CHICAGO: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi hosted an open house and ceremonial swearing-in at his district office in Schaumburg in front of a crowd so large it spilled into the building’s hallway.
Senator Dick Durbin and County Board President Preckwinkle were among the distinguished guests besides Indian community stalwarts. Sen Durbin in his address discussed the magnitude of the challenges facing the country and Raja’s role in addressing them. The oath of office was administered by U.S. District Judge Joan Gottschall, for whom Raja clerked following his graduation from law school.
“It was an honor to be joined by so many constituents, friends and family, as well as notable mentors and role models like Senator Durbin, County Board President Preckwinkle, and Judge Gottschall,” Krishnamoorthi said. “I look forward to continuing to stand up in Washington for the middle class. We need to make sure that growing and strengthening the middle class is a top priority on Capitol Hill. My constituents told me repeatedly today that repealing the Affordable Care Act will be a devastating blow for so many working families as well as the economy at large.”
Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th District of Illinois, which includes Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs. He serves on the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. In addition, Raja serves as the ranking member, and top Democrat, on the Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules.
Vinesh Virani
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