| Oct. 17, 2019
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Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports For Mothers Improvement Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Chairman Cummings was one of the most respected members of the House. He was a man of conviction & dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality & justice for all. Loretta & I send our thoughts & prayers to Chairman Cummings' family, friends & colleagues. May he rest in peace."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Uttam Dhillon, Acting Admin. for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration - Durbin Slams DEA Following IG Report, Outlines Opioid Actions Needed To Regain Public Trust
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Durbin Stands With DACA Supreme Court Plaintiffs To Call On Congress To Protect Dreamers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Relating to A National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019--Veto
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nomination Of John Knees To Serve As U.S. District Judge For The Northern District Of Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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S.J. Res. 54
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Art. I, Sec. 9: "no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State." Another stunning display of corruption."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Senate Attempt To Override President Trump's Emergency Declaration Termination Veto
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Applauds $4,795,000 USDA Loan for Water Infrastructure in Mason City
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Bustos, Schrier, Panetta Introduce Bill to Increase Agricultural Research Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Sec Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Sec Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Cloture Motion
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Cloture Motion
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Medicare to Provide Dental Coverage under New Legislation Offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rose Leads Dozens of House Dems in Asking State Dept: Why Aren't White Supremacist Groups Listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations?
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Durbin Meets With Families Who Lost Loved Ones In Parkland School Shooting
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Durbin, Leahy Introduce New Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Always great to meet with members of the @CarterCenter. Their work promoting human rights & peacebuilding around the world, as well as advancing women's leadership & good governance, should serve as a model for us all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Earlier this year, my criminal justice reform bill, the #FirstStepAct, was passed into law. But there's still work to be done. Good to sit down with @RepDavidTrone to discuss next steps in #cjreform -- like easing reentry and breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "If you're looking for the obstacle to progress in Washington, it's not impeachment and it's certainly not @HouseDemocrats. It's Senator Mitch McConnell."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Last week, we learned that DoD was shifting $129M in counternarcotics funding away from its intended use -- fighting heroin production in Afghanistan -- towards paying for the increased costs of President Trump's border wall. This is not a good decision by any standard."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to @secnav76 Richard Spencer for coming by today to talk about Navy reforms in ship maintenance and personnel management, recovery efforts for bases impacted by natural disasters, and North Chicago's @navstaglakes. Grateful for your leadership in the Navy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Today I met with @StandWParkland to discuss ways to improve school safety and prevent shootings. In addition to expanding mental health services, it's past time for the Senate to vote on the House-passed gun safety legislation -- we cannot afford to wait any longer."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "One of the most serious problems in our broken immigration system is the lack of green cards, leaving immigrants in a crippling backlog. The solution is clear: increase the number of green cards. Proud to introduce the RELIEF Act with @SenatorLeahy to eliminate the backlog."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act yesterday, & I was proud to cosponsor the Senate companion. Now the Senate must pass the measure. Standing up for human rights, free speech & democracy in Hong Kong should be an expectation of the Senate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "For decades, the U.S. has welcomed refugees from around the world with open arms. Sadly, and in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Administration has decided to lower our refugee admissions goal to a all-time low of 18,000 people for the coming year."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Underwood Proposals to Simplify the Student Loan Application Process, Reduce Barriers to Financial Aid, Strengthen Trio Included in College Affordability Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The National Gathering Of American Indian Veterans
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Foster Introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Schakowsky Statement on Protests in Hong Kong
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Casten, Davis, and Spanberger Lead Bill to Protect Struggling Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Statement on Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral, Resolution Condemning President Trump's Abandonment of the Syrian Kurds
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement Following Favorable Response to Call for E-Cigarette Companies to Stop Advertising
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Duckworth, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Enhance Drinking Water Infrastructure In Distressed Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Bost Announces Marion Infrastructure Investment
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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In Consultation After Legally-Required Deadline, Durbin Presses Trump Administration On Dismal Refugee Resettlement Goal
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Foster Introduces Bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Legislation
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Schakowsky, Sarbanes, Dingell Endorse H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Mathews" - Transcript: "2020 Democratic Debate on CNN."
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Nearly 140,000 high schoolers suffer concussions every year according to @NFHS_Org, though many go unreported. Today, I introduced the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act to help elementary and secondary schools prevent, identify, & treat concussions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning, I joined @GovPritzker & transportation leaders to announce a new collaboration with Chicago schools as part of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project. I'm proud to have worked to secure federal funding to help make this project a reality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump supports ethanol? I'll believe it when I see it. Farmers built ethanol and biodiesel. This President unravels it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "A decade of inaction on e-cigarettes has led to 5 million children addicted to nicotine. @US_FDA can't wait any longer to act. #VapingTargetsKids"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "No matter who is at the helm at DHS, the Trump Admin's anti-immigrant policy will continue & I fear the next DHS head will be dramatically worse."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, I'm thankful for our hardworking American farmers. In Illinois & across the the U.S., our farmers are an essential part of our nation's communities & economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Rep. Porter Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Pharmaceutical Price Spikes
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Slotkin leads bill to boost education on disinformation, prevent foreign interference in U.S. political process
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Letter to K.C. Crosthwaite, CEO of Juul - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Call on Juul to End Unfair Forced Arbitration Agreements That Restrict Americans' Access to Justice
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Bost Announces Southern Illinois Delta Regional Authority Investments
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating Gandhi's 150th Birthday
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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DuPage County Health Department Secures Nearly $1.2 Million Grant To Provide Opioid Treatment Options For Incarcerated People
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of ICE - Regarding Militarization of Operations
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "On National #ComingOutDay, we celebrate the stories of every member of the LGBTQ+ community, whether they choose to live their truth out loud or silently. We see you and we stand with you."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning I visited @ScottAFB to meet with leadership and @IL_Natl_Guard about current base operations. Scott AFB is not only critical for our national defense, it's a driving force for the Metro East economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump's decision to turn his back on our Kurdish allies -- who shed blood to help stop ISIS terrorism -- is the latest example of his tendency to make rash, uninformed decisions that upend longstanding U.S. commitments & security interests."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Bost Announces School Safety Grants
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids and JUUL has been one of the worst offenders. Today I joined @SenBlumenthal & other @SenateDems in calling on JUUL to remove forced arbitration and other anti-consumer provisions from its terms & conditions for online sales."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Schakowsky Statement on Retirement of Nita Lowey
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Murray and Duckworth Call For Secretary DeVos to Start Supporting Student Parents Following Her Rejection of GAO Recommendations and Undermining Child Care Programs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Letter to Ricardo Oberlander, President and CEO of Reynolds American Inc. - Subcommittee Ramps Up Pressure on E-Cigarette Companies to End All Advertising
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Letter to Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group - Concerns over Outsourcing Jobs Abroad
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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