Press Releases
April 29, 2015
Press Release
“First quarter GDP numbers indicated our economy is at a virtual dead stop."
Washington, D.C. — Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) released the following statement concerning today’s U.S. Commerce Department report indicating U.S. economic growth slowed to 0.2 percent in first quarter of 2015:
April 22, 2015
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Protecting Cyber Networks Act Enables Private Companies to Voluntarily Share Threat Info
April 16, 2015
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On Tax Day, Rep. Bost Supports “Taxpayer Bill of Rights”
Rep. Bost Votes to Rein in IRS and Repeal Death Tax
On Tax Day, Rep. Bost Supports “Taxpayer Bill of Rights”
April 16, 2015
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Reps. Bost, Shimkus and Davis Meet With Administration Concerning Granite City Steel Idling
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) hosted Deputy U.S.
April 14, 2015
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Loss of Jobs at Granite City Works Catalyst Behind Illinois Delegation Letter to White House
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) was joined by Sen. Mark Kirk, Rep. John Shimkus (IL-15), and Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) in sending a letter to President Obama urging a face-to-face meeting with the United States Trade Representative and the Department of Commerce to discuss illegal foreign trade practices harming the domestic steel industry. Last month, U.S.
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April 14, 2015
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Bost Testifies Before Armed Service Committee on Importance of Military Readiness
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) testified before the House Armed Services Committee in support of the U.S. Navy’s request of funding for the production of twelve F/A-18 aircraft, also known as the Super Hornet.
April 7, 2015
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Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) announced he will continue his “Take Your Congressman to Work” program at the Burger Nook in Herrin, IL. Rep. Bost will also be distributing free books to children in the Head Start Program in Carbondale and touring the AG Department at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
April 3, 2015
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“I am disappointed at today’s report indicating that the U.S. economy last month created the fewest jobs since December of 2013."
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) released the following statement concerning the U.S. Labor Department’s jobs report that indicated only 126,000 jobs were added during the month of March:
April 1, 2015
Press Release
“Our 'Take Your Congressman to Work Day' program is a fun way to highlight the great work Southern Illinois' job creators are doing to grow our local economy."
Washington, D.C.— Wednesday morning, Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) baked bread, kneaded dough, and served customers at the family-owned Duke Bakery in Alton for his first "Take Your Congressman to Work Day" event.
March 26, 2015
Press Release
“People in Southern Illinois elected me to put their best interests first, and that includes seniors concerned about getting the quality health care they deserve."
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to permanently fix the broken Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), the formula by which doctors are reimbursed for serving patients on Medicare. The bipartisan vote provides long term certainty for doctors and a permanent fix for the 53 million seniors who depend on Medicare.