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Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Another unqualified GOP judicial nominee has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawrence VanDyke--like so many other GOP noms--was rated "not qualified" by the ABA & was described as "arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "A 5th Illinoisan has died from a lung illness related to vaping. This is a full blown public health crisis, but the President and his FDA are doing nothing to address the problem. That must change soon. Lives are at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - ".@Amtrak riders deserve the assurance that they can arrive at their destination in a safe, timely manner. But too often, poor on-time performance is caused by freight interference. I'm introducing the Rail Passenger Fairness Act to help Amtrak to fix this problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Rural communities in the U.S. too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. On National Rural Health Day, we must commit to helping rural hospitals & providers improve health care & lower costs for patients in these communities. #PowerofRural" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government through December 20, 2019:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 In Honor of Dr. Dieter Martin Gruen Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they're also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL); Blockbuster Testimony in Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 20, 2019 Reps. Hice, Schneider Launch Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Ethylene Oxide Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Takes Major Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Schneider, Hice Launch Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Ethylene Oxide Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 20, 2019 Casten, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Financial System is Prepared for Climate Change Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 20, 2019 With Travel Season Ahead, Reps. García, Cohen and Sen. Markey, Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Rising Airline Fees Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Congressman García, Labor and Faith Leaders Demand Justice for Mexican Unionists Murdered During NAFTA Renegotiations and Demand Revised NAFTA That Protects All North American Workers Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 1000th day of Filipina human rights champion Senator Leila de Lima's troubling detention. Her release is long overdue and important for the larger important US-Philippines relationship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is open for business until December 15. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Durbin Statement On FERC Approval Of Emergency Propane Shipments To Midwest Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks #LatinaEqualPayDay - a reminder that Latinas must work 23 months to earn what white men make in 12 months. #EqualPay is long overdue, and I'm proud to cosponsor the #PaycheckFairness Act to achieve equal pay for equal work." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues in the House for passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. Now it's up to President Trump to promptly sign this bill. We must show our unequivocal support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Educational inequality is a problem the US must address. But @BestyDevosED wants to stop collecting the civil rights data that will allow us to do just that. Her proposed changes will leave us under-informed & ill-equipped to help vulnerable students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of Americans stand by defrauded students, but not @BetsyDevosED. Instead, her new borrower defense rule will make it almost impossible for defrauded borrowers to get the relief to which they are entitled under federal law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act; Providing for Proceedings During the Period From November Through December and Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman on the Financial Services Subcommittee, Hon. Christopher A. Coons, Ranking Member of Financial Services Subcommittee - Feinstein, Peters, Colleagues Request Fair Labor Protections for Federal Employees in FY 2020 Appropriations Bills Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Durbin: Senate Must Stand With Defrauded Student Borrowers And Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Great discussion with Chairman of @thejointstaff, Gen. Milley, yesterday about the need to fully fund our troops and the rest of the federal government, as well as the host of challenges facing our nation around the world, especially in the Middle East and Asia." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate finally passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. With the situation deteriorating by the hour in Hong Kong, the passage of this legislation couldn't be more timely--I hope my colleagues in the House will take action quickly & follow suit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - ""It's simple -- we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people and that's why we are calling for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products from the market." -- American Medical Association President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Ruby Johnson from New Lenox, IL, for coming to DC today to share her family's story & educate Senators about the youth vaping epidemic. Her advocacy on behalf of kids across the US, working w/@ParentsvsVape, will help prevent youth tobacco & nicotine use, & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 National Transgender Day of Remembrance Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. García, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Market Manipulation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Axne Seeks Answers on Pediatric Cancer Drug Shortage in Bipartisan Letter Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Congressmembers Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, and Garcia Denounce Assassination of Honduran Trade Unionist Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Schneider Introduces Clean Energy Bill to Support Converting Waste Heat to Electricity Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions Volker During Impeachment Hearing Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions VP Aide Williams and Lt. Col. Vindman During Impeachment Hearings Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Bipartisan Crapo, Duckworth Bill to Help National Labs Find Qualified Employees Passes Senate Committee Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We must ensure the First Step Act is implemented properly, but DOJ won't get on board. Instead of implementing required reforms, DOJ is resisting retroactive Fair Sentencing Act relief for eligible inmates & working to keep them behind bars. That's just plain wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Encouraged to learn Equatorial Guinean political prisoner Joaquin Elo Ayeto will finally have his day in court this week. All the charges against him should be dropped and he should be freed at that time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today on the Senate floor, I shared the story of Stefanie from Oak Park, and her son. Stefanie is afraid--her son has health issues and could lose his insurance if Republicans succeed in gutting the ACA. We can't let that happen. We must protect people like Stefanie and her son." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I will oppose Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the Eastern District of Missouri. Mrs. Pitlyk is rated "not qualified" by the ABA, has never tried a case, and has a history of attacking reproductive rights. She is entirely unfit for a lifetime appointment as a federal trial judge." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today @SenatorTomUdall, @MartinHeinrich, @SenBaldwin, @SenFeinstein & I wrote to @Interior to oppose its attempt to walk back protections for wilderness areas in Utah, including the Maganese Road. Read our letter to Sec. Bernhardt here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. Sensenbrenner and Kelly Introduce Bill to Assist Law Enforcement and Reduce Violence Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Welcomed @CMC_MarineCorps David Berger to my office today for a discussion about supporting military readiness and defense priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with members of the National Biodiesel Board, who represent soybean and biodiesel producers in IL, to discuss the biodiesel tax credit. I also assured them I would continue my efforts to end the Trump Admin's abuse of small refinery hardship exemptions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Pentagon is now confirming my worst fears & expectations--President Trump's decision to pull out of Syria & allow Turkey to invade has given new life to ISIS. And now the Russian military occupies American military bases in Syria. An all-around disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor about President Trump's decision to seemingly reverse course on a planned e-cigarette flavor ban, breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Pres. Trump seems to be breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic. 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigarettes--a 135% increase over the last 2 years of this presidency. Today I urged the President to put kids ahead of Big Vape." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Good to catch up w/ Edward Douglas & his exceptional lawyer, MiAngel Cody, in DC today. Mr. Douglas received a life sentence that was triggered by two minor nonviolent drug convictions. After 16 years in prison, he became one of the first people released under the #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell is wasting the United States Senate, proudly creating his own legislative graveyard. If the Senate Majority Leader doesn't want to use the Senate, he should give it to someone who will. @SenateDems have a few ideas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Meets With National Biodiesel Board To Discuss Biodiesel Tax Credit Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Hong Kong Human Rights And Democracy Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Career Administration Officials Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To Trump: You Should Care More About Children Than Lobbying Pressure From Big Vape Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Another unqualified GOP judicial nominee has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawrence VanDyke--like so many other GOP noms--was rated "not qualified" by the ABA & was described as "arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "A 5th Illinoisan has died from a lung illness related to vaping. This is a full blown public health crisis, but the President and his FDA are doing nothing to address the problem. That must change soon. Lives are at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - ".@Amtrak riders deserve the assurance that they can arrive at their destination in a safe, timely manner. But too often, poor on-time performance is caused by freight interference. I'm introducing the Rail Passenger Fairness Act to help Amtrak to fix this problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Rural communities in the U.S. too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. On National Rural Health Day, we must commit to helping rural hospitals & providers improve health care & lower costs for patients in these communities. #PowerofRural" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government through December 20, 2019:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 In Honor of Dr. Dieter Martin Gruen Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they're also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL); Blockbuster Testimony in Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 20, 2019 Reps. Hice, Schneider Launch Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Ethylene Oxide Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Takes Major Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Schneider, Hice Launch Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Ethylene Oxide Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 20, 2019 Casten, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Financial System is Prepared for Climate Change Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 20, 2019 With Travel Season Ahead, Reps. García, Cohen and Sen. Markey, Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Rising Airline Fees Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Congressman García, Labor and Faith Leaders Demand Justice for Mexican Unionists Murdered During NAFTA Renegotiations and Demand Revised NAFTA That Protects All North American Workers Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 1000th day of Filipina human rights champion Senator Leila de Lima's troubling detention. Her release is long overdue and important for the larger important US-Philippines relationship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is open for business until December 15. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Durbin Statement On FERC Approval Of Emergency Propane Shipments To Midwest Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks #LatinaEqualPayDay - a reminder that Latinas must work 23 months to earn what white men make in 12 months. #EqualPay is long overdue, and I'm proud to cosponsor the #PaycheckFairness Act to achieve equal pay for equal work." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues in the House for passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. Now it's up to President Trump to promptly sign this bill. We must show our unequivocal support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Educational inequality is a problem the US must address. But @BestyDevosED wants to stop collecting the civil rights data that will allow us to do just that. Her proposed changes will leave us under-informed & ill-equipped to help vulnerable students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The overwhelming majority of Americans stand by defrauded students, but not @BetsyDevosED. Instead, her new borrower defense rule will make it almost impossible for defrauded borrowers to get the relief to which they are entitled under federal law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act; Providing for Proceedings During the Period From November Through December and Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman on the Financial Services Subcommittee, Hon. Christopher A. Coons, Ranking Member of Financial Services Subcommittee - Feinstein, Peters, Colleagues Request Fair Labor Protections for Federal Employees in FY 2020 Appropriations Bills Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Durbin: Senate Must Stand With Defrauded Student Borrowers And Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Great discussion with Chairman of @thejointstaff, Gen. Milley, yesterday about the need to fully fund our troops and the rest of the federal government, as well as the host of challenges facing our nation around the world, especially in the Middle East and Asia." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate finally passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. With the situation deteriorating by the hour in Hong Kong, the passage of this legislation couldn't be more timely--I hope my colleagues in the House will take action quickly & follow suit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - ""It's simple -- we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people and that's why we are calling for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products from the market." -- American Medical Association President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Ruby Johnson from New Lenox, IL, for coming to DC today to share her family's story & educate Senators about the youth vaping epidemic. Her advocacy on behalf of kids across the US, working w/@ParentsvsVape, will help prevent youth tobacco & nicotine use, & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 National Transgender Day of Remembrance Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. García, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Market Manipulation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Axne Seeks Answers on Pediatric Cancer Drug Shortage in Bipartisan Letter Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Congressmembers Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, and Garcia Denounce Assassination of Honduran Trade Unionist Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Schneider Introduces Clean Energy Bill to Support Converting Waste Heat to Electricity Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions Volker During Impeachment Hearing Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions VP Aide Williams and Lt. Col. Vindman During Impeachment Hearings Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Bipartisan Crapo, Duckworth Bill to Help National Labs Find Qualified Employees Passes Senate Committee Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We must ensure the First Step Act is implemented properly, but DOJ won't get on board. Instead of implementing required reforms, DOJ is resisting retroactive Fair Sentencing Act relief for eligible inmates & working to keep them behind bars. That's just plain wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Encouraged to learn Equatorial Guinean political prisoner Joaquin Elo Ayeto will finally have his day in court this week. All the charges against him should be dropped and he should be freed at that time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today on the Senate floor, I shared the story of Stefanie from Oak Park, and her son. Stefanie is afraid--her son has health issues and could lose his insurance if Republicans succeed in gutting the ACA. We can't let that happen. We must protect people like Stefanie and her son." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I will oppose Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the Eastern District of Missouri. Mrs. Pitlyk is rated "not qualified" by the ABA, has never tried a case, and has a history of attacking reproductive rights. She is entirely unfit for a lifetime appointment as a federal trial judge." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today @SenatorTomUdall, @MartinHeinrich, @SenBaldwin, @SenFeinstein & I wrote to @Interior to oppose its attempt to walk back protections for wilderness areas in Utah, including the Maganese Road. Read our letter to Sec. Bernhardt here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. Sensenbrenner and Kelly Introduce Bill to Assist Law Enforcement and Reduce Violence Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Welcomed @CMC_MarineCorps David Berger to my office today for a discussion about supporting military readiness and defense priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with members of the National Biodiesel Board, who represent soybean and biodiesel producers in IL, to discuss the biodiesel tax credit. I also assured them I would continue my efforts to end the Trump Admin's abuse of small refinery hardship exemptions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Pentagon is now confirming my worst fears & expectations--President Trump's decision to pull out of Syria & allow Turkey to invade has given new life to ISIS. And now the Russian military occupies American military bases in Syria. An all-around disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor about President Trump's decision to seemingly reverse course on a planned e-cigarette flavor ban, breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Pres. Trump seems to be breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic. 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigarettes--a 135% increase over the last 2 years of this presidency. Today I urged the President to put kids ahead of Big Vape." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Good to catch up w/ Edward Douglas & his exceptional lawyer, MiAngel Cody, in DC today. Mr. Douglas received a life sentence that was triggered by two minor nonviolent drug convictions. After 16 years in prison, he became one of the first people released under the #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell is wasting the United States Senate, proudly creating his own legislative graveyard. If the Senate Majority Leader doesn't want to use the Senate, he should give it to someone who will. @SenateDems have a few ideas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Meets With National Biodiesel Board To Discuss Biodiesel Tax Credit Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Hong Kong Human Rights And Democracy Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Career Administration Officials Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To Trump: You Should Care More About Children Than Lobbying Pressure From Big Vape Sen.Dick Durbin
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