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Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Chair Dr. Robin L. Kelly issued the following statement following oral arguments for King v. Burwell at the Supreme Court:

"The Affordable Care Act rightfully makes premium tax credits available to all eligible Americans regardless of where they live. That's why this bill works. It bridges the divide that contributes to health inequality in America.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to condemn Boko Haram and highlight Nigeria's upcoming election. Specifically, the legislation (H. Res. 53), introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), condemns the cowardly attacks on innocent men, women, and children in northeastern Nigeria urges Nigeria to hold a safe and credible election without delay.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at New Faith Baptist Church, 25 Central Ave., Matteson. Participants will learn about options to foreclosure, down-payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, tenant rights, how to appeal property taxes and restoring credit. More than 20 banks and agencies will be on hand to assist homeowners and tenants. For more information, call 708-679-0078, or register by visiting http://reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today on the designation of Pullman as a national monument by President Barack Obama.

"I am proud to nominate these outstanding young men and women for admission to some of America's finest colleges," Rep. Kelly said. "I admire their commitment to serve and their willingness to someday lead our troops in protecting our country and making the world a safer place."

Rep. Kelly nominated the following students for admission to the Class of 2019:

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) released the following statement recognizing National Children's Dental Health Month.

"Each February, we mark National Children's Dental Health Month to underscore the importance of instilling healthy dental habits early and ensuring that our kids have access to quality oral health care.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited Roseland Community Hospital's new Mobile Dental Van during its stop at the hospital's Women, Infant and Children's Center, where a pediatric dentist provided babies and toddlers with their first dental exams.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement today on the death of American aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller:

"I'm saddened by the news of Kayla Mueller's death. Kayla was a remarkable young woman trying to make the world a better place, and she did. Her example reminds us of the good in this world, about the righteousness of service, and about the power of compassion. The crimes of groups like ISIL will never best the indomitable spirit of good and humanity that exists in Kayla and many like her.