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Aug. 6, 2021 Wicker, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Launch of Free Belarus Caucus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Our economy is growing because Democrats' investments in working people and their families are paying off. But that doesn't mean we can stop here--we must keep our foot on the gas and continue to build on our success. That starts with infrastructure." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Bernie Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Senate Finance Committee - Senators Call for Reforms to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Make Sure Home-Use Medical Devices Are Accessible to Blind and Low-Vision Americans Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 6, 2021 Kaine Joins Wicker, Shaheen in Bipartisan Launch of Free Belarus Caucus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you, @HouseDemocrats. Every day this prison remains open, its existence calls into question our commitment to human rights and the rule of law--not to mention, it is an indefensible waste of taxpayers' dollars. It's time to close the Guantánamo Bay detention camp." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Senate Finance Committee - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Calling for Inclusion of Reforms to Lower Prescription Drug Costs in Reconciliation Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Serve Small Businesses in Aurora, Illinois Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Booker Leads Senators in Urging Majority Leader Schumer to Include "Baby Bonds" in the Reconciliation Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Electric & Zero-Emission Vehicle Executive Order Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Seventy-Five Members of Congress Call for Immediate Closure of Guantanamo Bay Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Schakowsky Reacts to WHO Call to Halt Vaccine Booster Shots Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's desperate attempts to enlist the DOJ in his efforts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election are deeply worrying. @JudiciaryDems investigation into the Trump DOJ will go to the heart of this abuse of power. We will find answers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "When Big Tobacco was forced to pay states $246B for their deadly cigarette promotion, most of it was diverted away from public health. Now, as pharma companies are held accountable for fueling the opioid epidemic, we cannot make the same mistake. My op-ed:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The electric vehicle revolution is here. We can drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions while spurring job creation and innovation across America. Our transition to zero-emission vehicles is a win for Illinois, the planet, and our kids' and grandkids' futures." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of the Appropriations Committee for coming together on a bipartisan basis to pass these spending bills for FY 2022. They make critical investments in Illinois and will go a long way towards achieving President Biden's agenda of building back better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Hungary Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Belarus Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - King Seeking Debt Relief for Permanently Disabled Americans With Student Loans in Bipartisan Effort Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Grassley Press BOP On Restitution For Victims Of Larry Nassar Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "After 4 years of irresponsible leadership at @DHSgov, I had a productive conversation with @SheriffEd_HCSO, who has been nominated to lead @ICEgov. We must have leadership that will reform ICE policies & prioritize an effective, humane immigration system in line with our values." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Matsui and Colleagues Lead Effort to Expand and Improve Language Assistance Services at Federal Agencies Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Too many Republicans want us to forget what happened on January 6. But we are witnessing the devastating impact the insurrection had on the brave men and women who defended the Capitol on that day. We owe them a full accounting of what led up to and happened on that day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Malinowski, And Jayapal Urge President Biden To Address The Biggest Issue Facing The Country Today In The Families/Jobs Plans: The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Receives COVID-19 Update From Dr. Fauci Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Photo Release: Schneider Calls for Senate Action on Local Infrastructure Projects in Glenview and North Chicago Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 4, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Price, Schiff, Omar Lead Members of Congress in Calling for Immediate Closure of Guantanamo Bay Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Committee Vote On Repeal Of 2002 Iraq AUMF Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "This is welcome news. We cannot allow struggling families to be thrown out of their homes and onto the street during a surging pandemic. Thank you, @CoriBush, for insisting on action. Your courage and resolve changed this debate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Resources for Renters and Landlords Rep. Danny Davis
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday brought good news on student loan bankruptcy reform. My FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act with @JohnCornyn is a #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough and a potential life-saver for many of those struggling with the burden of student loan debt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Neguse Calls for Judiciary Committee Markup of Federal Assault Weapons Ban Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Recent reports that BOP may be failing to ensure that Larry Nassar's victims receive thousands of dollars in restitution raise urgent new concerns about BOP's handling of inmate accounts. Nassar must fulfill these obligations, & BOP must answer for its mismanagement of accounts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "As we face another #COVID19 surge, mainly among the unvaccinated, I'm relieved Dr. Fauci & his team are researching the Delta variant & working to protect kids not yet eligible for the shot. We're in this together. Encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated & mask up." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Nominee To Lead ICE Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "By the end of his presidency, Donald Trump was desperate and willing to do anything he could to stay in office. @JudiciaryDems are investigating his efforts to enlist DOJ in his election subversion scheme, & we will get to the bottom of this abuse of power. We will find answers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of only 23 Senators to vote against the Iraq War authorization in 2002, and I stand firmly by that position to this day. It's time to finally terminate the Authorization for the Use of Military Force against Iraq." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to speak with @TexasHDC via Zoom today about the ongoing struggle for voting rights in Texas and across the United States. Proud to stand with them, and Democrats everywhere, against the flood of Republican attacks on the right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Warn Polish Government Against Pursuing Legislation that Targets Free Media, Jeopardizes U.S. Investments Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Questions Witnesses At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin, Cornyn Introduce New, Bipartisan Bill To Allow Federal Student Loan Borrowers To Discharge Loans In Bankruptcy Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Joining Bipartisan Effort to Secure Emergency Funding to Address Auto Semiconductor Shortage Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 10 Community Funding Projects Secured by Rep. Casten Passed by House, Including Investments in Decarbonization and Energy Storage Technologies Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 3, 2021 Before Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loans, Durbin Meets With Illinois Attorney General Raoul Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Michael Drayne, Acting Executive Vice President of Government National Mortgage Association - Rep. Mike Levin Calls for Review of Troubling Report on Predatory VA Home Loan Lenders Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is great news for worldwide vaccination efforts. Because of these special drawing rights, poorer countries will now have the liquidity they need to purchase COVID-19 vaccines and weather the economic fallout of this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, 23 lives were taken in El Paso. Hours later, 9 more were killed in Dayton. Both were days before the anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara massacre. And every day, we wake up to gun violence in cities like Chicago and around the country. It is devastating." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Womack Urges Biden to Abandon Effort to Raise Taxes on Landowners Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the US - Brady, Buchanan Lead Letter to Biden Calling for Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "#OTD in 2010, I stood beside Pres. Obama as he signed my Fair Sentencing Act into law. This legislation was the first law to begin rolling back the "war on drugs" by reducing unfair federal drug sentences--but our moral obligation to bring equity to our justice system continues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @KwameRaoul for making his way down to Washington for today's @JudiciaryDems hearing on student loan bankruptcy reform. Appreciate his efforts to help ensure that students in Illinois and across the U.S. are able to obtain a quality education without a mountain of debt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a big moment. With this #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough, we can finally give student loan borrowers a real chance to discharge their federal loans as a last resort. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help @JohnCornyn and I get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "45 million Americans carry student loan debt. 8 million are over the age of 50. These loans can stay with you for life. But it doesn't have to be this way. We can give struggling borrowers relief through bankruptcy. We can give them the fresh start they need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate can make history this week by passing a long overdue investment in American infrastructure. The former President couldn't get a deal done. But with @SenateDems in the majority, the Senate is coming alive again & I'm confident we will get this across the finish line." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Student loan debt shouldn't follow you to your grave. My bipartisan bill w/@JohnCornyn would restore a pre-1998 law allowing student borrowers to discharge their loans in bankruptcy as a last resort. It's a long overdue #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of this bipartisan effort to honor the legacy of Oswaldo Payá. He was a voice for justice and democracy in Cuba, and his suspicious death was a tragic blow to progress on the island. I continue to call for an accounting of his death and realization of his democratic dream." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown Urge Department Of Ed To Protect Students During Closure Of Fradulent Center For Excellence In Higher Education Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. William Walker, Sergeant at Arms in House of Representatives - Rep. Loudermilk: Concerns About Whistleblower Protections in House of Representatives Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "We must work to stop the flood of illicit guns that are trafficked into our communities and used to cause deadly violence. This requires a sustained, coordinated effort at every level." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Davis Co-Leads Workforce Development Letter for Justice Impacted Individuals Rep. Danny Davis
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Robin Kelly, Donald McEachin, Yvette Clarke, Danny Davis Write Letter in Support of PBI Grant Applications Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 1, 2021 January 6 Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2021 Infrastructure Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Matsui, Thompson and Colleagues Urge IRS to Resolve Tax Refund Delays Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 30, 2021 Nomination of Ur Mendoza Jaddou Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs and Congressman Brian Babin Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Opposing Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 6, 2021 Wicker, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Launch of Free Belarus Caucus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Our economy is growing because Democrats' investments in working people and their families are paying off. But that doesn't mean we can stop here--we must keep our foot on the gas and continue to build on our success. That starts with infrastructure." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Bernie Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Senate Finance Committee - Senators Call for Reforms to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Make Sure Home-Use Medical Devices Are Accessible to Blind and Low-Vision Americans Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 6, 2021 Kaine Joins Wicker, Shaheen in Bipartisan Launch of Free Belarus Caucus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you, @HouseDemocrats. Every day this prison remains open, its existence calls into question our commitment to human rights and the rule of law--not to mention, it is an indefensible waste of taxpayers' dollars. It's time to close the Guantánamo Bay detention camp." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Senate Finance Committee - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Calling for Inclusion of Reforms to Lower Prescription Drug Costs in Reconciliation Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Serve Small Businesses in Aurora, Illinois Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Booker Leads Senators in Urging Majority Leader Schumer to Include "Baby Bonds" in the Reconciliation Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Electric & Zero-Emission Vehicle Executive Order Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Seventy-Five Members of Congress Call for Immediate Closure of Guantanamo Bay Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Schakowsky Reacts to WHO Call to Halt Vaccine Booster Shots Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's desperate attempts to enlist the DOJ in his efforts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election are deeply worrying. @JudiciaryDems investigation into the Trump DOJ will go to the heart of this abuse of power. We will find answers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "When Big Tobacco was forced to pay states $246B for their deadly cigarette promotion, most of it was diverted away from public health. Now, as pharma companies are held accountable for fueling the opioid epidemic, we cannot make the same mistake. My op-ed:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The electric vehicle revolution is here. We can drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions while spurring job creation and innovation across America. Our transition to zero-emission vehicles is a win for Illinois, the planet, and our kids' and grandkids' futures." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of the Appropriations Committee for coming together on a bipartisan basis to pass these spending bills for FY 2022. They make critical investments in Illinois and will go a long way towards achieving President Biden's agenda of building back better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Hungary Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Belarus Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - King Seeking Debt Relief for Permanently Disabled Americans With Student Loans in Bipartisan Effort Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Grassley Press BOP On Restitution For Victims Of Larry Nassar Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "After 4 years of irresponsible leadership at @DHSgov, I had a productive conversation with @SheriffEd_HCSO, who has been nominated to lead @ICEgov. We must have leadership that will reform ICE policies & prioritize an effective, humane immigration system in line with our values." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Matsui and Colleagues Lead Effort to Expand and Improve Language Assistance Services at Federal Agencies Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Too many Republicans want us to forget what happened on January 6. But we are witnessing the devastating impact the insurrection had on the brave men and women who defended the Capitol on that day. We owe them a full accounting of what led up to and happened on that day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Malinowski, And Jayapal Urge President Biden To Address The Biggest Issue Facing The Country Today In The Families/Jobs Plans: The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Receives COVID-19 Update From Dr. Fauci Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Photo Release: Schneider Calls for Senate Action on Local Infrastructure Projects in Glenview and North Chicago Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 4, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Price, Schiff, Omar Lead Members of Congress in Calling for Immediate Closure of Guantanamo Bay Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Committee Vote On Repeal Of 2002 Iraq AUMF Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "This is welcome news. We cannot allow struggling families to be thrown out of their homes and onto the street during a surging pandemic. Thank you, @CoriBush, for insisting on action. Your courage and resolve changed this debate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Resources for Renters and Landlords Rep.Danny Davis
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday brought good news on student loan bankruptcy reform. My FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act with @JohnCornyn is a #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough and a potential life-saver for many of those struggling with the burden of student loan debt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Neguse Calls for Judiciary Committee Markup of Federal Assault Weapons Ban Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Recent reports that BOP may be failing to ensure that Larry Nassar's victims receive thousands of dollars in restitution raise urgent new concerns about BOP's handling of inmate accounts. Nassar must fulfill these obligations, & BOP must answer for its mismanagement of accounts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "As we face another #COVID19 surge, mainly among the unvaccinated, I'm relieved Dr. Fauci & his team are researching the Delta variant & working to protect kids not yet eligible for the shot. We're in this together. Encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated & mask up." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Nominee To Lead ICE Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "By the end of his presidency, Donald Trump was desperate and willing to do anything he could to stay in office. @JudiciaryDems are investigating his efforts to enlist DOJ in his election subversion scheme, & we will get to the bottom of this abuse of power. We will find answers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of only 23 Senators to vote against the Iraq War authorization in 2002, and I stand firmly by that position to this day. It's time to finally terminate the Authorization for the Use of Military Force against Iraq." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to speak with @TexasHDC via Zoom today about the ongoing struggle for voting rights in Texas and across the United States. Proud to stand with them, and Democrats everywhere, against the flood of Republican attacks on the right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Warn Polish Government Against Pursuing Legislation that Targets Free Media, Jeopardizes U.S. Investments Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Questions Witnesses At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin, Cornyn Introduce New, Bipartisan Bill To Allow Federal Student Loan Borrowers To Discharge Loans In Bankruptcy Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Joining Bipartisan Effort to Secure Emergency Funding to Address Auto Semiconductor Shortage Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 10 Community Funding Projects Secured by Rep. Casten Passed by House, Including Investments in Decarbonization and Energy Storage Technologies Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 3, 2021 Before Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loans, Durbin Meets With Illinois Attorney General Raoul Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Michael Drayne, Acting Executive Vice President of Government National Mortgage Association - Rep. Mike Levin Calls for Review of Troubling Report on Predatory VA Home Loan Lenders Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is great news for worldwide vaccination efforts. Because of these special drawing rights, poorer countries will now have the liquidity they need to purchase COVID-19 vaccines and weather the economic fallout of this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, 23 lives were taken in El Paso. Hours later, 9 more were killed in Dayton. Both were days before the anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara massacre. And every day, we wake up to gun violence in cities like Chicago and around the country. It is devastating." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Womack Urges Biden to Abandon Effort to Raise Taxes on Landowners Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the US - Brady, Buchanan Lead Letter to Biden Calling for Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "#OTD in 2010, I stood beside Pres. Obama as he signed my Fair Sentencing Act into law. This legislation was the first law to begin rolling back the "war on drugs" by reducing unfair federal drug sentences--but our moral obligation to bring equity to our justice system continues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @KwameRaoul for making his way down to Washington for today's @JudiciaryDems hearing on student loan bankruptcy reform. Appreciate his efforts to help ensure that students in Illinois and across the U.S. are able to obtain a quality education without a mountain of debt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a big moment. With this #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough, we can finally give student loan borrowers a real chance to discharge their federal loans as a last resort. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help @JohnCornyn and I get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "45 million Americans carry student loan debt. 8 million are over the age of 50. These loans can stay with you for life. But it doesn't have to be this way. We can give struggling borrowers relief through bankruptcy. We can give them the fresh start they need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate can make history this week by passing a long overdue investment in American infrastructure. The former President couldn't get a deal done. But with @SenateDems in the majority, the Senate is coming alive again & I'm confident we will get this across the finish line." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Student loan debt shouldn't follow you to your grave. My bipartisan bill w/@JohnCornyn would restore a pre-1998 law allowing student borrowers to discharge their loans in bankruptcy as a last resort. It's a long overdue #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of this bipartisan effort to honor the legacy of Oswaldo Payá. He was a voice for justice and democracy in Cuba, and his suspicious death was a tragic blow to progress on the island. I continue to call for an accounting of his death and realization of his democratic dream." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown Urge Department Of Ed To Protect Students During Closure Of Fradulent Center For Excellence In Higher Education Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. William Walker, Sergeant at Arms in House of Representatives - Rep. Loudermilk: Concerns About Whistleblower Protections in House of Representatives Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "We must work to stop the flood of illicit guns that are trafficked into our communities and used to cause deadly violence. This requires a sustained, coordinated effort at every level." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Davis Co-Leads Workforce Development Letter for Justice Impacted Individuals Rep.Danny Davis
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Robin Kelly, Donald McEachin, Yvette Clarke, Danny Davis Write Letter in Support of PBI Grant Applications Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 1, 2021 January 6 Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2021 Infrastructure Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Matsui, Thompson and Colleagues Urge IRS to Resolve Tax Refund Delays Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 30, 2021 Nomination of Ur Mendoza Jaddou Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs and Congressman Brian Babin Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Opposing Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep.Mike Bost, ...
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