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Rep. Nikki Budzinski on how she wants Democrats to work for voters in new Congress
Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski, newly-elected chair of the New Democrat Coalition, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her party's plans as Democrats take control of Congress. Read More
‘Without hesitation’: The new New Democrats team is all-in on Hakeem Jeffries
The centrist bloc’s new chair, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, said it will “make sure that he is the next speaker.” Read More
Rep. Nikki Budzinski elected chair of moderate New Dem Coalition, vows Dems will lower costs for Americans
In a speech before the chair election, Budzinski warned that despite decisive wins, the stakes are high for Democrats to earn voters' trust and deliver results within the next two years. Read More
Nikki Budzinski projected winner of Illinois' 13th Congressional District: AP
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) -- Unofficial midterm election results show that incumbent Democrat Nikki Budzinski has defeated her Republican opponent, Jeff Wilson, to be reelected to Illinois' 13th Congressional District, according to AP News. With 83% of precincts reporting at 11:15 p.m. on Nov. 3 Read More
Democrat Nikki Budzinski wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 13th Congressional District
Democrat Nikki Budzinski wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 13th Congressional District. Read More
America must listen to thoughtful centrists like Nikki Budzinski
Centrists may not claim to usher in new eras in American economic and political life, but they are working to solve problems. Read More
Rep. Frank Mrvan urges BP to end lockout in letter to CEO
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan and Rep. Nikki Budzinski sent a joint letter to BP, urging the company to end the lockout at the Whiting refinery. Read More
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski wants politicians to stop cashing in on inside information
The bill would prohibit several government officials from trading on the outcomes of political events, policy decisions and other actions. Read More
Bipartisan bill bans Congress from trading on prediction markets
Reps. Adrian Smith and Nikki Budzinski want to ban Congress from profiting off wagers on the prediction markets. Read More
Nikki Budzinski picks up endorsement for congressional primary in Illinois
Two-term Metro East congresswoman picks up support from League of Conservation Voters, and environmental group, and Equality PAC, which backs LGBTQ issues. Read More
Richard Blumenthal, Mark Takano and Nikki Budzinski: Don’t blame unions for VA’s problems - The Washington Post
Readers respond to Post articles and commentary. Read More
US Steel to stop processing steel in Granite City
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski said jobs were now on the "chopping block." Read More