Why I Celebrate Women’s History Month
It's Women’s History Month, a time when I think of the trailblazers who paved the way to give women like myself the opportunity to serve. I think of several Illinois women, like Jane Addams, who was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and was the founder of the Hull House in Chicago, […]
Why Sequestration Is Wrong
By Congresswoman Cheri Bustos In just a matter of days, deep across-the-board budget cuts that were designed to be so painful that they would never see the light of day are set to kick-in. These cuts, also known as sequestration, could deal a big blow to the economy of our region and lead to […]
Cheri on PBS’s To The Contrary
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos appeared on the PBS television series “To The Contrary” on in February 2013. On the program, Congresswoman Bustos discussed her background, family, priorities and what led her into public service. “To The Contrary” is “public television's successful all-female news analysis series, is celebrating its 20th season on air. The program was launched […]
Bustos talks jobs in Galesburg stop
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