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Jerry F. Costello

Full Name: Jerry F. Costello
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Georgia; 3 Children: Jerry II, Gina, John
Birth Date: 09/25/1949
Birth Place: East Saint Louis, IL
Home City: Belleville, IL
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 6028 - Assistance for Mexico and Central America for Anti-Drug Programs (Merida Program)
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

June 10, 2008 - Assists Mexico in their anti-drug operations by providing equipment and/or training in counternarcotics and countertrafficking; port, airport, and related security; operational technology; and public ...

HR 5522 - Foreign Operations and Export Finance Appropriation Act
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

June 9, 2006 - Appropriates $5.19 billion for the State Department, including $2.77 billion for the Global HIV/AIDS Initiative; $750.21 million for migration and refugee assistance; and $703.60 ...

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Recent Public Statements

Illinois Electric Coop Magazine - Coal Must Remain a Part of Our National Energy Strategy

Nov. 30, 2012 - As most of you know, I did not run for re-election and will end my over 24-year career in Congress this January. It has been ...

Carterville Community Unified School District Receives Department of Education Grant

Sept. 27, 2012 - Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that Carterville Community Unified School District has received a $359,950 grant through the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program ...

Confirming Full Ownership Rights to Artifacts from Astronauts' Space Missions

Sept. 20, 2012 - Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4158, to Confirm Full Ownership Rights for Certain United States Astronauts to Artifacts from the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $453,858.20
Total Spent $241,779.78
Cash On Hand $2,218,949.05
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 09/30/2011
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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