Congressman Peter Roskam - Serving the 6th District of Illinois

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ROSKAM ANNOUNCES $133K GRANT FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AT OAK BROOK LABORATORY
July 23, 2008 -Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today announced a $133,000 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in support of Lybradyn Incorporated’s Anti-Infectives Research in Oak Brook. The NIAID provided Lybradyn with a Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) to improve the company’s pri... More

ROSKAM STATEMENT ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RAIDS IN CHICAGOLAND SUBURBS
July 19, 2008 -Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and local law enforcement officials conducted raids netting 48 illegal immigrants in Illinois' 6th Congressional District and surrounding communities, most with criminal records: “This week’s illega... More

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News Articles

Area leaders concerned over railway deal
July 20, 2008 -When West Chicago’s mayor thinks about Canadian National Railway’s plan to buy the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway, he said the phrase “we’re being railroaded” comes to mind. “There’s a reason you use the term,” Mayor Mike Kwasman said. “Do I trust [CN]? No, I don’t.” With the goal of increasing freight capacity, CN is loo... More

Congressmen trying to halt Canadian National expansion
July 17, 2008 -Members of Illinois' congressional delegation are getting behind a bill that would halt Canadian National from expanding freight traffic in the outlying suburbs. Meanwhile, Metra is also digging in with a more outspoken position against the proposal, claiming Canadian National's lack of commitment to sharing track along the E... More

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Opinion Pieces

Energy Independence – A question of will
July 14, 2008 -Over the 4th of July holiday, I, like many of my colleagues, was able to speak with hundreds of constituents. Folks were more eager than ever to talk to me about unaffordable energy prices. And when they asked what Washington is doing to address this issue, unfortunately, I had to tell them nothing. But not for lack of eff... More

Expanding Access to Suburban Mass Transit
June 30, 2008 -As gas prices approach five dollars a gallon, one of the most immediate and cost-effective ways to provide relief to consumers is to promote the use of mass transit across this nation. Riding a bus, or taking the train to work is not only an efficient and cost-effective option, it helps to reduce surface transportation congestio... More

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