In the News
DREAMers.
For most immigrants, it is about the promise of a better life and an opportunity—the American Dream.
This past Saturday, July 21, was a day for them and for all immigrants who took part in the celebratory Day of the Immigrant 2013—Sharing our American Dream.
Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) meet today with a diverse group of business and community leaders from the 11th district to discuss comprehensive immigration reform, including members from the Indian, Polish, African American and Hispanic Communities. Over the past few months, the Congressman has reached out to local leaders in order to form an immigration advisory committee that has helped him evaluate the potential impact of comprehensive immigration reform efforts on the 11th district.
With the U.S. Congress failing to act, interest rates on federally-subsidized student loans doubled this week.
Effective July 1, the rates for Federal Stafford Loans went from 3.4 to 6.8 percent, meaning that without congressional action, the 7 million students using the program will see a $4,000 increase on their average debt of $27,000.
Many area colleges, including College of DuPage, are taking action to notify parents and students applying for the fall semester what might await them in the future.
Rep. Foster stopped by Loaves and Fishes to volunteer and speak with clients about the importance of food assistance. This comes after House Republicans passed the Farm Bill without funding for SNAP.
Video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuTwFpU7_aI&feature=youtu.be
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Naperville) paid a visit to the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Friday, a day after the House Republican leadership voted in favor of a farm bill that did not include a nutrition assistance program for low-income families and seniors.
"For 40 years, the farm bill has been a symbol of bipartisan cooperation where rural interests come together with people interested in getting good nutrition for families across the country," said Foster.
Eleventh District Congressman Bill Foster's office announced the school has secured the $176,427 grant for its Driving America: One Veteran at a Time program.
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, announced that he has become a cosponsor of H.R. 2250, the Spending Reduction Act, which would provide a responsible approach to deficit reduction and replace many of the mindless, across the board cuts implemented through sequestration.
Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) greeted veterans at the World War II Memorial. The group included veterans from Will, DuPage and Kane counties.
"I was proud to take part in this special day to honor and celebrate our veterans," said Foster.
Among the things he saw Friday in downtown Joliet, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster noticed in particular the new Joliet Junior College building going up.
The same thing happened in downtown Aurora, Foster said during a walking tour in Joliet. When Waubonsee Community College and its students arrived in downtown Aurora, it made a difference.
"It led to a huge increase in foot traffic. A lot of restaurants started springing up," said Foster, D-Naperville.
Students from Neuqua Valley High School recently placed second in the 10th annual national SIFMA Foundation Stock Market Game or "Capitol Hill Challenge."