What's New - 12th District

COSTELLO ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF 12th DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL ART CONTEST
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) released details today concerning his Annual Congressional Art Competition. -- Read more ->

COSTELLO RECEIVES RCGA’S HIGHEST ANNUAL HONOR - THE “RIGHT ARM OF ST. LOUIS” AWARD
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) was honored last night with the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association’s (RCGA’s) Right Arm of St. Louis Award at the organization’s 2012 Annual Meeting & Dinner. -- Read more ->

COSTELLO ANNOUNCES BENEFITS FOR HEARTLAND BAKERY COMPANY WORKERS
Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) has received confirmation from the U. S. Department of Labor that workers of Heartland Bakery Company, LLC, in Du Quoin, including on-site leased workers from SelectRemedy, will be eligible for worker adjustment assistance.-- Read more ->

ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO HIGH-SPEED RAIL RECEIVES $186M IN FEDERAL FUNDS
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today awarded the St. Louis to Chicago high speed rail corridor $186 million for further work on the project. The corridor is one of the most advanced in the United States and has received over $1.4 billion in federal funding. -- Read more ->

What's New - DC

FAA REAUTHORIZATION CONFERENCE REPORT PASSES HOUSE
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL), Ranking Democrat on the House Aviation Subcommittee, today supported the conference report for H.R. 658, the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, which was passed by the full House of Representatives. -- Read more ->

BARLETTA/COSTELLO AMENDMENT TO MAINTAIN CURRENT TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS PASSES HOUSE COMMITTEE
An amendment offered today by U.S. Congressmen Lou Barletta (R-PA) and Jerry Costello (D-IL) during markup of H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, to maintain current truck size and weight limits and conduct a three-year study of the potential costs of an increase passed the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in a 33-22 vote. -- Read more ->

COSTELLO LAUDS AIRLINE FEE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL), Ranking Democrat on the Aviation Subcommittee, today lauded new federal rules requiring airlines and ticket agents to clearly disclose all costs associated with the price of a ticket at the outset of the purchase. This will allow air travelers to better understand the full cost of the ticket.” -- Read more ->

COSTELLO STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight: -- Read more ->

COSTELLO STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS WILL RESIGN
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will resign: -- Read more ->

News You Can Use

Myths and Facts
There are several myths that keep recycling in forwarded e-mails and I want to share the facts with you.
Go to my Myths and Facts page for further detail.

UNDELIVERED IRS REFUNDS
Over $4 million worth of tax refunds for residents in Illinois has been returned by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors.
Go to my Press Release and take the link at the bottom of the release to see the list of people in the 12th Congressional District who are due a refund.