Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jerry Costello [D, IL-12]

Costello explains 'no' vote on bailout

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

...- U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello said Tuesday the country's lawmakers acted hastily in passing last week's $700 billion Wall Street bailout plan. While addressing a group of about 50 local business leaders and lawmakers for a luncheon sponsored by the Carbond

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Candidate forum will go on -- with virtually no candidates

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

As a result, only two candidates are scheduled to answer questions tonight: Tim Richardson, a Republican running against longtime US Rep. Jerry Costello ...

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West Frankfort post office to be officially renamed today

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Legislation to change the post office's name was sponsored by Congressman Jerry Costello, D-Illinois, who is scheduled to speak during the event. ...

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Petition to US Government for Airfare Transparency Issued by ...

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

John D. Rockefeller IV, Chair, Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operation Rep. James Oberstar, Chair, House Committee on Transportation Rep. Jerry Costello ...

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Grant to help cops see in dark

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Belleville, said this grant is a way of helping first responders enhance community safety. "I will continue to make sure that this ...

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Costello, Shimkus oppose new rescue bill, say it has too many flaws

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

BY WILL BUSS AND JACQUELINE LEE - News-Democrat Congressmen Jerry Costello and John Shimkus said they listened to the majority of their Illinois ...

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Area congressmen again split votes on bailout

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, and Jerry Costello, D-Belleville, again opposed the measure, while US Rep. Phil Hare, D-Rock Island, supported it. ...

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HUD grants awarded to Madison County organizations

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

... to facilities to better serve low-income families and to help them obtain safe and affordable housing," said US Congressman Jerry Costello, D-Illinois. ...

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Dramatic Increase in Taxpayer Funded Abortions

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Eighty-three US Congressmen, including Illinois Congressmen John Shimkus (R-19) and Jerry Costello ...

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Costello again is against bailout bill

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Jerry Costello, a Democrat from Belleville, again voted against a version of the $700 billion financial bailout bill. In a prepared statement, ...

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Illinois congressmen say no to new bailout bill

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...Republicans Donald Manzullo, John Shimkus and Timothy Johnson have concerns with the bill, spokesmen said. A spokesman for Rep. Jerry Costello, a Democrat, said he would not vote in favor of the bill either. The Illinois delegation split 9-9 on the orig

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State failure to pay overdue bills to Human Services Center forces ...

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

In a press release sent out by US Congressman Jerry Costello earlier this week, he stated that he called on Governor Blagojevich to urge him to take the ...

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Guest view: Region pushes ahead with levee restoration

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Dick Durbin and US Rep. Jerry Costello, the Federal Emergency Management Agency agreed to delay the release of new metro-east flood hazard maps until the ...

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MadCo gets $4 million for housing improvements

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

... and down payment and closing-cost assistance for residents, according to a Wednesday news release from US Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Belleville. ...

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Four Illinois congressmen say no to new bailout bill

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

A spokesperson for Rep. Jerry Costello (D- 12th) said he would not vote in favor of the bill either. The Illinois delegation split nine and nine on the ...

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Backlash may be limited in region

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...we have any of those races in our region." He added, "It seems like (Republican U.S. Rep.) John Shimkus and (Republican U.S. Rep. Jerry) Costello hold substantial leads over their opponents." State Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, said voter confusion cou

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$488 Billion? That'll Do, For Now

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

"I have major concerns about where we're headed," said Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Ill., head of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation ...

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$488 Billion? That'll Do, For Now

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

...members voiced a few frustrations of their own on NextGen. "I have major concerns about where we're headed," said Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Ill., head of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee. "A lot of time and billions have be

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Missouri, Illinois receive big defense funding

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

...the House Armed Services Committee, played key roles in this funding. A new C-40 aircraft, worth $88 million, was secured by Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Ill., for Scott, starting with the process of replacing the C-9 aircraft currently in use. This will also

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Local Economists Encourage Congress To Proceed With Patience

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Belleville Congressman, Democrat Jerry Costello, cited the letter as one of the reasons who voted against the bailout. "Over 200 economists did not agree ...

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