blaine Elementary School for having me at their annual Run ‘N’ Fun.

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  8. Oct 17

    The Coastal Resiliency Study will help gauge the health of our coastline & better protect the region from lake erosion, runoff, , lake level fluctuations, & aging . That's why I asked to fund this key study:

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  9. Oct 17

    Since the beginning of 2018, my district offices have received numerous complaints about delivery that I find extremely concerning & wildly unacceptable. Last week, I asked to answer the following ?s about these major service issues:

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  10. Oct 17

    Proud to be an advocate for the community & an ardent supporter of equal rights for all. Thank you to for recognizing me with a perfect score! Learn more about their annual :

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  11. Oct 17

    Picking up a few pumpkins at the Farmers Market. What are your favorite fall activities in ?

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  12. Oct 17

    taxpayers already pay significantly more than the national per capita average in federal taxes even though our state receives far less in federal spending. Capping the deduction exacerbates this problem & hurts families.

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  13. Oct 17

    Have a passion for policy, politics or press? Interested in learning about the inner-workings of a Congressional office? My & offices are now accepting applications for Spring 2019! Learn about the positions & application process:

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  14. Oct 16
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  15. Oct 16

    The are a precious natural resource that require our time & attention. From thwarting the threat of to funding major rehabilitation work at the to advancing the Coastal Resiliency Study, I hope to work with on these key priorities.

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  16. Oct 16

    This week, I joined members of the Task Force in urging to support several projects that are of critical importance to the & of our districts & the entire region. Read our letter here:

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  17. Oct 16

    21 days to go until the & we still haven't safeguarded our systems from foreign interference. We can't afford to wait until the 11th hour to implement a plan—especially since that is when many bad actors are likely to strike.

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  18. Oct 15

    ICYMI: is leading the nation in closing the disparity in mortality rates between African-American & white women. Great to see experts, advocates & health centers working together across .

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  19. Oct 15

    In response to these concerns, I also used my position as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee overseeing to secure language in the FY19 funding bill that requires staffing level reports from & a plan to deliver better service in the future. Reliability must improve.

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  20. Oct 15

    It's clear these issues w/ our delivery service are having a substantially negative impact on the community, Constituents are often unable to receive life-saving medicines, bank statements, passports & other key documents. Read my full letter:

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