| Nov. 19, 2019
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Durbin To Trump: You Should Care More About Children Than Lobbying Pressure From Big Vape
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support NPS Management Of Pullman Historic Park
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Durbin Shares Illinois Constituent Story To Highlight Stakes In Fight Against Republicans' Attacks On Families' Health Care
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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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
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Nita Lowey, Chair of the Appropriations Committee - Congressman Joe Neguse Leads Letter Requesting Full LWCF Funding in FY2020 Budget
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - Transcript: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is Interviewed About the Impeachment Investigation
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Reps. Price, Schakowsky, Yarmuth, Connolly, Lee, Welch, Lowenthal, Doggett, and Blumenauer Blast Secretary Pompeo and the Trump Administration for Israeli Settlement Policy Reversal
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Paul Ray, Acting Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and Dr. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers After News That President Trump May Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers After News That President Trump May Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to His Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Effort to Stand Up for Israel and Limit Hezbollah
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young AG - Warren, Colleagues Criticize Ernst & Young for Misleading "Sham Study" on Private Equity Impact on U.S. Economy
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Reps. Price, Schakowsky, Yarmuth, Connolly, Lee, Welch, Lowenthal, Doggett, and Blumenauer Blast Secretary Pompeo and the Trump Administration for Israeli Settlement Policy Reversal
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Promote Accountability and Accessibility in Government
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's reported decision to reverse course on his planned e-cigarette flavor ban:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Last Friday, DoD informed Congress that $35 million in critical Ukraine military funding is still unspent. Why the continued delay? @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorMenendez & I are asking DoD Sec. Esper to accelerate the release of this promised aid & answer for its delay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "There are around 191,000 Vietnam-era veterans living in IL. Many were exposed to toxins like Agent Orange during their service & are suffering for it. Now the Trump Admin is objecting to covering three diseases commonly linked to Agent Orange for our vets. That's unacceptable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Gun violence is taking lives across this country every day. When will Senate Republicans finally say #EnoughIsEnough? It's long past time for Leader McConnell to hold a Senate vote on the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Durbin Statement On USDA Second Round Of Trade Aid Payments
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are hurting from the President's trade war with China. Worse yet, in trade aid payments per acre, the top five states are all in the South, with Georgia ranked first. Cotton was barely touched by the Trump-China trade war, but soybeans were clobbered."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump 9/11: "We have a problem in our country
nobody really thought about too much a few years ago, and it's called "vaping" -- especially vaping as it pertains to innocent children
And we're going to have to do something about it. " Pres. Trump 11/18: Nevermind."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Calling on all sides to deescalate violence and for Senator McConnell to have an immediate vote on the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Delay Of E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Top Senate Democrats Demand Answers From Pentagon On Continued Delay Of Ukraine Military Aid
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Statement on Archbishop Fulton Sheen
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Mental Health in the Black Community
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Nov. 17, 2019
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CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Durbin, Colleagues Unveil Bipartisan Bill To Examine Scope Of Insulin Affordability Crisis And Bring Relief To Americans With Diabetes
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Durbin, Colleagues Continue To Press Pompeo On Determination To Exclude Saudi Arabia From Child Soldiers List
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Back in July, my @SenateDems colleagues & I pressed Sec. Pompeo on his decision to omit Saudi Arabia from the list of countries known to recruit child soldiers in the 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report despite @StateDept findings that suggest Saudi Arabia should be included."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning at @IGBIllinois I discussed the need to restore the United States' commitment to breakthrough scientific, biomedical, and agricultural research. That is why this year I introduced the American Cures Act, the American Innovation Act, and the America Grows Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Transcript: Marie Yovanovitch's Nov. 15 testimony in front of the House Intelligence Committee
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "More than 200,000 defrauded borrowers are waiting for a decision from @BetsyDeVosED on their borrower defense claims. But despite @SenateDems & @EdLaborCmte efforts, no claims have been processed for more than a year and the Dept. has failed to provide answers about the claims."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Murray Continue To Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Maternal death rates are far too high in the United States, which is why I introduced the MOMMA Act with @RepRobinKelly to improve health outcomes for new moms and babies--especially women and infants of colors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Mandatory minimum penalties for non-violent drug offenses have played a large role in the explosion of the U.S. prison population. Once seen as a strong deterrent, these mandatory sentences have too often been unfair, fiscally irresponsible, and a threat to public safety."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Insulin was discovered a century ago, yet prices today have skyrocketed & millions of Americans with diabetes are suffering as a result. My bipartisan Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act will help us find solutions for people struggling to afford this life-saving drug."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Instead of listening to Big Vape and Big Tobacco, President Trump should listen to our kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "If you need an Affordable Care Act health plan for next year, now is the time to sign up! Open enrollment only lasts until Dec. 15, so sign up soon. Illinoisans can #GetCovered for 2020 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596. Let's get IL covered for 2020."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Durbin, Lee Introduce Smarter Sentencing Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Duckworth, Collins Push for Federal Assistance for Communities Struggling With Stranded Nuclear Waste
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) is interviewed About Trump's Tax Return, Impeachment
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Announce Successful Committee Markup of Critical Bipartisan Maternal Health Legislation
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Republicans Block Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Help Veterans Afford Healthcare
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Duckworth, Collins Push for Federal Assistance for Communities Struggling with Stranded Nuclear Waste
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - Peterson Leads Letter on Midwest Propane Shortages
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Announces $200,000 Grant Award for WIU Rural Cooperative Development
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "ICE is holding far too many immigrants in solitary confinement, which should only be used as a last resort. This is about fundamental human rights--proud to introduce legislation with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris to strictly limit this practice in ICE facilities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "More than 30M Americans live w/diabetes-- and they're worried about rising insulin prices & the Trump Admin's efforts to eliminate protections for people w/pre-existing conditions. That's why I'm fighting to reduce drug prices & protect health insurance for all. #WorldDiabetesDay"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Big Pharma spends $6 billion to flood the airwaves with drug ads that tell you everything but the price. Patients deserve to know the cost, but Big Pharma wants to keep it a secret. Yesterday, I tried to pass my bill with @ChuckGrassley to require price tags in drug ads."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Remember when the President and the First Lady announced from the Oval Office that they would take dramatic steps to end the epidemic of children vaping? Well it looks like that promise is going up in smoke."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Pleased to see @USDA continue flexibility with crop insurance premiums, as we requested in our August letter to USDA."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Devastating reports of yet another school shooting. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. Senate Dems *today* asked that the Senate take up the bipartisan background checks bill that the House passed in February. Senate Rs objected, saying the bill "should not be fast tracked.""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "My heart goes out to the victims and those traumatized by shootings like the Santa Clarita school shooting today. Sadly, tragedies like this can--and should--be prevented. We must come together as a nation to address the gun violence crisis. There's no other way."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "A fourth Illinois resident has died from vaping. And we're still waiting on the President's plan to address this public health crisis. Something has got to give--we can't keep putting this off."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "BOP plays a critical role in implementing the landmark First Step Act. In our meeting today, I asked BOP Director Dr. Hawk Sawyer to address issues like staffing shortages & the overuse of solitary confinement that are undermining the progress of criminal justice reform."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Violent hate crimes are being committed in the U.S. at a rate we haven't seen in 16 years. Congress must address this rise in hate. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would help do just that by enhancing our ability to prevent acts of domestic terrorism."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Remember--back in August, after the tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton, & Odessa, Pres. Trump & the GOP promised to work with Democrats to address gun violence. But nothing has happened since. No plans presented, no compromises delivered. A tragic failure in leadership."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Today @ADMGrain shared with me their difficulties with the China trade war, the @EPA refinery waivers that damage biodiesel demand, and the biodiesel tax credit."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Durbin Meets With Director Of Bureau Of Prisons, Dr. Hawk Sawyer, To Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, Senate Republicans voted to confirm controversial Trump judicial nominee Steven Menashi for a lifetime appointment to serve on the nation's second highest court. Every Senate Democrat voted no. Here's why:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Durbin, Booker, Harris Introduce New Legislation To Combat Overuse Of Solitary Confinement In Immigration Detention
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Directing the Clerk of the House to Make A Correction in the Enrollment of H.R. 2423
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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