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Dec. 7, 2021 Recognizing Yoshi's Cafe Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Motion to Discharge Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "If the U.S. is going to lead the way in the 21st century, we're going to need a robust national electric vehicle infrastructure. Partnerships like this one--along with investments like those in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package--are how we get there." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted with a bipartisan group of Senators to halt a proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia. Given long list of Saudi atrocities, including brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, jailing of Raif Badawi, & war in Yemen, I see no reason to continue aiding & abetting their violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Every kid in America should have access to pre-kindergarten. But as it currently stands, less than half of American three and four year olds are currently enrolled. #BuildBackBetter will make universal pre-K a reality, putting every child in America on a path to success." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One Republican is currently holding up the confirmation of five U.S. Attorneys over a completely unrelated matter. Critical law enforcement posts sit empty as a result. I'm live on the Senate floor, trying to end this petty political game." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Stabenow, Durbin, Smith, Baldwin Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to secure this critical funding for Illinois to help keep families in their homes. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Eligible renters and landlords can apply for up to $25,000 in rental assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to report that my Republican colleague has removed his objection and we now have five new U.S. Attorneys--including my friend Greg Harris for the Central District of Illinois. Congratulations to each of them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Durbin Briefs Illinois State Senators On Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Wins Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair Council on Environmental Quality - End Government Purchase of Products with PFAS Contamination Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 -9999 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 QUIGLEY ALS LEGISLATION TO RECEIVE HOUSE VOTE Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Opposing CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 -9999 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senate Dems Call for Heightened Focus on Human Rights at Upcoming Dialogue with Uzbekistan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rush Leads 25-Member Letter Urging Pelosi to Stop CMS Cuts for Specialty Providers in End-of-Year Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Student Loan Interest Waiver Extension Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - GAO Review of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Practices for Medical Products Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans: There is still time to sign up for ACA health coverage for 2022! Shop between quality, affordable insurance options and #GetCovered before the Jan 15 deadline. Learn more at http://healthcare.gov." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Maria Ressa has done remarkable work in the face of President Duterte's vendetta against her. She is more than deserving of the Nobel prize. Glad to see she is going to be able to receive it in person." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S DUCKWORTH-AUTHORED CLEAN WATER PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE GOVERNMENT FUNDING VOTE Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary Dept. of Energy; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary Dept. of Commerce - Do Not Ban Energy Exports Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'll be watching The Gambia closely this weekend as they hold what will hopefully be a free and fair presidential election. The Gambian people should know that they have the full support of the United States on their continued path towards democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, with the inclusion of the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act, is already delivering for Illinois. Our communities can use these funds to address long-ignored water issues like lead service lines, broken pumps, & contaminated water." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Walter J. Scheller CEO Warrior Met Coal Inc. - Negotiate A Fair Contract With Workers Union Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois is celebrating its 203rd birthday today. Since we already took care of a gift with the infrastructure bill, perhaps a tweet is the best way to celebrate today. 21 in the order of statehood, number 1 in our hearts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Keeping America's government open and functioning should never be a political issue. This time, Republicans delayed the bill over an anti-vaccine stunt to prevent Americans from staying safe during a deadly pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Congratulations on the 25th Anniversary of the Lgbt Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of House of Represenatives; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Focus on Finding Supply Chain Solutions Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Votes NO on Vaccine Databases Rep. Mary Miller
Dec. 2, 2021 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Promote Nuclear Security and the Work of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The Cahokia Mounds are a remarkable representation of the indigenous peoples and landscape that once made up North America's first city. @SenDuckworth and I are calling on @POTUS to help protect this historic site by making it an official part of the Nation Parks System." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 7, 2021 Recognizing Yoshi's Cafe Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Motion to Discharge Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "If the U.S. is going to lead the way in the 21st century, we're going to need a robust national electric vehicle infrastructure. Partnerships like this one--along with investments like those in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package--are how we get there." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted with a bipartisan group of Senators to halt a proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia. Given long list of Saudi atrocities, including brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, jailing of Raif Badawi, & war in Yemen, I see no reason to continue aiding & abetting their violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Every kid in America should have access to pre-kindergarten. But as it currently stands, less than half of American three and four year olds are currently enrolled. #BuildBackBetter will make universal pre-K a reality, putting every child in America on a path to success." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One Republican is currently holding up the confirmation of five U.S. Attorneys over a completely unrelated matter. Critical law enforcement posts sit empty as a result. I'm live on the Senate floor, trying to end this petty political game." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Stabenow, Durbin, Smith, Baldwin Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to secure this critical funding for Illinois to help keep families in their homes. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Eligible renters and landlords can apply for up to $25,000 in rental assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to report that my Republican colleague has removed his objection and we now have five new U.S. Attorneys--including my friend Greg Harris for the Central District of Illinois. Congratulations to each of them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Durbin Briefs Illinois State Senators On Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Wins Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair Council on Environmental Quality - End Government Purchase of Products with PFAS Contamination Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 -9999 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 QUIGLEY ALS LEGISLATION TO RECEIVE HOUSE VOTE Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Opposing CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 -9999 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senate Dems Call for Heightened Focus on Human Rights at Upcoming Dialogue with Uzbekistan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rush Leads 25-Member Letter Urging Pelosi to Stop CMS Cuts for Specialty Providers in End-of-Year Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Student Loan Interest Waiver Extension Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - GAO Review of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Practices for Medical Products Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans: There is still time to sign up for ACA health coverage for 2022! Shop between quality, affordable insurance options and #GetCovered before the Jan 15 deadline. Learn more at http://healthcare.gov." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Maria Ressa has done remarkable work in the face of President Duterte's vendetta against her. She is more than deserving of the Nobel prize. Glad to see she is going to be able to receive it in person." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S DUCKWORTH-AUTHORED CLEAN WATER PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE GOVERNMENT FUNDING VOTE Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary Dept. of Energy; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary Dept. of Commerce - Do Not Ban Energy Exports Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'll be watching The Gambia closely this weekend as they hold what will hopefully be a free and fair presidential election. The Gambian people should know that they have the full support of the United States on their continued path towards democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, with the inclusion of the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act, is already delivering for Illinois. Our communities can use these funds to address long-ignored water issues like lead service lines, broken pumps, & contaminated water." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Walter J. Scheller CEO Warrior Met Coal Inc. - Negotiate A Fair Contract With Workers Union Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois is celebrating its 203rd birthday today. Since we already took care of a gift with the infrastructure bill, perhaps a tweet is the best way to celebrate today. 21 in the order of statehood, number 1 in our hearts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Keeping America's government open and functioning should never be a political issue. This time, Republicans delayed the bill over an anti-vaccine stunt to prevent Americans from staying safe during a deadly pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Congratulations on the 25th Anniversary of the Lgbt Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of House of Represenatives; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Focus on Finding Supply Chain Solutions Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Votes NO on Vaccine Databases Rep.Mary Miller
Dec. 2, 2021 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Promote Nuclear Security and the Work of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The Cahokia Mounds are a remarkable representation of the indigenous peoples and landscape that once made up North America's first city. @SenDuckworth and I are calling on @POTUS to help protect this historic site by making it an official part of the Nation Parks System." Sen.Dick Durbin
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