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 […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Calls for House to Stay in Session until Sequester is Avoided
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) called on Speaker John Boehner to keep the House in session until a deal is reached to avoid sequestration. With the House set to recess today for a full week, Bustos along with 20 other members warned that the imminent across the board cuts, which are set […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Invites Laid Off Sensata Worker Dot Turner From Freeport To Be State Of The Union Guest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that Dot Turner, a laid off Sensata worker from Freeport, will be her guest to President Obama’s State of the Union address tomorrow. Dot Turner was one of 170 Illinois workers whose jobs got shipped overseas at the beginning of this year after Sensata Technologies’ Freeport, […]
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 […]