Last week, I was proud to reintroduce my bipartisan legislation to cut Members’ of Congress pay for the first time in eight decades. The Congressional Halt in Pay Increases (CHIP IN) and Cut Congressional Pay Act would cut Members’ pay by 10 percent and repeal the automatic pay raises that currently take place unless Congress votes to stop them.

Quad Cities, IA  – The inaugural Midwest Manufacturing Business Conference, being held in the Quad Cities on April 24-25, 2017 has brought together some of the largest names in manufacturing. Keynote and featured speakers from across the Midwest are converging to bring their insights and expertise to help accelerate the growth of mid-market manufacturing companies across the heartland.

Join us on Wednesday, April 19th in the Student Life Center of the Scott Community College Belmont Campus from 10am to 1pm for the Spring 2017 Career Fair.  More than 40 area employers will be on-hand, including the Rock Island Arsenal U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Genesis Health Systems & Isle Casino Hotel - Bettendorf.  Bring a friend and share the news as this event is open to EICC students as well as the general public.     - end -

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect taxpayers, hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, and deter future fraud and abuse, U.S.

CHICAGO – The Rauner Administration has released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s denial of the direct appeal request in the AFSCME case. The following is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:

Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Finance Committee and a member of the Agriculture Committee, made the following comment on President Trump’s announcement of two executive orders on trade.  One order directs an analysis of the causes of U.S. trade deficits by country with the goal of enforcing disallowed practices.  The second order directs the improved collection of antidumping and countervailing duties at the border.

Reaffirms commitment to innovation and technology

SKOKIE – Governor Rauner today toured the Illinois Science and Technology Park and discussed changes to increase job growth and the importance of innovation and technology in Illinois economy.

WHAT:    “Above and Beyond…Soaring in Your Administrative Role”

                  Presented by Dave “The Shef” Sheffield

WHEN:   Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE:  Quad City Botanical Center

                2525 4th Avenue

                  Rock Island, IL

COST:     $25 MRA Members / $35 Nonmembers

Senators Introduce Bipartisan SEC Penalties Act to Crack Down on Wall Street Fraud

Bipartisan bill would raise SEC’s limits on securities fines, tie penalties to scope of harm, and crackdown on repeat offenders

SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration released the following statement regarding the Auditor General’s release of the Statewide Single Audit report. The state’s lack of a centralized financial system has caused years of repeated audit findings, which can be resolved by fully implementing ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning. The following is attributable to Rauner spokeswoman Eleni Demertzis:

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