Cheri Bustos (D-IL 17th District) - Starting to make the Rounds?

[Weekend Warrior]

Illinois Rep. Bustos one of key speakers at revived Iowa steak fry

DES MOINES | The Harkin Steak Fry went by the wayside three years ago, but Polk County Democrats are reviving it.

The event won't have Tom Harkin's name attached, but its inaugural event will feature three prominent Democrats, including Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill.

Bustos has increasingly gained a national reputation as a prominent voice for the Democrats as they seek to regain their footing after President Donald Trump's election. She and two House colleagues, Reps. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Seth Moulton, D-Mass., will be the guest speakers at the Sept. 30 fundraising event.

The Harkin Steak Fry was often a showcase for rising political stars — and those who wanted to position themselves to run for president. Bill and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama all spoke there.

http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois-rep-bustos-one-of-key-speakers-at-revived-iowa/article_7b4dfe35-5502-5b5e-8c35-6b7853408d51.html

Weekly Address Earlier This Year

Strong Women, Strong Communities

As a working mom who raised three sons, I know from experience that women’s issues really are family issues.

Advocating for women and families has been an important part of my life and career. I have always firmly believed that women should have equal opportunities and the right to have their voices heard- whether it’s in the workplace, in the classroom or in government. As women, we’ve made great strides in all of these areas over my lifetime, but as long as women in the 17th district still earn just $.72 for every dollar a man makes at the same job, our work isn’t finished.

This is why I strongly support policies to strengthen women across America such as equal pay for equal work, earned paid family leave, protecting a woman’s right to choose, renewing and improving the Violence Against Women Act, reducing sexual assaults on college campuses, and making sure that women always have access to preventative health and family planning services.

https://bustos.house.gov/issues/standing-up-for-women/

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos on Hardball with Chris Matthews Monday Night April

Schedule of Official Work July 21 - July 27

Breakfast with Illinois Quad City Mayors
Tour and Discussion of the Farm Bill at the Rock Island County Fair
Illinois Iowa Center for Independent Living’s Block Party
Library of Congress Book Drop at the Geneseo Public Library District
Interview with the Chicago Tribune
Interview with Fox News
Press Conference with House and Senate Democrats to Present “A Better Deal”
Interview with the Quad-City Times
Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Chair Meeting
Democratic Leadership Meeting
Steering and Policy Committee Meeting
Votes in the House of Representatives
Democratic Women’s Working Group Dinner
Democratic Caucus Meeting
Press Conference with Democratic Caucus Leaders
Interview with WJBC Radio
Remarks on the House Floor
New Democrat Coalition Meeting
Steering and Policy Committee Hearing on Health Care Reform
Interview on MSNBC
Ranking Member Meeting
Democratic Leader’s Meeting
House Agriculture Committee Hearing
Senior Whip Meeting
Constituent Meeting with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Interview with the New York Times
Meeting with Google
Illinois State Society Intern Scholarship Reception
House Military Depot, Arsenal and Industrial Facilities Caucus Breakfast
Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Meeting with Mayor Rahm Emmanuel
Whip Meeting
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Markup
Illinois Delegation Lunch
Washington Kastles Charity Classic

https://bustos.house.gov/about/schedule-official-work/