The latest news from the Peter Roskam Campaignhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/rss/en-us2010 Peter Roskam3/14/20103/14/201030http://www.roskamforcongress.com/images/rssicon.jpghttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/2323http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/RedCountycom_Despite_Lean_Times_We_Must_Protect_our_Resources.aspxMy campaign launched a household battery recycling program today that will make it easier for constituents to personally be good stewards of our planet.3/9/2010http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/RedCountycom_Despite_Lean_Times_We_Must_Protect_our_Resources.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Campaign_Announces_ProEnvironment_Battery_Recycling_Program.aspxToday, the Roskam for Congress campaign announced the creation of a household battery recycling program, providing constituents with the opportunity to personally be good stewards of the environment.3/8/2010http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Campaign_Announces_ProEnvironment_Battery_Recycling_Program.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_to_Attend_White_House_Health_Summit.aspxObama’s Former Colleague Accepts Leader Boehner’s Invitation2/24/2010http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_to_Attend_White_House_Health_Summit.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Politico_Top_White_House_Healthcare_Official_Reaches_Out_to_Roskam.aspxReaching out to Roskam is a window into Obama’s strategy on bipartisanship – Roskam is an old friend of Obama’s from the Illinois legislature, he’s on a path to Republican leadership and he’s a well regarded member of the Ways and Means committee. Roskam is also not part of elected GOP leadership, so he may be a good target for a White House looking to forge new alliances.2/12/2010http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Politico_Top_White_House_Healthcare_Official_Reaches_Out_to_Roskam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_need_not_wait_to_change_relations_with_Congress.aspxWashington Post - David Broder - It was toward the end of President Obama's riveting visit on Jan. 29 with the House Republicans in Baltimore2/7/2010http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_need_not_wait_to_change_relations_with_Congress.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/AP_In_facetoface_meeting_Obama_urges_Republicans_to_work_with_him_on_taxes_health_budget.aspxRepublican Rep. Peter Roskam complained that some House Democrats have "stiff-armed" their Republican colleagues, leaving them out of the decision-making process. Obama says both sides are to blame for a "sour climate on Capitol Hill" and he's willing to help bring Republican and Democratic leaders together.1/30/2010http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/AP_In_facetoface_meeting_Obama_urges_Republicans_to_work_with_him_on_taxes_health_budget.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Legislators_on_right_track_with_health_care_bill.aspxSuburban Life Editorial - Being members of the minority party in the House, Biggert and Roskam are characteristically not thrilled with the plan. They expressed concern that Republican ideas for reforming health care were rejected by the Democrats. When it comes to issues such as tort reform, health insurance portability and competition across state lines, I agree with the Republicans that these are key to making any reform plan work.12/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Legislators_on_right_track_with_health_care_bill.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Office_Space_NotSoStill_Life_With_Roskam.aspxRoll Call - When Roskam isn't spending time with his family in his hometown of Wheaton, Ill., or legislating in Washington, he enjoys traveling on Congressional delegations to various parts of the world. Since entering Congress in 2007, he's traveled to Israel, the Palestinian territories, Iraq and Africa.12/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Office_Space_NotSoStill_Life_With_Roskam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam__Kirk_New_Study_Shows_New_TaxesProvisions_of_Health_Care_Bills_Could_Cost_169000_IL_Jobs.aspxIllinois Policy Institute analysis shows health care proposals could cost Illinois families $57 billion - $4,418 per citizen11/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam__Kirk_New_Study_Shows_New_TaxesProvisions_of_Health_Care_Bills_Could_Cost_169000_IL_Jobs.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_BigGovernmentcom_OpEd_Pelosis_Healthcare_Vision_Government_Mandate_or_Jail.aspx 11/19/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_BigGovernmentcom_OpEd_Pelosis_Healthcare_Vision_Government_Mandate_or_Jail.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Coverage_Mandate_Under_Fire.aspxWall Street Journal - Rep. Peter Roskam (R., Ill.) said on the House floor that this means the health overhaul comes with handcuffs. "Now, I am not talking about figurative handcuffs," he added. "If you don't comply with the individual mandate, what happens to you? You can be subject to five years in prison and you can be subject to a quarter of a million dollars in fines."11/18/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Coverage_Mandate_Under_Fire.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_Turns_Up_the_Heat_over_Bringing_Gitmo_prisoners_to_US_Soil.aspxThe Hill - (Constituents) see it for what it is: Illinois become a dumping ground. This administration couldn't pull off getting us the Olympics so they bring us al-Qaeda,” Roskam said.11/18/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_Turns_Up_the_Heat_over_Bringing_Gitmo_prisoners_to_US_Soil.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Wounded_Warrior_Working_for_Rep_Roskam.aspxRoll Call - Roskam says Velasco is an asset to his staff and that he has gotten a lot of positive feedback from veterans who are happy to have one of their own to speak with. Velasco says connecting with and helping other veterans has breathed new life into him. While he once had to depend on his family to take care of him, he is now able to provide for them.11/9/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Wounded_Warrior_Working_for_Rep_Roskam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Elizabeth_Roskams_OpEd_on_Lung_Cancer.aspxLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It kills more men and women than any other cancer and will kill more people this year than breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney cancers and melanoma combined.11/8/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Elizabeth_Roskams_OpEd_on_Lung_Cancer.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/IL_Republicans_Ask_IL_Dept_of_Healthcare__Family_Services_How_Medicaid_Changes_Will_Impact_IL.aspx 11/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/IL_Republicans_Ask_IL_Dept_of_Healthcare__Family_Services_How_Medicaid_Changes_Will_Impact_IL.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Condemns_Passage_of_Pelosi_Healthcare_Overhaul.aspx 11/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Condemns_Passage_of_Pelosi_Healthcare_Overhaul.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_Life_Editorial_Legislators_on_right_track_with_health_care_bill.aspx 11/5/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_Life_Editorial_Legislators_on_right_track_with_health_care_bill.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_Life_Roskam_Delivers_Health_Care_Bill_to_Library.aspx 11/2/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_Life_Roskam_Delivers_Health_Care_Bill_to_Library.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressman_delivers_health_care_bill_to_library.aspxLiberty Suburban Newspaper - The top pages of a stack of papers that make up the latest version of the health care bill rustled in the wind as U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam used both hands to carry a copy into the Wheaton Public Library Monday morning.11/2/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressman_delivers_health_care_bill_to_library.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Honduras_Turmoil_Goes_Local.aspxSun-Times - U.S. Representatives Peter Roskam (R-Wheaton) and Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) say the administration should side with the rest of the Honduran government, which believes Zelaya's ouster was for the best.10/12/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Honduras_Turmoil_Goes_Local.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Battle_over_Honduras_policy_heats_up.aspxForeign Policy Magazine - The conclusion Roskam drew from the trip was that the problem in Honduras won't be solved until the Nov. 29 election, in which neither Micheletti nor Zelaya is running -- that is, if it can meet reasonable standards of freedom and fairness. U.S. trade with Honduras is at stake, Roskam argued, and is needed to counter the expanding regional influence of anti-American forces such as Venezuela's Hugo Chávez.10/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Battle_over_Honduras_policy_heats_up.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Some_Criticize_SEIU_for_Its_ACORN_Connections.aspxWashington Post - Last week, Republican Reps. Mark Steven Kirk and Peter Roskam of Illinois and Patrick T. McHenry of North Carolina urged the Census Bureau to stop allowing the SEIU to help recruit workers for its 2010 head count.10/6/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Some_Criticize_SEIU_for_Its_ACORN_Connections.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congress_overhauls_federal_student_lending.aspxDaily Herald - The university offers grants to low-income students through a nonprofit foundation. Roskam and school officials say the legislation threatens Midwestern's ability to be a lender.9/28/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congress_overhauls_federal_student_lending.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Kirk_Calls_On_US_Census_to_Sever_Ties_to_SEIU.aspxChicago Sun-Times - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) and U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-Va.) joined Kirk in raising the red flags about SEIU because of what Kirk called, "the close inter-relationship in management, location, leadership, and financing between [ACORN and SEIU.] SEIU Local 880 used to boast it was founded by ACORN. ... I think the integrity of the Census is in danger if [SEIU] so closely linked to [ACORN] is still involved in the federal census."9/28/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Kirk_Calls_On_US_Census_to_Sever_Ties_to_SEIU.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmakers_stake_out_positions_on_health_care.aspxDaily Herald - "The government-run public option will cost trillions, explode the deficit and limit quality of care. Bad policy with a huge price tag isn't something I'll support," U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican, said.9/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmakers_stake_out_positions_on_health_care.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Daily_Herald_Lawmakers_stake_out_positions_on_health_care.aspx"The government-run public option will cost trillions, explode the deficit and limit quality of care. Bad policy with a huge price tag isn't something I'll support," U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican, said.9/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Daily_Herald_Lawmakers_stake_out_positions_on_health_care.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Single_Payer_on_the_Installment_Plan.aspxWall Street Journal - In 2004 Barack Obama, then an Illinois State Senator, and Peter Roskam, then a state legislative colleague, argued over an Obama proposal to create a task force to study alternatives for health care in Illinois.9/3/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Single_Payer_on_the_Installment_Plan.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_was_a_healthcare_myth_buster_in_2004_too.aspxWashington Examiner - Roskam suggested that the Obama-sponsored bill, which created a panel that later recommended an individual insurance mandate, a public insurance option and generous subsidies for Illinois in 2007. The state legislature has sat on the proposal since then. But at the time, Republicans have argued that it was a back door to having a single-payer system once private insurers were put out of business.9/1/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_was_a_healthcare_myth_buster_in_2004_too.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Rep_Peter_Roskam_and_Obama_on_health_care_a_replay_from_2004_Illinois_senate_debate.aspxChicago Sun-Times - One of those who gave Obama the toughest time that day was then Illinois State Sen. Peter Roskam -- who also moved up and on. Roskam, now a member of Congress, representing a Chicago west suburban district, opposes most elements in the Democratic-drafted health care bills that are coming out of the House.8/31/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Rep_Peter_Roskam_and_Obama_on_health_care_a_replay_from_2004_Illinois_senate_debate.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Speaks_to_12000_on_healthcare.aspxMy Suburban Life - The number of people on the phone with Peter Roskam could have filled a small arena, but many of them were sitting at home, at work or in their cars as they weighed in on the hot-button issue of health care reform.8/21/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Speaks_to_12000_on_healthcare.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Meeting_of_Minds_On_Flood_Control_Soon.aspxJournal & Topics -Political leaders at the county and federal levels are reacting positively to their first read of recommendations to ease Salt Creek flooding, though a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-6th) and Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider (R-15th) both caution the plan is in its "infancy" andrequires a great deal of study.8/20/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Meeting_of_Minds_On_Flood_Control_Soon.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Good_News_Could_Spell_Trouble_for_GOP.aspxPolitico - “My constituents won’t be coaxed into accepting the notion that ‘less bad’ news is good news," said Illinois Republican Rep. Peter Roskam. "We were promised much better than this: better economic conditions and outlook and a new era of bipartisanship."8/15/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Good_News_Could_Spell_Trouble_for_GOP.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Friends_Have_Own_Ideas_on_Salt_Creek_Flood_Control.aspxJournal & Topics - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-6th) also weighed in on the FFP recommendations after being supplied with a copy of the FFP letter. Roskam's district includes the dams and many of the communities affected by flooding along Salt Creek.8/13/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Friends_Have_Own_Ideas_on_Salt_Creek_Flood_Control.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Editorial__Public_option_would_kill_private_plans_and_increase_health_costs.aspxMy Suburban Life - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton said that House Resolution 3200 — America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 — would prohibit individual insurers from enrolling new participants in existing plans beginning in 2013.8/12/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Editorial__Public_option_would_kill_private_plans_and_increase_health_costs.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_OpEd_Medicare_fraud_proves_fedrun_health_care_wont_work.aspxSun-Times - Fundamental reforms to Medicare and Medicaid would undoubtedly save billions of taxpayer dollars. That could lower costs, which could expand access to care and provide a real step forward in solving our health-care woes. Without it, a new government-run health-care plan would bring more waste, fraud and abuse, all on the backs of the American taxpayer.8/1/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_OpEd_Medicare_fraud_proves_fedrun_health_care_wont_work.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Bill_Giving_Shareholders_More_Say_on_Executive_Pay_Passes_House.aspxLos Angeles Times - "This bill is an invitation for political meddling at its worst in the private confines of companies that are trying to work hard to create jobs," complained Rep. Peter J. Roskam (R-Ill.)7/31/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Bill_Giving_Shareholders_More_Say_on_Executive_Pay_Passes_House.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Republicans_Wage_Floor_Games.aspxRoll Call - Roskam pointed to the GOP’s protest last week when Members hijacked the floor for three hours to give one-minute speeches that included the phrase, “where are the jobs?” The effort was part of the larger GOP strategy to derail Democratic health care plans, which Republicans charge ignore their ideas.7/27/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Republicans_Wage_Floor_Games.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_lawmakers_play_key_opposing_roles_in_health_care_battle.aspxDaily Herald - Take U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican in the DuPage County-centered 6th District. Once a member of the state Senate with President Barack Obama, Roskam has long been an opponent of government programs in nearly every form.7/24/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_lawmakers_play_key_opposing_roles_in_health_care_battle.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_appears_on_WGN_to_discuss_Democrats_Healthcare_Plan.aspx“[W]hat you’re really noticing for the first time are Democrats, who are in the president’s own party who have become very reluctant on the direction that this Administration is taking this country. And for the first time they are beginning to assert themselves in ways that I don’t think Speaker Pelosi was counting on.” – Congressman Peter Roskam7/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_appears_on_WGN_to_discuss_Democrats_Healthcare_Plan.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Democrats_Block_Roskams_Medicare_Fraud_Prevention_Amendment.aspxReject “Common-Sense, Taxpayer-Protecting” Reform Measure7/17/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Democrats_Block_Roskams_Medicare_Fraud_Prevention_Amendment.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_On_The_Democrats_Healthcare_Bill.aspx 7/14/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_On_The_Democrats_Healthcare_Bill.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Area_doctors_sound_off_on_Obama_health_care_plan.aspxDaily Herald - Nearly 150 doctors gathered Wednesday in Medinah to share their views on how President Obama's proposed health-care reforms will affect their practices and patients. The forum was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican and member of the House Ways and Means Committee that is considering health-care legislation.7/2/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Area_doctors_sound_off_on_Obama_health_care_plan.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/EDITORIAL_Roskam_bringing_correct_approach_to_health_reform.aspxSuburban Life Publications Editorial - No government program is going to eliminate all the problems in health care. Roskam has raised some valid issues about reform measures, and we must proceed cautiously.6/25/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/EDITORIAL_Roskam_bringing_correct_approach_to_health_reform.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ICYMIMediFraud_Alert_in_the_News.aspx 6/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ICYMIMediFraud_Alert_in_the_News.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Introduces_MediFraud_Alert.aspx 6/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Introduces_MediFraud_Alert.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ICYMI_Roskam_Discusses_Healthcare_Reform_and_Obamas_Speech_to_the_AMA.aspx"The notion that a new government program is going to be as pure as the wind-driven snow is something that my district is not buying.”6/16/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ICYMI_Roskam_Discusses_Healthcare_Reform_and_Obamas_Speech_to_the_AMA.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_House_Republicans_rail_against_energy_tax.aspxBy Brian Hudson, Wheaton Leader Reporter - U.S. House Republicans including Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, of Wheaton, are ramping up their opposition to a climate change and energy bill moving through Congress that they say would burden industry with a “national energy tax.”5/20/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_House_Republicans_rail_against_energy_tax.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_not_reversing_OHare_expansion_stance__yet.aspxBy Marni Pyke, Daily Herald - Seismic shifts in the politics of O'Hare expansion are on U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam's radar screen, but he says big questions remain unanswered on the merits of the project.5/10/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_not_reversing_OHare_expansion_stance__yet.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Local_Members_of_Congress_react_to_swine_flu_outbreak.aspxBy Hal Conick, Liberty Suburban - While many people have been worked into a panic over the swine-influenza pandemic, members of Congress are trying to stay composed and ready.5/5/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Local_Members_of_Congress_react_to_swine_flu_outbreak.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/COD_opens_new_50_million_technical_education_building.aspxBy Jake Griffin, Daily Herald Staff - The College of DuPage's new $50 million Technical Education Center is being touted as an economic stimulator for future students.4/24/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/COD_opens_new_50_million_technical_education_building.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_HONORED_WITH_SPIRIT_OF_ENTERPRISE_AWARD_BY_US_CHAMBER_OF_COMMERCE.aspxRecognized for Second Consecutive Year for Supporting Policies to Bolster Economy4/3/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_HONORED_WITH_SPIRIT_OF_ENTERPRISE_AWARD_BY_US_CHAMBER_OF_COMMERCE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Transit_security_CTA_says_its_on_slow_train_for_terrorist_alerts.aspxBy Jon Hilkevitch, Chicago Tribune reporter- The Chicago Transit Authority is waiting for the necessary federal approvals to receive highly sensitive security information, including tips about potential acts of terrorism being planned against elevated or subway trains, officials told a congressional hearing Monday.3/24/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Transit_security_CTA_says_its_on_slow_train_for_terrorist_alerts.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/NRCC_Expects_to_Top_March_Dinner_Goal.aspxRoll Call - NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions said the fundraising success has been the direct result of Roskam’s hard work and ability to communicate and motivate Members to participate.3/19/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/NRCC_Expects_to_Top_March_Dinner_Goal.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/AIG_Chief_Says_Company_Had_Little_Choice_on_Handing_out_Bonuses.aspxCQ - Roskam said the AIG bonus disclosures are a serious problem for the Obama administration.”They either knew and didn’t disclose it or they didn’t know,” Roskam said. “Either way they have a serious problem.”3/18/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/AIG_Chief_Says_Company_Had_Little_Choice_on_Handing_out_Bonuses.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_Continues_Campaign_Against_Obama_Budget.aspxReal Clear Politics - During an off-camera briefing with reporters this morning, Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) called the cap-and-trade proposal an "old fashioned hustle."3/18/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_Continues_Campaign_Against_Obama_Budget.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Read_My_Lips_No_New_Bailouts.aspxTalk Radio News Service - Roskam said that many of the small businesses in his area were “in survival mode.” It was unclear whether he was including those whose personal profits would create such a tax dilemma.3/18/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Read_My_Lips_No_New_Bailouts.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Work_beginning_on_new_flood_control_levee.aspxDaily Herald - Local officials from across the region donned hard hats and picked up shovels Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony for a $26 million levee along the Des Plaines River.3/13/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Work_beginning_on_new_flood_control_levee.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Dont_Die_from_Embarrassment.aspxElizabeth Roskam Op-Ed - If you have a family history of colon cancer, or meet other criteria, don’t put off talking about your risk and get screened. It might save your life or that of someone you love.3/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Dont_Die_from_Embarrassment.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_calls_for_conservative_fiscal_policy.aspxLiberty Suburban - As national leaders debate how to revive the ailing economy, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton has laid out a prescription of tax cuts, infrastructure spending and free trade.3/3/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_calls_for_conservative_fiscal_policy.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_lawmakers_see_hope_in_Obamas_speech.aspxDaily Herald - While he faced "boos," grunts and groans at times from the GOP side of the House chamber, Republican U.S. representatives Mark Kirk of Highland Park, Peter Roskam of Wheaton, Don Manzullo of the Rockford area and Judy Biggert of Hinsdale said they were encouraged by elements of the new president's ambitious agenda.2/25/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Suburban_lawmakers_see_hope_in_Obamas_speech.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Could_the_GOP_Pick_Off_a_Senate_Seat_in_Illinois.aspxReal Clear Politics - Peter Roskam's Press Secretary, Matt Vriesema stood strong on the issue, telling RealClearPolitics, "We didn't have to be in this situation. They could've taken care of this months ago and had a special election then. Now we have an embattled Senator with no pull there, leaving our state with one Senator."2/24/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Could_the_GOP_Pick_Off_a_Senate_Seat_in_Illinois.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Salmonella_Outbreak_Prompts_Tougher_Law_Proposal.aspxCBS 2 - There is a new push Monday night to protect you and your family from potentially dangerous food. This comes after a nationwide salmonella scare may have killed nine people, and sickened hundreds of others. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports two Illinois congressmen are fighting to make sure something like this never happens again.2/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Salmonella_Outbreak_Prompts_Tougher_Law_Proposal.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Food_banks_toss_donations_due_to_salmonella_outbreak.aspxABC 7 - Congressmen Peter Roskam and Mark Kirk recently reintroduced legislation to secure our nation's food system. This comes on the heels of the salmonella outbreak surrounding the distribution of contaminated peanut butter resulting in the deaths of nine people and sickening more than 600.2/23/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Food_banks_toss_donations_due_to_salmonella_outbreak.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_reps_Roskam_Kirk_eyeing_Senate_seat.aspxSun-Times - Like Obama, Kirk and Roskam represent generational change. They're both sharp and energetic and making names for themselves in political circles and in Washington, where The Hill newspaper called Roskam the "most up-and-coming member of Congress."2/20/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_reps_Roskam_Kirk_eyeing_Senate_seat.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_Road_Show_Panned_in_Peoria.aspxChicago Tribune - Particularly ironic, Roskam said, is the fact that the creation of significant numbers of jobs at Caterpillar “wouldn’t cost the taxpayers a cent,” when Obama’s stimulus package would cost almost $800 billion upfront. Moreover, job creation is a certain result of the free trade pact, but no one can be certain about the beneficial impact of the stimulus’ spending free-for-all.2/17/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_Road_Show_Panned_in_Peoria.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Gutierrez_Roskam_See_Colombia_FTA_As_NoCost_Stimulus_to_US_Economy.aspxBNA - Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) and former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez Feb. 12 called for quick congressional passage of the stalled U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement, saying it would provide the U.S. economy a free stimulus in the form of expanded exports.2/13/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Gutierrez_Roskam_See_Colombia_FTA_As_NoCost_Stimulus_to_US_Economy.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_PASSAGE_OF_ECONOMIC_STIMULUS_SPENDING_BILL.aspx 2/13/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_PASSAGE_OF_ECONOMIC_STIMULUS_SPENDING_BILL.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Advances_Underage_Smoking_Prevention_Legislation.aspx 2/12/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Advances_Underage_Smoking_Prevention_Legislation.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_in_Peoria_Workers_still_worried.aspxChicago Tribune - "That's the irony of the White House choosing to go to Caterpillar," Roskam said. "It really does beg the question: How about a trade policy that takes a $100,000 burden off of every major piece of equipment cat sells?"2/12/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Obama_in_Peoria_Workers_still_worried.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/New_York_Times_Obamas_Balancing_Act_on_US_Trade_Policies.aspxMr. Obama was also pressed on trade in his recent public meeting with House Republicans — but from the opposite direction. Representative Peter Roskam of Illinois blamed Democratic resistance in Congress for blocking the “no-cost job creation” that those pending trade deals would bring, and asked the president whether he would work with Republicans to push those deals through.2/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/New_York_Times_Obamas_Balancing_Act_on_US_Trade_Policies.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_VOTES_AGAINST_MASSIVE_TRILLION_DOLLAR_STIMULUS_SPENDING_BILL.aspxBillions and Billions in Wasteful Pork, Only 0.41% in Tax Cuts for Small Businesses1/28/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_VOTES_AGAINST_MASSIVE_TRILLION_DOLLAR_STIMULUS_SPENDING_BILL.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Kirk_unchanged_on_stimulus_package.aspxDaily Herald - Suburban congressmen Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam came away from a sit down with President Barack Obama and other House Republicans Tuesday unchanged in their opposition to a $825 billion economic stimulus plan.1/28/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Kirk_unchanged_on_stimulus_package.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/BIPARTISAN_SUBURBAN_DELEGATION_REINTRODUCES_BILL_TO_BLOCK_CNS_ACQUISITION_OF_EJE.aspxCommon Sense Infrastructure Project to Create Jobs, Reduce Congestion while Promoting Long-Term Economic Growth1/22/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/BIPARTISAN_SUBURBAN_DELEGATION_REINTRODUCES_BILL_TO_BLOCK_CNS_ACQUISITION_OF_EJE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/DuPage_County_lobbies_for_spot_in_stimulus_package.aspxSuburban Life Newspaper - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, of Wheaton said he would like to see funds for many of the projects Schillerstrom outlined, but he also called for sensible government spending as Congress moves forward on a stimulus package.1/22/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/DuPage_County_lobbies_for_spot_in_stimulus_package.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Legislators_shoot_for_STAR_line_again.aspxSun-Times News Group - Officials called the proposal a common sense idea that will fit Obama's vision for infrastructure projects that create jobs and stimulate the economy.1/22/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Legislators_shoot_for_STAR_line_again.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/House_GOP_Looks_to_Triangulate.aspxRoll Call - The confetti from the inaugural parties barely will be swept up when House Republicans meet on Wednesday to begin drawing stark contrasts between President Barack Obama and the House Democratic leadership.1/20/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/House_GOP_Looks_to_Triangulate.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_expects_crowded_Senate_race_may_run.aspxThe Hill - Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) said Monday that he expects a crowded field to pursue the Senate seat of Roland Burris (D) and that it might include him.1/19/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_expects_crowded_Senate_race_may_run.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_weighs_in_on_stimulus_package.aspxPioneer Press - As congressional leaders attempt to assemble a stimulus package to rescue the economy, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, discussed on Thursday (Jan. 15) his views about the proposed bailouts.1/16/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_weighs_in_on_stimulus_package.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_calls_for_tax_cuts.aspxSuburban Life - As Washington weighs plans to jump-start the economy, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, of Wheaton, today called for sensible tax cuts and tight oversight of spending as House Democrats unveiled a $825 billion stimulus package.1/16/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_calls_for_tax_cuts.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Five_People_to_Watch_in_2009.aspxSuburban Life - On Election Night, Roskam named the issues facing the nation next term; premier among them, he said, is preserving the free market amid economic turmoil1/9/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Five_People_to_Watch_in_2009.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_named_to_Ways_and_Means_committee.aspxPioneer Press - An appointment to one of the most powerful Congressional committees welcomed U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, after winning his second term.1/9/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_named_to_Ways_and_Means_committee.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_stresses_need_for_economic_improvement.aspxPioneer Press - Roskam approved of early proposals floated by President-elect Barack Obama, with whom he previously served in the Illinois state legislature. But although Roskam agreed with Obama's plans to trim taxes to spur the economy, he was reluctant about other stimulus ideas calling for massive government spending.1/8/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_stresses_need_for_economic_improvement.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_SELECTED_TO_SERVE_ON_POWERFUL_WAYS_AND_MEANS_COMMITTEE.aspxCongressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) today was selected by his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives to serve on the Committee on Ways and Means. Roskam’s move to this powerful committee is especially important to the state of Illinois, as he represents the state’s only Republican member.1/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_SELECTED_TO_SERVE_ON_POWERFUL_WAYS_AND_MEANS_COMMITTEE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_lands_prime_committee_assignment.aspxDaily Herald - The seat, coveted by many in Congress angling for clout, gives Roskam a chance at crafting the GOP's input on the nation's tax, Social Security and Medicare policy.1/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_lands_prime_committee_assignment.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Rep_Roskam_Talks_Obama_Burris.aspxReal Clear Politics - Obama's former Senate seat was at the center of the biggest story of the new Congress's commencement yesterday. Burris, Roskam's fellow Illinois native, arrived at the Capitol seeking to take the Senate seat that scandal-plagued Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed him to, but he was turned away.1/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Rep_Roskam_Talks_Obama_Burris.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Illinois_House_members_sworn_in_under_shadow_of_Blago_scandal.aspxDaily Herald - "There is a lot of material there," said U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton, noting the jokes going around the House. "You feel like everyone is coming up with a Saturday Night Live punch line. It is pretty merciless."1/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Illinois_House_members_sworn_in_under_shadow_of_Blago_scandal.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/7_habits_of_highly_effective_freshman.aspxPolitico - Illinois Rep. Peter J. Roskam, a conservative Republican, raised more than $2.6 million during his first two years in the House to help him hold onto a tough suburban Chicago district. That’s $2.6 million his colleagues didn’t need to chip in to keep him in the House.1/7/2009http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/7_habits_of_highly_effective_freshman.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/DuPage_woman_designs_ornament_for_White_House.aspxDaily Herald - A DuPage County woman with special needs was one of several artists chosen to display ornaments they designed on a White House Christmas tree.12/25/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/DuPage_woman_designs_ornament_for_White_House.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Why_Illinois_Dems_Wont_Permit_Special_Election.aspxHuman Events - Among Republicans, the two names mentioned should a special election be held are Reps. Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam. Both would not have to give up their House seats if the contest is held in ’09 instead of 2010.12/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Why_Illinois_Dems_Wont_Permit_Special_Election.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskams_preelection_mailings_met_deadline_commission_says.aspxDaily Hearld - "There is no substantial reason to believe that a violation of franking law has occurred," the commission told Congress Watch, which is a branch of the nonprofit organization Public Citizen.12/17/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskams_preelection_mailings_met_deadline_commission_says.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_14_BILLION_DETROIT_BAILOUT.aspxWe have been told that urgency requires immediate action, but we seem to stumble from one week to another without a cohesive plan. To respond well to the urgent, a sense of clarity is required. We lack clarity about the consequences to prudently act on behalf of the taxpayer, so I could not support this legislation.12/10/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_14_BILLION_DETROIT_BAILOUT.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_KIRK_HOLD_ECONOMIC_RECOVERY_HEARING.aspxWith the start of the 111th Congress and the first term of President-elect Obama less than two months away, U.S. Representatives Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam held an ad-hoc economic recovery hearing today to discuss actions to address the nation's financial crisis.11/24/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_KIRK_HOLD_ECONOMIC_RECOVERY_HEARING.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_reelected_in_6th_District.aspxPioneer Press - Roskam defeated Army Reserve Col. Jill Morgenthaler 57.8 percent to 42.2 percent, according to unofficial DuPage County results with 111 of 120 Cook County precincts counted.11/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_reelected_in_6th_District.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_wins_2nd_term_over_Morgenthaler.aspxAssociated Press - Republican Congressman Peter Roskam has fended off a challenge from Democrat Jill Morgenthaler to win a second term. It's the second time Roskam has defeated a military veteran for his seat in Washington from Illinois' 6th Congressional District in suburban Chicago.11/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_wins_2nd_term_over_Morgenthaler.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/3_races_buck_change_theme.aspxSun-Times - Incumbent U.S. Representatives Bill Foster, Judy Biggert and Peter Roskam easily held on to their congressional seats in the west and southwest suburbs Tuesday:11/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/3_races_buck_change_theme.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_win_with_margin.aspxLiberty Suburban - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam was returned to Congress on Tuesday night by a comfortable margin. The Republican candidate won a second term representing Illinois’ 6th District by 58 percent to 42...11/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_win_with_margin.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Examiner_Endorsement_Peter_Roskam__6th_Congressional_District.aspxExaminer - Roskam's understanding of the value of the free enterprise system, and government's proper role in safeguarding it against excess, is unparalleled. A Roskam has provided, and will continue to provide, a badly-needed, calming voice of reason to help curb the appetites of those who believe that more bureaucratic gluttony is the solution to every problem.10/29/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Examiner_Endorsement_Peter_Roskam__6th_Congressional_District.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Green_issues_a_focus_in_6th_District_Congressional_race.aspxDaily Herald - Roskam...co-sponsored the Energy VISION Act...which seeks independence from foreign oil in 15 years by encouraging innovations, such as solar and wind power, offering tax credits for making homes more energy-efficient and for buying fuel-efficient vehicles, and by encouraging domestic oil production.10/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Green_issues_a_focus_in_6th_District_Congressional_race.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/US_Chamber_Presents_Annual_Spirit_of_Enterprise_Award_to_Representative_Peter_Roskam.aspxThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Representative Peter Roskam (R-IL-6) with its prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-growth legislation during the first session of the 110th Congress.10/24/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/US_Chamber_Presents_Annual_Spirit_of_Enterprise_Award_to_Representative_Peter_Roskam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_maintains_financial_lead_over_Morgenthaler.aspxPioneer Press - Roskam had another strong fund-raising quarter fueled by small local donors. Eighty-five percent of our donors gave under $200 this quarter, a clear reflection of the type of grassroots hometown campaign we have been running.10/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_maintains_financial_lead_over_Morgenthaler.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Morgenthaler_face_off_in_election.aspxPioneer Press - Roskam unleashed a series of radio ads about Morgenthaler's alleged ties to convicted influence peddler Antoin "Tony" Rezko. Near the end of the candidates' brief forum Oct. 4 in Mt. Prospect, Roskam broached the issue and handed Morgenthaler a June 2006 letter she wrote as homeland security director to Companion Security, a company affiliated with Rezko that sought contracts to train Iraqi police forces.10/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Morgenthaler_face_off_in_election.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/SunTimes_Endorsement_Roskam_in_6th_District.aspxSun-Times - He has reached across the partisan divide, holding regular conference calls with voters. He has made tax relief his first priority, reflecting the preferences of both Republicans and moderate Democrats in his district.10/21/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/SunTimes_Endorsement_Roskam_in_6th_District.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Cancer_Survivors_Break_Ground_on_Proton_Therapy_Center.aspxMarketWatch - Cancer survivors joined Central DuPage Hospital, Radiation Oncology Consultants and ProCure Treatment Centers to break ground on construction of the new Proton Therapy Center of Central DuPage Hospital, a ProCure Center.10/21/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Cancer_Survivors_Break_Ground_on_Proton_Therapy_Center.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Wide_difference_in_6th_District_campaign_coffers.aspxDaily Herald - Democrat Jill Morgenthaler will need a windfall in the next few weeks if she hopes to keep up financially with Republican Peter Roskam in the race for the 6th Congressional District.10/17/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Wide_difference_in_6th_District_campaign_coffers.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Searching_For_Middle_Ground_On_Flood_Relief.aspxJournal & Topics- Last month when Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson proposed adding new flood controls to two dams in Busse Woods, he said past efforts were stalled because environmentalists were concerned about protecting 100 trees.10/17/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Searching_For_Middle_Ground_On_Flood_Relief.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/MORGENTHALER_CONTINUES_TO_DISTANCE_HERSELF_FROM_GOV_BLAGOJEVICH.aspxJill Morgenthaler, Congressional candidate for her neighboring 6th District, has spent the last year campaigning as if she never knew her boss, Governor Rod Blagojevich. So much so she has fabricated a new job title to avoid mentioning Blagojevich’s name.10/17/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/MORGENTHALER_CONTINUES_TO_DISTANCE_HERSELF_FROM_GOV_BLAGOJEVICH.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressional_Incumbents_Hold_Huge_Money_Lead.aspxAssociated Press - Another suburban battleground features Republican Rep. Peter Roskam against Democrat Jill Morgenthaler. The freshman lawmaker had $1 million to $161,000 for the political newcomer and former aide to Gov. Rod Blagojevich.10/16/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressional_Incumbents_Hold_Huge_Money_Lead.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Morgenthaler_Denies_Charges_She_Worked_With_Rezko.aspxJournal & Topics - Morgenthaler Monday said that she did serve as deputy chief of staff Homeland Security under Blagojevich and that she is proud of her work in that position.10/15/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Morgenthaler_Denies_Charges_She_Worked_With_Rezko.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/REP_ROSKAM_RECEIVES_NAM_AWARD_FOR_SUPPORTING_THE_MANUFACTURING_AGENDA.aspxIn this era of increasing economic uncertainty, Rep. Roskam has demonstrated a true understanding of manufacturing’s key role in the strength of the American economy and has acted to protect and create manufacturing jobs,” said NAM President John Engler.10/15/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/REP_ROSKAM_RECEIVES_NAM_AWARD_FOR_SUPPORTING_THE_MANUFACTURING_AGENDA.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Elizabeth_Roskams_OpEd_on_National_Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month.aspxBreast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American women. In Illinois alone 7,190 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 1,750 women will die from the disease.10/14/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Elizabeth_Roskams_OpEd_on_National_Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/West_suburban_congressman_rips_foe_in_new_ad.aspxChicago Tribune - An ad that hit cable TV Thursday attacks Morgenthaler for working for the unpopular Blagojevich and accuses her of ties to Rezko. Similar radio ads began airing on talk radio Wednesday.10/10/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/West_suburban_congressman_rips_foe_in_new_ad.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Pioneer_Press_Endorsement_Return_Roskam_in_the_6th_Congressional_District.aspxPioneer Press - In this year's contest, Roskam is the better candidate and should be returned to Washington to provide the balance and compromise needed for solving the problems of this country.10/9/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Pioneer_Press_Endorsement_Return_Roskam_in_the_6th_Congressional_District.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/6th_Congressional_rivals_differ_on_transportation.aspxDaily Herald - Transportation is a major quality of life issue in the 6th Congressional District, with O'Hare International Airport at its eastern edge, Metra and freight trains crossing its downtowns and several major expressways intersecting it.10/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/6th_Congressional_rivals_differ_on_transportation.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Morgenthaler_spar_over_governor_Rezko.aspxDaily Herald - Roskam also brought up a letter Morgenthaler penned as homeland security director endorsing a plan for a company to lease a military facility in western Illinois to train security guards for work in Iraq. The company, Companion Security, had ties to convicted influence peddler Tony Rezko. Morgenthaler says she didn't know that at the time.10/6/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Morgenthaler_spar_over_governor_Rezko.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_700_BILLION_BAILOUT_OF_WALL_STREET.aspxIn the end, this bill amounts to the largest corporate bailout in American history, passing the failures of Wall Street to Main Street and I could not support it.10/3/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_700_BILLION_BAILOUT_OF_WALL_STREET.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_700_BILLION_BAILOUT_OF_WALL_STREET.aspxOur nation is at a pivotal point in history. This crisis in our financial system has sent a ripple through our entire economy. Decisive and urgent action had to be taken to inject not only capital, but confidence in our economy.10/3/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_700_BILLION_BAILOUT_OF_WALL_STREET.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Illinois_delegation_all_over_the_map.aspxSun-Times - The surprise failure of the bailout bill yielded a rare totally mixed roll call from the 19-member Illinois House delegation, with the results mirroring the larger problem in getting the emergency measure passed: Republicans were running from the package President Bush was begging them for.9/30/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Illinois_delegation_all_over_the_map.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Local_lawmakers_split_on_failed_bailout.aspxDaily Herald - Suburban congressional lawmakers split on the $700 billion economic bailout deal - which failed and sent markets tumbling - as many of them face election battles back home.9/29/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Local_lawmakers_split_on_failed_bailout.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressional_members_split_on_economic_bailout.aspxPioneer Press - Congress rejected today the Bush Administration's bill to bail out the financial industry. In a 228-205 vote, Democrats and Republicans split their votes, with Republican representatives voting 133-65 against the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008," a 2-to-1 margin. The majority of Democrats supported the measure, with a 140-95 vote.9/29/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressional_members_split_on_economic_bailout.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Illinois_lawmakers_react_to_bailout.aspxABC Chicago News-"What you're seeing was sort of a freight train feeling that the administration had at the beginning of the week and their attitude was you're either on the train or under the train there's a lot of us saying 'we need to slow this train down,'" said Rep. Peter Roskam (R), West & Northwest Suburbs9/27/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Illinois_lawmakers_react_to_bailout.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_said_Congress_exploring_options_to_700_billion_bailout.aspxSuburban Life- Roskam held a phone conference Friday afternoon with Chicago-area reporters to discuss negotiations over stabilizing financial markets impacted by the subprime mortgage crisis. He said his constituents do not want Congress to rubber-stamp a plan that gives so much money and such sweeping authority to a federal agency.9/27/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_said_Congress_exploring_options_to_700_billion_bailout.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressmen_from_the_suburbs_now_split_on_bailout.aspxDaily Herald- As potential compromises on a massive economic bailout plan appear to disintegrate, congressional representatives from the suburbs are scrambling to take sides.9/26/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressmen_from_the_suburbs_now_split_on_bailout.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_says_details_of_bailout_plan_is_still_weeks_away.aspxPioneer Press - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, held a telephone press conference on Friday from Washington, D.C., during a break in discussions about how to rescue the economy with a $700 billion government bailout.9/26/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_says_details_of_bailout_plan_is_still_weeks_away.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Ill_reps_weigh_in_on_bailout_plan.aspxABC - Congressmen Peter Roskam, Luis Gutierrez, Melissa Bean and Don Manzullo comment on the proposed $700 billion bailout of U.S. financial firms on ABC 7 Chicago.9/25/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Ill_reps_weigh_in_on_bailout_plan.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Vietnam_War_Hero_Gets_Dog_Tags_Back_After_40_Years.aspxCBS Chicago- More than 30 dog tags that were purchased in a public market in Vietnam have finally found their way home to their rightful owners. Martha Roskam, Congressman Peter Roskam's mother, found Trout's dog tag a few years ago in Saigon. She told a group of veterans how she was shopping at a street market and bought Trout's tag along with 36 others for 54 cents each.9/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Vietnam_War_Hero_Gets_Dog_Tags_Back_After_40_Years.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Vet_Gets_Dog_Tags_Back_40_Years_Later.aspxABC Chicago- It took 40 years. But on Monday, Vietnam War veteran Gerald Trout got his Army dog tags back. They were among 37 tags bought at a market in Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, by the parents of Congressman Peter Roskam in 2001, where they were being sold as trinkets.9/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Vet_Gets_Dog_Tags_Back_40_Years_Later.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_WALL_STREET_BAILOUT.aspxToday the House of Representatives stood on the side of the American taxpayer, opposing a massive bail out of Wall Street and the executives who got us here in the first place.9/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_OPPOSES_WALL_STREET_BAILOUT.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STANDS_FOR_COMPREHENSIVE_BIPARTISAN_ENERGY_SOLUTION.aspx“I am disappointed the House has descended to this partisan political ploy. Quite frankly, I don’t know how a bill could be considered pro-domestic production when the first section of the bill is entitled ‘Prohibition on leasing.’ We need an all-of-the-above energy policy, like my Energy VISION Act, that increases domestic production of traditional resources, advances alternative renewable energy, and enhances conservation.9/16/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STANDS_FOR_COMPREHENSIVE_BIPARTISAN_ENERGY_SOLUTION.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESSMAN_ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_7th_ANNIVERSARY_OF_THE_ATTACKS_OF_911.aspx“As we enter this eighth year without an attack on our homeland, let us be grateful to those men and women in the Armed Forces whose service make these past seven years of security possible.9/11/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESSMAN_ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_7th_ANNIVERSARY_OF_THE_ATTACKS_OF_911.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_BLOCKS_BUSH_ADMINISTRATION_FROM_GRANTING_MEXICAN_TRUCKS_UNCHECKED_ACCESS_TO_US_ROADWAYS.aspx“This legislation is vital to protect our roads and ensure we do not lose more jobs to Mexico. Unfortunately, the Bush Administration has been intent on pushing this program to allow Mexican trucks to have free access to our nation’s roads.9/9/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_BLOCKS_BUSH_ADMINISTRATION_FROM_GRANTING_MEXICAN_TRUCKS_UNCHECKED_ACCESS_TO_US_ROADWAYS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Rail_Merger_Process_Fundamentally_Flawed.aspxJournal & Topics - A bipartisan group of members of Congress from Illinois and Indiana---including Peter Roskam and Melissa Bean who represent Chicago's Northwest suburbs---testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Tuesday regarding the community impacts of the Canadian National Railroad's (CN) proposed acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rail Line (EJ&E).9/9/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Rail_Merger_Process_Fundamentally_Flawed.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/AS_CONGRESS_RECONVENES_ROSKAM_CONTINUES_CALL_FOR_ENERGY_VOTE_TO_LOWER_GAS_PRICES.aspx“The facts are indisputable. Expanding domestic production will lower prices immediately and decouple the security of our economy from hostile regimes. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before the House Financial Services Committee that a 1% increase in production could yield an immediate 10% reduction in price.9/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/AS_CONGRESS_RECONVENES_ROSKAM_CONTINUES_CALL_FOR_ENERGY_VOTE_TO_LOWER_GAS_PRICES.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/QA_with_US_Rep_Peter_Roskam.aspxDaily Herald - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam won a fiercely contested and expensive battle in 2006 to retain Republican control of Henry Hyde's old 6th District seat. Now finishing off his first term, Roskam is gearing up for an equally tough battle to keep his post.9/2/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/QA_with_US_Rep_Peter_Roskam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_1_FOR_FISCAL_RESPONSIBILITY_IN_IL_DELEGATION.aspx“I came to Congress with a simple mandate from my constituents – lower the amount of wasteful government spending.” said Roskam. “Rising costs of living, including gasoline and food, reinforce the need to reduce unnecessary and duplicative federal spending and keeping the tax burden low on Illinois’ hard-working families.”8/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_1_FOR_FISCAL_RESPONSIBILITY_IN_IL_DELEGATION.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/210000_ILLINOIS_SENIORS_AND_VETERANS_ELIGIBLE_TO_RECEIVE_STIMULUS_CHECK_YET_TO_FILE.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today drew attention to the more than 210,000 Illinois senior citizens and veterans who have yet to file tax returns and receive their economic stimulus payments.8/19/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/210000_ILLINOIS_SENIORS_AND_VETERANS_ELIGIBLE_TO_RECEIVE_STIMULUS_CHECK_YET_TO_FILE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Poll_Shows_Roskam_Ahead_of_Morgenthaler.aspxResults of a recent poll of 6th Congressional Dist. voters, commissioned by first term U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, shows that he has a commanding lead over his Democratic rival8/13/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Poll_Shows_Roskam_Ahead_of_Morgenthaler.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Republicans_keep_pushing_for_energy_vote.aspxChicago Tribune - Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) was sitting in his family room Sunday afternoon when his BlackBerry went off. Urgent, it read. Come back in Washington.8/6/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Republicans_keep_pushing_for_energy_vote.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmakers_Transportation_board_ignoring_citizens.aspxPioneer Press - During a Congressional field hearing on the proposed purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway this week, lawmakers all but guaranteed they will take their fight against Canadian National to Washington, D.C.8/5/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmakers_Transportation_board_ignoring_citizens.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskams_Griswold_Family_Vacation_to_Washington.aspxChicago Tribune - The lights have been dimmed and Congress has gone home, but a couple dozen House Republicans continued their floor protest today of what they're calling the "Pelosi shutdown" - the decision by Democrats last week to adjourn for the previously scheduled August recess without voting on opening new areas to drilling.8/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskams_Griswold_Family_Vacation_to_Washington.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressional_candidate_misinformed_about_Big_Oil.aspxSo Morgenthaler shouldn't jump on the Bash Big Oil bandwagon without all the facts. Doing so perpetuates myths that are easily dispelled, and this makes her look like she doesn't know what she's talking about.8/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressional_candidate_misinformed_about_Big_Oil.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ENERGY_EFFICIENCY_WORK_ON_BIPARTISAN_PANEL_ADVANCES.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) issued the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee reported favorably last night HR 6078, the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act of 2008:8/1/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ENERGY_EFFICIENCY_WORK_ON_BIPARTISAN_PANEL_ADVANCES.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM__KIRK_CALL_ON_BLAGOJEVICH_TO_END_ILLEGAL_IMMIGRATION_OPEN_DOOR_POLICY_IN_IL.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) recently introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1380) calling on Rod Blagojevich, Governor of Illinois, to end policies that hamstring employers' ability to comply with federal immigration laws.7/31/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM__KIRK_CALL_ON_BLAGOJEVICH_TO_END_ILLEGAL_IMMIGRATION_OPEN_DOOR_POLICY_IN_IL.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_JOINS_BIPARTISAN_EFFORT_TO_GIVE_LOCAL_COMMUNITIES_GREATER_SAY_IN_RAIL_PROJECTS.aspxRoskam traveled to one of the nation's most active border crossings on a fact-finding mission and to hold a conference call with thousands of his constituents in the 6th Congressional District.7/31/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_JOINS_BIPARTISAN_EFFORT_TO_GIVE_LOCAL_COMMUNITIES_GREATER_SAY_IN_RAIL_PROJECTS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_visits_Mexican_border_holds_TeleTown_Hall_meeting.aspxLombardian - Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-Ill.) held a "Tele-Town Hall" Monday evening from Nogales, Ariz.7/31/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_visits_Mexican_border_holds_TeleTown_Hall_meeting.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Report_EJE_tracks_wont_have_to_share_with_STAR_Line.aspxPioneer Press - The federal government has no plans to require Canadian National to share track with the proposed commuter STAR Line, according to a draft study published by the Surface Transport Board and released on Friday.7/31/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Report_EJE_tracks_wont_have_to_share_with_STAR_Line.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_slams_illegal_immigration_practices.aspxDaily Herald - From the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam said Illinois' lax laws are drawing a flood of illegal immigrants to the Chicago region.7/29/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_slams_illegal_immigration_practices.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_CONGRESS_SHOULD_NOT_ADJOURN_WITHOUT_A_VOTE_TO_LOWER_GAS_PRICES.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement as the United States House of Representatives begins its legislative week, four days before Democratic leaders plan on adjourning for August recess:7/29/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_CONGRESS_SHOULD_NOT_ADJOURN_WITHOUT_A_VOTE_TO_LOWER_GAS_PRICES.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/That_sinking_feeling.aspxChicago Tribune - It shouldn't be hard for Chicago and Illinois pols to turn the humongous housing bill that passed the U.S. House last week into a pot of gold for their cronies and themselves.7/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/That_sinking_feeling.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Is_one_federal_agency_trying_to_railroad_local_communities.aspxLiberty Suburban - On Friday, the Surface Transportation Board issued its draft environmental impact statement on the proposed acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway by the Candanian National Railway.7/26/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Is_one_federal_agency_trying_to_railroad_local_communities.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Report_Some_crossings_more_dangerous_under_CN_rail_plan.aspxDaily Herald - The summary alone of a draft report by federal regulators on the Canadian National Railway's proposal to buy the EJ&E railroad is 54 pages of transportation wonkery.7/26/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Report_Some_crossings_more_dangerous_under_CN_rail_plan.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_DRAFT_EIS_FOR_PROPOSED_ACQUISITION_OF_EJE_RAIL_LINE.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL)issued the following statement in response to the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E rail line:7/25/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_DRAFT_EIS_FOR_PROPOSED_ACQUISITION_OF_EJE_RAIL_LINE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ANNOUNCES_133K_GRANT_FOR_MEDICAL_TECHNOLOGY_INNOVATION_AT_OAK_BROOK_LABORATORY.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today announced a $133,000 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in support of Lybradyn Incorporated's Anti-Infectives Research in Oak Brook.7/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ANNOUNCES_133K_GRANT_FOR_MEDICAL_TECHNOLOGY_INNOVATION_AT_OAK_BROOK_LABORATORY.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Area_leaders_concerned_over_railway_deal.aspxKane County Chronicle - When West Chicago's mayor thinks about Canadian National Railway's plan to buy the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway, he said the phrase "we're being railroaded" comes to mind.7/20/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Area_leaders_concerned_over_railway_deal.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_ILLEGAL_IMMIGRANT_RAIDS_IN_CHICAGOLAND_SUBURBS.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and local law enforcement officials conducted raids netting 48 illegal immigrants in Illinois' 6th Congressional District and surrounding communities, most with criminal records:7/19/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_ILLEGAL_IMMIGRANT_RAIDS_IN_CHICAGOLAND_SUBURBS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressmen_trying_to_halt_Canadian_National_expansion.aspxPioneer Press - Members of Illinois' congressional delegation are getting behind a bill that would halt Canadian National from expanding freight traffic in the outlying suburbs.7/17/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressmen_trying_to_halt_Canadian_National_expansion.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/REPRESENTATIVE_PETER_ROSKAM_NAMED_HERO_OF_THE_TAXPAYER.aspxAmericans for Tax Reform (ATR) honored Representative Peter Roskam recently with its annual "Hero of the Taxpayer" award at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. The taxpayer advocacy organization presents the awards to members of Congress who vote with taxpayers on 85 percent or more of the issues tracked by ATR as important for economic growth.7/15/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/REPRESENTATIVE_PETER_ROSKAM_NAMED_HERO_OF_THE_TAXPAYER.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Deal_could_be_derailed.aspxNorthwest Herald - A bill by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., could effectively end Canadian National Railway's attempt to buy the 200-mile EJ&E Railway for $300 million.7/9/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Deal_could_be_derailed.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_Reps_Oil_independence_by_2023.aspxChicago Tribune - A pair of Republican congressmen from Illinois are set to unveil a plan that promises to all-but end America's foreign energy addiction within 15 years.7/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/GOP_Reps_Oil_independence_by_2023.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/REPS_ROSKAM_AND_SHIMKUS_AMERICA_CAN_BE_ENERGY_INDEPENDENT_IN_15_YEARS.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) was joined today by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) as he introduced legislation aimed at drastically reducing gas prices and eliminating our dependence on foreign sources of energy.7/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/REPS_ROSKAM_AND_SHIMKUS_AMERICA_CAN_BE_ENERGY_INDEPENDENT_IN_15_YEARS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_wants_legislation_to_block_CN_rail_purchase.aspxDaily Herald - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam called for legislation Monday aimed at blocking Canadian National's proposed purchase of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway.7/1/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_wants_legislation_to_block_CN_rail_purchase.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Commuter_rail_bill_proposed_in_bid_to_block_EJE_sale.aspxBeacon News - Hoping to stop in its tracks Canadian National Railway's plan to acquire the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway, area leaders are looking to Congress for some help.7/1/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Commuter_rail_bill_proposed_in_bid_to_block_EJE_sale.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/House_calls_could_remedy_health_care.aspxChicago Tribune - In this election year many voters and politicians are passionate about solving the puzzle of health care. Wheaton-based Dr. Thomas Cornwell believes that his HomeCare Physicians Group can be a vital piece to the fixing the ailing system.7/1/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/House_calls_could_remedy_health_care.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_MOVES_TO_DESIGNATE_EJE_RAIL_LINE_FOR_SUBURBTOSUBURB_MASS_TRANSIT.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today announced legislation directing the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate a rail right-of-way as a “Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail,” for the promotion of mass transit across the nation.6/30/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_MOVES_TO_DESIGNATE_EJE_RAIL_LINE_FOR_SUBURBTOSUBURB_MASS_TRANSIT.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Legislation_Promotes_New_Rail_Line.aspxJournal & Topics - Sixth Congressional Dist. U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam Monday announced legislation directing the secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate a rail right-of-way as a "Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail," for the promotion of mass transit across the nation, specifically for the Suburban Transit Access Route, or STAR Line.6/30/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_Legislation_Promotes_New_Rail_Line.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_to_introduce_bill_in_favor_of_STAR_Line.aspxPioneer Press - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, of Wheaton, announced today (June 30) he would introduce a bill preventing any additional freight traffic from running on a rail line designated for commuter train service.6/30/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_to_introduce_bill_in_favor_of_STAR_Line.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmaker_has_bill_to_block_CNs_suburban_rail_route_buy.aspxCraines Chicago Business - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam will try to block Canadian National Railway Co.’s purchase of a suburban rail route by having the federal government restrict traffic increases on a portion of the route to just commuter trains.6/30/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmaker_has_bill_to_block_CNs_suburban_rail_route_buy.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESS_LOGIC_MUST_RAISE_TAXES_TO_PROVIDE_TAX_RELIEF.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6275, the Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008, which contained a $62 billion tax increase.6/25/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESS_LOGIC_MUST_RAISE_TAXES_TO_PROVIDE_TAX_RELIEF.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_BILL_TO_REMOVE_BURDENSOME_BANKING_REGULATIONS_PASSES_HOUSE_SAVING_TO_CONSUMERS.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) championed yesterday’s passage of H.R. 6312, the Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008, which contained a provision Roskam authored to remove unnecessary and burdensome regulations that increase costs for patrons of community and independent banks.6/25/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_BILL_TO_REMOVE_BURDENSOME_BANKING_REGULATIONS_PASSES_HOUSE_SAVING_TO_CONSUMERS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_AMERICA_SAFER_TODAY_WITH_EXTENSION_OF_FOREIGN_INTELLIGENCE_SURVEILLANCE_ACT.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement after Congress passed H.R. 6304, the FISA Amendments Act of 2008, which will greatly enhance our nation’s intelligence gathering capabilities.6/20/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_AMERICA_SAFER_TODAY_WITH_EXTENSION_OF_FOREIGN_INTELLIGENCE_SURVEILLANCE_ACT.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_SUPPORTS_PASSAGE_OF_VETERANS_BENEFIT_PACKAGE_DEVOID_OF_TAX_INCREASES.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today supported the passage of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, better known as the G.I. Bill, which will expand educational benefits for the men and women of our Armed Forces who have served our nation since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.6/19/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_SUPPORTS_PASSAGE_OF_VETERANS_BENEFIT_PACKAGE_DEVOID_OF_TAX_INCREASES.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_CONTINUES_PUSH_TO_REFORM_FOOD_IMPORT_REGULATIONS.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) this week sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach expressing his concern regarding the security of our food imports, and the unwillingness of private food safety testing laboratories to supply Congress with records needed to continue the work of enhancing the safety of the American food supply.6/18/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_CONTINUES_PUSH_TO_REFORM_FOOD_IMPORT_REGULATIONS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_DELIVERS_HOUSE_REPUBLICANS_NATIONAL_WEEKLY_RADIO_ADDRESS_ON_GAS_PRICES.aspxCongressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) addressed the nation today in the House Republican’s Weekly Radio Address, calling on Congress to immediately move forward with solutions to ease the pain at the pump and address the U.S.’s long-term energy crisis.6/13/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_DELIVERS_HOUSE_REPUBLICANS_NATIONAL_WEEKLY_RADIO_ADDRESS_ON_GAS_PRICES.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Your_congressman_may_be_on_a_corner_near_you_soon.aspxLombardian - If you're a resident of the 6th Congressional District and have not heard from your congressman, it's not because he hasn't been trying. During a break from Washington, D.C., Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) stopped by the Lombardian/Villa Park Review office last week.6/6/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Your_congressman_may_be_on_a_corner_near_you_soon.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/TeleTown_Hall_Calls_Help_Roskam_Reach_Out.aspxOn nearly 20 occasions since taking office in January 2007, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-6th) has taken advantage of a government service that allows him to link directly with thousands of his constituents at the same time.6/5/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/TeleTown_Hall_Calls_Help_Roskam_Reach_Out.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_VOTES_AGAINST_LARGEST_TAX_INCREASE_IN_AMERICAN_HISTORY.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today issued the following statement after voting against the Democratic budget which contains a $683 billion tax increase, the largest in American history.6/5/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_VOTES_AGAINST_LARGEST_TAX_INCREASE_IN_AMERICAN_HISTORY.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_says_his_districts_No_1_concern_is_gas_prices.aspxPioneer Press - Intertwined concerns about energy and the economy were the main issues discussed by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, in a wide-ranging interview with the Pioneer Press on Friday (May 30).5/30/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_says_his_districts_No_1_concern_is_gas_prices.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_supports_altering_coin_metals.aspxPioneer Press - Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, is supporting the Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act which seeks to reduce the estimated 1.26 cent cost of producing a penny and 7.7 cent cost of minting a nickel. In the face of rising metal prices, the bill passed the U.S. House on May 8 and was referred to the Senate.5/29/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Roskam_supports_altering_coin_metals.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Residents_meet_with_Roskam.aspxElmhurst Press - A handful of residents patiently stood in line Tuesday to spend a few minutes speaking with U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton.5/29/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Residents_meet_with_Roskam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESSMAN_ROSKAM_MEMORIAL_DAY_STATEMENT.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement as the nation honors our military veterans by observing Memorial Day:5/26/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESSMAN_ROSKAM_MEMORIAL_DAY_STATEMENT.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_AND_SCHAKOWSKY_LEAD_EFFORT_TO_OBSERVE_NATIONAL_BRAIN_TUMOR_AWARENESS_MONTH.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced H.Res. 1124, calling for the establishment of a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month which passed the House of Representatives today.5/21/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_AND_SCHAKOWSKY_LEAD_EFFORT_TO_OBSERVE_NATIONAL_BRAIN_TUMOR_AWARENESS_MONTH.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/The_153_million_traffic_jam.aspxChicago Tribune - One carrot under consideration: U.S. Reps. Mark Kirk, Judy Biggert and Peter Roskam have introduced a bill that would give tax credits to employers who provide their workers with transit vouchers.5/16/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/The_153_million_traffic_jam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Steel_Cent_Proposal_Wins_in_House_Vote.aspxNumismatic News - The Mint evidently objects to this, too, for as Rep. Peter Roskam R-Ill.) noted in floor debate, the Mint has an alternative agenda. "[W]ithout wanting to be overly critical of the Mint, let me just point out that I think that they have not done exactly as I think would be wise as it relates to solving this cost production problem," Roskam said.5/15/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Steel_Cent_Proposal_Wins_in_House_Vote.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Great_Americans_to_make_their_way_down_Main_Street_on_Sunday.aspxLombardian - With the scent of lilacs in the air, Lombardians know that the Lilac Parade cannot be too far behind. The village's 54th Lilac Parade, "Great Americans," will step off at 1:30 p.m. from Main and Wilson on Sunday, May 18.5/14/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Great_Americans_to_make_their_way_down_Main_Street_on_Sunday.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Bill_would_offer_businesses_mass_transit_credit.aspxABC 7 Chicago - A recent study by Business Week found that more than half of workers in Chicago said they would take public transportation if their employer paid for it. So on Monday, three Republican congressmen -- Mark Kirk, Judy Biggert and Peter Roskam - announced their plan to make that happen.5/12/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Bill_would_offer_businesses_mass_transit_credit.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_SECURES_190K_FOR_ADVENTIST_GLENOAKS_HOSPITALS_NOWAIT_EMERGENCY_ROOM.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today was honored by Adventist GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights for securing $190,000 for their new “no-wait” emergency room. Hospital leaders dedicated the emergency room’s radiation facilities to former Illinois 6th District Congressman Henry J. Hyde for his work on behalf of the advancement of medical care in the district.5/12/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_SECURES_190K_FOR_ADVENTIST_GLENOAKS_HOSPITALS_NOWAIT_EMERGENCY_ROOM.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_KIRK_AND_BIGGERT_MAKE_COMMUTER_TRANSIT_PART_OF_EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PACKAGES.aspxU.S. Representatives Mark Kirk, Judy Biggert and Peter Roskam joined with public transit and business leaders today to introduce legislation providing gas price relief for thousands of Chicagoland residents. The Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass-transit Utilization To Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act offers tax incentives for companies to boost employee participation in public transportation.5/12/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_KIRK_AND_BIGGERT_MAKE_COMMUTER_TRANSIT_PART_OF_EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PACKAGES.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_PENNY_PROVISIONS_PASS_HOUSE_SAVES_TAXPAYERS_1_BILLION.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today was pleased to see the passage of H.R. 5512, the Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008, a Democratic bill that contained many provisions authored by Roskam in H.R. 4036, the Cents and Sensibility Act of 2007.5/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_PENNY_PROVISIONS_PASS_HOUSE_SAVES_TAXPAYERS_1_BILLION.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/House_antes_up_for_new_penny.aspxChicago Tribune - Supporters of the measure say it will save taxpayers more than $1 billion in production costs over the next decade by allowing the U.S. Mint to switch to less-expensive metals. As we reported earlier this year, it currently costs 1.7 cents to produce every penny and 10 cents for every nickel.5/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/House_antes_up_for_new_penny.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_HONORS_HIS_4th_GRADE_TEACHER__TEACHERS_ACROSS_THE_NATION.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor his fourth grade teacher, Miss. Lillian Anderson, and to advocate on behalf of a bipartisan resolution to establish a National Teacher Day, for which he is the Republican cosponsor.5/5/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_HONORS_HIS_4th_GRADE_TEACHER__TEACHERS_ACROSS_THE_NATION.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ROLLS_OUT_THERE_OUGHTA_BE_A_LAW_INITIATIVE.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today unveiled his “There Oughta Be a Law” initiative at a press conference in Bloomingdale. Roskam was joined by State Senator Dan Cronin, State Senator Kirk Dillard, State Senator Christine Radogno, State Senator Carol Pankau, State Representative Randy Ramey, State Representative Sandy Pihos, Bloomingdale Mayor Bob Iden and Erickson Elementary School Principal Dr. John Markgraf.4/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ROLLS_OUT_THERE_OUGHTA_BE_A_LAW_INITIATIVE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/VIDEO_Roskam_asks_voters_to_pitch_new_laws.aspxThe best ideas for new laws often come not from legislators, but from the people who vote them into office, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton said Monday.4/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/VIDEO_Roskam_asks_voters_to_pitch_new_laws.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Republicans_lend_support_for_Oughta_Be_a_Law_initiative.aspxPioneer Press- U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th, of Wheaton, is taking a cue from many popular reality shows and is inviting other Illinois Republicans to join him.4/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Republicans_lend_support_for_Oughta_Be_a_Law_initiative.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Got_an_idea_on_how_Congress_should_be_run.aspxIn what he calls a new twist on an old idea, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton is doing just that, seeking a few good ideas from area constituents in the 6th Congressional District -- ideas that actually could become law.4/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Got_an_idea_on_how_Congress_should_be_run.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Its_easy_being_green.aspxStudents of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Glen Ellyn sported green T-shirts and pants. Some of the children displayed green tattoos on their cheeks or foreheads. And a number of teachers and parents joined in by wearing green clothes. It was definitely a time to think green as the school held its Earth Day celebration April 22.4/25/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Its_easy_being_green.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/60_mpg_How_about_100.aspxDaily Herald- The Ewerts' modified car was among dozens of alternative fuel vehicles on display Tuesday at an Earth Day event at Wheaton College. U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam kicked off the event by saying America must end its dependence on foreign oil. In the 1950s, the U.S. imported about 3 percent of its energy needs. Roskam said the nation now is importing almost 22 percent of its crude oil from other nations.4/23/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/60_mpg_How_about_100.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Glen_Ellyn_takes_a_stand_with_LemonAid.aspxDaily Herald- Reid was diagnosed with a brain tumor five years ago and went through more than three years of rehabilitation. During rehab, he made a promise to help others if he could. In 2005, he founded Reid's Lemon-Aid Stand. By selling lemonade, he and his buddies raised more than $9,000 to help sick kids.4/20/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Glen_Ellyn_takes_a_stand_with_LemonAid.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Kirk_Roskam_Bill_Pushes_For_Safer_Food.aspxJournal & Topics- Using the Elk Grove High School cafeteria as a backdrop, U.S. Congressmen Peter Roskam (R- 6th) and Mark Kirk (R-10th) Tuesday announced a bill to improve food safety for an ever increasingly imported food supply.4/18/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Kirk_Roskam_Bill_Pushes_For_Safer_Food.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressman_announce_new_legislation_to_protect_US_food_system.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) recently announced legislation to secure the nation's food system and close a dangerous Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight loophole.4/17/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Congressman_announce_new_legislation_to_protect_US_food_system.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmakers_Push_Proposals_For_House_Food_Safety_Measure.aspxCongressional Quarterly Writer- Lawmakers pressing for stricter food import regulations and mandatory recalls of tainted products see a potential vehicle in food safety legislation expected within the next week from the House Energy and Commerce Committee.4/16/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Lawmakers_Push_Proposals_For_House_Food_Safety_Measure.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/UPS_joins_Toys_for_Tots_in_new_project.aspxLiberty Suburban- The Toys for Tots Foundation is hoping to give the gift that keeps on giving. The 61-year-old U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program will work to advance literacy by providing books to needy children year-round. Marines, UPS officials and U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton gathered Friday, April 11 at a UPS store in Wheaton to launch the new Buck a Book program.4/16/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/UPS_joins_Toys_for_Tots_in_new_project.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_LEADS_BIPARTISAN_84MEMBER_EFFORT_TO_EXTEND_RD_TAX_CREDIT.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) coauthored a bipartisan letter with Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) signed by 84 Members of Congress, urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader John Boehner to move quickly on the research and development (R&D) tax credit extension.4/16/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_LEADS_BIPARTISAN_84MEMBER_EFFORT_TO_EXTEND_RD_TAX_CREDIT.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_FIGHTS_TO_BLOCK_CUTS_IN_MEDICARE_PAYMENTS_TO_PHYSICIANS.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today coauthored a bipartisan letter urging top Democratic and Republican leaders in the House of Representatives to address looming cuts in Medicare payments to physicians before they are imposed on July 1, 2008. The letter also supports enactment of a positive Medicare payment update for a more stable, extended period of time, thus allowing Congress to enact meaningful, long-term reform.4/14/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_FIGHTS_TO_BLOCK_CUTS_IN_MEDICARE_PAYMENTS_TO_PHYSICIANS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/US_Chamber_of_Commerce_honors_Roskam.aspxLiberty Suburban- The United States Chamber of Commerce presented U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton with its Spirit of Enterprise Award on Wednesday for his support of pro-growth legislation during the second session of the 110th Congress.4/13/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/US_Chamber_of_Commerce_honors_Roskam.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Now_helping_tots_read.aspxDaily Herald- DuPage County Marines and U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam gathered at a UPS store to laud the project. UPS is partnering with Toys for Tots as a donation site. Toys for Tots is typically known for taking toy donations at grocery stores around Christmas time. The toys are then given to underprivileged children.4/12/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Now_helping_tots_read.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Bill_offers_thoughts_on_food.aspxU.S Reps. Peter Roskam, R-6th, and Mark Kirk, R-10th, used a press conference at the Elk Grove High School cafeteria on Tuesday to promote a proposed piece of legislation intended to tighten the nation's food security.4/10/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Bill_offers_thoughts_on_food.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_KIRK_FDA_LACKS_PROPER_OVERSIGHT_ON_FOOD_IMPORTS_UNADAPTABLE_SYSTEM_LEAVES_US_VULNERABLE.aspxCongressmen Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced legislation today to secure our nation’s food system and close a dangerous Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight loophole. Representatives Roskam and Kirk were joined by Elk Grove High School Principal Dr. Nancy Holman.4/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_KIRK_FDA_LACKS_PROPER_OVERSIGHT_ON_FOOD_IMPORTS_UNADAPTABLE_SYSTEM_LEAVES_US_VULNERABLE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_PURSUES_TAX_CREDIT_FOR_EMPLOYERS_WHO_HIRE_VETERANS.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today reaffirmed his strong commitment to the men and women of our Armed Forces and the Illinois Teamsters’ Helmets to Hardhats program by announcing plans to pursue federal legislation to give employers tax credits for hiring veterans.4/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_PURSUES_TAX_CREDIT_FOR_EMPLOYERS_WHO_HIRE_VETERANS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Making_Jobs_for_Vets_a_Reality_Tax_Breaks_for_Employers.aspxCongressman Peter Roskam is spearheading an effort to make it easier for employers to get tax credits when they hire Iraq war veterans.4/4/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Making_Jobs_for_Vets_a_Reality_Tax_Breaks_for_Employers.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ANNOUNCES_GRANT_FOR_ELMHURST_HISTORICAL_MUSEUM.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today announced a $1,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to be used in support of programming for the NEH exhibit, “Going Places,” which will be on display at the Elmhurst Historical Museum from April 18, 2008 through May 26, 2008.3/18/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ANNOUNCES_GRANT_FOR_ELMHURST_HISTORICAL_MUSEUM.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Seminar_offers_advice_to_avoid_home_foreclosure.aspxLiberty Suburban- U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton hosted a housing seminar Feb. 20 at Lake Park High School in Roselle featuring representatives from various housing organizations offering information and insight to those seeking to purchase a home or trying to avoid foreclosure.3/15/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Seminar_offers_advice_to_avoid_home_foreclosure.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Class_Meeting_In_the_Phone_Booth.aspxNational Journal- Since 1913, when the House of Representatives expanded to 435 members, no Republican freshman class has been smaller than the one that began to serve after the 2006 election. Just 13 new House GOP members were sworn into office in January 2007, fewer even than were elected after the Watergate scandal decimated Republican ranks in 1974.3/14/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Class_Meeting_In_the_Phone_Booth.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Presenting_the_2008_Parade_Grand_Marshal.aspxElmhurst Independent- Upon his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, the Chicago Sun-Times and Roll Call newspapers called him a “rising star. On Saturday, March 15, Peter Roskam, the Congressman for the Sixth District of Illinois, is serving as the Grand Marshal of the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day parade.3/14/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Presenting_the_2008_Parade_Grand_Marshal.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESSS_ECONOMIC_DESTIMULUS_PACKAGE.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today issued the following statement after voting against H.Con.Res. 312 – the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2009.3/13/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/CONGRESSS_ECONOMIC_DESTIMULUS_PACKAGE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Change_for_a_penny.aspxChicago Tribune- A House subcommittee led by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) convened a hearing Tuesday on a proposal to change the composition of both coins. Republicans and Democrats like the concept, particularly its promise to save taxpayers $100 million a year by using cheaper metals at the U.S. Mint.3/12/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Change_for_a_penny.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_NIU_TRAGEDY.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today issued the following statement concerning the tragic shooting at Northern Illinois University:2/14/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_NIU_TRAGEDY.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/HOUSE_ATTEMPT_TO_WRITE_HOMELAND_SECURITY_BILL_IN_PENCIL_UNSUCCESSFUL.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) released the following statement after the House defeated a 21 day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):2/13/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/HOUSE_ATTEMPT_TO_WRITE_HOMELAND_SECURITY_BILL_IN_PENCIL_UNSUCCESSFUL.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/KIRK_ROSKAM_SECURE_SOCIAL_SECURITY_CARD_NEEDED_TO_PREVENT_IDENTITY_THEFT_AND_PROTECT_TRUST_FUND.aspxU.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.2/11/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/KIRK_ROSKAM_SECURE_SOCIAL_SECURITY_CARD_NEEDED_TO_PREVENT_IDENTITY_THEFT_AND_PROTECT_TRUST_FUND.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_VOTES_TO_INCREASE_ACCESS_AFFORDABILITY_AND_ACCOUNTABILITY_IN_HIGHER_ED.aspxCongressman 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.2/8/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_VOTES_TO_INCREASE_ACCESS_AFFORDABILITY_AND_ACCOUNTABILITY_IN_HIGHER_ED.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_PASSAGE_OF_ECONOMIC_STIMULUS_PACKAGE.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 5140:2/7/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_STATEMENT_ON_PASSAGE_OF_ECONOMIC_STIMULUS_PACKAGE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_HONORS_OUR_NATIONS_TEACHERS_WITH_THE_ESTABLISHMENT_OF_A_NATIONAL_TEACHER_DAY.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) yesterday partnered with Congressman Ron Klein (D-FL) in introducing a resolution calling for the establishment of a National Teacher Day in honor and celebration of teachers in the United States.1/30/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_HONORS_OUR_NATIONS_TEACHERS_WITH_THE_ESTABLISHMENT_OF_A_NATIONAL_TEACHER_DAY.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAMS_RESPONSE_TO_PRESIDENT_BUSHS_STATE_OF_THE_UNION_ADDRESS.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) released the following statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union Address1/28/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAMS_RESPONSE_TO_PRESIDENT_BUSHS_STATE_OF_THE_UNION_ADDRESS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_REQUESTS_ILLINOIS_RECEIVES_ADDITIONAL_FEDERAL_HEATING_ASSISTANCE.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today commended a move by the White House to release an additional $450 million in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) funds. Low-income and elderly Illinoisans are set to receive $29.1 million in Federal resources to help combat rising heating costs.1/17/2008http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_REQUESTS_ILLINOIS_RECEIVES_ADDITIONAL_FEDERAL_HEATING_ASSISTANCE.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_BRINGS_HOME_55_MILLION_FOR_LOCAL_PROJECTS_AFTER_FIRST_YEAR_IN_CONGRESS.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today announced the allocation of $55,066,500 in funds for projects located in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District following the signing of the FY2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill by President George W. Bush. Roskam released the following statement.12/28/2007http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_BRINGS_HOME_55_MILLION_FOR_LOCAL_PROJECTS_AFTER_FIRST_YEAR_IN_CONGRESS.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ANNOUNCES_FUNDS_FOR_LOCAL_LAW_ENFORCEMENT.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today announced an $82,415.80 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) for FY2007. The funding will go to local law enforcement to meet their equipment and training needs.12/21/2007http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_ANNOUNCES_FUNDS_FOR_LOCAL_LAW_ENFORCEMENT.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_PROTECTS_70000_IL6_RESIDENTS_FROM_ALTERNATIVE_MINIMUM_TAX.aspxCongressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a long-awaited AMT patch protecting more than 71,000 residents of Illinois’ 6th District from massive tax increases.12/19/2007http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/ROSKAM_PROTECTS_70000_IL6_RESIDENTS_FROM_ALTERNATIVE_MINIMUM_TAX.aspxhttp://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Likely_nominee_chided_for_Abu_Ghraib_comment.aspxJill Morgenthaler will enter the race amid criticism from elements of the party's base over her tenure in Iraq and from Republicans seeking to link her to scandal-plagued Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.10/30/2007http://www.roskamforcongress.com/docs/articles/Likely_nominee_chided_for_Abu_Ghraib_comment.aspx