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June 5, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the following statement in response to Governor Quinn's authorization of emergency funding for Roseland Hospital :

June 5, 2013

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] –U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) today met with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to discuss constituent services and economic development priorities in Illinois's 2nd congressional district, including job-creating infrastructure projects and efforts to train and educate workers in advanced manufacturing.

May 24, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the following statement in response to the passage of SB2193 in the Illinois House:
“I am extremely disappointed that the Illinois House passed this bill.
May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted today to keep college within reach for Illinois students by voting against the so-called Smarter Solutions for Students Act that would force students into loans with skyrocketing interest rates.

Issues:Education
May 16, 2013

REPUBLICAN-BACKED REPEAL EFFORT WOULD HURT ILLINOIS’ WORKING FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted today to protect Illinois’ working families, women and seniors by voting against the Patients’ Rights Repeal Act.

May 16, 2013

Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives advocating for common sense gun legislation. Click here to watch the video.

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April 17, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) issued the following statement today in reaction to the United States Senate’s failure to pass the gun background check amendment :

April 11, 2013
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner, April 11, 2013.