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November 7, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster commended the Senate for voting 64-32 in favor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The law would provide basic protections against workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

November 5, 2013

Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster released the following statement after the Illinois state legislature passed SB10, allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry:

October 29, 2013

Washington, DCOn Monday, November 4th, Congressman Bill Foster is hosting an interactive budget exercise, in conjunction with the non-partisan Concord Coalition, to address federal budget concerns facing our nation today.

October 24, 2013

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) echoed President Obama’s call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, citing calls for action from the business community, religious community, law enforcement and local municipal leaders.

October 17, 2013

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released a statement following the vote by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s MPO Policy Committee to include the Illiana Expressway in the GO TO 2040 plan.

October 16, 2013

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on the vote to pass a continuing resolution and reopen the government:

October 16, 2013

Washington, DC— In a joint letter, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2) urged the members of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to include the Illiana Expressway in the GO TO 2040 plan.

In the letter, the Representatives urge members to support the inclusion of the Illiana, saying:

October 16, 2013

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) met with representatives from businesses, municipalities, education and research organizations from Illinois’ 11th District to discuss the impact of the government shutdown and the potential impact of default.

October 9, 2013

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), along with Congressman Patrick Murphy (FL-18), introduced the Shutdown Prioritization Act (SPA) which would force Speaker Boehner to remove the Members only gym and spa from his list of essential House services.