Newsletter: Congress On Your Corner
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I hope everyone had a happy and restful Thanksgiving filled with family and friends. As Congress returns to work this week, much remains to be done before the end of the year, including funding the government beyond December 8, approving spending levels for 2018, reauthorizing the expired Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and at last passing the DREAM Act.
As the year winds down, I want to let you know that we're planning three more Congress On Your Corner events in December, including this Saturday in Gurnee. Please read on for an invitation as well as information on a Medicare Open Enrollment event for Tenth District seniors.
CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER IN GURNEE
I'm looking forward to hosting our next "Congress on Your Corner" event this Saturday in Gurnee. This will be our 15th so far this year, and is an opportunity for me to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. I hope you'll join us!
Congress on Your Corner – Gurnee
Saturday, December 2 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Woodland Middle School
7000 W Washington St, Gurnee, IL, 60031
Library Resource Center, use entrance "B"
HELP FOR SENIORS ENROLLING IN MEDICARE
Tenth District seniors get help with Medicare Part D at our previous open enrollment event in Glenview
We still have appointments available for our upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment event in North Chicago this Thursday.
Hosted in partnership with the Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) and North Shore Senior Center, this event is intended to assist area seniors better understand their Medicare options, and help as they compare and select the best Medicare Part D plan for them. This year's Medicare Open Enrollment period began on October 15 and ends on December 7, 2017.
Personal consultation appointments are available for seniors to meet with counselors. Attendees should bring their prescriptions or a pharmacy printout of their medications to the event to better compare coverage plans.
Call our office at (847) 383-4870 to RSVP!
Medicare Open Enrollment Event
Thursday, November 30 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL
To RSVP and schedule personal consultation: call (847) 383-4870
Open informational session available 9:30-10:00am
TELL ME HOW WILL TAX REFORM AFFECT YOU
Earlier this month the House of Representatives passed a tax reform bill, and the Senate is now considering companion legislation. I voted against this bill because I fear it will raise taxes on my constituents, hurt our local communities, and irresponsibly explode our national debt.
I want to hear how the tax bill will affect you. Take a moment, and share your thoughts using our 7 question survey.
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
It was great to start the morning last week answering questions from the 7th graders at Daniel Wright Junior High School who just completed studying the Constitution.
Learning about important work of Avon Cares Food Pantry addressing food insecurity in our communities, and lend a helping hand before Thanksgiving.
Helping to serve meals at the annual Lake County Youth Conservation Corps Thanksgiving luncheon in Waukegan.
Glad to join American Legion Post 208 on Thanksgiving as they hosted sailors from Great Lakes Naval Base.
Visiting Copeland Manor Elementary School in Libertyville to congratulate them on their selection as a National Blue Ribbon Schools Program school for academic excellence - one of six in Illinois's Tenth District. Also took some time to read with students.
Wishing residents a happy Thanksgiving and answering questions during my visit to Brookdale Niles Senior Living Solutions.
Having breakfast with my Dad at Deerfield's Bakery on #SmallBusinessSaturday. I hope everyone took the opportunity to stop in and support a local entrepreneur in our communities. Small businesses are the engine of our economy!