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Senator Hunter applauds SCOTUS upholding ACA subsidies

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Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:05 PM

SupremeCourtIllinois residents who purchase health insurance through a health exchange will continue to receive federal tax subsidies thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling 6-3 in favor of upholding Affordable Care Act subsidies today. State Senator Mattie Hunter applauds the Supreme Court justices’ decision in the following statement:

“Illinois stood out in front of the Affordable Care Act debate. We are the home of its origins and proudly stand behind the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to make health care affordable by upholding ACA subsidies. The federal tax subsidies will allow hardworking residents with low incomes to have access to the care they need for their families.”

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Sen. Hunter awards international dignitaries for diplomacy

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015 09:51 AM

StateDeptIVLP2600x400A delegation of international dignitaries met with State Senator Mattie Hunter on June 19 to discuss government transparency and anti-corruption efforts as part of a global exchange. Hunter presented diplomats from Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan and Pakistan with certificates commemorating the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

“Building relationships with international diplomats strengthens Illinois. Foreign officials can learn from our progress in government accountability and we can learn from their efforts abroad,” said Hunter, who created good government task forces and advisory boards including the Illinois Youth Advisory Board.

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Sen. Hunter saddened by Charleston, S.C., Massacre

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Thursday, June 18, 2015 02:04 PM

HunterFloorSpeechIn response to an apparent racially charged shooting at a historic African-American church Wednesday in Charleston, S.C., State Senator Mattie Hunter released the following statement:

“I am extremely saddened by the senseless killings of innocent people attending bible class at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina yesterday evening. My colleague, Reverend State Senator Clementa Pinckney, was among the victims. Senator Pinckney was a member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and a much-beloved pastor of the “Mother” church.

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Senator Hunter questions governor’s priorities

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Monday, June 15, 2015 10:24 AM

HeadshotbwFriday, the governor announced his plan to eliminate youth employment and violence prevention programs such as Operation CeaseFire along with social services for middle-class and low-income families in Illinois. State Senator Mattie Hunter questioned the governor’s priorities.

“Governor Rauner needs to think about real people instead of political posturing and intimidation tactics. He is cutting services that protect youth and give them opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have. He is aiming at the middle-class and the low-income families struggling to make ends meet. I don’t know why the governor would make it a priority to hurt working families,” said Hunter, who has challenged the governor since his first announcements of cuts back in February.

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  1. MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen Dems hold LIHEAP hearing Thursday
  2. Hunter creates Grand Jury Review Task Force
  3. Hunter’s new foster care internship aims to reduce homelessness
  4. New child protections measure creates stability
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Office Information

Springfield Office:
417-C Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5966
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District Office:
2929 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60616
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