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Karaoke

9 months 1 week ago

Come sing your hearts out at Hidden Gem's weekly karaoke. Hosted every Tuesday from 7pm-11pm. Free to attend. 21+.

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Swing For Scholars

9 months 1 week ago

Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz excellence! Join us for a captivating night of music as the esteemed educators of our Jazz Academy and JazzU programs take the stage. Celebrate […]

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Myranda Levins

Budzinski Slams SNAP Cuts at House Agriculture Committee Hearing

9 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) participated in a House Committee on Agriculture hearing where she criticized proposed cuts to SNAP benefits at a time when families are struggling with rising grocery costs. In Illinois’ 13th district, 55,000 households rely on SNAP. Like the rest of the country, the majority of those households are home to a child, a senior, or a disabled adult. The budget reconciliation framework passed by House Republicans includes a $230 billion cut to SNAP, which is predicted to increase food costs for a typical SNAP household of four by $175 a month . Furthermore, the Trump Administration’s universal tariffs are projected to cost American families upwards of $3,000 a year . Budzinski’s remarks as prepared for delivery can be found below: Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Craig, thank you for calling this hearing today. I think that this conversation is timely - what we are all hearing from our districts

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