H1N1 Flu

With the H1N1 Flu outbreak spreading throughout our country, I wanted to make available the most current information regarding this health concern.

These Web sites are hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevenntion (CDC).

Summary of H1N1 Flu Investigation and Recommendations

General Information About H1N1 Flu

Disease Prevention Habits

This Web site is hosted by the World Health Organization.

World Health Organization H1N1 Flu Site

What's New - 12th District

COSTELLO APPLAUDS GOVERNOR FOR DECLARING COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS A STATE DISASTER AND PLEDGES HIS SUPPORT
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-12) applauds Governor Quinn for his quick action for declaring Franklin, Jackson and Williamson counties a state disaster area.-- Read more ->

LOCAL WATER AND FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS RECEIVE OVER $147 MILLION IN CORPS OF ENGINEERS RECOVERY ACT FUNDING
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that local water and flood control projects have received over $147 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.-- Read more ->

COSTELLO ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF 12th DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL ART CONTEST, “AN ARTISTIC DISCOVERY”
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) released details today concerning his Annual “An Artistic Discovery” Art Competition to be held in conjunction with the 2009 Art on the Square in downtown Belleville, May 15 - 17.-- Read more ->

For details on the Congressional Art Competition go to my Art Competition page.

COSTELLO BLASTS USE OF FOREIGN STEEL FOR PIPELINE
Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) issued the following statement today regarding the use of steel made in India for construction of the Keystone Pipeline:-- Read more ->

What's New - Press

Here are press releases of more general interest throughout our district. Visit my Press page for a list of all my press releases.

COSTELLO: “WE WERE RIGHT, BUSH DECISION ON FUTUREGEN WAS WRONG”
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL), who was outraged when the Bush Administration pulled the plug on the FutureGen project in December 2007 after years of planning and spending millions of dollars, said a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today confirms that the Bush administration’s decision was not based on cost.-- Read more ->

COSTELLO STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S JOINT SESSION ADDRESS
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress tonight:-- Read more ->

COSTELLO VOTES FOR FINAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY BILL
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today voted for H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a $789.5 billion bill designed to create jobs and spur economic activity.-- Read more ->

What's New - DC

AVIATION SUBCOMMITTEE

AVIATION SUBCOMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON HELICOPTER MEDICAL SERVICES
The House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing today to examine the oversight of helicopter medical services (HEMS), looking particularly at the safety and medical aspects of the industry.-- Read more ->

AVIATION SUBCOMMITTEE EXAMINES NEXTGEN PROGRESS
The House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing today to examine the status of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).-- Read more ->

COSTELLO WILL OPPOSE OBAMA ON GENERAL AVIATION FEES
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL), Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, voiced strong opposition today to an Aviation Daily report that the Obama administration is considering security and user fees on general aviation.-- Read more ->

FULL T&I COMMITTEE APPROVES H.R. 915, THE FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL OF 2009
Fulfilling a pledge to move quickly on FAA reauthorization legislation, the full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved H.R. 915, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009.-- Read more ->

Visit my Aviation Subcommittee page for more information on the subcommittee.

News You Can Use

DTV CONVERSION
On June 12, 2009, over the air television broadcasts will be transmitted only in digital formats.
Visit my DTV Conversion page to see what this may mean to you and what your options are.