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The Economic Impact
Nov 11, 2012 -
This past November we heard an awful lot about the “war on women,” but the more pressing battle continues to be over the struggle to lower the national unemployment rate - including the staggering unemployment rate for women. While the economic malaise has impacted every demographic of our society a...
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Competitive bidding for diabetes testing supplies hurts seniors
Sep 11, 2012 -
By Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) - 09/11/12 10:29 AM ET The Hill's Congress Blog As diabetes plagues our nation, countless seniors rely on diabetic testing supplies (DTS) from their local pharmacists in order to live with and manage their disease. Unfortunately, an expansion of Medicare’s Competitive ...
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Audit the Fed
Jul 24, 2012 -
On Wednesday, the House will vote on and pass legislation by Congressman Ron Paul to audit the Federal Reserve. I cosponsored this needed bill which takes the necessary steps to open up the Federal Reserve and begin to shine light on a government bureaucracy that impacts the daily lives of every Ame...
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In the Spotlight: Extend tax cuts, then restructure the tax code
Jul 14, 2012 -
By: Congressman Aaron Schock Journal Star Posted Jul 13, 2012 @ 11:05 PM PEORIA —'I personally don't believe we ought to be raising taxes" "You don't raise taxes in a recession, which is why we haven't and why we've instead cut taxes ..." "The real risk to this economy is on the side of slowdown . ...
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Colombia Free Trade Agreement Good for Local Illinois Economy
May 15, 2012 -
This month, after years of negotiations, which begin in 2006 under the Bush Administration, the implementation of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) finally becomes effective. As a member of the House Ways and Means committee, the committee of jurisdiction that oversaw the passage of the C...
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A Win for the Family Farm
May 1, 2012 -
As a member of the agriculture community, I was pleased to hear the news about the recent withdrawal of a Department of Labor (DOL) regulation that would have prevented children from working on family farms. I have been a vocal critic of this ill-advised regulation from the beginning. As you may kno...
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In the Spotlight: House bill helps companies raise Internet defenses
Apr 28, 2012 -
In the Spotlight: House bill helps companies raise Internet defenses By: Aaron Schock Peoria Journal Star Would it concern you to know that by the time you finish reading this column, a major U.S. corporation could be hacked and millions of personal records could be stolen, including yours? How many...
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Where's the change behind rhetoric?
Feb 22, 2012 -
Where's the change behind rhetoric? By: Rep. Aaron Schock February 21, 2012 09:40 PM EST As the campaign season heats up, I can’t help but notice President Barack Obama is dusting off the same old sweeping rhetoric and speechwriting skills that catapulted the first-term senator to the presidency thr...
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The Barack Obama Budget – A Legacy our Country can’t Afford
Feb 21, 2012 -
The Barack Obama Budget – A Legacy our Country can’t Afford By Congressman Aaron Schock This week, President Obama introduced his budget blueprint for the next 10 years. As the documents were released and the hearings began in the House and Senate one theme stood out – the President has introduced a...
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In the Spotlight: Country should follow House lead on budget
Feb 18, 2012 -
In the Spotlight: Country should follow House lead on budget By: Congressman Aaron Schock Peoria Jounal Star This week, President Obama introduced his budget blueprint for the next 10 years. It's a budget that isn't serious but carries serious consequences. Earlier this month, the nonpartisan Congre...
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