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I have had the honor of serving in the United States House of Representatives since December of 1995. I am a member of the Appropriations Committee, and serve on its State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs subcommittee as well as the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies subcommittee and the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
I hope this website helps you learn more about the Second Congressional District of Illinois, the role and services of the federal government, plus my views and voting record.
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Congressman Jackson Will Back Obama Rescue Efforts
Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. said today he will support an emergency rescue package for the nation's troubled financial system after getting assurances from Senator Barack Obama that, as president, they "would aggressively regulate predatory lending and force mortgage modifications to prevent foreclosures." … more