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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday August 27, 2024 ( 2 items )  

House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bost Issues Statement on Anniversary of Abbey Gate Terror Attack
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 26, 2024: * * * Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement on the three-year anniversary of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack following the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. servicemembers and had a profound impact on the veteran community: "Three years ag  more

Sorensen Announces $14 Million for New Control Tower at Peoria International Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: PEORIA, IL Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $14 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for a new air traffic control tower at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport. Sorensen fought to secure the funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Airport Terminal Program. These funds will be used to replace an existing tower that has been in operati  more