Illinois' 6th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 6th Congressional District
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From DuPage Policy Journal
6th Congressional District candidate Conforti: ‘Objections were filed against Joe Biden’s petitions for not complying with Illinois election law’
Niki Conforti, a candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has expressed confidence in the validity of objections filed against President Joe Biden's inclusion on the Illinois primary ballot, potentially jeopardizing his candidacy. A group of Illinois voters have objected to Biden’s candidacy based on a 14th Amendment challenge, the same type of challenge pursued by Democrats against former President Donald Trump.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Conforti: ‘Another reason NOT to own an electric vehicle’
As the extreme cold snap continues to paralyze Chicago, Niki Conforti, a candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has voiced concerns about the limitations of electric vehicles (EVs) in freezing temperatures. She highlighted the difficulties faced by residents in Evergreen Park, where extended wait times were experienced due to long lines at charging stations.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
6th Congressional District candidate Conforti on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: ‘What he did was unacceptable and worthy of impeachment’
Niki Conforti, a candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has publicly criticized Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent actions. She characterized them as "unacceptable" and grounds for impeachment, citing his absence from his post as a risk to national security.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Conforti: ‘Mayorkas impeachment blocked by Republicans!’
GOP Congressional candidate Niki Conforti of Illinois’ 6th District criticizes Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, alleging that Republicans blocked an impeachment resolution over his handling of border security. Conforti accuses Mayorkas of jeopardizing national security by implementing lenient immigration policies, and despite the failed impeachment attempt, vows to continue pushing for Mayorkas’s removal, citing concerns over border security and the safety of Americans.
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Pekau response to Biden’s attacks on Republicans
In an address to the nation yesterday evening, Joe Biden told the American people that “Democracy is under assault” at the hands of Republicans.
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Keith Pekau statement after being named Republican nominee in IL-6
"It’s an honor they placed their trust in me to put people over politics," Pekau said.
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Keith Pekau responds to State of the Union address
“We all agree the world needs to stay united in support of Ukraine and against Russia’s atrocities.
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Pekau condemns Russian invasion, calls on Biden administration to return America to energy independence
6th District Republican Candidate for Congress and former Illinois Veteran’s for Energy Chairman Keith Pekau strongly condemned Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
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Casten Introduces Bill to Eliminate Emissions from Electricity and Thermal Energy Generation by 2040 Congressman’s ‘Tradeable Performance Standard Act” Eradicates 40% of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040
Congressman’s ‘Tradeable Performance Standard Act” Eradicates 40% of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040
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Casten Hosts Event to Honor Vietnam Era Veterans
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) hosted an event to commemorate, honor and thank Vietnam era veterans with official certificates and pins at the Lake Barrington Shores Memorial Garden.
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Casten, Sherman, Foster Urge SEC Chairman, FINRA President to Protect Robinhood Investors
U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Brad Sherman (CA-30), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets, and Bill Foster (IL-11) Chairman of the Task Force on Financial Technology, led a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) President Robert Cook pressing them on how they are protecting inexperienced investors on online trading platforms.
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Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging Hhs to Expand Use of University of Illinois’ Covid-19 Saliva-based Testing Initiative
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) led the Illinois Congressional Delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging federal resources to support the expansion of SHIELD T3, an innovative system of COVID-19 testing and tracing, developed by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
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Casten Votes to Protect the United States Postal Service
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for the bipartisan ‘Delivering for America Act,’ legislation that prohibits the Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or level of service it had in place on January 1, 2020, and provides $25 billion in critical funding to support the Postal Service.
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Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that the Westmont Illinois Fire Department has been awarded a second Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act, legislation that would combat the climate crisis by reducing transportation emissions, and save Americans' money by creating a financial incentive for consumers to purchase more fuel efficient vehicles.
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Casten, New Democrat Coalition Members Urge House Action on Climate Change Legislation
The New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Climate Change Task Force and NDC Leadership Members sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Hoyer] urging them to move NDC-endorsed climate bills have already passed out of committee and are ready for consideration by the full House.
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Casten Announces Federal Grant for Westmont Fire Department
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that the Westmont Illinois Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2020 COVID-19 Supplemental Grant Program (AFG-S).
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Casten Introduces the National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act
Legislation would set standards for clean energy use, carbon intensity, and water use intensity for the Department of Defense
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Casten Introduces The Housing Efficiency Standards Act
Legislation would modernize energy efficiency requirements to reduce emissions and combat the climate crisis
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Casten Announces Over 18,000 Businesses in IL-06 Received PPP Assistance
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that 18,634 small businesses in Illinois’ 6th District received a total of $641,401,189 from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).