U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley Appointed to Committee That Approves Federal Spending Levels
Quigley's 5th District includes almost all of Elmhurst.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-5) on Jan. 4 was appointed by the Democratic Caucus to the House Committee on Appropriations, which is responsible for approving the federal government’s annual spending levels for nearly all federal programs. Quigley will be the only member from Illinois to serve on the committee in the 113th Congress. “This new role is an incredible opportunity to advocate for important projects that encourage economic development in the Chicago area,” Quigley said. “As the Appropriations Committee focuses on deficit reduction, creating American jobs and strengthening our economy, I am humbled to have the privilege of ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.” Since arriving to Congress in 2009, Quigley has taken on…
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