Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)

Government

Kirk defends positions on Ex-Im Bank renewal, trade-authority bills

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) visited Boeing Co. on Saturday in St. Louis and explained how the Export-Import Bank and trade keep Boeing, its suppliers and local exporters on a level playing field with global competitors such as China. “I have broken with many members of my party on this because Illinois is an export state, and American jobs should stay in America,” Kirk said. “We have no excuse to lose the Boeing 737 to China’s C919.”

May 18, 2015

Government

Kirk attends Bahá’í event, condemns Iranian persecution

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) attended the grand opening of the Welcome Center at the Bahá’í House of Worship on Monday in Wilmette. “The Iranian regime continues to arrest its own citizens simply for being Bahá’í,” Kirk said. “As we approach seven years since the seven top Bahá’í leaders in Iran were imprisoned because of their faith, I join Bahá’í worshipers in Illinois in standing against persecution around the world.”

May 5, 2015

Government

Roosevelt University's 70th anniversary recognized by members of Illinois delegation

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) recently announced a congressional resolution honoring Roosevelt University's 70th anniversary.

April 17, 2015

Government

Kirk discusses use of Illinois supercomputer

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) met Monday with National Center for Supercomputer Applications Director Ed Seidel and other industry officials to discuss the Blue Waters supercomputer.

April 9, 2015

Government

Kirk, Manier visit family impacted by 2013 tornado

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Washington Mayor Gary Manier visited Kirk and Manier Marfell Tuesday, viewing progress the couple has made rebuilding their home that was destroyed by a tornado in November 2013.

April 8, 2015

Government

Kirk, Durbin push for Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act

Legislation aimed at bringing consistency to FEMA's disaster declaration process.

March 27, 2015

Government

Senate lunch features Illinois foods, fares

The U.S. Senate's weekly Republican luncheon was hosted by U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on March 19.

March 20, 2015

Government

Kirk praises EPA's sole-source designation for Mahomet Aquifer

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) strongly supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to allow special protections for the Mahomet Aquifer by designating it as a sole source of drinking water for residents of east-central Illinois.

March 15, 2015

Government

Kirk calls for bipartisan support to end Iran's nuclear threat

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is urging Congress to take a firm stand against Iran pursuing nuclear and terror threats.

March 5, 2015

Government

Kirk introduces Improving Access to Maternity Care Act

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has joined forces with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Reps. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) and Lois Capps (D-Calif.) in introducing the Improving Access to Maternity Care Act.

March 4, 2015

Government

Kirk calls on VA to improve Veterans Choice Card implementation

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) along with 42 other senators this week forwarded a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, expressing concern with the current implementation of the Veterans Choice Card.

March 2, 2015