Lipinski Town Hall Gets Big Turnout

Hundreds attend Oak Lawn town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski on May 11.

Lipinski Announces Federal Assistance for Flood Victims

Homes and businesses affected by last month's flooding and winds may qualify for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Federal assistance may be on the way for local residents and businesses hit by last month’s flooding. Congressman Dan Lipinski announced Monday that constituents of Illinois’s Third District residing in Will, DuPage and Cook counties are now eligible to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Lipinski was part of an Illinois delegation urging President Obama to back the governor’s request for federal aid following torrential rainstorms and straight-line winds that damaged homes and businesses across the state. Last Friday, the president signed a disaster declaration offering federal aid. The declaration covers those affected by the severe storms and winds between April 16 and May 5. Those applying for federal …

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Congressman Lipinski Oak Lawn Town Hall, May 11

Constituents can get up close and personal with the congressman, ask questions, and get help with federal programs.

Congressman Lipinski To Hold Oak Lawn Town Hall Meeting, May 11

Constituents can get up close and personal with the congressman, ask questions, and get help with federal programs.

All Illinois Third Congressional District residents are invited to attend a town hall meeting hosted by Congressman Dan Lipinski at Oak Lawn Village Hall on Saturday, May 11. Residents will be able to hear from Congressman Lipinski about his work at home and in Washington, as well as ask questions and give their thoughts on federal issues. Congressman Lipinski’s staff will be on hand 30 minutes before the meeting starts to assist constituents with Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits and other federal programs and matters. Congressman Lipinski said in a press release that this events provide fantastic opportunities for residents to get help on federal programs and to hear about the wide array of constituent services his office …

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Chicago Ridge Fire Department Gets Federal Grant

Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) announces $214,533 federal grant for Chicago Ridge Fire Department.

Rep. Lipinski Invites High School Students to Enter 2013 Congressional Art Competition

High school students residing within Illinois's Third Congressional District are urged to enter competition for chance to show work in U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Lipinski: Congress Needs to Put Country Ahead of Parties

Rep. Dan Lipinski shared his frustrations on stalled deficit-reduction talks on the eve of sequestration in Washington, after opening a new office in Orland Park.

Rep. Dan Lipinski opened up a new office Thursday within the redistricted 3rd Congressional District, in Orland Park’s Frederick T. Owens Village Hall. The office will be staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for people to bring their concerns about federal issues. Lipinski spoke with Patch shortly after the office opened about service within the new office, sequestration, and what it will actually take for the federal government to resolve the growing deficit. What kind of services can people expect to receive here? Any issues that anyone has with federal programs, such as social security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, or if they are interested in appointments to military academy. Any issues that regard the federal …

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Congressman Lipinski Visits St. Gerald School

Congressman Dan Lipinski marked National Catholic Schools Week by visiting St. Gerald School and Parish.

Congressman Lipinski Plans Town Halls for Feb. 9

Constituents from Illinois's Third Congressional District are invited to bring their questions and concerns to town halls in Lockport and Orland Park on Feb. 9.

Lipinski Issues Statment on Fiscal Cliff Legislation

Congressman Dan Lipinski offers remarks on Tuesday's passage of fiscal cliff avoiding legislation.

From U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski (3rd):  “I am greatly disappointed, that after months of talk, House and Senate leaders and the President were not able to reach agreement on a sizable deficit reduction compromise. While it is good that we’re addressing the need to extend tax relief for millions of Americans, omitted from this package is a serious effort to address spending, implement tax reform, shore up the long-term viability of entitlements, or responsibly deal with replacing the sequester. With our debt limit reaching its maximum soon, we have missed a true opportunity to get our growing debt under control. "While H.R. 8 does not do what we need to tackle our debt, it protects middle-class Americans from an income tax increase that …

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