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Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Legal Decision Finding Trump Administration Violated Law By Withholding Ukraine Military Aid Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Doctor and Nurse Team of Reps. Schrier and Underwood Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Pat Cipollone, Counsel to the President - Bennet, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Fill Vacancies at the Federal Election Commission Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 15, 2020 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to the Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Statement of Rep. Davis on expected vote in Virginia Legislature on Ratification of Equal Right Amendment: Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Urge DeVos to Ban Harmful Student Seclusion, Restraint Practices Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want, and deserve, a full and fair trial in the Senate. That should include relevant witnesses, documents, & evidence. Four Republican Senators can make that happen. This is one of our most important constitutional responsibilities. We must treat it as such." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The IRS just announced that students receiving federal closed school and borrower defense discharges, or those resulting from settlements will no longer have to worry about it being taxed as income." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @MeetThePress shortly to discuss impeachment as it heads to the Senate. Be sure to tune in. #MTPDaily" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will have a chance to undo Betsy DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule, to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans. Put #StudentsFirst. Vote to undo the mess created by Sec. DeVos. Vote to overturn her rewritten borrower defense rule." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @PBS @NewsHour soon to discuss impeachment as it arrives in the Senate. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Support Relief for Nuclear Districts Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If the ACA is repealed--as Pres. Trump wants--the Medicare Rx drug "donut hole" would be reopened & seniors would see their costs increase immediately. Insurance companies would also once again be able to deny coverage of Rx drugs to Americans w/private insurance. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with Brian Wallach today. After being diagnosed with #ALS at age 37, he founded @iamalsorg to help change the world. He's doing just that, and I'm proud to call him a friend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Request Meeting With HUD Secretary On Radon Dangers In Public Housing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Army To Review Illinois Army Reserve's Handling Of Sexual Assault Claims Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate Colleagues To Stand Up For Veterans & Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Green, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Romney Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter to Administration in Support of Burma's Elections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Under Questioning By Underwood, Top DHS Official Confirms the Department's Need For An Electronic Health Record System, Says Implementation is in Process Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin: The Power To Declare War Rests Solely With Congress Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 250 days since the House passed the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act, another bipartisan health care bill that is languishing in Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard. What is Senator McConnell waiting for? #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos is doing everything in her power to gut essential protections for student borrowers & taxpayers. Her new borrower defense rule would make it almost impossible for these students to get the relief that they are entitled to under federal law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @Rotary, @CDCgov, @UNICEF, and others help Nigeria and the whole African continent work towards soon becoming polio free." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the #ACA, being a woman is no longer considered a pre-existing condition, insurers can't charge women higher premiums than men, & health plans must cover maternity/newborn care, mammograms, and contraceptive care. We can't let Pres. Trump take that away. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "For many families in Illinois & across the U.S., SNAP is an all-important lifeline that helps puts food on the table. But under the Trump Administration's new requirements, hundreds of thousands of Americans could lose benefits. That is unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin, Schneider Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Domestic Terrorist Threat Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump held a Rose Garden party when the House GOP voted to repeal the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. He supported a failed Senate bill & ongoing lawsuit to do the same. Actions speak louder than words." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Despite tough weather and markets, Illinois once again led the nation in soybean production in 2019. It's a testament to the faith and perseverance of Illinois farmers and 100+ years of soybean production in our great state." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Far too many communities have been victimized by domestic terrorism in recent years. For too long, we've failed to take action to combat this deadly menace in our own backyard. We cannot afford to wait any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Oil-by-Rail Safety Bill Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Neal, Larson, and Davis Slam Harmful Draft Social Security Rule Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Nurse and Doctor Team of Congresswomen Underwood and Schrier Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental health care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Schneider's District Offices to Collect "Valentines for Veterans" Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House has the chance to put #StudentsFirst by passing @RepSusieLee's resolution & rejecting Betsy DeVos' rewritten borrower defense rule. I hope they do. Defrauded students are entitled to this relief under federal law. We can't let Betsy DeVos take that away." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, @ehs_orangerush special ed. teacher Susan Converse will be honored at the College Football Playoff Championship as @ISBEnews Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Susan on your well-deserved recognition & thanks for 23 years of serving students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump succeeds in overturning the ACA, millions of children w/pre-existing conditions could lose their health insurance. If the President was serious about protecting Americans w/pre-existing conditions, he wouldn't be backing a case to eliminate the ACA. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army soldier Miguel Villalon of Aurora, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Afghanistan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Democrats Slam FDA E-Cigarette Policy Riddled with Loopholes for Kid-Appealing Flavors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 70+ House Members Urge Senate to Reject Judicial Nominee Vandyke for his Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Serrano Leads Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Downstate Congressional Delegation Calls on Illinois Attorney General to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Investigate Alleged Rape and Cover Up in Champaign Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Statement by Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García on the Situation in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon Preston Rutledge, Assistant Secretary of Labor - Rep. Lee, Colleagues to Labor Department: Enforce Mental Health Parity Law Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by reports that ArcelorMittal doctored tests & lied to state regulators after a toxic spill in the Little Calumet River. Read my letter to the editor in today's @chicagotribune on this alarming possible cover-up here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As Honduras struggles with challenging levels of criminal impunity, U.S. support can make a difference. Today @SenatorMenendez, @marcorubio, @SenLeahy, @timkaine, and I wrote the Trump Admin. to express our support for an extension of the anti-corruption efforts of MACCIH." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to stand by leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, African-American, Latino, Sikh, and LGBTQ+ communities at @loop_chicago in the fight to combat violent domestic extremism. The threat of hate crimes and domestic terrorism is not new, but has increased sharply in recent years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Legal Decision Finding Trump Administration Violated Law By Withholding Ukraine Military Aid Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Doctor and Nurse Team of Reps. Schrier and Underwood Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Pat Cipollone, Counsel to the President - Bennet, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Fill Vacancies at the Federal Election Commission Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 15, 2020 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to the Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Statement of Rep. Davis on expected vote in Virginia Legislature on Ratification of Equal Right Amendment: Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Urge DeVos to Ban Harmful Student Seclusion, Restraint Practices Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want, and deserve, a full and fair trial in the Senate. That should include relevant witnesses, documents, & evidence. Four Republican Senators can make that happen. This is one of our most important constitutional responsibilities. We must treat it as such." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The IRS just announced that students receiving federal closed school and borrower defense discharges, or those resulting from settlements will no longer have to worry about it being taxed as income." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @MeetThePress shortly to discuss impeachment as it heads to the Senate. Be sure to tune in. #MTPDaily" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will have a chance to undo Betsy DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule, to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans. Put #StudentsFirst. Vote to undo the mess created by Sec. DeVos. Vote to overturn her rewritten borrower defense rule." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @PBS @NewsHour soon to discuss impeachment as it arrives in the Senate. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Support Relief for Nuclear Districts Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If the ACA is repealed--as Pres. Trump wants--the Medicare Rx drug "donut hole" would be reopened & seniors would see their costs increase immediately. Insurance companies would also once again be able to deny coverage of Rx drugs to Americans w/private insurance. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with Brian Wallach today. After being diagnosed with #ALS at age 37, he founded @iamalsorg to help change the world. He's doing just that, and I'm proud to call him a friend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Request Meeting With HUD Secretary On Radon Dangers In Public Housing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Army To Review Illinois Army Reserve's Handling Of Sexual Assault Claims Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate Colleagues To Stand Up For Veterans & Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Green, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Romney Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter to Administration in Support of Burma's Elections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Under Questioning By Underwood, Top DHS Official Confirms the Department's Need For An Electronic Health Record System, Says Implementation is in Process Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin: The Power To Declare War Rests Solely With Congress Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 250 days since the House passed the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act, another bipartisan health care bill that is languishing in Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard. What is Senator McConnell waiting for? #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos is doing everything in her power to gut essential protections for student borrowers & taxpayers. Her new borrower defense rule would make it almost impossible for these students to get the relief that they are entitled to under federal law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @Rotary, @CDCgov, @UNICEF, and others help Nigeria and the whole African continent work towards soon becoming polio free." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the #ACA, being a woman is no longer considered a pre-existing condition, insurers can't charge women higher premiums than men, & health plans must cover maternity/newborn care, mammograms, and contraceptive care. We can't let Pres. Trump take that away. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "For many families in Illinois & across the U.S., SNAP is an all-important lifeline that helps puts food on the table. But under the Trump Administration's new requirements, hundreds of thousands of Americans could lose benefits. That is unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin, Schneider Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Domestic Terrorist Threat Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump held a Rose Garden party when the House GOP voted to repeal the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. He supported a failed Senate bill & ongoing lawsuit to do the same. Actions speak louder than words." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Despite tough weather and markets, Illinois once again led the nation in soybean production in 2019. It's a testament to the faith and perseverance of Illinois farmers and 100+ years of soybean production in our great state." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Far too many communities have been victimized by domestic terrorism in recent years. For too long, we've failed to take action to combat this deadly menace in our own backyard. We cannot afford to wait any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Oil-by-Rail Safety Bill Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Neal, Larson, and Davis Slam Harmful Draft Social Security Rule Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Nurse and Doctor Team of Congresswomen Underwood and Schrier Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental health care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Schneider's District Offices to Collect "Valentines for Veterans" Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House has the chance to put #StudentsFirst by passing @RepSusieLee's resolution & rejecting Betsy DeVos' rewritten borrower defense rule. I hope they do. Defrauded students are entitled to this relief under federal law. We can't let Betsy DeVos take that away." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, @ehs_orangerush special ed. teacher Susan Converse will be honored at the College Football Playoff Championship as @ISBEnews Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Susan on your well-deserved recognition & thanks for 23 years of serving students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump succeeds in overturning the ACA, millions of children w/pre-existing conditions could lose their health insurance. If the President was serious about protecting Americans w/pre-existing conditions, he wouldn't be backing a case to eliminate the ACA. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army soldier Miguel Villalon of Aurora, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Afghanistan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Democrats Slam FDA E-Cigarette Policy Riddled with Loopholes for Kid-Appealing Flavors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 70+ House Members Urge Senate to Reject Judicial Nominee Vandyke for his Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Serrano Leads Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Downstate Congressional Delegation Calls on Illinois Attorney General to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Investigate Alleged Rape and Cover Up in Champaign Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Statement by Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García on the Situation in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon Preston Rutledge, Assistant Secretary of Labor - Rep. Lee, Colleagues to Labor Department: Enforce Mental Health Parity Law Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by reports that ArcelorMittal doctored tests & lied to state regulators after a toxic spill in the Little Calumet River. Read my letter to the editor in today's @chicagotribune on this alarming possible cover-up here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As Honduras struggles with challenging levels of criminal impunity, U.S. support can make a difference. Today @SenatorMenendez, @marcorubio, @SenLeahy, @timkaine, and I wrote the Trump Admin. to express our support for an extension of the anti-corruption efforts of MACCIH." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to stand by leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, African-American, Latino, Sikh, and LGBTQ+ communities at @loop_chicago in the fight to combat violent domestic extremism. The threat of hate crimes and domestic terrorism is not new, but has increased sharply in recent years." Sen.Dick Durbin
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