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Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest personal attacks on Speaker Nancy Pelosi are beneath the dignity of his office, but sadly not at all surprising. If we are to begin to restore civility to our political discourse, we must all reject derisive language." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Since 2017, I've been calling for @ATFHQ to enable @Chicago_Police to use ATF's national ballistics analysis center in order to help generate leads in shooting investigations. Very pleased to see that step was taken today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Announces Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Protect America's National Parks & Monuments Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Not just the issue of impeachment, but the Senate itself will also be on trial. We owe it to our nation to be impartial and dignified in our proceedings. The Democrats have proposed a fair and bipartisan process. Four Republican Senators can guarantee it will happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 25 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been an important first step in protecting families' economic security. However, more must be done to better address the needs of today's workforce." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT UPDATE: the deadline to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA has been extended to December 18! If you had difficulty signing up, or have yet to do so, make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. And if we don't start taking drastic action soon, it will be too late for us all. We must begin by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord--the United States can't face this crisis on our own." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Utah has acres of untouched wilderness that is rich in archaeological resources. But this land is threatened by continued fossil fuel development & rampant off-road vehicle use. If we want to safeguard Utah's wilderness, we must act now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More than 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigs, which puts them at risk for chronic lung disease. This is a public health crisis & it's only going to get worse until @US_FDA acts. Pres. Trump must follow through on his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More evidence that the Trump tax scam was designed to help America's largest corporations pad their pockets. Allowing corporations to avoid paying their fair share in taxes doesn't help working families who are struggling to make ends meet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Extending the U.S. Safe Web Act of 2006 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Improving Confidence in Veterans' Care Act Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Small Airport Mothers' Rooms Act of 2019 Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing Emergencies Act Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 15, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Senators McConnell and Graham want no evidence, no witnesses, no real trial on impeachment. Will four Republican Senators stand up to this hurry-up Senate strategy? A respectable place in history is more important than anyone's tee time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @FaceTheNation this morning to discuss the latest in the impeachment inquiry. Be sure to tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago today, 26 lives were lost in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My heart still breaks for the victims and their families. It is almost unimaginable that such a tragic event could ever take place. And yet, what has Congress done to address gun violence?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Lawrence Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, Hon. Andrew Wheeler Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Dan Brouillette Secretary U.S. Department of Energy - King, Colleagues Urge EPA to Uphold RFS with Rule Ensuring 15 Billion Gallons Are Blended into Fuel Supply Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Rep. LaHood Applauds Phase One Trade Deal with China Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 13, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling for the Immediate Release of Cuban Democracy Activist José Daniel Ferrer Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Representative Malinowski Leads Letter Urging Vote to Restore SALT Deduction Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Under Questioning From Underwood, Devos Leaves Doubt that All Defrauded Students' Credit Reports Have Been Fixed Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 13, 2019 Congressional Delegation Urges Action on Chicago Shoreline Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Ukraine has *still* not received more than $20 million of the promised military aid held up by Pres. Trump. Anyone who argues that "Ukraine got the aid in the end, so the President couldn't have possibly done anything wrong" is not telling the truth." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It took decades to build up biofuels. But in two years the Trump Admin. has crippled this industry by issuing so many secret waivers to profitable big oil companies, destroying corn and soybean demand for biofuels. Another giant gap between this President's words and reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the Evans family on the passing of the great Chicago civil rights icon Rev. Clay Evans. I went to the Senate floor to honor his legacy by sharing some of my favorite memories of his powerful preaching and moral courage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Durbin And Krishnamoorthi Announce Bipartisan Bill To Create Youth-Vaping Prevention Programs In Schools Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Don't wait! This Sunday, December 15 is the last day to enroll in your own 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Find the best plan for you before the deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Emirati human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor continues to be detained by the UAE, facing the very same abuses he was speaking out against. I'm joining with a bicameral group of colleagues to once again call for Mr. Mansoor's release." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "This morning @CongressmanRaja, @RepDannyDavis, and I announced new legislation that will help prevent and reduce vaping among children and teenagers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Bennet, Duckworth, Gardner To DeVos: Extend Closed School Discharge Eligibility For Illinois, Colorado Students Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Rep. LaHood Supports National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 12, 2019 Rep. LaHood Opposes HR 3--Democrats' Fewer Cures Act, Supports Bipartisan Alternative Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force - LaHood, Bustos, Durbin, and Duckworth Ask Air Force to Consider Peoria 182nd Airlift Wing for New C-130Js Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Inhofe, Moran, Duckworth, Capito, Young, Bustos Introduce Bill To Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Raskin urges humanitarian relief on Iranian sanctions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Illinois Families Passes the House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 12, 2019 Underwood Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Legislation Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 12, 2019 Foster Statement on Passage of Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Legislation to Lower Drug Costs Now Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 12, 2019 House Passes Three National Security Bills And Public Health Amendment Authored By Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi As Part Of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Houston Police Chief Acevedo has it right. The NRA has such a tight grip on Republican members of Congress that they are refusing to pass the Violence Against Women Act because of a provision that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. What a disgrace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Was Rudy Giuliani receiving improperly leaked information regarding the FBI's 2016 Clinton email investigation? The timing of his public comments on the issue are suspicious at best. I look forward to hearing more about the IG's ongoing investigation into Mr. Giuliani." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We are in the midst of a vaping epidemic that has hooked 5 MILLION kids--an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of this presidency. It is clear that President Trump cares more about Big Tobacco's profit margins than protecting our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 12, 2019 Casten Votes to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For student borrowers defrauded by #4profit colleges, @BetsyDeVosED is Secretary Scrooge this holiday season. Instead of celebrating with family, these defrauded students are desperately waiting on the relief they are entitled to under law. What is she waiting for?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to Ken "Hawk' Harrelson for winning the Ford Frick Award and joining the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Good to see the longtime White Sox broadcaster take his place among the greats in Cooperstown." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 12, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "After learning that her school--the IL Institute of Art-Chicago--was no longer accredited, despite company ads continuing to say it was, Keishana was left buried in student loan debt & worthless credits. Because of Sec. Betsy DeVos, she's still waiting for the relief she deserves." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We heard one consistent reply from Inspector General Horowitz yesterday: there was no political motivation behind the FBI's effort to find out if the Russians had compromised the Trump campaign. Any claims to the contrary are baseless, irrational conspiracy theories" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, we passed the #FirstStepAct--one of the most important criminal justice reforms in a generation. But BOP's misinterpretation of the Elderly Offender Pilot Program has elderly offenders spending additional time behind bars despite being eligible for home confinement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "It's essential that the Census collects a full & accurate count of every community in order to properly allocate federal funding & congressional representation. This week I joined my Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution encouraging everyone to take part in the #2020Census." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For patients battling rare cancers, new cures & treatments are often the only hope. Today I discussed the importance of funding for rare cancer research w/ impacted patients, like David Hysong, who founded @Shepherd_bio after he was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma at 27." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For months, @SenDuckworth & I have urged the EPA to test for ethylene oxide at facilities like Medline in Waukegan. The @CDCgov data showing higher levels of ethylene oxide in blood samples nearby is deeply troubling. @EPA needs to wake up & protect the health of Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Casten to Support Articles of Impeachment Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin: For Defrauded Student Borrowers, Secretary DeVos Is Secretary Scrooge Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On CDC Report Of Ethylene Oxide Exposure In Waukegan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Urge Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution To Recognize Critical Role Of Census, Importance Of Safe And Accurate Count Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "So @realDonaldTrump tweets that TIME Magazine's Person the Year, @GretaThunberg, should stop her work on climate change and "chill." It's harder for Greta to chill when our planet is heating up. Mr. President, stop slinging insults at a teenager & start acting like an adult." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest personal attacks on Speaker Nancy Pelosi are beneath the dignity of his office, but sadly not at all surprising. If we are to begin to restore civility to our political discourse, we must all reject derisive language." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Since 2017, I've been calling for @ATFHQ to enable @Chicago_Police to use ATF's national ballistics analysis center in order to help generate leads in shooting investigations. Very pleased to see that step was taken today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Announces Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Protect America's National Parks & Monuments Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Not just the issue of impeachment, but the Senate itself will also be on trial. We owe it to our nation to be impartial and dignified in our proceedings. The Democrats have proposed a fair and bipartisan process. Four Republican Senators can guarantee it will happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 25 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been an important first step in protecting families' economic security. However, more must be done to better address the needs of today's workforce." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT UPDATE: the deadline to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA has been extended to December 18! If you had difficulty signing up, or have yet to do so, make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. And if we don't start taking drastic action soon, it will be too late for us all. We must begin by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord--the United States can't face this crisis on our own." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Utah has acres of untouched wilderness that is rich in archaeological resources. But this land is threatened by continued fossil fuel development & rampant off-road vehicle use. If we want to safeguard Utah's wilderness, we must act now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More than 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigs, which puts them at risk for chronic lung disease. This is a public health crisis & it's only going to get worse until @US_FDA acts. Pres. Trump must follow through on his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More evidence that the Trump tax scam was designed to help America's largest corporations pad their pockets. Allowing corporations to avoid paying their fair share in taxes doesn't help working families who are struggling to make ends meet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Extending the U.S. Safe Web Act of 2006 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Improving Confidence in Veterans' Care Act Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Small Airport Mothers' Rooms Act of 2019 Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing Emergencies Act Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 15, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Senators McConnell and Graham want no evidence, no witnesses, no real trial on impeachment. Will four Republican Senators stand up to this hurry-up Senate strategy? A respectable place in history is more important than anyone's tee time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @FaceTheNation this morning to discuss the latest in the impeachment inquiry. Be sure to tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago today, 26 lives were lost in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My heart still breaks for the victims and their families. It is almost unimaginable that such a tragic event could ever take place. And yet, what has Congress done to address gun violence?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Lawrence Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, Hon. Andrew Wheeler Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Dan Brouillette Secretary U.S. Department of Energy - King, Colleagues Urge EPA to Uphold RFS with Rule Ensuring 15 Billion Gallons Are Blended into Fuel Supply Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Rep. LaHood Applauds Phase One Trade Deal with China Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 13, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling for the Immediate Release of Cuban Democracy Activist José Daniel Ferrer Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Representative Malinowski Leads Letter Urging Vote to Restore SALT Deduction Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Under Questioning From Underwood, Devos Leaves Doubt that All Defrauded Students' Credit Reports Have Been Fixed Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 13, 2019 Congressional Delegation Urges Action on Chicago Shoreline Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Ukraine has *still* not received more than $20 million of the promised military aid held up by Pres. Trump. Anyone who argues that "Ukraine got the aid in the end, so the President couldn't have possibly done anything wrong" is not telling the truth." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It took decades to build up biofuels. But in two years the Trump Admin. has crippled this industry by issuing so many secret waivers to profitable big oil companies, destroying corn and soybean demand for biofuels. Another giant gap between this President's words and reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the Evans family on the passing of the great Chicago civil rights icon Rev. Clay Evans. I went to the Senate floor to honor his legacy by sharing some of my favorite memories of his powerful preaching and moral courage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Durbin And Krishnamoorthi Announce Bipartisan Bill To Create Youth-Vaping Prevention Programs In Schools Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Don't wait! This Sunday, December 15 is the last day to enroll in your own 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Find the best plan for you before the deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Emirati human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor continues to be detained by the UAE, facing the very same abuses he was speaking out against. I'm joining with a bicameral group of colleagues to once again call for Mr. Mansoor's release." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "This morning @CongressmanRaja, @RepDannyDavis, and I announced new legislation that will help prevent and reduce vaping among children and teenagers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Bennet, Duckworth, Gardner To DeVos: Extend Closed School Discharge Eligibility For Illinois, Colorado Students Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Rep. LaHood Supports National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 12, 2019 Rep. LaHood Opposes HR 3--Democrats' Fewer Cures Act, Supports Bipartisan Alternative Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force - LaHood, Bustos, Durbin, and Duckworth Ask Air Force to Consider Peoria 182nd Airlift Wing for New C-130Js Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Inhofe, Moran, Duckworth, Capito, Young, Bustos Introduce Bill To Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Raskin urges humanitarian relief on Iranian sanctions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Illinois Families Passes the House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 12, 2019 Underwood Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Legislation Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 12, 2019 Foster Statement on Passage of Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Legislation to Lower Drug Costs Now Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 12, 2019 House Passes Three National Security Bills And Public Health Amendment Authored By Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi As Part Of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Houston Police Chief Acevedo has it right. The NRA has such a tight grip on Republican members of Congress that they are refusing to pass the Violence Against Women Act because of a provision that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. What a disgrace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Was Rudy Giuliani receiving improperly leaked information regarding the FBI's 2016 Clinton email investigation? The timing of his public comments on the issue are suspicious at best. I look forward to hearing more about the IG's ongoing investigation into Mr. Giuliani." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We are in the midst of a vaping epidemic that has hooked 5 MILLION kids--an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of this presidency. It is clear that President Trump cares more about Big Tobacco's profit margins than protecting our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 12, 2019 Casten Votes to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For student borrowers defrauded by #4profit colleges, @BetsyDeVosED is Secretary Scrooge this holiday season. Instead of celebrating with family, these defrauded students are desperately waiting on the relief they are entitled to under law. What is she waiting for?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to Ken "Hawk' Harrelson for winning the Ford Frick Award and joining the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Good to see the longtime White Sox broadcaster take his place among the greats in Cooperstown." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 12, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "After learning that her school--the IL Institute of Art-Chicago--was no longer accredited, despite company ads continuing to say it was, Keishana was left buried in student loan debt & worthless credits. Because of Sec. Betsy DeVos, she's still waiting for the relief she deserves." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We heard one consistent reply from Inspector General Horowitz yesterday: there was no political motivation behind the FBI's effort to find out if the Russians had compromised the Trump campaign. Any claims to the contrary are baseless, irrational conspiracy theories" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, we passed the #FirstStepAct--one of the most important criminal justice reforms in a generation. But BOP's misinterpretation of the Elderly Offender Pilot Program has elderly offenders spending additional time behind bars despite being eligible for home confinement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "It's essential that the Census collects a full & accurate count of every community in order to properly allocate federal funding & congressional representation. This week I joined my Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution encouraging everyone to take part in the #2020Census." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For patients battling rare cancers, new cures & treatments are often the only hope. Today I discussed the importance of funding for rare cancer research w/ impacted patients, like David Hysong, who founded @Shepherd_bio after he was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma at 27." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For months, @SenDuckworth & I have urged the EPA to test for ethylene oxide at facilities like Medline in Waukegan. The @CDCgov data showing higher levels of ethylene oxide in blood samples nearby is deeply troubling. @EPA needs to wake up & protect the health of Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Casten to Support Articles of Impeachment Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin: For Defrauded Student Borrowers, Secretary DeVos Is Secretary Scrooge Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On CDC Report Of Ethylene Oxide Exposure In Waukegan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Urge Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution To Recognize Critical Role Of Census, Importance Of Safe And Accurate Count Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "So @realDonaldTrump tweets that TIME Magazine's Person the Year, @GretaThunberg, should stop her work on climate change and "chill." It's harder for Greta to chill when our planet is heating up. Mr. President, stop slinging insults at a teenager & start acting like an adult." Sen.Dick Durbin
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