In a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Cameron, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi spoke about the origins of his political philosophy, “politics and elections are really about relationship making. It’s not transactional. You play for the long game.” The Congressman also touched on topics such as the recent passage of his CTE legislation, the latest developments concerning the […]
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins John Williams to talk about the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which he just helped pass. Listen to the conversation here.
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New legislation improves vocational education, supporting technical careers WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump on July 31 signed into law a career and technical education bill, desperately needed by many employers, educators, and lawmakers. The bipartisan legislation will help align the U.S. education system with the nation’s rapidly evolving workforce needs. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education […]
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CHICAGO (WLS) — Hundreds of families remained separated Friday as the Trump Administration said it met a court deadline to reunite those deemed “eligible” by the government. That some families remained separated brought criticism from Illinois Democrats, three of whom visited The Heartland Alliance on Chicago’s South Side Friday. The Heartland Alliance said that eight […]
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Local community colleges and high schools can benefit from increased federal funding to expand and modernize career, technical and vocational education programs. President Donald Trump Tuesday signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act into law after it unanimously passed both houses of Congress. U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg and […]
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Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) talked about legislation that would advance career and technical education. Original Post
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WGN Radio’s John Williams moderated a joint town hall meeting featuring Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) and Darin LaHood (R). The discussion, at the John Marshall Law School, included topics ranging from the president’s zero tolerance policy, climate change, this week’s cover of Time magazine, jobs, trade, and the possibility of Rod Blagojevich’s sentence being commuted. […]
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By Robert Schillerstrom and Raja Krishnamoorthi Guest columnists Is that a glimmer of bipartisan sunshine on the western horizon of Chicago? Is it possible for leaders from different parties to work together for the good of all? For too long in our state, we have had standoffs instead of ribbon cuttings and finger pointing instead […]
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) joins John to talk about the separation of children from their families during their migration to the United States. Plus, Raja talks about his upcoming town hall meeting with Representative Darin LaHood, which John will emcee. Listen to the conversation here.
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