As the July 4 deadline to pass President Donald Trump’s budget bill looms, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) last week released data on how Trump’s proposals could negatively impact Illinois. Kelly’s 2nd District covers urban, suburban and rural areas, including Homewood and Flossmoor. Kelly voted against the bill in the House[Read More…]
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Kelly hosts news conference to oppose Republican Medicaid cuts
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) condemned House Republicans’ $880-billion budget cut to Medicaid alongside U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.), healthcare providers and community members at Roseland Community Hospital. Cuts to Medicaid would force the hospital to consider layoffs, service line cuts and even closure. Many[Read More…]
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