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September 13, 2016
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Mike Bost, an Illinois Republican, speaks to thousands of retired coal miners who came to Washington by the busloads to push lawmakers to vote on a bill that would save their pension and health care benefits.
September 13, 2016
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“Upgrading and maintaining critical infrastructure in communities all across Southern Illinois is paramount for providing the quality of life our residents expect and deserve,” Bost said in the release. “With this funding, a new wastewater treatment plant will not only provide improved drinking water but also alleviate potential health hazards.”
September 1, 2016
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The announcement came from Rep. Mike Bost’s office last week. According to Bost, St. Clair as well as Franklin, Williamson and Pulaski counties are set to receive $3.2 million in federal grants or loans for rural developments through the Community Facility Grant program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
September 1, 2016
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Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Department of Insurance's health care rate filings for 2017, which indicate that premiums could increase by up to 45 percent next year: "Today's announcement of massive increases in health insurance premiums is the predictable outcome of the President's health care law.
September 1, 2016
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“This is a significant investment in an important hub of transportation for many thousands of residents and military personnel in and around the Metro East,” Bost said. “This grant provides necessary funding for critical upgrades at MidAmerica.
September 1, 2016
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Local officials were pleased to hear of a recent decision to place tariffs on steel imports, but the real key will be when — or if — the U.S. Steel-Granite City Works reopens, they said. The U.S.
September 1, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, whose district includes Scott, made it clear he opposes a new BRAC even getting started. “I voted to prevent any new round of BRAC from moving forward; but it’s going to take continued vigilance to ensure Scott, its mission, and our military personnel are protected in the future,” Bost said in a statement. Kern isn’t taking the future of Scott for granted.
August 17, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, whose district includes Scott, made it clear he opposes a new BRAC even getting started. “I voted to prevent any new round of BRAC from moving forward; but it’s going to take continued vigilance to ensure Scott, its mission, and our military personnel are protected in the future,” Bost said in a statement.
August 15, 2016
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Congressman Mike Bost, State Representative Terri Bryant and State Senator Gary Forby were in attendance. Forby says community health centers will continue to suffer as long as Illinois operates without a full-year spending plan. "The last year, we didn't have a budget. No matter what we do, whoever it is, we have to have a budget.
August 15, 2016
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“When we lose one of our brave heroes who died defending our freedoms, it impacts us all. Over the weekend, Southern Illinois lost a true patriot when Army Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Wilbur gave his life in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan. Tracy's and my prayers go out to his wife and two small children after the tragic loss of this 36 year old.