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Permanent Tax Relief for Families and Businesses
Oct 28, 2008
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As a husband and father of four, I understand the impact this uncertain economy has on families and businesses across the nation. We face one of the greatest economic crises in our history and now is the time when the public and private sectors of our nation - and Republican and Democrat Members of ...
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Ask Roskam: Financial Security
Oct 14, 2008
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Throughout my first term in Congress I have regularly used conference calls, local town hall meetings and events throughout the district to communicate directly with my constituents.
While these are very effective communication tools, I can’t always get to everyone who wants to ask a question. ...
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Ask Roskam: Social Security, Expanding Your Small Business, Mortgage Payments
Jun 17, 2008
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Throughout my first term in Congress I have regularly used conference calls, local town hall meetings and events throughout the district to communicate directly with my constituents.
While these are very effective communication tools, I can’t always get to everyone who wants to ask a question.&nb...
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ROSKAM SECURES $190K FOR ADVENTIST GLENOAKS HOSPITAL’S “NO-WAIT” EMERGENCY ROOM
May 12, 2008
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today was honored by Adventist GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights for securing $190,000 for their new “no-wait” emergency room. Hospital leaders dedicated the emergency room’s radiation facilities to former Illinois 6th District Congressman Henry J. Hyde for hi...
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ROSKAM FIGHTS TO BLOCK CUTS IN MEDICARE PAYMENTS TO PHYSICIANS
Apr 14, 2008
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Congressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today coauthored a bipartisan letter urging top Democratic and Republican leaders in the House of Representatives to address looming cuts in Medicare payments to physicians before they are imposed on July 1, 2008. The letter also supports enactment of a positive M...
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Lenders Move to Stem Foreclosure Tide
Feb 13, 2008
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In an unprecedented move to stabilize an increasingly volatile housing market, the federal government and six of the nation's largest mortgage lenders announced a plan Tuesday to give homeowners another chance to keep their home out of foreclosure.
Under the new initiative named Project Lifeline, ...
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High-tech Social Security cards may join battle against ID theft
Feb 12, 2008
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By Azam Ahmed
Chicago Tribune reporter
In an effort to help combat identity theft and fraud, two Illinois congressmen are expected to introduce legislation Tuesday they hope will enhance the security features of Social Security cards.
The proposed cards would feature a photograph and fingerpr...
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Kirk, Roskam: Secure Social Security Card Needed to Prevent Identity Theft and Protect Trust Fund
Feb 11, 2008
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U.S. Representatives Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam announced legislation today requiring the Social Security Administration to develop secure Social Security cards to combat the rising problem of identity theft and immigration fraud. The representatives were joined by Waukegan Police Chief Bill B...
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ROSKAM STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Feb 7, 2008
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 5140:
“Tonight the House passed an economic stimulus package that will help improve our nation’s short-term economic health.
“This legislation takes positive steps to provide real relief for the hardworki...
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REP. ROSKAM’S PUSH FOR LIHEAP FUNDS PAYS OFF
Sep 27, 2007
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today welcomed news that the Bush Administration will release an additional $131 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) emergency funds to states—an action strongly advocated by Roskam.
Illinois’ share of the emergency funds released by the Depart...
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