Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Judy Biggert [R, IL-13]

Bush enacts historic financial rescue

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

On the Republican side, House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) pulled in votes from allies such as Judy Biggert (Ill.) and Pat Tiberi (Ohio). ...

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Bush signs bailout bill; now it's wait and see

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

On the Republican side, House Minority Leader Boehner pulled in votes from close allies such as Judy Biggert of Illinois and Pat Tiberi of Ohio. ...

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Three members of Illinois congressional delegatio switch votes on second version of bailout

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...switched their votes Friday, helping push a retooled $700 billion bailout plan through the House. Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert of Hinsdale and Democrats Bobby Rush and Jesse Jackson Jr. voted for the Wall Street rescue plan, which was approved 263-

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Some Vulnerable Incumbents Converted to Bailout Bill, Most Stayed Wary

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Along with Arizonaâ€™s Shadegg, the no-to-yes Republicans in this category are Judy Biggert of Illinoisâ€™ 13th District, Charles Boustany Jr. of Louisianaâ€™s ...

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Bill aiming to stop EJ&E sale dies in House

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

4 election. US Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, said lobbying by the railroad industry is complicating efforts to get a bill passed. ...

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Bush signs historic rescue package

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

"If we don't act now, those who are least to blame for this mess will suffer the most," said Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill. The best of plans or the worst of ...

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One suburban congressman switches sides on rescue plan

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Judy Biggert of Hinsdale supported the bailout today with the Senate's additions. She voted against the bailout on Monday. ...

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Weller votes 'yes' on retooled bailout; Johnson again says 'no'

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Downstate legislators split on second bailout vote

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...delegation switched their votes Friday, helping push a re-tooled $700 billion bailout plan through the House. Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert of Hinsdale and Democrats Bobby Rush and Jesse Jackson Jr., voted for the Wall Street rescue plan, which was

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Local reps want revised bailout plan

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Judy Biggert (R-13th) and Bobby Rush (D-1st) said the representatives would not comment Wednesday until they had reviewed the revised version of the bill, ...

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Weller skipped EJ&E vote, too

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Plainfield officials have had several meetings with US Rep, Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, whose 13th District includes most of Plainfield. ...

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Financial chaos requires parental supervision in DC Any takers?

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

For instance, the normally levelheaded US Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, says the feds ought to suspend the â€œmark to marketâ€ rule in valuing mortgage ...

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The Republican who voted 'Yes' on the bailout

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

Other Republicans in the 'burbs gave the historic proposal a thumbs down, including US Rep. Peter Roskam, US Rep. Judy Biggert and US Rep. Don Manzullo. ...

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Possible steps ahead for a U.S. bailout

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

...will aim to sway moderate Republicans who might flip after winning minor concessions in the legislation. â Targets might be Rep. Judy Biggert of Illinois and Rep. Steven LaTourette of Ohio - both members of the House Financial Services Committee who m

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Bill to stop sale of EJ&E dies in House

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Judy Biggert (R-13th), of Hinsdale, said lobbying by the railroad industry is complicating efforts to get a bill passed. "I am disappointed but not ...

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State: Railway should help find money for overpasses

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Hinsdale) also said the report used "faulty data" when it concluded that only 15 of 112 grade crossings would be substantially ...

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Meet the 'sceptics caucus'

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Members: Judy Biggert (Republican, Illinois), Steve Chabot (Republican, Ohio), Nancy Boyda (Democrat, Kansas), Chris Carney (Democrat, Pennsylvania), ...

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Illinois delegation all over the map

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

... no: Judy Biggert, Don Manzullo and Roskam. Bean's profile has grown recently as more TV bookers have turned to her to help explain negotiations. Rep. ...

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Manufacturers slam 5 GOP reps over vote

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

...40 Democrats and Republicans the business group is targeting for voting against the bailout Monday, including GOP Reps. Judy Biggert of Hinsdale, Tim Johnson of Urbana, Donald Manzullo of Rockford, Peter Roskam of Wheaton and John Shimkus of Collinsvill

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Possible steps ahead for US bailout

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

...to sway moderate Republicans who might flip after winning minor concessions in the legislation. - Targets might be Rep. Judy Biggert of Illinois and Rep. Steven LaTourette of Ohio - both members of the House Financial Services Committee who may be feel

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