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September 14, 2018
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PRESS RELEASE | U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded four local central Illinois airports with funding to invest in various projects ranging from runway rehabilitation, the purchase for ground operation equipment, and expansion of passenger terminals.
September 3, 2018
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Congressman Darin LaHood has introduced new legislation that aims to ensure proper Medicare funding for scheduled, non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance services.
September 2, 2018
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Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation are touting the importance of maintaining locks and dams in helping move agricultural products, but there’s some caution moving forward.
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Moline, said there are billions of dollars in backlogged maintenance needs in the locks and dams system and if any of them fail, farmers would take a massive hit.
August 31, 2018
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PEORIA — Intricately carved duck decoys. Pumpkins. Wildlife Prairie Park. The Louisville Slugger Sports Complex. Big yellow machines.
All have aspects or origins unique to the Peoria area and potential to draw visitors — if recognized and collectively marketed.
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August 30, 2018
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Congressman Darin LaHood gives credit to President Donald Trump on acting aggressively with Chinese tariffs but said he worries about what the long-term effect of a trade war might mean.
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August 28, 2018
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The University of Illinois Springfield, through the recently acquired business and social innovation incubator Innovate Springfield, will house the first hub of the Illinois Innovation Network, state and local officials announced Tuesday.
August 2, 2018
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A newly introduced bipartisan proposal offered by U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) would put student loan payments on par with how foundations make scholarship payments under the U.S. tax code.
August 1, 2018
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PEORIA HEIGHTS — Trefzger’s Bakery was the site for a discussion on economic development Friday as U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, convened a group of state and local officials to talk about the benefits of historic tax credits — and munch on cookies.
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August 1, 2018
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Central Illinois Regional Airport is getting $2.3 million from the federal government to complete a major pavement rehab project.
Airport spokeswoman Fran Strebing said the pavement overhaul started two years ago on several runways, continued last year with several taxiways and is set to be completed with the repairing of the main taxiway and tarmac.
July 22, 2018
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Navy Band Great Lakes (NBGL) traveled three hours south to the small town of Chillicothe, Illinois to assist in the dedication ceremony of their post office building to a fellow shipmate.