Rep. Mike Quigley

Democrat  •  5th District, Illinois  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2009
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06/02/12
Words of … oh, never mind

...Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Chicago, responded last week to a report by the Sunlight Foundation, an organization seeking more transparency and accountability in government, that "Congress now speaks at almost a full grade level lower than it did just seven yea

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06/01/12
Words of … oh, never mind

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Chicago, responded last week to a report by the Sunlight Foundation, an organization seeking more transparency and accountability in government, that "Congress now speaks at almost a full grade level lower than it did ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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06/01/12
The Huddle: Jeb Bush on the Hill

This week, Rep. Mike Quigley decided that he wasn’t going to take it,” Neda Semnani writes for Roll Call’s Heard on the Hill. “The Illinois Democrat inserted a speech into the May 30 Congressional Record wherein he uses ‘words, with syllables ...

Source: Politico.com
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06/01/12
Sunlight Foundation's Political Party Time: This Week’s Fundraisers: Shows with Obama, Romney’s big business lunches, and a few unusual events

...a Cigar Smoke on Tuesday. Hosts have to cough up as much as $2,000, but individuals can get in for a mere $500. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., will be hosting a Chicago style hotdog reception on Wednesday for those who prefer a more down-to-earth setting. H

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06/01/12
Who says lawmakers don’t speak well?

...group suggested that congressional discourse has dropped to an all-time low. Two recent examples suggest otherwise. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.). (Charles Rex Arbogast - ASSOCIATED PRESS) Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) , who succeeded the often foul-mouthed R

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05/31/12
Sex-Selective Abortion Ban Fails In House

The government should not intrude in medical decisions or private family matters in this way.” Democratic Representative Mike Quigley stated during the debate that “This might be one of the most disingenuous bills to ever to come to the floor of the Ho

Source: Lez Get Real
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05/31/12
Sex-Selective Abortion Ban Fails In House As Live Action Releases Second Video

"This might be one of the most disingenuous bills to ever to come to the floor of the House," Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) told colleagues during a floor debate on the bill Thursday. "Here’s the truth: this is not about women’s equality.

Source: Huffington Post
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05/30/12
Lambda Legal, ACLU suits challenge Illinois on marriage equality

Pat Quinn, have affirmed their support for marriage equality for gays and lesbians. On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-05) released a statement congratulating Lambda Legal and ACLU on the lawsuits. "I'm proud to support Lambda Legal and the ACLU in this ..

Source: GoPride.com
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05/29/12
Lawmakers move to streamline, expand visa waivers to boost foreign tourism

and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) along with Reps. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), and Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) have sponsored legislation in their respective chambers and have pressed for the provision that, they say, would pave the way for Poland to join the waiver progra

Source: Thehill.com
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05/24/12
Replacing Patrick Fitzgerald: What are Durbin, Kirk next moves?

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez or Sheriff Tom Dart. Or it could just be a player not on the radar. Said Rep. Mike Quigley, "My assumption is we don't know who this person is. If they're smart, they'll be like the current one."

Source: Chicago Sun-Times (blog)
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05/24/12
Who’s next for U.S. attorney? May the speculation begin

U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald pictured at a press conference on July 17, 2008. | Al Podgorski~Sun-Times file Speculation about potential successors to U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald started as soon as he announced Wednesday he was stepping down. But an

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05/24/12
Undercover Congressman

Chicago residents: The next time you receive a package, closely ogle the delivery guy. He might be your Congressman. During his weeks back in his district, Rep. Mike Quigley hits the streets of the Windy City to go undercover. The Democrat was sworn in t

Source: Roll Call
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05/23/12
Who’s next for U.S. attorney? May the speculation begin

Or it could just be a player not on the radar. Said Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), “My assumption is we don’t know who this person is. If they’re smart, they’ll be like the current one.

Source: Chicago Sun-Times
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05/23/12
White House objects as House omits LGBTs from domestic violence and defense bills

But Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) made an impassioned argument that "gender neutral language is not sufficient." "Gay men are not turned away from shelters because they are men," said Quigley. "They're turned away because of discrimination based on their sexu

Source: Pride Source
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05/23/12
Kirk visits with Polish president, receives Commander's Cross

shortly after he returned from a visit to Poland with Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley of Chicago. This was the first time that Kirk held a meeting in his office since the Jan. 21 stroke. According to Kirk's staff, the senator, Quigley ...

Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald
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05/23/12
Polish president visits recovering Sen. Kirk of Illinois at Chicago office

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Chicago, another supporter of the bill and who attended the meeting, said it lasted 15 or 20 minutes. A doctor has said Kirk is "mentally sharp," and earlier this month, aides released a video of him in rehabilitation ...

Source: Sacramento Bee
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05/23/12
Polish president meets with Kirk, Emanuel, Quigley

Komorowski met Tuesday with U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley. Komorowski awarded Kirk the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. The honor is given to those who make ...

Source: MyFox Chicago
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05/22/12
Polish president visits Kirk, young professionals

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Chicago, another supporter of the bill and who attended the meeting, said it lasted 15 to 20 minutes. A doctor has said Kirk is "mentally sharp," and earlier this month, aides released a video of him in rehabilitation ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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05/22/12
Birds blinded by the light of Philly's glass-clad buildings

A year ago, Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley introduced national legislation, still pending, to mandate bird-friendly construction for federal buildings. All of the Philadelphia specimens that the researchers have collected are in the ...

Source: Philadelphia Daily News
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05/22/12
Sen. Mark Kirk meets with Poland's President Komorowski: First time at office since stroke

Chicago has the largest population of residents with Polish roots outside of Warsaw, and Komorowski had an active schedule before and after the Chicago NATO Summit--also meeting with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) on Tuesday. Poland's ..

Source: Chicago Sun-Times (blog)
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05/22/12
Polish president meets with Kirk, Emanuel, Quigley

Komorowski met Tuesday with U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley. Komorowski awarded Kirk the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. The honor is given to those who make distinguished ...

Source: Abc Local Web
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05/22/12
Sen. Kirk Visits With Polish President

Kirk had been in Poland in January, just days before his stroke. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Chicago); Robert Kupiecki, the Ambassador of Poland; Zygmunt Matynia, the Polish Consul General; Boguslaw Winid, the Under Secretary of State and Polish Permanent ...

Source: NBC Chicago
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05/22/12
Birds fatally blinded by glass on Philly buildings

A year ago, Illinois congressman Mike Quigley introduced national legislation, still pending, to mandate bird-friendly construction for federal buildings. All of the Philadelphia specimens that the researchers have collected are in the ...

Source: WJTV.com
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05/22/12
Birds fatally blinded by glass on Pa. buildings

A year ago, Illinois congressman Mike Quigley introduced national legislation, still pending, to mandate bird-friendly construction for federal buildings. All of the Philadelphia specimens that the researchers have collected are in the ...

Source: Cumberland County Sentinel
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05/22/12
Sens. Kirk, Mikulski, Reps. Quigley, Lipinski, Applaud Inclusion of Visa Waiver Language in Homeland Security Appropriations Legislation

The provision mirrors legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Chicago), and is co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Western Springs). The legislation now goes before the full Senate for consideration.

Source: eNews Park Forest
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05/22/12
Birds blinded by the light of Philly's glass-clad buildings

A year ago, Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley introduced national legislation, still pending, to mandate bird-friendly construction for federal buildings. All of the Philadelphia specimens that the researchers have collected are in the ...

Source: Philadelphia Daily News
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05/22/12
Researchers study losses of birds hitting buildings

A year ago, Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley introduced national legislation, still pending, to mandate bird-friendly construction for federal buildings. All of the Philadelphia specimens that the researchers have collected are in the ...

Source: Philadelphia Daily News
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05/22/12
Polish president meets with Kirk, Emanuel, Quigley

...with three high-ranking Illinoisans. Komorowski met Tuesday with U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley. Komorowski awarded Kirk the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. The honor is give

Source: WLS
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05/21/12
Sens. Kirk, Mikulski, Reps. Quigley, Lipinski, Applaud Inclusion of Visa Waiver Language in Homeland Security Appropriations Legislation

The provision mirrors legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Chicago), and is co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Western Springs). The legislation now goes before the full Senate for consideration.

Source: eNews Park Forest
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05/19/12
Boeing's V-22 Osprey saved from budget cuts again

Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., to House Resolution 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. It was ultimately rejected Thursday by a voice vote. U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7, of Upper Darby, was one of ...

Source: Delaware County Daily Times
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