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Roskam praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

By Robert Hadley | 5 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.

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Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 5 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.

Wilcox declines pension if elected, challenges other McHenry candidates to follow suit

By Robert Hadley | Sep 2, 2018

Joining 50 other legislators who have declined state-funded pensions, 32nd state Senate District candidate Craig Wilcox pledged last month to refuse a pension if elected in November.

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Cut red tape, cut costs, Roskam committee says

By Robert Hadley | 5 years ago

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

Wilcox says income tax hike isn't what the state needs in November

By Robert Hadley | Aug 31, 2018

Republican Senate candidate Craig Wilcox believes a self-serving political culture and failed state leadership are behind the state’s failing grade for its business climate.

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Roskam honors McCain as patriot, servant, friend of America

By Robert Hadley | 5 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.

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Roskam hails NAFTA reboot

By Robert Hadley | 5 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 Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 5 years ago

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

Wilcox calls for 401(k)-style pensions for all new teachers

By Robert Hadley | Aug 8, 2018

A 401(k)-style pension system for newly hired teachers is the remedy Col. Craig Wilcox, a Republican candidate for Illinois state Senate, recommends to combat the practice of pension spiking.

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Roskam leads 6th District fundraising against Democrat challenger Casten

By Robert Hadley | 6 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.

Algonquin trustees refuse to put measure to end highway district on November ballot

By Robert Hadley | Jul 25, 2018

Despite the urging of Highway Commissioner Andrew Gasser, the Algonquin Township board of trustees rejected a resolution July 11 that would have allowed voters to decide whether to keep the town’s road district intact.

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Roskam's Israel protection bill gains committee approval

By Robert Hadley | 6 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.

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

By Robert Hadley | 6 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.

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

By Robert Hadley | 6 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.

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

By Robert Hadley | 6 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.

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

By Robert Hadley | 6 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.

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Roskam slams potential plans to pardon Blagojevich

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Although President 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.