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For some Illinois residents, a trip to the doctor's office can be an all-day affair.
"Today, it's not uncommon for me to hear from constituents who have to take two buses and a day off of work and find child care just to see a doctor," said U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, whose district includes parts of the South Side of Chicago and Will, Kankakee and Cook counties.
Fire departments in Calumet City, Crete Township, Flossmoor and South Holland will receive a total of $610,000 in federal grants to update firefighter safety equipment and fire station exhaust systems, according to U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson.
Calumet City's department will use its $142,000 grant to update the ventilation systems at its two fire stations to remove toxic vehicle exhaust, according to Kelly's office. The grant also will be used to buy protective gear for firefighters.
A south suburban congresswoman wants to stop American mothers from dying during pregnancy and childbirth.
"We've already lost too many mothers to this crisis," said U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-2nd District) "It's incumbent upon us to honor their lives with action — action that will prevent another mother from needlessly dying or another family from being torn apart."
To Heidi House, the celebration of her toddler son's birthday Sunday was almost miraculous.
That's because House said she went into cardiac arrest at a downstate hospital when she was in labor two years ago.
While Rueger survived, his twin sister, Emery, died 11 hours after she was born. House said she had to be transferred to a different hospital that had a doctor who specialized in handling her health problems.
Kelly met with Gallagher Asphalt President Charles Gallagher, senior company executives and employees, community leaders and representatives of the railroad industry to discuss the importance of passing a surface transportation reauthorization bill and extending the short line tax credit.
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Congresswoman Robin Kelly's legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office in honor of Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin.
"Through his life and career, Captain Robert L. Martin taught us to pursue excellence and be dedicated to service. Honoring Captain Martin's life and accomplishments by naming the post office in Olympia Fields the ‘Captain Robert L. Martin Post Office' is a fitting tribute to this American hero," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
Rep. Robin Kelly wants to make it easier for businesses owned by minorities and women participating in federal government set-aside programs to get venture capital and private equity investments.
Under current rules, minority-and woman-owned businesses are required to have "unconditional" majority ownership in their companies to receive U.S. Small Business Administration certifications. The certifications enable them to compete for federal government contracts in government set-aside programs.
The National Science Foundation, which funds research and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), has granted $1.2 million to the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) to allow it to directly connect students with specific field trips linked to STEM careers.
On July 9, 2019, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Women and Minority Equity Investment Act (H.R. 3633); the legislation will make a commonsense tweak to existing Small Business Administration (SBA) programs that will expand venture capital access for participating business owners and companies.