Peter Roskam
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Casten defeats U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, architect of Trump tax cuts
Incumbent Congressman Peter Roskam of Illinois’ 6th U.S. District lost Tuesday night to Democrat Sean Casten, a green energy entrepreneur with ties to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago).
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Family Research Council questions why Casten supports radical atheist Dan Savage
The opponent of U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) in Tuesday’s election apparently supports controversial sex columnist Dan Savage, who once said he wished Republicans “were all (expletive) dead.”
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Roskam speaks at opioid forum with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois), a co-sponsor of opioid legislation, spoke at two events on Monday with Surgeon General Jerome Adams, both aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.
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Roskam urges Casten to return Pritzker dollars
Amid recent fraud allegations against gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker (D), U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) is challenging his opponent, Democrat Sean Casten, to return campaign donations from Pritzker.
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Anti-fraud bill co-sponsored by Roskam advances to floor vote
Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam’s co-sponsored bill aimed at reducing Medicare fraud has met Ways and Means Committee approval, placing it a step closer to a floor vote in the full House.
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Roskam ad exposes Casten's lobbying work
Democrat Sean Casten has apparently lobbied members of Congress for tax incentives and subsidies on behalf of his company, according to a new campaign ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois).
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Roskam praises effort to fight anti-Semitism
Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) lauded the passage Wednesday of House Resolution 1911, a bill increasing U.S. diplomatic efforts to combat anti-Semitism.
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Republicans say Casten's comparison of Trump to Bin Laden is 'disqualifying'
The Illinois Republican Party recently condemned U.S. House Democratic candidate Sean Casten’s comparison of President Trump to Osama Bin Laden, suggesting his statement might be grounds for dismissal.
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Cut red tape, cut costs, Roskam committee says
A Trump campaign promise has gained more attention after a mid-August congressional report on trimming Medicare red tape was released.
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Roskam honors McCain as patriot, servant, friend of America
In the wake of U.S. Sen. John McCain’s death Saturday, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) praised the Arizona Republican for both his military and senate achievements.
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Roskam visit highlights stroke treatment advances at Northwestern Hospital
During a visit that underscored the advances in stroke treatment at Northwestern Medicine’s Mobile Stroke Unit, Rep. Peter Roskam lauded the unit for its ability to save lives.
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Roskam touts digital marketing for small businesses at Google seminar
A Google-hosted digital marketing seminar at Elements of Water Street in Naperville drew dozens of Chicago-area businesses, as well as special guest U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL).
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Roskam leads 6th District fundraising against Democrat challenger Casten
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) has taken the lead in fundraising in his district, with almost $1 million raised during the second quarter for the upcoming election.
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Roskam pushes congressional colleagues to confirm Kavanaugh to SCOTUS
The recent announcement that President Donald Trump had nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court drew praise from Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) as a step toward placing judicial focus on the U.S. Constitution.
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Roskam's Israel protection bill gains committee approval
In the face of mounting international pressure to penalize Israel by boycotting companies that do business there, a bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) that would prevent such actions was authorized Thursday by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Roskam touts benefits of Trump tax cut for Illinois
For evidence of whether President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is helping everyday citizens of Illinois’ Sixth District, one need only to look at recent testimony on Capitol Hill.
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Roskam calls for passage of bill that would deter shipment of opioids via U.S. Mail
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) recently spoke out in favor of the Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, or HR 5788.
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Roskam says canceled Boeing deal with Iran will keep weapons out of Syria
Although Boeing was prohibited from completing the sale of $20 billion worth of aircraft to Iran once President Donald Trump canceled his predecessor’s nuclear accord with the nation, criticism from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) may have delayed completion of the deal for the past two years.
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Roskam urges Sessions to rethink zero-tolerance policy forcing separation of immigrant families
In a break with current GOP leadership, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) is pushing for a change in immigration policy that has left parents separated from their children.
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From Chicago City Wire
Roskam understands needs of small businesses, company executive says
Illinois' fiscal situation is out of control and the state has increased taxes drastically over the past few years, but some politicians are saying enough is enough, including U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who is seeking re-election.