US Senator Mark Kirk Comment on the Tax Rate Agreement

“The agreement negotiated between the Administration and Senate Republicans reflects an important step towards protecting Americans from a tax increase on January 1st and the risk of another recession. It’s time to put partisanship aside and do what’s best for American families and small business employers. This centrist compromise will help us spur economic growth and create good-paying jobs in Illinois and across the nation.”

Sen Brady Supports DOJ Investigation Into IL's Failure to Send Ballots to Military Service Members

Chicago – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady tonight [Oct 13 ]released the following statement regarding news of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the delay of absentee ballots to overseas members of the United States Military:

“I am deeply concerned about today’s disturbing report that Illinois may have failed to mail absentee ballots to our military members serving overseas in a timely manner, and in accordance with the law,” Brady said. “The U.S. Department of Justice is right to conduct a full and immediate investigation.

“The Federal Government and the state of Illinois have the responsibility to take any and all action to ensure the right of those who defend our freedom overseas to cast their votes in this important election. Failure to act on this disturbing report threatens the integrity of this election, and our democratic process.”