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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

U.S. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th Congressional District.

A CTA Blue Line train travels west, on tracks next to I-290, with signs for the exits at Austin and Central in the background.
Other Views
Public transit in Chicago will fall off a fiscal cliff without a plan for 2025
Federal pandemic relief funds will run out in 2025. Regional authorities, the state of Illinois and federal agencies have to lay a track for the future of CTA, Metra and Pace, two lawmakers write.
By Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and State Sen. Ram Villivalam
 
China is not engaging in “normal” trade practices, and that puts U.S. businesses and workers at a strong disadvantage as they attempt to compete.
Other Views
China’s unfair trade practices harm American companies, but we can level the playing field
We can counter China through tougher rules and enforcement, more investment and other strategies, write union leader Steve Kramer and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
By Steve Kramer and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
 
A new federal law will lower the cost of prescription drugs, but an Illinois lawmaker says Congress should do more.
Other Views
Congress can do more to reduce prescription drug costs
The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge step in the right direction. Two proposed laws would do more to help millions of Americans afford the prescriptions they need.
By Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi