Recent Press Releases (in descending date order)
Bean Proposals Included In Stimulus
As the nation faces its worst economic downturn since World War II, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) announced her support for the economic stimulus package, H.R. 1, the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act, while continuing to work with her colleagues and Congressional leadership to strengthen the proposal. The bill already includes several measures pushed by Bean that target middle-class families, small businesses, and long term infrastructure improvements. 1/28/2009
Bean Statement On TARP Resolution
Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) made the following statement on the House floor today before voting in opposition to H.J.Res.3, which would have blocked the Obama Administration’s access to funding in the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP. A vote against the resolution was a vote to continue the TARP program.
1/22/2009
Bean Promotes Priorities For Stimulus
In support of the small businesses and middle-class families in the 8th District and around the country who face challenging economic times, Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) is advocating for inclusion of several measures in the upcoming economic stimulus package. These measures target middle-class families, small businesses, and long term infrastructure improvements, while also working to restore the fiscal health of our government once the crisis has passed.
1/15/2009
Bean Supports Audit Bill
Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) spoke on the House floor today in support of H.Res.40, a provision requiring regular hearings on waste and abuse in government and strengthening audit requirements. Bean was a cosponsor of the legislation and voted in favor of the bill. It passed unanimously 423-0.
1/14/2009
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
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