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February 22, 2024
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First, whether you tuned in to root for the Chiefs or ‘Niners, or your thing was watching for the commercials, the Usher halftime show, or simply to see Taylor Swift, Sunday’s Super Bowl was one for the history books. Record for the largest TV audience. Record for longest Super Bowl game. Record for longest field goal (55 yards), and then another record for longest field goal again (57 yards)!

February 22, 2024
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The big news this past week is that Congress again narrowly avoided—for the third time since September—a government shutdown by passing a last-minute temporary spending bill. While I am relieved we avoided an irresponsible, unnecessary, and costly shutdown, I am frustrated that House Republicans still refuse to honor the agreement then Speaker Kevin McCarthy made last June with President Biden and continue to block the House and Senate from passing the necessary legislation to fund the government for the full year.

February 22, 2024
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Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a nice holiday and that 2024 will be a year filled with the blessings of peace, good health, and happiness. I enjoyed spending my holiday with my family and traveling around the district.

January 3, 2024
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First, winter is here (at least according to the calendar, if not the thermometer). To those celebrating on Monday, I wish you a very Merry Christmas. To those who recently marked the Festival of Lights, a belated Happy Hanukkah. For all those who celebrate next week, Happy Kwanzaa. And to everyone, I wish you a Happy 2024! May the new year bring good health, peace, and surprises that are only pleasant and welcome.

December 5, 2023
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Happy December. The holiday season officially kicked off last week, and I hope you and your family had a nice and plentiful Thanksgiving. Julie and I were blessed to have both sons come home for the first time in several years, which was a treat.

November 17, 2023
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First and foremost, I wish everyone an early Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you can make time to spend with family and friends and find abundant reasons to give thanks. I am grateful for so many things, including my health and my family, and in particular, I am thankful for the privilege of representing Illinois’ 10th Congressional District.

November 15, 2023
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After four nominations and three roll call votes, the House finally has a new Speaker, Mike Johnson of Louisiana. I know Speaker Johnson well after serving with him on the House Judiciary Committee for two years. Following his speech on the floor, I greeted him in the well to say congratulations and commit to seeking common ground for the good of the country.

October 31, 2023
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I am back in D.C. to once again wait on my Republican colleagues as they decide to either agree amongst themselves on who they want to be Speaker of the House, or determine that they are willing to work with Democrats on a bipartisan solution to the crisis. We have now been without a Speaker, and consequently without a functioning Congress, for three weeks and counting.

October 2, 2023
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I returned to Washington yesterday after observing the Yom Kippur holiday at home on Monday. Being home for the weekend, I was also able to visit the district with stops in North Chicago, Wheeling, Grayslake, and Antioch. My conversations this weekend, and throughout the month, have mostly centered on my efforts to prevent a reckless, unnecessary government shutdown at midnight, September 30.

October 2, 2023
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I am back in Washington today after spending August and the first week of September working across the district. I love being home and spending quality time with neighbors and friends throughout our communities.