Bustos attends Stronghurst health fair during ‘heartland’ tour
Originally appeared in the Burlington Hawk Eye. STRONGHURST, Ill. — While visiting a health fair on her tour across west-central Illinois, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos said she agreed with Hillary Clinton’s call on Congress to return to Washington, D.C. and provide funding to fight the Zika virus. “I would agree with that. I think we […]
Session held for seniors about scam awareness
Originally appeared on Rockford’s WIFR. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — It’s been estimated that seniors lose over $36 billion every year to financial fraud. That’s why a local representative is teaming up with AARP to help make sure our loved ones can avoid being victims. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos lead Monday’s session, talking about the do’s and […]
WHBF Quad Cities: Congresswoman Cheri Bustos advocates for economic security
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos wants her lawmakers to help ensure economic security for women. It’s part of her tour across Illinois. Today, she stopped in Moline at the Boys and Girls Club with Texas congressman Joaquin Castro. The representatives said it’s about fair wages and more. “We talk about raising the minimum wage and make sure […]
The Peorian: Bustos touring district to discuss women’s economic security
Cheri Bustos remembers what it was like to work crazy hours while trying to raise children. And she had a husband as well as a job that paid decent wages. The U.S. Representative from the 17th District said Tuesday it is hard to imagine what single mothers who work as much as they can to […]