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Bean Statement On Gaza Resolution Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) released the following statement today after cosponsoring H.Res. 34, which recognizes Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirms the United States  strong support for Israel, and supports the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The resolution passed today 390 to 5. 1/9/2009

Bean Praises Obama Pick For CPO Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) released the following statement today in response to President-elect Barack Obama’s creation of a Chief Performance Officer. 1/7/2009

Bean Responds To STB Ruling on CN Rail Deal Schaubmburg, Ill. - Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) released the following statement today in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s ruling on Canadian National’s proposed purchase of the EJ&E rail line: 12/24/2008

Bean Denounces Final EIS In CN Rail Deal Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) expressed her intense disappointment Friday with the final version of the Surface Transportation Board’s environmental impact statement, released today, regarding Canadian National’s proposed purchase of the EJ&E rail line. 12/5/2008

Bean Statement On STB Hearing Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) released the following statement following today’s Surface Transportation Board hearing regarding Canadian National’s proposed purchase of the EJ&E rail line: 11/19/2008