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Congresswoman Robin Kelly personally delivered nearly 150 books to Marian Catholic High School as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program.
"Books open young minds to new worlds and possibilities," Congresswoman Kelly said. "A book we donated may be the reason a student chooses a certain career or decides to pursue a new interest. It's also gratifying to interact with the students because they're always curious about careers in public service—which I try to encourage."
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a series of four Job Search Boot Camps to teach job-seekers interview skills, how to prepare a resume, and strategies to successfully navigate hiring events. The free, one-hour workshops will help prepare job-seekers for Rep. Kelly's 2nd annual Hiring Event on Friday, October 24, from 9 to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Registration for the workshops is required at www.reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to use his executive authority to designate the Pullman community in Chicago as a U.S. National Historic Park.
The letter, led by Rep. Kelly and signed by Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Marcia Fudge, Congressman Danny Davis and 19 other CBC members, outlines for the President how Pullman's role in African-American history and in the history of America's labor movement makes the 140-year-old landmark community worthy of national park designation.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday night passed H.R. 2996, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, which included an amendment by Congresswoman Robin Kelly that would increase diversity in the manufacturing sector.
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency will host public meeting on August 21
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of James Brady, former White House Press Secretary and honorary trustee of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.