| Oct. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "This week I visited @LCTechCampus in Grayslake to learn more about their vocational programs. They offer more than 20 programs ranging from culinary arts to laser technology, for the nearly 1,600 high school students throughout Lake and McHenry counties."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "It was great to attend the groundbreaking for Phase I of the @CTA Red and Purple Modernization Project this morning. I was proud to help secure federal funding for this project that will lead to a safer and more efficient transit system for Chicagoans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Reps. Schweikert, Hill, Foster, Chabot, Murphy, Veasey Launch Bipartisan House Entrepreneurship Caucus
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich call for financial certainty for rural counties
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Another $1.2 Million in Federal Grants Awarded to Five South Suburban Fire Departments
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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HELP Committee Chairman Alexander Sponsors Cassidy's College Transparency Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Janet Dhillon, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - 50+ Members Oppose Trump Admin. Decision To Stop Pay Data Collection
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mnuchin - Gardner, Cardin, Rubio Lead Call for U.S. to Hold Russian Officials Accountable for Imprisoning Dissidents and Political Opponents
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "As more & more people were dying from opioid overdoses, I was sounding the alarm that @DEAHQ was letting Big Pharma flood the market with painkillers. That's why @SenJohnKennedy & I passed legislation last year to rein in the excessive supply of opioids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Starting today, VA health care facilities will finally be smoke-free under a new VA directive. While this is important progress, Congress still must pass my bipartisan, bicameral bill with @SenatorCollins, @RepBradWenstrup, and @RepKathleenRice to codify this policy into law."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Logistics Specialist Seaman Juan Jose Garcia-Herrera."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "On Pres. Trump's watch, we have an unprecedented humanitarian crisis at our southern border, w/ overcrowded & inhumane conditions at detention centers. One of the worst episodes in this humanitarian crisis was when Trump Admin separated thousands of children from their parents."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "One year ago today I joined leaders from Chicago's 10 largest hospitals to launch announce the Chicago HEAL Initiative - a new collaboration focused on using the economic and community footprint of top hospitals to address root causes of violence. #HEALChicago"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "It was great to visit the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot today in North Lawndale. The pop-up museum was put together by high school students in the area as a safe place that focuses on social good in the Lawndale community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "The latest developments in Hong Kong are extremely concerning. I'm glad the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was able to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act last week for this exact purpose. We must support democracy and peace in Hong Kong."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Today I joined @UIHealth, @CookCtyHealth, and community partners to discuss the flexible housing pool and supportive housing program -- an innovative way that hospitals are uplifting their communities to meet the HEAL Initiative's goals."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Letter to K. C. Crosthwaite, CEO of JUUL Labs, Inc., and to Howard Willard, CEO of Altaria Group, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues To JUUL / Altria: Protect Children Over Profits
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Durbin Marks The One Year Anniversary Of The Chicago HEAL Initiative, Releases Interim Report
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Only in America do we mourn the victims of multiple mass shootings on the same day. Today, we remember Umpqua C.C. and Las Vegas. What will it take for Republicans to finally act? How many more of these massacres will we have to endure before Leader McConnell has had enough?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Enjoyed visiting @loaves_fishes in Naperville today. They are a non-profit that helps fight food insecurity and hunger in their community by providing nearly 4 million pounds of food to those in need with the help of 1,500 volunteers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Introduce Fair Sugar Policy Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Subcommittee Urges NIH to Allocate Grant Funding to Research Long-Term Health Effects of E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Quigley, Hill Introduce Resolution Condemning Secretary Carson's Transphobic History
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning I heard from Illinois companies about how the President's reckless trade policies are impacting their work. It's clear that American businesses, consumers, and farmers are feeling the brunt of the President's tariffs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "It was great to visit Chicago's 25th Ward with Alderman Sigcho-Lopez last week and see the great work being done by organizations like @ElHogarDelNino to provide quality childhood education and services for families in Chicago's communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "The evidence that has come to light in the last several days -- and over the course of the last two and a half years -- raises serious constitutional questions about President Donald Trump. Read my op-ed for @CNN discussing those questions here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "This weekend marked Gold Star Families Day, where we honor the families of our fallen service-members. Their children made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. Though we can never fully make up for that loss, we must honor & respect the sacrifices they make every day."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Sterigenics Closing Willowbrook Facility
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Tweet - ".@CubsJoeMadd, we're going to miss you. Thanks for the great memories and a World Series Championship."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Democratic Colleagues File Paperwork To Force Senate Vote To Reserve Harmful Trump Administration Rule That Rolls Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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MSNBC "he Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "US Sanctions on Russia."
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Quigley, Casten, Tonko Introduce the Preserve Science in Policymaking Act
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Foster Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close Willowbrook Facility
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Casten Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Amendment to Bar Family Separations Passes Appropriations Committee
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats: Committee Must Protect Witnesses From Presidential Intimidation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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E&C health subcommittee announces details for Chicago field hearing on public health threat of gun violence on October 3
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Quigley, Cartwright, Lofgren Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency in Government
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump's open solicitation to Ukraine & reported discussion with the Russians dismissing their attacks on the 2016 U.S. election are stunning abdications of his oath of office."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Shana Tova to all those observing Rosh Hashanah in Illinois, across the United States, and around the world."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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CNN - Dick Durbin: Why Trump's handling of Ukraine demands investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously voted to support funding for the #FirstStepAct, criminal justice reform legislation that I led w/ @ChuckGrassley and was signed into law last year. This unanimous vote reflects the bipartisan nature of our #cjreform bill."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Last year, the #FirstStepAct, my landmark criminal justice reform bill with @ChuckGrassley became law. Yesterday, we introduced the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 with @SenatorLeahy, @SenThomTillis, @SenBooker, & @SenMikeLee to make sure #JuriesDecide."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in our history, the Trump Administration has decided to drop America's moral standing to a new low by drastically reducing the U.S. refugee admissions goal to only 18,000 for the next year."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Durbin Statement On President Trump's Latest Assault On Refugees
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Underwood's Bipartisan Counter Terrorist Network Act Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "It was great to join Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants last night at their 2019 Solidarity Gala. The work they do for immigrants and migrant children is critical and I am proud to stand beside them."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David S. Johanson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission - Brown urges Trade Commission to side with American workers in antidumping investigation into mattresses imported from China
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Rep. Ilhan Omar and Members of Congress Urge India to Restore Communication in Kashmir
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Schneider on Senate Report: No Excuse for IRS Not to Investigate NRA's Tax-Exempt Status
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia's Statement on ICE's Attack on Sanctuary Cities
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Menashi, White House Counsel - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Menashi: Disclose Involvement in Zelensky Call, Whistleblower Complaint
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - 65 Members Sounds Alarm on Rollback of Protections Against Abusive Debt Collection Practices
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart, Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General, and John Standley, CEO of Rite Aid Corporation - Durbin, Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Brown, Reed, & Merkley Once Again Urge Pharmacies To Stop Selling Tobacco Products Amid Vaping Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schneider, Schweikert Question U.S. Trade Representative About Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum From Israel
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Representatives Casten, Haaland, Garcia, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bill to Help College Students Finish Their Degrees
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Another disturbing announcement from @CDCgov on the vaping epidemic: more than 800 confirmed & probable cases of lung illness related to vaping, as well as 12 deaths. @US_FDA must act now. #VapingTargetsKids"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Good to see the Senate Appropriations Committee pass my amendment with @SenatorLeahy today to prohibit entry to any Philippine Government Officials involved in the politically motivated imprisonment of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima in 2017. We must #FreeLeilaNow."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: To help downstate Illinoisans facing challenges accessing quality & affordable health care, I'm working on bipartisan legislation to bring more doctors, dentists, and mental health providers to rural Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Today I led a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval with @RepSusieLee on @BetsyDeVosED's rewritten borrower defense rule that gutted relief & protections for student borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges & universities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Reliable broadband service is essential for kids doing their homework, people looking for a job, & improving access to health care in rural areas. Cost shouldn't be a barrier to broadband. Proud to work w/ @RepSeanMaloney to increase enrollment for the FCC's Lifeline program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Durbin, Lee Lead Congressional Effort To Overturn Devos Borrower Defense Rule
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to Stefano Pessina, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance - Durbin, Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Brown, Reed, & Merkley Once Again Urge Pharmacies To Stop Selling Tobacco Products Amid Vaping Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Counter Terrorist Network Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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