Press Releases
I am deeply dismayed and concerned by the decision of the grand jury not to indict Ferguson, Missouri Police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting of Michael Brown. Based on my interaction with constituents I expect that many thousands of others share that response and will express their concerns in peaceful public protests.
The cease fire between the Israeli and Palestinian forces seems to be holding . . . for the time being. That is a very good thing, but it is clear that the cease fire itself is not a blue print for a sustainable peace. If there is to be a sustainable peace, and there must be one, then the process must move forward, in the first place by the parties themselves.
State Of Today's "MAN" Town Hall Meeting
Restoring Manhood, Fatherhood, What It Means To Be A MAN, What It Means To Children & Families
Saturday, June 7th, 2014 At 9:00 AM
Malcolm X College
1900 West Van Buren; Chicago, Illinois 60612
All Are Welcome . . .
Join In With Host Congressman Danny K. Davis
Saturday, May 10, 2014 -- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Christ Tabernacle M.B. Church
854 North Central Avenue,
Chicago, Illinois
Statement in Support of Debo Adegbile to lead the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division
Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL07) released the following statement today:
"I am pleased to note that Chairman Dave Camp has released a proposed tax reform bill which will generate serious discussion and debate around taxation. The proposed legislation has several features with which I agree, others with which I disagree, and some of which I am uncertain about."
In Advance of Valentine's Day, Davis and Kirk Call to End Job-Crushing Federal Sugar Program
February 9, 2014
More than 7,000 Illinois Jobs Depend on the Candy Industry
Recently Passed Farm Bill Continues Price Supports That Have Shipped 130,000 Jobs Overseas
My office has been receiving a higher than usual volume of complaints relative to mail delivery, especially during the last month or so. In an effort to make all of us aware of what the postal service is doing to try and meet the challenges they are experiencing I have asked them to meet with all of the elected officials in the area to discuss the issues.