Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Representing the 17th District of Illinois
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Feb 27, 2013
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) gave a one minute floor speech about the serious impact sequestration could have on her region of Illinois, why she’s been opposed to sequestration from the beginning, and why Congress needs to come together to find a common sense solution to avert the sequester.
Feb 15, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) called on Speaker John Boehner to keep the House in session until a deal is reached to avoid sequestration.  With the House set to recess today for a full week, Bustos along with 20 other members warned that the imminent across the board cuts, which are set to kick-in on March 1, would have a negative impact on the economy and would lead to job losses.  They urged the House to stay in town and work on a deal.

Feb 11, 2013
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that Dot Turner, a laid off Sensata worker from Freeport, will be her guest to President Obama’s State of the Union address tomorrow.
Feb 11, 2013

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos appeared on the PBS television series "To The Contrary" on in February 2013.

On the program, Congresswoman Bustos discussed her background, family, priorities and what led her into public service.

"To The Contrary" is "public television's successful all-female news analysis series, is celebrating its 20th season on air. The program was launched in 1992, dubbed the "Year of the Woman in American Politics" as women's representation in Congress blossomed."

Watch the segment featuring Congresswoman Bustos below:

 

Jan 24, 2013
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) was named a Congressional Problem Solver by the bipartisan group No Labels. This group consists of members of Congress, Democrats and Republicans from both the House and the Senate, who are committed to meeting on a regular basis to build trust across the aisle and work together to solve the problems confronting the American people.
Jan 23, 2013

Subcommittee Assignments Will Allow Rep. Bustos To Fight For Transportation Projects In Region, Including Standing Up For Chicago Rockford International Airport, New I-74 Bridge

Jan 22, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) was named to the Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee and the Livestock and Rural Development Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.  Cheri was named to the House Committee on Agriculture on January 4th and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure last month.           

Jan 17, 2013

Tomorrow, Rep. Bustos Will Meet And Greet With Constituents In Her Washington Office As They Come To Pick Up Inauguration Tickets 

Saturday, Rep. Bustos Will Participate In A Bipartisan Service Project At Washington-Area School With Other Freshman Members And Will Meet With Marlee Sullivan, Silvis Native, Who Will Sing At Swearing-In Ceremony 

Jan 9, 2013

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced the future location of her Quad-Cities Congressional office.  The office will be located in the McKesson Building located at 100 19th Street, Suite 101, in Rock Island, and will open at a to be determined future date. 

Jan 9, 2013

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced the future location of her Peoria Congressional office.  The office will be located in the Strong Business Center located at 3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205, in Peoria, and will open at a to be determined future date. 

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