Latest from U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
President Donald Trump seems to be imposing and then exempting items from tariffs on a daily basis. This enables his closest allies in Congress to profit from advance knowledge at the same time the cost of goods is rising for millions of everyday Americans.
The pandemic fueled inflation, and people are still feeling the pain of rising food prices. This proposed grocery store mega-merger is not an answer, an Illinois congressman and a labor leader write.
Federal pandemic relief funds will run out in 2025. Regional authorities, the state of Illinois and federal agencies have to lay a track for the future of CTA, Metra and Pace, two lawmakers write.
We can counter China through tougher rules and enforcement, more investment and other strategies, write union leader Steve Kramer and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge step in the right direction. Two proposed laws would do more to help millions of Americans afford the prescriptions they need.