Bill Lipinski
Bill Lipinski
William Oliver "Bill" Lipinski, American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2005, representing a district in Chicago...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth22 December 1937
CountryUnited States of America
sexy issues important
Freight mobility and movement, while not a sexy policy issue, is a highly important one. Capacity constraints and congestion on our nation's freight rail system create many problems.
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I'm leaving because I want to spend more time with my wife in Chicago.
issues safety community
Communities and neighborhoods are affected. Idling trains, traffic backups, grade crossing accidents and other safety issues all affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
bridges long mass-transit
Beyond highways and roads, we need more money for mass transit, intercity passenger rail and freight rail. We have a long way to go to bridge the funding gaps.
growing rehabilitation needs
Our nation's infrastructure needs are tremendous, and they're growing.
illinois needs mets
I am committed to working with Speaker Hastert and the other members of the Illinois congressional delegation to do all that I can to ensure that Illinois' funding needs are adequately met.