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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement regarding the MacArthur Amendment; which exempts Members of Congress from the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also called ObamaCare:

"It seems my Republican colleagues think they deserve better healthcare than American families. That's simply outrageous.

Matteson, IL – This district work period, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted multiple events focused on creating jobs and empowering workers with the skills employers need. She also announced the introduction of three jobs bills to spur growth, create good-paying jobs and train workers for the careers of the 21^st century.

CHICAGO, IL— U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) appeared together at Olive-Harvey College in Chicago today to highlight their legislation to close the "skills gap" by better preparing students for careers in high-demand industries like manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy and information technology.

CHICAGO – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today unveiled two pieces of legislation they will introduce when Congress is back in session next week to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for at-risk youth.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), ranking member of the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology, and Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT), ranking member of the Intelligence Subcommittee on the NSA and Cybersecurity, wrote to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to highlight the increase in cyber-attacks against American financial institutions by state-actors, including North Korea and Russia.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly spoke on the House Floor demanding accountability and action from Congress in investigating President Trump's ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin:

"Mr. Speaker, it pains me to come to this Chamber this morning to say that nothing was done as our democracy came under attack.

We know Russia intervened in our presidential election - this was not done in the interest of the people, by the people or for the people of America.

It was done to make America a vehicle for Russian interests.

More than 300 young people from Chicagoland attended Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 4^th annual Youth Job and Resource Expo on Saturday at Thornwood Township High School in Harvey.

"Too many of our young people are looking for work but simply can't find jobs. The goal of this annual event is connect our young people one-on-one with resources and employers ready, willing and able to hire them," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.