U.S. Senator Mark Kirk
Recent News About U.S. Senator Mark Kirk
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Sens. Kirk, Durbin request federal relief for tornado damage
U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to President Obama last week, asking him to issue a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Declaration for DeKalb and Ogle counties.
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Sen. Mark Kirk testifies on behalf of veteran hospital care
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) recently testified in front of the Senate Veterans’ Affair Committee on behalf of his bill S. 297, the Frontlines to Lifelines Act of 2015, which will allow veterans to care for one another at local VA hospitals.
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Ill. lawmakers call for federal relief for small businesses impacted by April tornadoes
Entire Illinois Congressional Delegation asks Obama to help DeKalb and Ogle counties.
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Senator Kirk urges President Obama to delay Ontario Power Generation nuclear waste proposal
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) recently sent a letter to President Barack Obama, expressing concern with a proposed nuclear waste repository in Canada.
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Senator Mark Kirk supports bill to improve Illinois waterway systems
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) applauded passage of the fiscal year 2016 Senate Appropriations Committee’s Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act on Friday.
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Bill sponsored by Kirk targets sex trafficking of minors
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) has played a part in Congress passing S.B. 178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, that includes two measures he sponsored -- the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act and the HERO Act -- to combat online sex trafficking and the sale of minors for sex.
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Subcommittee moves Mark Kirk's 2016 VA appropriations bill forward
Legislation calls for $69.2 billion budget for veteran services
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kirk, Durbin push for Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act
Legislation aimed at bringing consistency to FEMA's disaster declaration process.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sen. Kirk supports Sugar Reform Act
In conjunction with two other senators, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has reintroduced the Sugar Reform Act.
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Kirk seeks added investments in Great Lakes navigation system
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) is leading the charge to ensure the Great Lakes navigation system remains an economic driver for the region.