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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday October 29, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Congressman Krishnamoorthi and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Investigate How PBMs Unfairly Audit Pharmacies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) partnered with Reps. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) to introduce the Pharmacist Audit and Compensation Transparency (PhACT) Act directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to thoroughly investigate how Pharmacy Benefit Managers audit pharmacists and make recommendations for more transparency and fairness. "Pharmacy Benefit Managers   more

Sorensen Announces $400,000 to Prevent Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: ROCK ISLAND, IL Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced a $400,000 grant to Augustana College to support efforts to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campus. "No student should ever feel unsafe on campus," saidSorensen. "It is our responsibility to provide our colleges and universities with the tools they need to create a safe environment where our future lead  more

Sorensen Announces More Than $350,000 to Prevent Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Against Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: PEORIA, IL Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced a $359,034 grant to the Young Women's Christian Association of McLean County (YWCA) to support families impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. "Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, free from any form of violence," saidSorensen. "But when a child does go through su  more

Sorensen Announces More Than $630,000 to Prevent Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: ROCKFORD, IL Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced a $634,022 grant to Veterans Path to Hope, an organization that supports veterans across Northern Illinois, including in Stephenson and Winnebago Counties, to support suicide prevention programs for veterans and their families. "Our nation's veterans, who have sacrificed so much to keep our country safe, need our help," saidSorensen. "Over 8,000 ve  more