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8th Congressional District
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Why three Democrats are challenging Krishnamoorthi for Congress
Dec 7, 2019 4:26 PM - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg had a prominent role in House impeachment hearings yet drew no Republican opponents in the next election. But three fellow Democrats recently filed to run against him. -
Krishnamoorthi proposes legislation to help combat bullying in schools
Dec 2, 2019 1:46 PM - Bullying and harassment in schools isn't a new concern, but it affects minority populations more acutely, says U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi who introduced new legislation Monday calling for creation of state anti-bullying task forces to combat the problem. -
Krishnamoorthi to introduce anti-bullying legislation
Nov 25, 2019 6:27 PM - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi will introduce new legislation next Monday calling for the establishment of anti-bullying task forces to study, address, and reduce bullying in primary and secondary schools. -
Krishnamoorthi receives award from veterans:Oct 17, 2019 4:40 PM - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has received an award from the National Gathering of American Indian Veterans thanking him for his support of the organization and its efforts to care for those who have served the United States.
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Krishnamoorthi: Wall won't solve America's immigration woes
Oct 14, 2019 5:20 PM - Solving America's immigration problems can't be oversimplified as a choice between building walls and having open borders, or granting amnesty to nearly 11 million people living in the country illegally and not accepting more refugees, says U.S. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi. -
House Democrats warn Syria pullout endangers U.S. security, could lead to ISIS resurgence
Oct 11, 2019 4:17 PM - A growing chorus of House Democrats and Republicans is criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, saying it endangers America's safety and relationship with allies, and could lead to regional instability and the freeing of captured Islamic State fighters. -
Krishnamoorthi warns Trump's stonewalling will lead to more leaks
Oct 10, 2019 7:58 AM - The Schaumburg Democrat met with the Daily Herald Editorial Board Wednesday to discuss various national issues, including the impeachment inquiry, immigration, youth vaping epidemic and President Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria. -
Krishnamoorthi bill would cap nicotine in e-cigarettes
Oct 7, 2019 5:28 PM - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced new legislation Monday aimed at capping the amount of nicotine in e-cigarettes to combat its burgeoning use among youth. -
Krishnamoorthi, Quigley say protecting whistleblower's anonymity is key
Oct 2, 2019 7:53 PM - How do you hold a congressional hearing with the most-sought-after witness in the nation and keep that person's identity secret? Democratic congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Mike Quigley in separate interviews both said they are concerned for the whistleblower's safety after President Donald Trump said the White House is trying to find out who he or she is. -
Where suburban congressmen stand on impeaching Trump over Ukraine issue
Sep 24, 2019 8:41 PM - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider took the most aggressive stance of suburban lawmakers supporting impeachment proceedings amid revelations that President Donald Trump tried to withhold aid from Ukraine as he also asked the country to investigate his leading 2020 political rival, Joe Biden. Schneider, a Deerfield Democrat, called for articles of impeachment to be filed against Trump to begin the process of formalizing corruption charges, while demanding Congress exercise its constitutional responsibility.
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