This weekend marks several important holidays and commemorations. Today, on June 14th, we celebrate Flag Day and the birthday of President Donald J. Trump. On this day 249 years ago, the Stars and Stripes were officially adopted by the Continental Congress. Since then, Old Glory
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- June 12th marks Women Veterans Recognition Day, the anniversary of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which gave women the right to permanently serve in the Armed Forces. To every woman who has worn the uniform, we thank you!
- It was a pleasure to sit down with members of the National Milk Producers Federation, including Alonzo and Megan Shoaf of Prairie Farms in Effingham County. June is National Dairy Month – a great opportunity to discuss agriculture jobs and the ongoing push to protect dairy terms
- Republicans win! Final score was 11-2. Great night at the ballpark for a good cause.Out at Nationals Park in D.C. tonight for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. One night a year Members of Congress trade debates for dugouts and suits for jerseys to raise money for kids and families in need. Go GOP! foxnews.com/video/63981019…
- Out at Nationals Park in D.C. tonight for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. One night a year Members of Congress trade debates for dugouts and suits for jerseys to raise money for kids and families in need. Go GOP!
- Democrats spent months blocking funding for Border Patrol agents and immigration security. Tonight I voted for the Secure America Act to make sure that Border Patrol, CBP, ICE, and Homeland Security personnel receive full funding through September 2029. Enough of the uncertainty
- Great to meet with Brad Blair and Tonya Crow of the Illinois Propane Gas Association as well as Ryan Rohr and James Ankenbrand of Wabash Valley Service Co. today for their “Propane Days” visit. Energy policy hits close to home for farmers and rural families across Southern
- Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, one of the most consequential days in human history. On June 6, 1944, thousands of young Americans crossed the English Channel and stormed the beaches of Normandy under withering fire. Many never came home. As a Marine and chairman of
- John and Lisa Schaefer have built something special with Baseball Card Connection in downtown Effingham, and this week they were invited to speak at a Topps and Fanatics reception at the National Museum of the American Indian here in Washington, D.C. It was great to meet with
- For America’s 250th, Murphysboro is marking the moment the right way. The General John A. Logan Museum and the city are hosting a three-day celebration this weekend, June 5-7, honoring both the nation's anniversary and the 200th birth year of one of Southern Illinois' greatest
- My staff will be hosting mobile office hours across Southern Illinois this June so you can speak with our casework experts face-to-face with comfort and convenience. Please visit with any questions you may have regarding veterans’ benefits, Social Security, Medicare, the IRS, and
- If you’re looking for a way to honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day, there are several ceremonies being held in our area. Mound City National Cemetery will hold its observance on Monday at 10 a.m., and Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis will do the same. In
- Rep. Mike Bost repostedEvery member of Congress is keenly aware that American strength and freedom are not free; they’re paid for and secured by the selfless sacrifice of our military personnel and their families. As Memorial Day approaches, this week, House Republicans advanced two pieces of











