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Community leaders in Franklin Park are reeling after an ICE agent killed 38-year-old Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez during a traffic stop near a school. The incident has sparked outrage and demands for accountability from local lawmakers and community leaders. Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez and several state senators and representatives released a statement
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) expressed his sorrow and outrage over the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the importance of civil discourse and condemning violence as a means of resolving differences. Scalise praised Kirk's legacy as a visionary who inspired young people to stand up
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to call for a Conference Committee on a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people. Jeffries emphasized that Democrats are willing to work with anyone who is committed to lowering the high cost of living, but they
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Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the US House of Representatives, has expressed his support for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which was approved by the House of Representatives. The legislation aims to strengthen the US military, improve the quality of life for service members, and
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As the United States remembers the devastating 9/11 attacks, Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the victims and reflect on the nation's founding values. The proposed "Patriot Week" legislation designates September 11 through 17 as a time for Americans to honor
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Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) voted against the proposed $79 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies Appropriations bill due to concerns over reduced support for state and local law enforcement, minority-owned businesses, gun and domestic violence prevention, scientific research, and legal assistance. Despite his opposition, Case
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At a time when families around the country are struggling to afford health care, housing, and other essentials, House Republicans have failed to provide the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) with the resources it needs to help Americans keep food on their tables. Congresswoman Rosa
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Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has secured $2 million in funding for Colonial Behavioral Health's development of a new integrated care campus in Williamsburg, Virginia. The funds are part of the Community Project Funding (CPF) process and were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
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Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) announced his support for the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which passed the House Appropriations Committee. The bill maintains critical funding for primary healthcare, strengthens the health workforce in rural areas, and supports tribal communities with child
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On the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Congressman John James, R-Michigan, introduced legislation to designate September 11 through September 17, 2025 as Patriot Week alongside Congressman John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, and Congressman Pat Ryan, D-New York. This effort aims to promote public awareness of the nation's founding documents
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has condemned the political violence that led to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, urging Americans to turn to civil debate and the ballot box instead. Scalise, who was himself a victim of a shooting incident in 2017, stressed that Americans must denounce violence and promote
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., suggested that Republicans are having early talks about addressing crime nationwide, with a focus on Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump has implemented measures to reduce crime. Scalise's comments come as the House Oversight Committee is set to advance bills dealing
