Chicago, IL - Congressional Trips

Chicago, IL - Congressional Travel Destination

	No.	Cost
Trips Selected	607	$677,881
Approved by Republicans	309	$342,806
Approved by Democrats	296	$333,793

View Details / PDF	Traveler/ Dates	Sponsor	Approver	Purpose	Cost
	Sensenbrenner, Rep. F James Jr (-WI) 11/25/05-12/04/05	Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission	Sensenbrenner, Rep. F James Jr (-WI)	U.S.-Japan Legislative Exchange Program meetings involve direct discussions (no set speeches or expe... more	$11,403.58
	Jackson, Rep. Jesse Jr (-IL) 07/30/04-08/01/04	National Medical Association	Jackson, Rep. Jesse Jr (-IL)	Speaking engagement	$8,456.80
	Burton, Rep. Dan (-IN) 10/09/03-10/10/03	Cancer Treatment Centers of America	Burton, Rep. Dan (-IN)	Keynote speech	$7,460.00
	Clyburn, Rep. James (-SC) 02/23/01-02/26/01	Association of American Railroads	Clyburn, Rep. James (-SC)	Legislative conference to inform members on rail issues	$6,958.25
	Whitfield, Rep. Ed (-KY) 06/07/03-06/09/03	National Cable and Telecommunications Association	Whitfield, Rep. Ed (-KY)	To attend the 52nd annual convention of NCTA and meet with telecom people who represent the 1st dist... more	$5,905.07
	Green, Rep. Gene (-TX) 06/07/03-06/09/03	National Cable and Telecommunications Association	Green, Rep. Gene (-TX)	To attend the NTCA's 52nd annual convention and international exposition	$5,641.24
	Terry, Rep. Lee (-NE) 06/06/03-06/09/03	National Cable and Telecommunications Association	Terry, Rep. Lee (-NE)	To learn and understand the current trends of the industry, to be more knowledgeable about current a... more	$5,115.84
	Bilirakis, Rep. Michael (-FL) 06/08/01-06/11/01	National Cable and Telecommunications Association	Bilirakis, Rep. Michael (-FL)	Attend educational meetings regarding telecommunications	$4,810.07
	Mink, Rep. Patsy T (-HI) 09/30/00-10/01/00	Asian American Bar Association Greater Chicago Area - Japanese American Service Committee	Mink, Rep. Patsy T (-HI)	Keynote 2000 Fuji Festival	$4,744.06
	Tanner, Rep. John (-TN) 05/18/01-05/20/01	National Restaurant Association	Tanner, Rep. John (-TN)	Speech, visit trade show, meet with constituents	$4,666.00
	Latham, Rep. Tom (-IA) 02/01/02-02/03/02	Chicago Mercantile Exchange	Latham, Rep. Tom (-IA)	Tour and briefing of Chicago Mercantile exchange	$4,289.06
	King, Rep. Steve (-IA) 06/08/03-06/09/03	National Cable and Telecommunications Association	King, Rep. Steve (-IA)	Educational, public policy	$4,019.13
	Lipinski, Rep. William (-IL) 01/13/04-01/16/04	Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.	Lipinski, Rep. William (-IL)	Rail; fact-finding trip	$3,830.94
	Waters, Rep. Maxine (-CA) 05/18/01-05/20/01	Quentis B. Garth Foundation	Waters, Rep. Maxine (-CA)	Featured speaker at grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiling of portrait for foundati... more	$3,448.00
	Waters, Rep. Maxine (-CA) 05/11/00-05/16/00	Dimock Community Health Center - Lincoln University - ... more	Waters, Rep. Maxine (-CA)	(Boston) keynote speaker at annual women's health forum luncheon; (Jefferson City, Mo.) commencement... more	$3,400.05
	Boehner, Rep. John (-OH) 02/01/02-02/03/02	Chicago Mercantile Exchange	Boehner, Rep. John (-OH)	Tour Chicago Mercantile Exchange and meet with Chicago Mercantile CEO	$3,333.04
	Conyers, Rep. John Jr (-MI) 06/24/06-06/26/06	N'digo Foundation	Conyers, Rep. John Jr (-MI)	Rep. Conyers received civil rights award at gala	$3,199.70
	Leahy, Sen. Patrick (-VT) 06/16/07-06/18/07	Warner Brothers Entertainment	Leahy, Sen. Patrick (-VT)	Appearance in "Batman: The Dark Knight"	$3,118.92
	Lee, Rep. Barbara (-CA) 06/27/04-06/27/04	Rainbow PUSH Coalition	Lee, Rep. Barbara (-CA)	Deliver speech	$3,014.20
	Engel, Rep. Eliot (-NY) 06/09/01-06/12/01	National Cable and Telecommunications Association	Engel, Rep. Eliot (-NY)	To participate in NCTA convention	$2,993.89
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