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Moore and Schock Introduce Reauthorization of Crucial Legislation to Aid Domestic Violence Victims
Nov 19, 2009
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) today introduced the reauthorization of H.R. 4116, the Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA), along with Representatives Gregorio Sablan (I-Northern Mariana Islands), and Judy Biggert (R-IL). FVPSA is the only federal ...
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Schock Supports Legislation Benefitting Firefighters
Nov 18, 2009
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) voted for H.R. 3791, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act, when it passed the House today by a vote of 395 to 31.
This legislation reauthorizes the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs within t...
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Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Transfer of Gitmo Detainees to Thomson Correctional Center
Nov 17, 2009
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL), along with several other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, introduced legislation today to prohibit any federal funds from being used to transfer detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay to Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois. Click here to read th...
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Schock Condemns Administrations Plans to Try 9/11 Mastermind on US Soil
Nov 12, 2009
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) issued the following statement after President Obama and his administration announced their plans to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-confessed mastermind of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States, in New York City for trial in a civilian court:...
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Schock Introduces Duty Suspension to Save Jobs in El Paso
Nov 11, 2009
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As unemployment numbers throughout the country continue to rise, Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) recently introduced legislation to save 123 jobs at the DuPont Plant in El Paso, Illinois.
Schock introduced H.R. 3915, a bill to extend the suspension on phenyl carbamate, a key ingredient in the pro...
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Schock Legislation to Modernize Small Business Development Centers Passes the House
Nov 9, 2009
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On Saturday, the House passed H.R. 1845, the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Modernization Act, by a vote of 412 to 20. This legislation, introduced by Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) will provide SBDC’s with the resources they need to deal with increased demand and usage during these dif...
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Schock Statement on Speaker Peloi's Health Care Bill
Nov 7, 2009
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) issued the following statement after voting against Speaker Peloi's health care bill.
"This past Monday night I decided I could better serve the citizens of the 18th district of Illinois by hosting a town hall meeting to listen to their thoughts and concerns with the...
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Schock Statement on Latest Unemployment Numbers
Nov 6, 2009
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL), released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced the national unemployment rate reached 10.2 percent during the month of October:
“Families in Illinois and across the country are hurting as people continue to lose their job. In Februa...
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Schock Small Business Amendments Pass the House
Oct 29, 2009
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) offered two amendments today to H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act, which passed the House unanimously.
The first Schock amendment will require quarterly progress reports from the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to Congress r...
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Schock Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Seniors Social Security COLA
Oct 15, 2009
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) announced today he will cosponsor H.R. 3677, the Save Our Seniors’ Social Security (SOS) Act, which give Social Security beneficiaries a one-time payment of $280 in 2010 in lieu of a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). This benefit would be paid for using unspent stimu...
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