Freeport Journal-Standard: Cheri Bustos rallies Freeport-area farmers, biofuel supporters against EPA proposal
FREEPORT – U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos paid a visit to the Stephenson County Farm Bureau on Thursday to rally support among local farmers and biofuel advocates against a federal proposal to lower the level of biofuel blended into the nation’s fuel supply. It was a message that Ray Baker understands well. Baker is general manager […]
Rep. Bustos Packs Food for Meals on Wheels
ROCKFORD (WIFR) — Congress’ approval rating may not be something to be admired, but that still isn’t stopping some lawmakers from meeting their communities and offering a helping hand. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos spent time Friday at Lifescape Community Services to help pack boxes for Meals on Wheels. The organization provides food for Rockford area residents […]
WHBF Web Extra: Ensuring American Flags are Made in America
The Omnibus includes a provision similar to a bill Representative Cheri Bustos proposed that ensures all American flags bought with federal funds are made here at home. Watch
Quad-City Times: Spending bill boosts Thomson prison, the Arsenal
A $1 trillion spending bill hammered out by U.S. House and Senate negotiators includes “robust” funding for new federal prisons, according to area lawmakers, calling it a boost for the Thomson Correctional Center. The bill also includes provisions said to help the Rock Island Arsenal. The compromise bill is aimed at funding the government through […]