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Politician
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The political equivalent of barking at the moon. This won't be taken seriously, nor should it be. The American people made a decision on November 3rd and that decision must and will be honored and protected by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "House and Senate Democrats want to give American families $2,000 direct payments. We have President Trump on board too. The only ones objecting and trying to tie your payments to unrelated issues are Senate Republicans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 29, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Rep. Axne Leads Inquiry on Use of Debit Cards for Next Round of Economic Impact Payments
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I voted to support the bipartisan 2021 NDAA and I'll support it again to override the President's unforgivable and reckless veto. My vote supports pay raises for troops and the removal of Confederate generals' names on American bases."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - ".@senatemajldr and Senate Republicans are the only ones standing in the way of $2,000 direct payments to American families. The President, the House, and @SenateDems are all on board. Let's get this done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of Climate Change Bills
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 28, 2020
Casten's GRADUATE Act Becomes Law
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 27, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump Signing Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Bill
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 27, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad that the President finally found the time between rounds of golf to sign the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill aimed at helping American families. This was never about substance for him, just grievance and tantrum. January 20 cannot come soon enough."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today, millions of people will lose their unemployment benefits. It's time for President Trump to get off the golf course, end this uncertainty, and sign the bipartisan stimulus bill that passed Congress. His delay is endangering the livelihoods of families across America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy holidays to all the health care heroes, medical researchers, and essential workers who have helped our nation through an unrelenting & scary year. Your resilience & commitment to others has been a beacon of light during this crisis. Thank you again for all you do."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's last days will be remembered by war criminals and felons getting pardons, while pay raises for our troops get a veto."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2020
Foster, Casten Energy Storage Legislation Passes Congress
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Price, Lee, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Blasts Commutation of Medicaid Fraudster's Sentence
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Brian Chesky, Chief Executive Officer - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Airbnb To Amend Its Cancellation Policy For Travelers Impacted By COVID-19 Restrictions
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns CEO Of Purdue Pharma L.P. Still Receiving $3 Million Bonus After The Company Pleaded Guilty To Three Felony Counts
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "While we are still gathering information on just how massive the Russian cyberattack was on our institutions, the outgoing President (who denies Russia's involvement in said cyberattack) pardons key figures involved in Russia's meddling in our 2016 election. Classic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, the U.S. reported its second-highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day--another 3,401 lives lost. Please continue to social distance, wear a mask, and avoid travel & gathering in large groups this holiday season so we can all keep our loved one safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump has been hell bent on sowing chaos and division in this nation, and today it is at the expense of our men & women in uniform. I will vote to override his veto and urge my Republican colleagues to do the same."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Bustos, Duckworth, Durbin Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Highlight Illinois Priorities Included in Major Water Infrastructure Bill Now Heading to President's Desk
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Urges Incoming Biden Administration to Cover Costs of National Guard Troops Activated to Respond to COVID-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 22, 2020
Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "The spending bill Congress passed last night makes critical investments in Illinois' public health, housing, transportation infrastructure, defense installations, environment, education, & security. I'm glad we were able to come together on a bipartisan basis to pass this bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Like all compromises, the COVID-19 emergency relief package that we passed tonight is not perfect. I wish it included funding for states and localities and will keep fighting for that funding. But it does include many important provisions to help us weather this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "On Friday, I attempted to pass legislation to protect Hong Kong residents from persecution by the Chinese gov't. @SenTedCruz objected & blocked the bill. Senate Republicans talk a lot about standing up for people persecuted in China--but their actions speak louder."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Congress Passes Bipartisan Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020
Walorski, Davis Applaud Inclusion of Foster Youth Support in COVID-19 Relief Bill
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 21, 2020
Rep. LaHood Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 21, 2020
Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 21, 2020
Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2020
Bost Votes for Covid-19 Relief Bill
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 21, 2020
Casten Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care
Rep. Brad Schneider
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The political equivalent of barking at the moon. This won't be taken seriously, nor should it be. The American people made a decision on November 3rd and that decision must and will be honored and protected by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "House and Senate Democrats want to give American families $2,000 direct payments. We have President Trump on board too. The only ones objecting and trying to tie your payments to unrelated issues are Senate Republicans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 29, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Rep. Axne Leads Inquiry on Use of Debit Cards for Next Round of Economic Impact Payments
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I voted to support the bipartisan 2021 NDAA and I'll support it again to override the President's unforgivable and reckless veto. My vote supports pay raises for troops and the removal of Confederate generals' names on American bases."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - ".@senatemajldr and Senate Republicans are the only ones standing in the way of $2,000 direct payments to American families. The President, the House, and @SenateDems are all on board. Let's get this done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of Climate Change Bills
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 28, 2020
Casten's GRADUATE Act Becomes Law
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 27, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump Signing Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Bill
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 27, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad that the President finally found the time between rounds of golf to sign the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill aimed at helping American families. This was never about substance for him, just grievance and tantrum. January 20 cannot come soon enough."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today, millions of people will lose their unemployment benefits. It's time for President Trump to get off the golf course, end this uncertainty, and sign the bipartisan stimulus bill that passed Congress. His delay is endangering the livelihoods of families across America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy holidays to all the health care heroes, medical researchers, and essential workers who have helped our nation through an unrelenting & scary year. Your resilience & commitment to others has been a beacon of light during this crisis. Thank you again for all you do."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's last days will be remembered by war criminals and felons getting pardons, while pay raises for our troops get a veto."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2020
Foster, Casten Energy Storage Legislation Passes Congress
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Price, Lee, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Blasts Commutation of Medicaid Fraudster's Sentence
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Brian Chesky, Chief Executive Officer - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Airbnb To Amend Its Cancellation Policy For Travelers Impacted By COVID-19 Restrictions
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns CEO Of Purdue Pharma L.P. Still Receiving $3 Million Bonus After The Company Pleaded Guilty To Three Felony Counts
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "While we are still gathering information on just how massive the Russian cyberattack was on our institutions, the outgoing President (who denies Russia's involvement in said cyberattack) pardons key figures involved in Russia's meddling in our 2016 election. Classic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, the U.S. reported its second-highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day--another 3,401 lives lost. Please continue to social distance, wear a mask, and avoid travel & gathering in large groups this holiday season so we can all keep our loved one safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump has been hell bent on sowing chaos and division in this nation, and today it is at the expense of our men & women in uniform. I will vote to override his veto and urge my Republican colleagues to do the same."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Bustos, Duckworth, Durbin Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Highlight Illinois Priorities Included in Major Water Infrastructure Bill Now Heading to President's Desk
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Urges Incoming Biden Administration to Cover Costs of National Guard Troops Activated to Respond to COVID-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 22, 2020
Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "The spending bill Congress passed last night makes critical investments in Illinois' public health, housing, transportation infrastructure, defense installations, environment, education, & security. I'm glad we were able to come together on a bipartisan basis to pass this bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Like all compromises, the COVID-19 emergency relief package that we passed tonight is not perfect. I wish it included funding for states and localities and will keep fighting for that funding. But it does include many important provisions to help us weather this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "On Friday, I attempted to pass legislation to protect Hong Kong residents from persecution by the Chinese gov't. @SenTedCruz objected & blocked the bill. Senate Republicans talk a lot about standing up for people persecuted in China--but their actions speak louder."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Congress Passes Bipartisan Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020
Walorski, Davis Applaud Inclusion of Foster Youth Support in COVID-19 Relief Bill
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 21, 2020
Rep. LaHood Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 21, 2020
Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 21, 2020
Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2020
Bost Votes for Covid-19 Relief Bill
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 21, 2020
Casten Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care
Rep.Brad Schneider
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