Congress to the rescue for Fermi jobs
The Senate passed a wartime supplemental appropriations bill late Thursday that is expected to be signed by President George Bush next week and save nearly 100 jobs at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
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Kirk, Biggert Announce Energy Plan
Two suburban Republican lawmakers have been keeping an eye on the gas crisis.
As CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports, they believe America should spend billions of tax dollars to develop new sources of energy and end our addiction to foreign oil.
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Reaction of U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert to House Passage of Funds for Science, Troops, Veterans, Flood Relief & the Jobless
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 | | Plainfield Village Administrator Alex Harris shows U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway grade crossing at Illinois 126. | | Photo by: John Patsch - Staff Photographer |
Biggert eyes rail traffic issues
PLAINFIELD -- Plainfield officials have enlisted the support of a federal ally in their quest to avoid traffic gridlock if Canadian National is approved to buy the Elgin , Joliet and Eastern Railway.
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, and village officials toured some of the railroad crossings that could be exponentially busier if the CN purchase is approved by the Surface Transportation Board.
"This is the first time we've seen a merger of this kind in a densely populated area," Biggert said, who added she'd like to get members of the STB out to ride the EJ&E rails. "I have real concerns about it."
As it is, traffic backs up daily at the village's 16 street-level crossings along the EJ&E tracks. If the sale goes through, there could be a train rumbling through Plainfield every 20 minutes, Mayor James Waldorf said.
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Plainfield officials knock railway purchase plan
U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert told CN's plan to buy EJ & E would tie up traffic, increase wait times
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EJ&E traffic 'nightmare' predicted - Local officials, company debate impact of trains on area roads
Increased rail freight traffic would create a "nightmare" if Canadian National Railroad acquires the Elgin , Joliet & Eastern Railway, Plainfield officials said Monday.
But officials worry there may be no way to stop the $300 million acquisition that is pending approval by the Federal Surface Transportation Board.
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Sokolis wins art competition
Lemont High School senior Krystal Sokolis was awarded first place in the 2008 "An Artistic Discovery" Congressional Art Competition, which included entries from U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert's 13th Congressional District. Biggert recognized Sokolis and two other local students at an award ceremony for this year's participants and their teachers and families at the Westmont Public Library on May 18.
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Possible Fermilab cuts could have major impact
The economic impact of the proposed layoffs at Fermi Accelerator Laboratory highlights the importance of the science facility to the suburban business community.
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Naperville company focused on future of energy
Biggert visits Packer Engineering
U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert has questions about how to reduce America 's dependence on foreign oil. On Wednesday, she went to Naperville 's Packer Engineering looking for answers.
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Federal grant to help pay for Metra station upgrades
Tinley Park
U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, has secured a $667,262 federal grant to help repair the village's more than 25-year-old 80th Avenue Metra station. That will pay for the engineering and design of a new station for one of the busiest stations on the entire Metra line and is in addition to $900,000 the village has set aside for more upgrades.
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No more trains through Naperville Locals, other communities still upset over possible rail merger
Biggert's new law protects genetic test users
Reaction of U.S. Representative Judy Biggert to Signing of Biggert-Slaughter Genetics Bill
Biggert: Argonne has 'Great Shot' at Rare Isotope Project
Congress approves missing children program
Congress looking for any way to lower gas prices
Biggert Calls for Retooling of Chicago Rail Program
CN: No need for grade separation along EJ&E
Biggert: Spend CREATE funds on the EJ&E
The $153 million traffic jam
EJ&E: Biggert offers rail mitigation plan
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The Financial Literacy Crisis
Congress Votes to Ban Genetic Discrimination
House to approve anti-genetic discrimination bill
Biggert's Energy Tech Transfer Bill Heads to the White House
Senate passes genetic nondiscrimination act
Mind-blowing Blue Gene/P revs up at Argonne
GOP Pitches Alternative Housing Stimulus Plan
Big, Bad Blue Gene - Argonne National Laboratory New supercomputer is one of world's most powerful
Reaction of U.S. Representative Judy Biggert to the President's Nomination of Steve Preston as HUD Secretary
Rep. Biggert presents HTFPD with grant check
Senate passes tech-transfer bill
Upstart Dem ready for uphill battle in 13th District
Park District eyes alternative funding for nature center
Biggert Pushes Mortgage Aid
Outreach event to help homeowners
Ill. delegation wants lawmakers to stop fighting
Wayne builds case against EJ&E buyout
Homeowners group, city to host legislators
Central teammates could become rivals
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Biggert challenger downplays '04 arrest
Feds give $1 million to sheriff's department
Candidates find immigration is sticky issue
The Doings picks Biggert in primary
Upgrade plan advances
Biggert aims to improve transportation
Biggert Nominates Francis Collins for Congressional Gold Medal: Introduces Bill to Award Congress' Highest Civilian Honor to Genetics Pioneer
Biggert Tapped for Banking and Credit Leadership Post
Biggert moves to ranking committee spot
Homeless bill heads to president
Biggert Presses State Officials to Tap Federal Transit Funds
BP reversal a win for public opinion
Tech Task Force to Tackle Lake Michigan Discharge Issue
Biggert Statement on Bridge Safety
Biggert Endorses Giuliani for President
Biggert Knocks Sugar Subsidies
Biggert Secures Funding for Local Environmental and Scientific Priorities
Biggert Remarks on the 20th Anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Biggert Fights Consumer Fraud: Pushes Bill to Stop Bank Scams, Identity Theft
Biggert Remarks on H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007
Officials Eye Carp Barrier
6/18 Illinois Republican Party Reform Illinois Tour in Lisle
6/18 Republican Leadership Council Event in Chicago
Biggert pushes for FHA reforms to help curtail foreclosures
Biggert Formally Announces She's Running for Reelection
Biggert Presented with U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award
Naperville Chamber of Commerce meets with Biggert in DC
Judy Biggert for Congress Spring Reception
Biggert to speak at housing event
biggert hosts NCLB forum
Biggert genetics bill passes with ease
House passes Biggert bill to prevent genetic bias
Biggert and Energy Secretary Bodman tour Romeoville Business
AICPA Supports Biggert House Resolution Designating April as Financial Literacy Month
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Biggert offers FHA reform legislation
Biggert Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Flood Insurance 'Modernization' Bill
Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade, Judy Biggert marches with the troops
Letter to the Editor--Big support for Biggert energy bill
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