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February 4, 2013
Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on the Passing of Congresswoman Cardiss Collins
I have been informed that over the weekend my predecessor, former 7th Congressional District Congresswoman Cardiss Collins died of natural causes. Cardiss Collins, my predecessor after the death of her husband George, who died in an airplane crash, was elected to succeed him in June of 1973.
by the House of Representatives
"Today I voted against H.R. 325 "to ensure the complete and timely
payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May
19, 2013, and for other purposes." This bill "suspends" the limit on
the United States debt ceiling until May 19, 2013. What it means in
practice is the the United States will continue to pay for the bills
we have already incurred as we promised and as the American people and
Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL07) today announced his subcommittee
assignments on the Ways and Means Committee in the 113th Congress.
The jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means includes Customs
revenue, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery;
Reciprocal trade agreements; Revenue measures generally; Revenue
measures relating to insular possessions; Bonded debt of the United
States; Deposit of public monies; Transportation of dutiable goods;
Dear 7th Congressional District Constituent...
Inauguration day is Monday, January 21, 2013!
For general/background inauguration info here's the official web site: http://www.inaugural.senate.gov/
WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 1, 2013) - STATEMENT FROM REP DAVIS ON LEGISLATION TO AVERTING THE FISCAL CLIFF - TOUTS CONSTIUTENTS APPEALS FOR ASSISTING THE MIDDLE CLASS AND THE POOR
End Gun Violence!
by Congressman Danny K. Davis
December 19, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 19, 2012) – STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN DAVIS ON SPEAKER BOEHNER'S PROPOSAL - CITES NO PROTECTIONS FOR THE POOR
Today, I ardently oppose the Republican tax bill that burdens middle-class, elderly, and struggling Americans, that undermines our economic growth, and that gives a windfall to the wealthy. It is cruel to eliminate emergency unemployment benefits that provide critical assistance for over 2 million Americans – including 90,000 Illinoisans – while gifting millionaires an additional $50,000 a year.
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 18, 2012) - STATEMENT FROM REP DAVIS ON EXTENDING UNEMPLOYEMENT INSURANCE - LOSS OF FUNDING FOR PROGRAM PUTS 320,000 ILLINOIS FAMILIES AT RISK
Although our economy is gradually improving after one of the worst economic crises in our Nation's history, the economic crisis remains a daily reality for 12 million unemployed workers and for the millions of Americans experiencing record levels of food insecurity, poverty, and foreclosure.
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 12, 2012) - CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS WILL SERVE ON POWERFUL WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE IN THE 113TH CONGRESS - THANKS LEADER PELOSI AND DEM CAUCUS
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 12, 2012) - Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on Policies to End the School-to-Prison Pipeline before Landmark Senate Judiciary Hearing Hosted by Senator Richard Durbin