March 2009

News

3.24.09-Transit security: CTA says it's on slow train for terrorist alerts
By Jon Hilkevitch, Chicago Tribune reporter- The Chicago Transit Authority is waiting for the necessary federal approvals to receive highly sensitive security information, including tips about potential acts of terrorism being planned against elevated or subway trains, officials told a congressional hearing Monday. >>Read More

3.19.09-NRCC Expects to Top March Dinner Goal
Roll Call - NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions said the fundraising success has been the direct result of Roskam’s hard work and ability to communicate and motivate Members to participate. >>Read More

3.18.09-AIG Chief Says Company Had Little Choice on Handing out Bonuses
CQ - Roskam said the AIG bonus disclosures are a serious problem for the Obama administration.”They either knew and didn’t disclose it or they didn’t know,” Roskam said. “Either way they have a serious problem.” >>Read More

3.18.09-GOP Continues Campaign Against Obama Budget
Real Clear Politics - During an off-camera briefing with reporters this morning, Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) called the cap-and-trade proposal an "old fashioned hustle." >>Read More

3.18.09-Read My Lips: No New Bailouts
Talk Radio News Service - Roskam said that many of the small businesses in his area were “in survival mode.” It was unclear whether he was including those whose personal profits would create such a tax dilemma. >>Read More

3.13.09-Work beginning on new flood control levee
Daily Herald - Local officials from across the region donned hard hats and picked up shovels Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony for a $26 million levee along the Des Plaines River. >>Read More

3.7.09-Don’t Die from Embarrassment
Elizabeth Roskam Op-Ed - If you have a family history of colon cancer, or meet other criteria, don’t put off talking about your risk and get screened. It might save your life or that of someone you love. >>Read More

3.3.09-Roskam calls for conservative fiscal policy
Liberty Suburban - As national leaders debate how to revive the ailing economy, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton has laid out a prescription of tax cuts, infrastructure spending and free trade. >>Read More