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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday November 05, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Meets With U.S. State Department Regarding Protection Of Hindus and Other Religious Minorities In Bangladesh
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: "Today, I was briefed by the State Department on their efforts to protect religious minority rights, especially those of Hindus, in Bangladesh. The State Department emphasized that the protection of Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh is a top priority that they discuss in practically every high-level diplomatic me  more

Rep. Budzinski Hosts Pharmacist Roundtable to Call Out Predatory Drug Middlemen
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2024: EDWARDSVILLE, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) hosted a roundtable with independent pharmacists, pharmacy students and faculty at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy to discuss the predatory practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Under the current system, PBMs act as middlemen between manufacturers, insurers and pharmacies - i  more

Reps. Davis, Bacon, Raskin Join National Child Advocates in Thanking Social Security Administration, Children Bureau for Taking an Important Step to Protecting Federal Benefits of Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) welcome the opportunity provided by the joint Request for Information (RFI) on the use and conservation of federal benefits for foster youth, as well as other ways federal agencies may play an appropriate role supporting broader Federal, State, and local efforts to improve the outcomes of foster youth who receive federal benefi  more