Later in Rockford, Bustos will continue her “Better Deal for our Workforce” tour with a visit to Auburn High School’s EMITT program

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos and Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth today announced $3,294,751 in federal funding for the Quad City International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

On Friday at 8:15 AM in East Moline, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) will kick off her “Better Deal for our Workforce” tour with a first stop at United Township High School’s Career Center. At this event, Bustos will learn about their training programs in Manufacturing Technology and Design, Health Occupations as well as Welding and Automotive Repair.

Congresswoman Bustos to hold Economic Roundtable and Tour Thomson Prison with Senator Durbin before holding a “Cheri on Shift” and meeting with Farm Bureau members

This is first of three “Better Deal for the Heartland” Economic Roundtable Discussions Bustos will host this week