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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the shutdown of the federal government:

“Today, due to the irresponsible tactics of House Republicans, the federal government has shut down for the first time in 17 years. Let’s be clear: This shutdown is not about the Affordable Care Act. It’s about a faction of the Republican Party putting their extremist ideology ahead of the best interests of the American people,” Rep. Kelly said.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] –U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $2,000,000 in Economic Development District Planning funding to the Village of Glenwood, Illinois to create jobs and aide the construction of critical infrastructure. The project is expected to create 60 local jobs and leverage $3 million in private investment for the area.

A wide-range of employers with available job openings will be on hand to meet job-seekers. Participating employers represent a variety of industries, including banking, healthcare, retail, insurance, government, transportation, and more. In addition, representatives from South Suburban College will be there to inform the public about continuing education programs.

MATTESON, IL– Congresswoman Robin Kelly provided constituents with valuable information on the Affordable Care Act during a Town Hall meeting Thursday 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.

“The purpose of this informational forum and others I’m hosting is to familiarize people with the ABCs of the Affordable Care Act,” Congresswoman Kelly said.