| Oct. 28, 2019
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Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts and Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "The Vapor Tech Association is running ads with the misleading claim that "vaping is at least 95% safer than smoking." Our nation's top health agencies & medical experts do not agree. I'm calling on @FTC to examine whether this claim was intended to deceive consumers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Underwood Statement on The Death of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Democrats to AG Barr: Recuse Yourself from Ukraine Matters
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Wishing a happy Festival of Lights to all those celebrating #Diwali today. May your day be full of happiness, peace, and light."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Best of luck to the @chiredstarsPR playing in their first National Women's Soccer League Championship today! #MKOT"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks one year since an anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and their families, friends, and loved ones."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From House Of Restoration
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Senator Duckworth Delivers Weekly Democratic Address
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel of the Trump Organization - Duckworth, Colleagues Request Information on Trump Organization's Business in Turkey
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Ranking Member Cantwell, Senator Duckworth Introduce Aviation Safety Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Species
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce New Legislation To Help Break The Cycle Of Urban Gun Violence
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State - Merkley leads 11 senators to keep aflight a treaty key to Euro-Atlantic security
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - ""If mint and menthol e-cigs remain on the market, the biggest beneficiaries are tobacco companies like Altria and Reynolds which mass produce these products, harming kids who are largely using these brands." -- Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "As Republicans huff & puff about House processes (they wrote), remember @SpeakerPelosi & @HouseDemocrats have passed 150+ bills this Congress addressing gun violence, drug prices, climate change, & more. Sen. McConnell & GOP Senators won't vote on any of them. Why? #HoldAVote"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Great to participate in the ribbon cutting for @gadshillcenter's new flagship location in Brighton Park. The new facility will provide early childhood education, trauma-informed mental health practices, and family support services."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Staffing shortages in federal prisons are putting lives at risk across the United States. We must ensure our prisons have the resources and staff they need to keep correctional officers, inmates, & the general public safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Attorney General Barr is intimately involved in President Trump's & Rudy Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. He must recuse himself from any investigation related to these matters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Yesterday, @BetsyDeVosED found out that she is not above the law. But her contempt for students goes way beyond the judge's contempt finding in this case."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Bost Announces Technical Assistance For Randolph And Perry County Hospitals
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk of MO is the latest Trump judicial nominee rated "not qualified" by the ABA. She's never tried a case. She's known for defending Brett Kavanaugh and attacking reproductive rights and the ACA. Another inexperienced, ideological nom who Rs want to give a lifetime appt."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today I joined @ChicagosMayor and aviation leaders to break ground on a new runway extension at @fly2ohare. I was proud to help secure federal funding for this project, which will lead to a more efficient experience for travelers & create jobs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the Department of State - Brown Joins Senators Seeking Information about State Department Policies to Protect Journalists
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senators Duckworth and Gillibrand Call for Repeal of 2002 AUMF
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Peters, Duckworth Reintroduce Good Government Legislation to Increase Transparency on Trump Administration Travel Spending
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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College Transparency Act Surpasses 100 Bipartisan House Cosponsors As Lead Sponsors Hail Growing Support
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Voting To Maintain Double Taxation Rule
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Durbin Presses Trump Administration To Finalize E-Cigarettes Flavor Ban
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Introduce New Bill To Protect Roadside First Responders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, US Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, US Senate - Warren, Pressley, Sanders, and Colleagues Seek Strong, Long-Term Funding for Community Health Programs
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans just voted to confirm Justin Walker of Kentucky for a lifetime appointment to be a federal trial judge. Mr. Walker has never tried a case, was rated "not qualified" to be a judge, and spends much of his time doing partisan media interviews."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "A 2nd person in IL has now died from lung illness linked to vaping--we now have 34 deaths nationwide. For years, @US_FDA refused to regulate vaping products. Now 5M kids are hooked on e-cigs, and people are getting sick, & even dying. It's time to regulate these products. Today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump could grant Venezuelans TPS with the stroke of his pen. Or Senate Republicans could pass the House-passed Venezuela TPS bill. But instead, they refuse, leaving Venezuelans in the U.S. at further risk of being sent back to Maduro's nightmare."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "We've seen heartbreaking roadside accidents in Illinois this year, and we need to reverse the alarming rise in first responder roadside deaths. Today, I introduced the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri to address this growing problem."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "On #WorldPolioDay, we've reached an important milestone with the eradication of the second of three strains of polio. Because of the polio vaccine, more than 18 million people are walking today, but there's still progress to be made."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "E-cigarette flavors on the market today: Unicorn Milk, Gummy Bear, Cotton Candy, Razzleberry, Neon Dream. High school children now hooked on e-cigarettes: 5 million."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "It was an honor to attend the ceremony for Congressman Elijah Cummings today, and to pay my respects to one of the finest legislators in our nation's history. Representative Cummings was a selfless man, full of conviction & a dedicated public servant. He will be greatly missed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Yesterday, I met with the @Argonne Board of Governors. Their work is essential to leading innovation & economic growth in the US. If we are going to remain a leader in science & tech, we must ensure we are providing the funding we need to stay competitive on the world stage."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Cooper
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Nomination of Justin Walker
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Recognizing the Importance of the Malta Conferences
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Representatives Ryan (D-OH), Gonzalez (R-OH), Underwood (D-IL) and Stivers (R-OH) Introduce Legislation to Combat Infant Mortality
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Duckworth Votes to Eliminate the Trump Administration's Burdensome Regulations that Double-Tax Middle Class Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Duckworth Advocates for Increased Federal Inland Waterways Cost Share to Help Expand the Quad Cities Economy
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Raja Krishnamoorthi"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Illinoisans across the state are looking for safe, efficient, and well-funded transportation systems. Today, I met with @MIPRC Commissioner Robert Guy to talk about our top transportation priorities and how we can improve rail service in Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks @frontlinepbs for interviewing me for Zero Tolerance, which documents the President's cruel war against immigrants and utter failure to secure the border."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Yesterday, UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor spent another birthday unjustly detained instead of with his loved ones. I joined several colleagues earlier this year in a letter to the UAE Ambassador concerned about his well-being & urging his release #FreeAhmedMansoor"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "While the House is busy passing legislation to address the most pressing issues facing the American people, Senate Republicans are focused almost exclusively on rubber-stamping President Trump's unqualified, ideological judicial nominees. This week, it's Justin Walker of KY."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Nominees for lifetime appointments to federal judgeships should know their way around a courtroom. There are plenty of experienced attorneys in the Second Circuit -- so why did the WH pick Steven Menashi, their own in-house lawyer, when he has literally never argued in court?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "The behavior of U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, David Cornstein, as detailed here is extremely troubling. His cozying up to the autocratic government of Victor Orban is yet another example of the Trump Admin making friends with the world's worst dictators."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to speak at the #SenateLatinoSummit today to highlight the contributions of Latinos & Latinas to our country, including Springfield's own Julio Barrenzuela, the director of @soldierswsalsa. An immigrant from Peru, Julio has taught salsa dancing classes at VA's across IL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "For years, @DEAHQ let Big Pharma flood the market w/ painkillers, fueling the opioid crisis. Last year, @SenJohnKennedy & I passed the Opioid Quota Reform Act to stop this excess, which DEA is now implementing. I plan to monitor DEA's work & meet soon w/ the Acting Administrator."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Infant Mortality
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Haaland calls attention to local economic impact of decision to reduce refugee admissions, signs letter to President Trump urging support for refugees
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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House Ways & Means Committee Incorporates Schneider Bills Into H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Of 2019
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak, and Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - Durbin Pushes To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Following OIG Report
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump-GOP tax scam created a massive tax giveaway to the largest multinational corporations, to the wealthiest corporate CEOs, and well-connected campaign donors while making a concerted effort to hurt taxpayers in Democratic states."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Had the pleasure of sitting down with @UChicago President Robert Zimmer to hear about his initiative to recruit more students from rural communities in Illinois and across the United States."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "#HoldAVote"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Great to meet with @chefjoseandres today at the #SenateLatinoSummit. His selflessness and commitment to helping others should serve as an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all you do, Chef."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Our nation's top intelligence chiefs have told us time and time again that Russia & Iran are planning to interfere in the 2020 election. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. Sen. McConnell -- #HoldAVote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Hearing of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Ambassador Taylor
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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