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Illinois
State Sovereignty, National Union
Nickname:
Prairie State
Admitted to Statehood:
December 3, 1818
State Capitol:
Springfield
Population
(2000 Census):
12,419,293
State Bird:
Cardinal
Fun Fact:
The ice cream sundae was invented and named in Evanston, Illinois.

Real Numbers
258,000

Jobs lost in Illinois since Jan. '01.

Source:Department of Labor

Latest News & Resources
Health Care
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan,
Democrats Call for More Time
House Democrats, White House Council on Aging Delegates Call on Congress to Extend Drug Benefit Enrollment Deadline Before Holidays,
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: ILLINOIS
October 13, 2006
House Republicans Vote to Cut Veterans' Benefits
House Republicans Vote to Cut Veterans' Benefits, March 17, 2005
Dear Mr. President, Outsourcing Hurts Veterans
Letter to the George W. Bush, President of the United States, concerning outsourcing of federal jobs. March 18, 2003, March 18, 2003
National Security
It is Time to Protect Veterans from Identity Theft
Rock Island, IL – Rep. Lane Evans (D-IL), Ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, today called for prompt action by the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 5835, the “Veterans Identity and Security Act of 2006.” This measure was approved by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 20, 2006. August 7, 2006
Democrats ‘Appalled’ by Administration’s Lack of Action to Protect Veterans’ Data; Requests Independent Investigation
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Lane Evans (D-IL), Ranking Democratic Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to launch an investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts, or lack thereof, to protect veterans’ sensitive information and strengthen its information security practices. June 6, 2006
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft, May 22, 2006
House Republicans Vote to Cut Veterans' Benefits
House Republicans Vote to Cut Veterans' Benefits, March 17, 2005
Retirement
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft, May 22, 2006
Most Americans Know that President Bush's Privatization Scheme is the Only Crisis Facing Social Security Today
Most Americans Know that President Bush's Privatization Scheme is the Only Crisis Facing Social Security Today, April 5, 2005
House Republicans Vote to Cut Veterans' Benefits
House Republicans Vote to Cut Veterans' Benefits, March 17, 2005
A New Direction for America
Evans: ‘Shared Sacrifice’ a Concept Long Overdue
Congressman Lane Evans, senior Democrat on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released a statement today on the need for a new direction of shared sacrifice that lives up to the efforts of our brave men and women in uniform. October 27, 2006
Armed Forces
Evans: ‘Shared Sacrifice’ a Concept Long Overdue
Congressman Lane Evans, senior Democrat on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released a statement today on the need for a new direction of shared sacrifice that lives up to the efforts of our brave men and women in uniform. October 27, 2006
Dear Mr. President
Dear Mr. President, Outsourcing Hurts Veterans
Letter to the George W. Bush, President of the United States, concerning outsourcing of federal jobs. March 18, 2003, March 18, 2003
Drug Discount Cards
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan,
Medicare
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan,
Prescription Drugs Under Medicare
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan,
Protecting Medicare
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan
Schakowsky, Senators Offer Medicare Beneficiaries More Time to Choose a Drug Plan,
Veterans
Evans: ‘Shared Sacrifice’ a Concept Long Overdue
Congressman Lane Evans, senior Democrat on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released a statement today on the need for a new direction of shared sacrifice that lives up to the efforts of our brave men and women in uniform. October 27, 2006
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft, May 22, 2006
Veterans' Earned Benefits
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft, May 22, 2006
Veterans' Health Care
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft
Statement of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs On VA Data Theft, May 22, 2006
Radio Addresses
Lowering Prices on Prescription Drugs

Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Illinois, 9th
Congresswoman Schakowsky (IL-9) discusses a bill that would begin to repeal and replace the Republican drug law.
Listen to audio (MP3)
Run time: 3:36
Transcript: English | Spanish
More about Rep. Jan Schakowsky

SOLVE Act Would Help Hardworking Immigrant Families (In Spanish)

Rep. Luis Gutierrez
Illinois, 4th
Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04) comments on the SOLVE Act.
Listen to audio (MP3)
Run time: 3:16
Transcript: English | Spanish
More about Rep. Luis Gutierrez


Illinois Representatives
Rep. Melissa Bean
Illinois, 8th
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Rep. Jerry Costello
Illinois, 12th
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Rep. Danny Davis
Illinois, 7th
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Rep. Rahm Emanuel
Illinois, 5th
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Rep. Lane Evans
Illinois, 17th
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Rep. Luis Gutierrez
Illinois, 4th
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Rep. Jesse Jackson
Illinois, 2nd
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Rep. Dan Lipinski
Illinois, 3rd
More about Dan Lipinski
Rep. Bobby Rush
Illinois, 1st
More about Bobby Rush
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Illinois, 9th
More about Jan Schakowsky


Other Representatives
Rep. Judy Biggert
Illinois, 13th

Rep. J. Hastert
Illinois, 14th

Rep. Henry Hyde
Illinois, 6th

Rep. Timothy Johnson
Illinois, 15th

Rep. Mark Kirk
Illinois, 10th

Rep. Ray LaHood
Illinois, 18th

Rep. Donald Manzullo
Illinois, 16th

Rep. John Shimkus
Illinois, 19th

Rep. Jerry Weller
Illinois, 11th

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Republicans forced their budget bill through the House in a middle-of-the-night vote. It increases the deficit, it gives tax cuts to the wealthiest people in our country, taking food from the mouths of our children by cutting food stamps and by cutting the school lunch program, cuts back on the health care for the poorest children in America, and increases the cost of student loans for America's families who are striving for a better life for the next generation. It is not a statement of the values of the American people.

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