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Oct 31, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos called on Speaker Boehner and House leadership to publicly declare that they will not use the threat of another needless government shutdown as a political tactic in the ongoing budget talks.
Oct 16, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement after a bipartisan agreement was reached to end the reckless and irresponsible government shutdown and avoid defaulting on our nation’s debt:
Oct 12, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continued her push to end the irresponsible and needless government shutdown by signing a “discharge petition” that would force House leadership to bring a common sense bill supported by both Democrats and Republicans that would fund the government to the House floor for an up or down vote.
Oct 5, 2013
Today, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Congressman Dave Loebsack that would protect local workers’ pay jeopardized by the federal government shutdown unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Oct 2, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced support for the No Government, No Pay Act, which would help prevent a future government shutdown by suspending pay for Members of Congress during a shutdown.
Sep 27, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement calling on Speaker John Boehner to immediately hold a vote on the continuing resolution passed by the U.S. Senate moments ago.
Aug 13, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) returned from a week-long, 37 member Congressional delegation, working visit to Israel and the West Bank. On this visit, Bustos received a firsthand look at a region that is vital to both American and international security concerns and aided in reaffirming America’s longstanding strategic relationship with Israel.
Mar 21, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), along with her basketball partner, WNBA player Kara Lawson, was honored to be named the winner of the Olympic & Paralympic Caucus Free Throw Challenge. In its second edition, hosted by the United States Olympic Committee and the Congressional Olympic & Paralympic Caucus, this competitive event brought together Members of Congress and a handful of Team USA’s best athletes to demonstrate basketball skills in promotion of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.
Mar 7, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced the location of her Rockford Congressional office. The office will be located at 119 N. Church St., Suite 207 and 208, in Rockford, and will open within the month.
Feb 28, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) again called on Speaker John Boehner to keep the House in session until a deal is reached to avoid sequestration.