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Jun 4, 2014
This week, the Village of Thomson passed by unanimous consent a Resolution of Appreciation to Congresswoman Cheri Bustos for leading the bipartisan effort last week to successfully defend Thomson Correctional Facility and ensure it remains on track to open.
May 31, 2014
The House passed the Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill about 12:15 a.m. Friday after first thwarting an amendment introduced by Tennessee Republican Marsha Blackburn that specifically called for denying operational funds for the long-dormant prison.
May 30, 2014
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos led the bipartisan effort to successfully defend Thomson Correctional Facility late last night.
May 22, 2014
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continued her advocacy on behalf of Vietnam War hero Captain Bill Albracht of Moline by offering an amendment that would require the Secretary of the Army to review and report back on Albracht’s Medal of Honor nomination.
May 7, 2014
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced a $716,002 investment for the Knox County Health Department.
May 2, 2014
Illinois' 17th District Representative Cheri Bustos held a roundtable discussion with area emergency agencies Friday, discussing practices and tips to make sure you and your family are safe when natural disasters strike.
May 2, 2014
Today, following a roundtable with local emergency officials to discuss natural disaster preparedness, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos launched a disaster resources page on her congressional website to help give the people of Illinois’ 17th District information and resources as spring storms threaten to bring floods and tornadoes to the region.
Apr 4, 2014
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement on the news that the Bureau of Prisons has begun the process of finding staff for Thomson prison.
Mar 26, 2014
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos welcomed students from Annawan High School in Annawan in Henry County to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Mar 14, 2014
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on the announcement yesterday that the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Prisons has committed funding for the activation of Thomson prison.