Newsletter: Promoting Fiscal Responsibility
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While the summer may be winding down, we just capped off an active week of events and visits throughout the Tenth District, including a federal budget workshop, tours of local businesses and health care organizations, and meetings with constituents at Neighborhood Office Hours in Grayslake, Waukegan, and Glenview.
We still have many great events coming up in the next week too. Please read on for invitations to our Service Academy Information Session and Senior Health Care Forum.
We're also running a fun contest over the next week and a half to replace the cover photo on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Read below for rules on how to submit your photos of the Tenth District!
PROMOTING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Last week, we held a budget workshop at the Glenview Public Library in partnership with the non-partisan Concord Coalition. This was an opportunity to engage in a realistic discussion about the federal budget, examine how several recent policy proposals could impact our nation's economy, debt and deficit, and work in small groups to formulate fiscal solutions. It also demonstrated it's possible for us to disagree without turning disagreeable and find ways to work together and compromise toward a common goal.
Our debt is irresponsible and threatens the prosperity of future generations. A more sustainable budget will require difficult decisions, but we must not balance our budget on the backs of our most vulnerable citizens.
My thanks to everyone who came out to learn more. I hope you enjoyed this educational and engaging event as much as I did!
TENTH DISTRICT PHOTO CONTEST
As the summer winds down, I'm holding a contest to replace the cover photo on my Facebook and Twitter profiles. Submit your original, high-quality photos to TenthDistrictPhotoContest@gmail.com. Please include your name and the location of the photo, which must be inside the Tenth District. We're accepting submissions until Wednesday, August 30. I can't wait to see what you submit!
Contest Rules:
- Photos must be high-quality and taken in Illinois' 10th District (check here: /about/our-district).
- Photos must be taken by the person submitting the photo.
- By submitting your photo to the contest, you give permission for Congressman Schneider to post the picture with credit to his Facebook page, Twitter page, and website.
More information is available on our Facebook post.
YOU'RE INVITED: SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION
Every year, I have the high honor to nominate outstanding young people from the Tenth District to attend the U.S. military service academies. This week, I'm hosting an informational session for students and families to learn more about the nomination and application processes for the:
- U.S. Air Force Academy,
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy,
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,
- U.S. Military Academy (West Point), and
- U.S. Naval Academy.
Representatives from each of the academies will also be in attendance to speak about their institution and answer questions.
Learn more and RSVP to attend here!
YOU'RE INVITED: SENIOR HEALTH CARE FORUM
I'm hosting a discussion about health care for Tenth District seniors in conjunction with the AARP, Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter, Catholic Charities, Family Service of Lake County, and Northeastern Illinois Agency on Aging. This is an opportunity to learn more about Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment, and choosing a plan. In addition, we'll discuss what health care resources are available for Tenth District seniors.
This event is free, open to the public, and intended for seniors. Due to limited space, registration is required.
Learn more and RSVP to attend here!
NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE HOURS
Our office hosts frequent Neighborhood Office Hours for constituents to more easily meet with caseworkers and staff to discuss any federal issues that they may have and learn more about services our office can provide. We're here to help if you have issues with Medicare, Social Security, the Veterans Administration, immigration and more. This week, our team will be in Round Lake Park, Wheeling, and Highwood.
While in the district last week, I had a great time joining our Neighborhood Office Hours in Grayslake and Waukegan. If you're free this afternoon, please join me at an open house for our Round Lake Park satellite office in the Avon Township office!
Monday, August 21, 2017
4:00 – 6:00pm
Avon Township Office
433 E. Washington St, Round Lake Park, 60073
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Listening to Jimmy, Elijah, and Christian during my visit with YouthBuild Lake County. This organization offers young people the opportunity to reclaim their educations, gain the skills they need for employment, and become leaders in our community.
Continuing our "Brad At Your Business" series with a tour of AKHAN Semiconductor in Gurnee to discuss ways Congress can support advanced manufacturing to create quality jobs.
After a discussion about health care, immigration, and seeking a diplomatic resolution in North Korea at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago with KA Voice.
These are just a few of the stops and visits during a very active week in the District. Visit our Facebook and Twitter pages for more photos and updates. As always, please continue to stay in touch and share your thoughts, either by calling our DC office at (202) 225-4835 or emailing via our website.