Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the issue of personal interests overshadowing national interests in the case of former National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn. Press and public attention have been focused largely on the Trump administration’s relationship with Russia, and there is much to be learned. Questions regarding Turkey, however, reveal most clearly how personal considerations may […]
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Federal support for career and technical education programs in schools must continue and grow, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said Wednesday. During a morning meeting at his Schaumburg congressional office, Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Schaumburg, discussed the basics of legislation he is sponsoring to reauthorize federal career and technical education funding. The legislation is currently awaiting a […]
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Illinois’ U.S. senators on Tuesday renewed their call for an independent investigation into possible ties between President Donald Trump’s administration and Russia, after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said he hopes ongoing FBI investigations involving the 2016 election continue. “The termination and removal of James Comey as director of the […]
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says that in his first four months on the job, he found a Republican partner to push a proposal he contends would create greater job opportunities for young adults who don’t attend four-year colleges. Krishnamoorthi touched on the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act and his […]
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Schaumburg chimes in. Congress is returning to session after a break and there’s renewed talk of plans by the GOP to get rid of Obamacare in time for President Trump’s 100th day in office. Listen to the broadcast here.
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The Congressman appeared on the Chicago TV program “Politics Tonight” for a wide-ranging interview to discuss numerous federal and local issues including the GOP’s latest attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare. Check out the videos here!
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By: RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI Last month, the country witnessed President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives fail to pass a health care bill because they only included Republicans in the process. From the outset, President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan refused to include Democrats and their ideas in drafting the bill. When too […]
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CHICAGO (CBS) — A suburban congressman is working to rally mayors, county officials, lawmakers and others in a major push for the long-awaited Western access road to O’Hare airport. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says a Western access road to O’Hare had been contemplated for decades, and estimates say it could create 65,000 permanent jobs. He added […]
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Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg will host a jobs summit on the economic impact of developing western access to O’Hare International Airport from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the board room of Roosevelt University, 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd. in Schaumburg. Speakers will include Krishnamoorthi, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, Illinois […]
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The need for a full and transparent investigation by an independent commission has never been more clear. As revelations of Russian interference in our democracy continue to emerge, the need for a full and transparent investigation by an independent commission has never been more clear. Though the House and Senate Intelligence Committees have begun related […]
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