February 2008

Press Releases

2.14.08-ROSKAM STATEMENT ON NIU TRAGEDY
Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today issued the following statement concerning the tragic shooting at Northern Illinois University: >>Read More

2.13.08-HOUSE ATTEMPT TO WRITE HOMELAND SECURITY BILL IN PENCIL UNSUCCESSFUL
Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) released the following statement after the House defeated a 21 day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): >>Read More

2.11.08-KIRK, ROSKAM: SECURE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD NEEDED TO PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT AND PROTECT TRUST FUND
U.S. Representatives Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam announced legislation today requiring the Social Security Administration to develop secure Social Security cards to combat the rising problem of identity theft and immigration fraud. The representatives were joined by Waukegan Police Chief Bill Biang at a press conference in the Dirksen Federal Building. >>Read More

2.8.08-ROSKAM VOTES TO INCREASE ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN HIGHER ED
Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) yesterday voted in favor of the College Opportunity and Affordability Act (H.R. 4137), which will increase access, affordability, and accountability in higher education. >>Read More

2.7.08-ROSKAM STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 5140: >>Read More