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Foster Calls On Congress To Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Illinois women only make on average 77 cents for every dollar men make doing the same work – that adds up to a pay gap of $11,596 a year. It’s time for Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and ensure women are getting the fair pay and respect they deserve. -
Foster Takes Action To End Costly, Inhumane Immigrant Detention Bed Quota
The Deutch-Foster amendment would end the costly and inhumane practice of imposing arbitrary immigrant detention requirements -
Foster Introduces Legislation To Prepare Students For 21st Century STEM Jobs
The 21st Century STEM Competitive Jobs Act will incentivize school districts to provide students with the skills they need to be successful in the workplace. -
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Advanced Manufacturing
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 will invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators
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Jun 18, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster voted against H.R. 1797, a Republican bill that would overturn Roe vs. Wade and restrict a woman’s right to choose by banning all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, even if the health of the mother is at risk. Not only would H.R.
Jun 14, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster is calling on Congress to take action to stop the student loan interest rate increase. If no action is taken, student loan interest will double on July 1st, jumping from 3.4% to 6.8% for federally subsidized student loans. Reports have shown that growing student debt is having negative effects on the economy, including delayed
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