In the News
By Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly
In December, Congress allowed federal emergency unemployment insurance to expire. Since then, more than 2 million unemployed Americans have been left in the lurch.
In Illinois, nearly 171,000 people have lost or will lose their unemployment benefits. This is absolutely reprehensible.
A world-class city needs a world-class cargo airport. But when it comes to air cargo, Chicago remains the Second City.
O'Hare International Airport's cargo volume declined 4.6 percent between 2011 and 2012, ranking it 20th worldwide. By comparison, New York's two main regional airports, John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty International, combined for a ranking of 10th in the world. Airports in Memphis, Louisville, Miami and Los Angeles each handled more air cargo tonnage than O'Hare did last year. What's wrong with this picture?
The recent decision by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to reject the Illiana Expressway project — a decision rooted in regional bias rather than sound strategic planning — belies the realities of the future transportation needs of the Chicagoland area. The truth is the Illiana Expressway is a much needed thoroughfare that will alleviate congestion on the region's roadways and strengthen Illinois' economy by creating tens of thousands of jobs.
Chicago Defender: Congresswoman Robin Kelly: Public Servant
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly provided constituents with valuable information on the Affordable Care Act during a recent Town Hall meeting at the Mary Magdalene M.B. Church in Chicago.
Experts explained the new federal health care law and how it benefits individuals and families. Participants also learned about the Illinois Marketplace and what the ACA means for small businesses.