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Ensuring our National Security and Standing up for our Veterans

After more than a decade at war and with ISIS terrorists doing everything in their power to spread violence across the globe, America must be both tough and smart to ensure our national security. In order to best secure our national interests and protect the American people, as well as our allies in the international community, it is vitally important that we ensure our armed forces remain the best-trained, best-prepared and best-equipped in the world.

A strong military is in the interest of the nation as a whole, as well as our region. The Rock Island Arsenal in the Quad-Cities, the Air National Guard unit based outside Peoria, and major aerospace companies in Rockford employ many thousands across our district. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to ensure that we’re providing our military with the tools they need to succeed while positioning our region to continue to be a leader in our national defense efforts.

But, as we provide our troops with everything they need to get the job done, we must also keep our promise to our veterans who have bravely served our nation, many of whom made tremendous sacrifices on our behalf. Our veterans have earned the right to the best care and support possible as they return from battlefields overseas. This is why I strongly support providing returning service members with job training, college opportunities, and financial planning in order to help those transitioning back into our communities and the workforce. I also support fully funding veterans’ health care benefits and providing state-of-the-art care for traumatic brain injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am also working to make sure the Veterans Administration system is easy to navigate and provides veterans with the needed benefits they earned and deserve. This is why I’m making it a priority to hold the VA accountable for the quality and timeliness of the care they provide to those who have worn the uniform. To read about the current data about how our VA Health Clinics and Hospitals are performing, click here.

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April 3, 2013

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Statement Following Meeting With Rock Island Arsenal Officials & Senator Durbin

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement after meeting, along with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, with officials at the Rock Island Arsenal this morning: “I was pleased to meet with leaders from the Rock Island Arsenal this morning to discuss current operations, the impact of the sequester, and the ways that we can […]

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April 1, 2013

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos & Congressman Dave Loebsack Urge Department Of Defense To Avoid Any & All Civilian Furloughs That Could Hurt Economy Of Quad Cities

Bustos & Loebsack Also Ask Department of Defense For A Budgetary Analysis That Explains Why Currently Planned Furloughs Are Necessary In First Place Currently Planned Civilian Furloughs At Rock Island Arsenal Could Hurt Quad Cities Economy Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) urged the Department of Defense (DOD) to avoid making […]

Press Release

March 19, 2013

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Statement On 10th Anniversary Of War In Iraq

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the war in Iraq: “On the 10th anniversary of the war in Iraq I join all Americans in honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. I’m also reminded of all the brave […]