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A Message from Joseph Shannon:

 

Friends,

 

I am running for Congress because I believe our government should serve the citizens of our country - our families, the communities we choose to raise our kids- not political parties, elected officials or corporate interests. One of the first things Judy Biggert did when she was elected to Congress was break her term-limits promise to the people of the 13th District. And since then, she has consistently put the needs of her party, the needs of her contributors, and the needs of staying in office over the needs of the people of the 13th District.

 

During her tenure in office, we have gone from budget surpluses to record deficits. The national debt has gone up nearly $3 trillion from $5.5 Trillion to $8.5 Trillion since the incumbent was elected. Nearly 25% of all of our personal federal tax dollars go to pay INTEREST on the debt. Our troops have gone into battle without adequate body armor, resulting in inexcusable deaths and injuries. Yet Congress has appropriated hundreds of millions to fund bridges to nowhere. More illegal immigrants have entered our country than in any other period of our history. The shipping of our manufacturing jobs overseas has decimated families and communities across our country.

 

We need to replace career politicians in Washington with people who will work hard for our families and communities here.

 

My family and I are humbled by your support this year. We have made significant progress in this election. We’ve had hundreds of volunteers work together for a better future for our children. At the campaign, we are on the go morning and night. But understand this. Our commitment is small compared to the sacrifices made by our parents in this great nation and the over 140,000 servicemen and women abroad in foreign lands who are on call 24 hours a day.

 

We are proud to walk shoulder to shoulder with you in this election.

 

I need your help in restoring the people's voice to our House of Representatives. We need your financial support. You can contribute on-line at www.josephshannonforcongress.com. Please reach out to your friends who want a change in Congress.

 

Let’s make it happen.

 

Joseph Shannon

 

 

 

 

Contact the Campaign
630.408.8472
Joseph Shannon for Congress Committee
3540 Seven Bridges Dr.
Suite 150, Box 133

Woodridge, IL 60517

 

 

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Daily Southtown

Joliet Herald

Illinois AFL-CIO

Illinois Federation of Teachers

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399

Sprinkler Fitters Union No. 281 - AFL-CIO

Cook County Building Trades Council

Carpenters Local 13

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 21

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 881

Will-Grundy Central Trades and Labor Council

Firefighters Union Local 2

 

A Statement from Margaret Blackshere, president of the Illinois AFL-CIO on the Endorsement of Joe Shannon, 13th Congressional District. March 6, 2006

"Joe Shannon will be an advocate for working families in Washington - which will be a stark contrast to current Congresswoman Biggert, who scored a 0% voting record on Labor issues in 2005. Biggert voted for CAFTA, voted to cut job training programs and OSHA safety programs. She supported the bankruptcy bill that makes it more difficult for individuals to file for personal bankruptcy protection and voted for the Bush budget cuts to working family programs including health care, student loans and food assistance. Joe Shannon believes in protecting workers on the job and in guaranteeing health care for all Americans. He has fought for working class people his entire career. Now he can be assured that the 36,000 union members in his district will be out working for his election."