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Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Admin Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal To Lowest Level In History
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "The @DHSOIG report I called for last year came back yesterday. Congress provided $414.7M in funding to purchase medical equipment, formula, & food at border detention facilities, but @DHSOIG found @CBP spent money on office supplies & restraints."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "It's not enough to condemn the President for telling violent white supremacists to "stand by." We have to do something to address this threat. Last week, the House unanimously passed by Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Now it's up to @SenateMajLdr to give my bill a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's massive personal debt-- reportedly totaling more than $421 million--makes him vulnerable to foreign influence. It is a threat to our national security."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of Americans are struggling and Senator McConnell seems to have all but forgotten about #COVID19. Why do Senate Republicans continue to refuse to provide relief for the American people?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin Attempts To Pass House-Passed Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Benjamin W. Hovland, Donald L. Palmer, Christy McCormick, and Thomas Hicks, members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Klobuchar, Colleagues Highlight Need For State Assistance to Prevent Ongoing Threat of Foreign Interference One Month Before the Election
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Cosponsor Legislation To Build Core Public Health Infrastructure Needed To Save Lives, Fight Threats Like COVID-19
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "43 Senate Republicans just voted in support of a lawsuit seeking to undo the Affordable Care Act, which would wipe out protections for pre-existing conditions. They want to rip health care coverage away from millions in the middle of a pandemic without providing any alternative."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, it is no surprise that the Trump Administration sets the lowest refugee admissions target in history. Pres. Trump has harsher words for innocent refugees than for the dictators they are escaping."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Senate Dems Urge Pompeo to Deescalate Violence in the South Caucasus and Broker Negotiations
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Benjamin Hovland, Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Donald Palmer, Vice-Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Christy McCormick, Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, and Thomas Hicks, Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Cortez Masto Highlights the Need for State Assistance to Prevent Ongoing Threat of Foreign Interference One Month Before the Election
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Dr. Ryung Suh, CEO of Atlas Research LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Den Tolmor, Manager of the DD&T Group LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Former Rockford Mayor John McNamara was a dedicated public servant who fought for his country & worked tirelessly for his community. He was a class act who led by example, and he was my friend. Loretta and I stand with his family as they honor John's incredible life."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020
Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2020
Federal Government Invests $3.3 Million to Provide Critical Infrastructure Improvements to Expand Industrial Site in Calumet City, Illinois, Opportunity Zone
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Bass, Tri-Caucus Lead Call For Trump To Disavow Proud Boys Comment on National Television
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020
Retiring Willie O'ree's No. 22
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020
Transnational White Supremacist Extremism Review Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Tsa Personnel Workplace Improvement Act of 2020
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Covid Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements By the Executive Branch Act of 2020
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2020
Dhs Blue Campaign Enhancement Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "When filing for bankruptcy, corporations should not put the interests of wealthy executives above their obligations to workers and retirees. Glad to see @HouseJudiciary pass the House version of my bill to make corporate bankruptcy more fair."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Recognizing the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "At 30 years old, Tom was diagnosed with cancer. He faced more than $2M in medical bills. Thankfully Tom's chemo & surgery were successful. And because of the Affordable Care Act, he isn't facing a mountain of medical debt. His story is one of many made possible by the ACA."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Safe Communities Act of 2020
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Homeland Security Acquisition Professional Career Program Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Russia is hard at work trying to undermine the integrity of the upcoming election. Today Sen. Graham chose to ignore that threat & instead kept re-litigating the FBI/Mueller investigation. Senate Republicans need to put their focus back where it matters--protecting this election."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Slams Republicans For Ignoring Russian Threat In 2020 Election, Questions Comey On President's Vulnerability In Light Of Personal Debts
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin: Rush To Confirm Judge Barrett Is About Eliminating The Affordable Care Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump is rushing the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett because he wants to: 1. Eliminate the Affordable Care Act & with it protections for people with pre-existing conditions 2. Have another Trump justice on the Court for any election challenges We will fight this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "While Republicans rush to undo the Affordable Care Act, @SenateDems are doing everything we can to preserve protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. We understand that health care is more than a partisan disagreement. It's a matter of life & death."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce @HouseJudiciary passed the House companion to my Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, which gives Americans with crushing student loan debt the option to find relief in bankruptcy. This bill is a no-brainer & the Senate should take it up immediately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "In 2016 and 2017, President Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes each year. That's less than the average American making $25,000 paid during those years. He thinks taxes, and the rules, don't apply to him."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Slams President Trump's Refusal To Condemn White Supremacists
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
LaHood, China Task Force Members Unveil Final Report
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Domestic Terrorism Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Bost statement on planned closure of Baldwin plant
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 30, 2020
Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Congressman García Votes to Strengthen Aviation Safety
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Admin Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal To Lowest Level In History
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "The @DHSOIG report I called for last year came back yesterday. Congress provided $414.7M in funding to purchase medical equipment, formula, & food at border detention facilities, but @DHSOIG found @CBP spent money on office supplies & restraints."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "It's not enough to condemn the President for telling violent white supremacists to "stand by." We have to do something to address this threat. Last week, the House unanimously passed by Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Now it's up to @SenateMajLdr to give my bill a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's massive personal debt-- reportedly totaling more than $421 million--makes him vulnerable to foreign influence. It is a threat to our national security."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of Americans are struggling and Senator McConnell seems to have all but forgotten about #COVID19. Why do Senate Republicans continue to refuse to provide relief for the American people?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin Attempts To Pass House-Passed Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Benjamin W. Hovland, Donald L. Palmer, Christy McCormick, and Thomas Hicks, members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Klobuchar, Colleagues Highlight Need For State Assistance to Prevent Ongoing Threat of Foreign Interference One Month Before the Election
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Cosponsor Legislation To Build Core Public Health Infrastructure Needed To Save Lives, Fight Threats Like COVID-19
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "43 Senate Republicans just voted in support of a lawsuit seeking to undo the Affordable Care Act, which would wipe out protections for pre-existing conditions. They want to rip health care coverage away from millions in the middle of a pandemic without providing any alternative."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, it is no surprise that the Trump Administration sets the lowest refugee admissions target in history. Pres. Trump has harsher words for innocent refugees than for the dictators they are escaping."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Senate Dems Urge Pompeo to Deescalate Violence in the South Caucasus and Broker Negotiations
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Benjamin Hovland, Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Donald Palmer, Vice-Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Christy McCormick, Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, and Thomas Hicks, Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Cortez Masto Highlights the Need for State Assistance to Prevent Ongoing Threat of Foreign Interference One Month Before the Election
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Dr. Ryung Suh, CEO of Atlas Research LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to Den Tolmor, Manager of the DD&T Group LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Former Rockford Mayor John McNamara was a dedicated public servant who fought for his country & worked tirelessly for his community. He was a class act who led by example, and he was my friend. Loretta and I stand with his family as they honor John's incredible life."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020
Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2020
Federal Government Invests $3.3 Million to Provide Critical Infrastructure Improvements to Expand Industrial Site in Calumet City, Illinois, Opportunity Zone
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Bass, Tri-Caucus Lead Call For Trump To Disavow Proud Boys Comment on National Television
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020
Retiring Willie O'ree's No. 22
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020
Transnational White Supremacist Extremism Review Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Tsa Personnel Workplace Improvement Act of 2020
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Covid Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements By the Executive Branch Act of 2020
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2020
Dhs Blue Campaign Enhancement Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "When filing for bankruptcy, corporations should not put the interests of wealthy executives above their obligations to workers and retirees. Glad to see @HouseJudiciary pass the House version of my bill to make corporate bankruptcy more fair."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Recognizing the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "At 30 years old, Tom was diagnosed with cancer. He faced more than $2M in medical bills. Thankfully Tom's chemo & surgery were successful. And because of the Affordable Care Act, he isn't facing a mountain of medical debt. His story is one of many made possible by the ACA."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Safe Communities Act of 2020
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Homeland Security Acquisition Professional Career Program Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Russia is hard at work trying to undermine the integrity of the upcoming election. Today Sen. Graham chose to ignore that threat & instead kept re-litigating the FBI/Mueller investigation. Senate Republicans need to put their focus back where it matters--protecting this election."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Slams Republicans For Ignoring Russian Threat In 2020 Election, Questions Comey On President's Vulnerability In Light Of Personal Debts
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin: Rush To Confirm Judge Barrett Is About Eliminating The Affordable Care Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump is rushing the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett because he wants to: 1. Eliminate the Affordable Care Act & with it protections for people with pre-existing conditions 2. Have another Trump justice on the Court for any election challenges We will fight this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "While Republicans rush to undo the Affordable Care Act, @SenateDems are doing everything we can to preserve protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. We understand that health care is more than a partisan disagreement. It's a matter of life & death."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce @HouseJudiciary passed the House companion to my Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, which gives Americans with crushing student loan debt the option to find relief in bankruptcy. This bill is a no-brainer & the Senate should take it up immediately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "In 2016 and 2017, President Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes each year. That's less than the average American making $25,000 paid during those years. He thinks taxes, and the rules, don't apply to him."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Slams President Trump's Refusal To Condemn White Supremacists
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
LaHood, China Task Force Members Unveil Final Report
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Domestic Terrorism Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 30, 2020
Bost statement on planned closure of Baldwin plant
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 30, 2020
Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Congressman García Votes to Strengthen Aviation Safety
Rep.Chuy Garcia
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