Congressman Schock's 2013 District Report
Op-Ed: Costly Red Tape Causing Burden on Businesses
What could you have done with an extra $236.7 billion last year? If you’re a small business in Illinois, I’m sure you could have hired a new employee, expanded your business or given your workforce the additional tools they needed to help make your company more successful. Click here to read the full op-ed.
Aaron Reads to Kellar Primary School Kindergarten Class
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Aaron was in Peoria today, February 8th, and visited Kellar Primary School’s Kindergarten class as a guest reader. Aaron read from the “Pigeon” book series, “Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.”
Aaron checks in with Bob Murray on 1240 WTAX's Morning Newswatch.
On Wednesday, January 30, Aaron spoke with Bob Murrary, the host of Morning Newswatch on 1240 WTAX in Springfield. They discussed Secretary Ray LaHood's announcement to retire as Transportation Secretary, the REINS Act, and the latest on the gun control debate. Click here to listen.
Aaron discusses the Illinois S&P Downgrade with Roe Conn and Richard Roeper on 890 WLS radio
On Tuesday, January 29, Aaron discussed the Illinois S&P Downgrade on 890 WLS radio with Roe Conn and Richard Roeper. Click here to listen.
Aaron talks with Scott and Colleen on WJBC's Mornings with Scott Laughlin
On Wednesday, January 23rd, Aaron joined Scott and Colleen on WJBC to discuss the latest news and developments in Washington, including the No Budget, No Pay proposal. Click here to listen.
Schock Chats with Greg and Dan on 1470 WMBD
On Thursday, January 17th, Aaron called in to chat with Greg and Dan on 1470 WMBD to discuss the recent announcement by President Obama regarding gun control proposals. Click here to listen.
Schock Visits the Asmark Center in Bloomington
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Aaron touring the Asmark Center in Bloomington last Friday, January 11th. The Asmark Center is the first of its kind in the country. They provide training for those in the Ag industry for grain and fertilizer safety. Pictured with Rep. Schcok is Ryan Whitehouse, from the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, and Jean Payne, President of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA).
Schock Stops by the WGLT Radio Studio
On Friday, January 11th, Congressman Schock stopped by the WGLT Radio studio in Normal to discuss the latest news in Washington. You can listen to his two-part interview here: Segment One | Segment Two
Schock Addresses the Rotary Club of Peoria
Infrastructure, agriculture, education and debt control were outlined by U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock as priorities for the upcoming year on the local and national levels. Schock was the keynote speaker at the Rotary Club of Downtown Peoria on Jan. 11 to a crowd of about 100. Click here to read more.
Schock Visits Behr Iron and Metal Recycling
On Friday, January 11th, Aaron toured the Behr Iron and Metal Recyling plan in Peoria. Behr Iron & Metal (Behr) operates solely in the metal recycling industry. Behr buys, processes and sells scrap metals sourced from industry, obsolete materials, plant tear-downs, construction and other sources. Click here to read more.
Congressman Schock on WEEK's "Live at 5" News Program
On Thursday evening, January 10th, Aaron was on the set of Peoria's WEEK-TV to participate in their "Live at 5" news program. The five minute interviews ranged in topics about Aaron's work in Congress including the recently named Vice Presidential Task Force to review control measures and Aaron's vote to keep permanent the tax cuts for 99 percent of Americans families. Click here to watch the interview.
Schock Visits Alma Mater, Richwoods High School
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Congressman Schock on Thursday, January 10th, paid a visit to his high school alma mater, Richwoods H.S. While on the campus he visited with Stephen Johnson a recent District 18 nominee for the United States Naval Academy and Aaron spoked to the high school government class about his work in the House of Representatives.
Schock Interview on the Greg & Dan Show on 1470 WMBD
On January 3rd, Aaron called into the Greg and Dan morning show on 1470 WMBD to discuss the recent fiscal cliff vote which permanently extended the tax cuts for 99 percent of Americans families. Click here to listen to his interview.
Schock Interview on The Morning Rush w/ Robert Rees on 92.9 The Cities
On January 3rd, Aaron joined Robert Rees on The Morning Rush on 92.9 The Cities to discuss the recent fiscal cliff vote which permanently extended the tax cuts for 99 percent of Americans families. Click here to listen to his interview.
District Report 2012
To see the District Report for 2012, click here.
2012 Year in Review
The 2012 Year in Review is a brief summary of some of the issues Congressman Schock worked on in 2012 and looks forward to focusing on in 2013 during the 113th Congress. Click here to read more.
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