Press Releases
September 13, 2016
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“In Southern Illinois, we have exceptional and patriotic young men and women who are already leading their community in and out of the classroom,” says Rep. Bost.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced he is accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the U.S. military academies.
August 24, 2016
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Illinois Premiums May Increase by 45 Percent Next Year
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:
August 18, 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,” said Rep. Bost. “This grant provides necessary funding for critical upgrades at MidAmerica," said Rep. Bost.
Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration of more than $1.6 million for infrastructure improvements at the Scott Air Force Base/MidAmerica Airport facility.
August 11, 2016
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Duties Will Be Applied to Hot Rolled Steel Imports from Seven Countries
Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded a U.S. Department of Commerce decision to impose substantial tariffs on illegally dumped and subsidized foreign steel. The new penalties are partially the result of legislation Bost introduced last year to improve America’s anti-dumping and countervailing duty trade remedy laws.
July 14, 2016
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Trade Deal May Come Before Congress for Vote After November
Washington, D.C. —Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today his intention to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement if it comes before the House for a vote later this year.
July 14, 2016
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Bost Leads Appeal to House and Senate Conferees on Defense Authorization
July 11, 2016
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“Mike Bost’s experience as a Marine and a leader on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee makes him a highly-qualified choice for the conference committee,” said Speaker Ryan.
Washington, D.C.—Speaker Paul Ryan has appointed Rep.
July 7, 2016
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Tracy and I would like to invite you to our upcoming Southern Illinois Women’s Fair on Saturday, August 6, 2016. This year, it will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center located at 200 South Illinois Avenue in Carbondale and begins at 8:30 a.m.
July 6, 2016
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost issued the following statement today regarding FBI Director James Comey’s decision not to seek charges against Hillary Clinton for transferring classified information on her private server:
June 28, 2016
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“The American people deserve a full and complete accounting of the facts regarding the terrorist attacks that took the lives of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three American security personnel in Benghazi, Libya."
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost issued the following the publication of the House Select Committee’s report on the Benghazi, which included testimony from 81 new witnesses and uncovered 75,000 new documents providing the most detailed account of the 2012 terrorist attack that killed four Americans: