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June 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of USAID - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senators Blast Usaid Head for Attacking Sexual and Reproductive Health Provisions in Un's Covid-19 Response Plan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Sen. Menendez, Reps. Vargas, Aguilar Lead Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and Admiral Michael Gilday , Chief of Naval Operations - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Air Force - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Army - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at yesterday's #BlackLivesMatter protest in Springfield. We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces 2020 U.S. Service Academy Appointments Rep. Darin LaHood
June 8, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Apply Sanctions to Russian Entities Should Construction Continue on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Omar Osman, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation - Quigley Urges Illinois Department of Transportation Changes in Wake of COVID-19 Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 8, 2020 Foster Statement on Justice in Policing Act Rep. Bill Foster
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Illinois GOP Urges EPA to Appeal Court's Dicamba Decision Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 8, 2020 Oversight Committee Democratic Members Honor Leadership of Black Women on 101st Anniversary of 19th Amendment Passing Congress Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 8, 2020 Schneider Joins Congressional Black Caucus and Judiciary Committee Introducing Police Reform Package Rep. Brad Schneider
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice. Those who abuse the power of policing at the expense of others, particularly Black and Brown communities, have no place in law enforcement in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Congressman Davis Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Danny Davis
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "An overwhelming majority of Americans support #DACA recipients -- 95% of Democrats, 73% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 85% total. #SCOTUS should not allow President Trump to repeal #DACA & put the lives of 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The right to peacefully protest is a bedrock principle of our democracy & I am concerned by reports of ICE & CBP officers using force against Americans exercising that right. Joining @SenKamalaHarris in demanding answers from ICE & CBP on their involvement in the recent protests." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Underwood Joins Historic Unveiling of the Justice in Policing Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Booker, Harris, Colleagues To Introduce Justice In Policing Act Of 2020 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to the worst insensitivity, it's a tie. A President who declares "a great day" for George Floyd or FOX which charts a history of positive economic growth after racial tragedies. Sad and sickening." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the Springfield community, faith, and youth leaders who joined me yesterday to discuss the need for America to address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Following journalist Samuel Wazizi's senseless death while under the Cameroon government's custody, I again urge the government to immediately release 3 other journalists, Amadou Vamoulké, Tsi Conrad, & Thomas Awah Junior, who were also jailed for politically-motivated reasons." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Behind closed doors, military leaders warn me about Russian threats. Meanwhile, the White House cuts troops to a key ally and cuts funding for defense projects that are meant to deter Putin's aggression." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Taking a moment of thanks today for all our veterans, especially those who changed the world 76 years ago on D-Day. We have our freedoms today because of your courage. #DDay2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Trump Administration On Food Box Program Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of the efforts of so many hardworking Illinoisans in getting to 1 million statewide #COVID19 tests conducted. Testing is the key to safely re-opening our state & I'll continue working with @GovPritzker to make sure IL has the federal funds & supplies to conduct these tests." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "101 yrs ago today, the Senate voted to adopt the 19th Amendment. Though this was an important milestone, it took decades more for women of color to gain access to the ballot box & we still have work to do to ensure that all Americans can fulfill their fundamental right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Paycheck Protection Program Extension Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor should be celebrating her birthday today--she would've been 27 years old. The police officers who shot & killed Breonna in her own home must face accountability for their actions. My prayers are with Breonna & all her family & friends today." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today I #WearOrange to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. As a nation, we owe it to those we've lost to step up and take action to reduce gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Quigley Statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rep. Mike Quigley
June 5, 2020 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I heard from young leaders of color about the need for justice and accountability for the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the urgency of making meaningful reforms." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's hold on the anti-lynching bill, which passed the House 410-4, is a national embarrassment. I'm calling on Senator McConnell to schedule the bill for a floor vote as soon as the Senate returns. No excuses." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Now is not the time to declare "Mission Accomplished.' A 13.3% unemployment rate is still unacceptable & African American unemployment rose to 16.8% in the past month. There is still significant work to be done to get our economy back on track." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Evaluate Barriers Facing Minorities Looking to Serve in Elite Forces Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to Mr. Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Minority Leader Schumer - Concern Over Extending Supplemental Unemployment Insurance Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Judiciary Republicans just voted to advance the nomination of Justin Walker, a family friend of Senator McConnell and outspoken critic of the Affordable Care Act, to the 2nd highest court in the land. I spoke about my opposition to his nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Recognizing the Hard Work and Dedication of Brandon F. Webb Rep. Robin Kelly
June 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Nomination Of Justin Walker To D.C. Circuit Court In Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Duckworth, Co-Chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, Condemns President Trump's Move to Waive Public Health Laws Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, National Unrest Due to Racial Injustice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues this morning for a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We stand in solidarity with all those peacefully protesting racial injustice across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration and to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Rosen, Colleagues Urge SBA and Treasury to Streamline and Simplify the Paycheck Protection Program's Loan Forgiveness Process for Borrowers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "AG William "the Conqueror" Barr wants to believe that he led our troops into the Battle of Lafayette Square & bravely dispersed hundreds of unarmed, peaceful demonstrators, clearing the way for the Comm. in Chief to pose w/ a Bible in front of a church. But we know the truth." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Howard "Skip" Elliott, Inspector General of the Department of Transportation - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #MomsEqualPay Day marking how far into 2020 US moms must work to be paid same as US dads in 2019. It's even worse when looking at racial disparities--Black moms only make 50 cents for every $1 earned by white men. We must change how we value work. That starts w/#EqualPay." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Recognizing the Hard Work and Dedication of Zachary K. Ostro Rep. Robin Kelly
June 4, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of COVID-19 Cases at USP Thomson Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2020 Representatives García, Watson Coleman, and Cohen Introduce Bill to Promote Affordable Housing and Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader House of Representatives - Lujan Leads Call for Increased National Labs Funding to Create Jobs and Jumpstart Economic Recovery Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Horn Leads Bipartisan Push for Vote on Law Enforcement Training Bill Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020 Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you, General Mattis, for your voice of sanity. You remind us that the first obligation of our military is to our Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of USAID - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senators Blast Usaid Head for Attacking Sexual and Reproductive Health Provisions in Un's Covid-19 Response Plan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Sen. Menendez, Reps. Vargas, Aguilar Lead Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and Admiral Michael Gilday , Chief of Naval Operations - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Air Force - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Army - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at yesterday's #BlackLivesMatter protest in Springfield. We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces 2020 U.S. Service Academy Appointments Rep.Darin LaHood
June 8, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Apply Sanctions to Russian Entities Should Construction Continue on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Omar Osman, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation - Quigley Urges Illinois Department of Transportation Changes in Wake of COVID-19 Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 8, 2020 Foster Statement on Justice in Policing Act Rep.Bill Foster
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Illinois GOP Urges EPA to Appeal Court's Dicamba Decision Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 8, 2020 Oversight Committee Democratic Members Honor Leadership of Black Women on 101st Anniversary of 19th Amendment Passing Congress Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 8, 2020 Schneider Joins Congressional Black Caucus and Judiciary Committee Introducing Police Reform Package Rep.Brad Schneider
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice. Those who abuse the power of policing at the expense of others, particularly Black and Brown communities, have no place in law enforcement in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Congressman Davis Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Danny Davis
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "An overwhelming majority of Americans support #DACA recipients -- 95% of Democrats, 73% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 85% total. #SCOTUS should not allow President Trump to repeal #DACA & put the lives of 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The right to peacefully protest is a bedrock principle of our democracy & I am concerned by reports of ICE & CBP officers using force against Americans exercising that right. Joining @SenKamalaHarris in demanding answers from ICE & CBP on their involvement in the recent protests." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Underwood Joins Historic Unveiling of the Justice in Policing Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Booker, Harris, Colleagues To Introduce Justice In Policing Act Of 2020 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to the worst insensitivity, it's a tie. A President who declares "a great day" for George Floyd or FOX which charts a history of positive economic growth after racial tragedies. Sad and sickening." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the Springfield community, faith, and youth leaders who joined me yesterday to discuss the need for America to address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Following journalist Samuel Wazizi's senseless death while under the Cameroon government's custody, I again urge the government to immediately release 3 other journalists, Amadou Vamoulké, Tsi Conrad, & Thomas Awah Junior, who were also jailed for politically-motivated reasons." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Behind closed doors, military leaders warn me about Russian threats. Meanwhile, the White House cuts troops to a key ally and cuts funding for defense projects that are meant to deter Putin's aggression." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Taking a moment of thanks today for all our veterans, especially those who changed the world 76 years ago on D-Day. We have our freedoms today because of your courage. #DDay2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Trump Administration On Food Box Program Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of the efforts of so many hardworking Illinoisans in getting to 1 million statewide #COVID19 tests conducted. Testing is the key to safely re-opening our state & I'll continue working with @GovPritzker to make sure IL has the federal funds & supplies to conduct these tests." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "101 yrs ago today, the Senate voted to adopt the 19th Amendment. Though this was an important milestone, it took decades more for women of color to gain access to the ballot box & we still have work to do to ensure that all Americans can fulfill their fundamental right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Paycheck Protection Program Extension Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor should be celebrating her birthday today--she would've been 27 years old. The police officers who shot & killed Breonna in her own home must face accountability for their actions. My prayers are with Breonna & all her family & friends today." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today I #WearOrange to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. As a nation, we owe it to those we've lost to step up and take action to reduce gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Quigley Statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rep.Mike Quigley
June 5, 2020 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I heard from young leaders of color about the need for justice and accountability for the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the urgency of making meaningful reforms." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's hold on the anti-lynching bill, which passed the House 410-4, is a national embarrassment. I'm calling on Senator McConnell to schedule the bill for a floor vote as soon as the Senate returns. No excuses." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Now is not the time to declare "Mission Accomplished.' A 13.3% unemployment rate is still unacceptable & African American unemployment rose to 16.8% in the past month. There is still significant work to be done to get our economy back on track." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Evaluate Barriers Facing Minorities Looking to Serve in Elite Forces Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to Mr. Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Minority Leader Schumer - Concern Over Extending Supplemental Unemployment Insurance Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Judiciary Republicans just voted to advance the nomination of Justin Walker, a family friend of Senator McConnell and outspoken critic of the Affordable Care Act, to the 2nd highest court in the land. I spoke about my opposition to his nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Recognizing the Hard Work and Dedication of Brandon F. Webb Rep.Robin Kelly
June 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Nomination Of Justin Walker To D.C. Circuit Court In Senate Judiciary Committee Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Duckworth, Co-Chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, Condemns President Trump's Move to Waive Public Health Laws Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, National Unrest Due to Racial Injustice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues this morning for a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We stand in solidarity with all those peacefully protesting racial injustice across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration and to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Rosen, Colleagues Urge SBA and Treasury to Streamline and Simplify the Paycheck Protection Program's Loan Forgiveness Process for Borrowers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "AG William "the Conqueror" Barr wants to believe that he led our troops into the Battle of Lafayette Square & bravely dispersed hundreds of unarmed, peaceful demonstrators, clearing the way for the Comm. in Chief to pose w/ a Bible in front of a church. But we know the truth." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Howard "Skip" Elliott, Inspector General of the Department of Transportation - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #MomsEqualPay Day marking how far into 2020 US moms must work to be paid same as US dads in 2019. It's even worse when looking at racial disparities--Black moms only make 50 cents for every $1 earned by white men. We must change how we value work. That starts w/#EqualPay." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Recognizing the Hard Work and Dedication of Zachary K. Ostro Rep.Robin Kelly
June 4, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of COVID-19 Cases at USP Thomson Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2020 Representatives García, Watson Coleman, and Cohen Introduce Bill to Promote Affordable Housing and Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader House of Representatives - Lujan Leads Call for Increased National Labs Funding to Create Jobs and Jumpstart Economic Recovery Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Horn Leads Bipartisan Push for Vote on Law Enforcement Training Bill Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020 Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you, General Mattis, for your voice of sanity. You remind us that the first obligation of our military is to our Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
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