Quigley Statement on Illinois Concealed Carry Ruling“Today’s ruling is a disappointing setback as we work to end the gun violence that plagues our community and claims innocent lives. I am hopeful that Illinois lawmakers will take swift action to ensure that our state has common-sense gun laws that balance public safety with Second Amendment rights,” said ... |
Quigley Statement on SCOTUS Hearing Marriage Equality Cases“The Supreme Court’s decision to take up the issue of same-sex marriage is a major step forward for lesbian and gay Americans who have long fought for their constitutional right to fairness and equality. The Defense of Marriage Act is an affront to our country’s values of ‘life, liberty and ... |
Honoring Local First Chicago"The impact that independent and locally owned businesses have on our communities comes as no surprise. The lasting economic, social, and environmental outcomes are essential to the growth and sustainability of our neighborhoods. More than seven years ago, a non-profit organization named Local First Chicago was formed with one purpose ... |
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Quigley Supports Access to Women’s Health Care |
Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00 |
"Mr. Speaker, today is a sad day. "In an effort to strip women of their right to choose, anti-choice groups have blocked access to life-saving cancer screenings. "The nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen, announced it will no longer partner with Planned Parenthood – the nation’s leading women’s health care provider. "This fight has pitted two of our nation’s premier and important women’s health care groups wrongly against each other. "We, on either side of the capitol and in these chambers, must remember that rhetoric has real-world consequences. "For the health of women across America, this issue must be resolved quickly, and the collaborative relationship between these two great institutions, restored. "Until then, lives are at stake, sadly, for political gain. "Thank you, and I yield back." |