| Sept. 20, 2019
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Butterfield introduces bill to support children with Cancer and other rare diseases
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating REACH Program
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "With 500+ cases of vaping-related illnesses and now 8 deaths, this can't wait any longer. I'm joining @lisamurkowski, @SenJeffMerkley, & @SenBlumenthal in urging the @US_FDA to pull unapproved, kid-popular e-cigarette devices from the market, unless or until they are proven safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Wall Street Journal writes that Trump was pressuring the Ukrainian President to cooperate with Rudy Giuliani and investigate Joe Biden and his son. We do know the Administration refused to release Ukrainian security funds..."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. It's time we get e-cigs off the market until we find out if they're actually safe or not. Today, Walmart is stepping up and ending e-cig sales - as I urged them to do in Feb. I hope they soon remove another dangerous product from their shelves: cigarettes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin, Bipartisan Senators Urge FDA To Remove All Pod- And Cartridge Based E-Cigarettes From Market Until They Can Be Proven Safe
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "We cannot afford to put off addressing climate change any longer. The science is clear, this is an existential threat to our nation and to the world. Climate change deniers -- like our President -- must accept that fact. Our very existence is at stake. #ClimateStrike #ActOnClimate"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution To Protect Ambitious National Fuel Economy And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Recognizing the Ieee Women in Engineering Ai Leadership Summit
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: A great story about Nasir Zakaria, who I've had the privilege of meeting. Nasir is a Rohingya, and was able to come to the U.S. via a refugee resettlement program in 2013 before becoming a citizen this past summer. Congratulations, Nasir!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Great to see @CBS, @WarnerMediaGrp, and @Viacom drop the misleading ads for e-cigarette companies like JUUL. #VapingTargetsKids with these ads, so this is an important step towards keeping these dangerous and addictive products out of the hands of our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Reps. Foster and Takano, Sens. Hirono and Tillis Introduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Cotton, Duckworth Bill to Help More Families of Fallen Service Members Travel to Dover Air Force Base
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Schakowsky, Hearing on Protecting Consumers from Pharmaceutical Market Gaming Tactics
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "I am proud to secure federal funding for Illinois in the bills that passed the Senate Appropriations Committee today. Today's bills fund important functions and programs within our government and in Illinois. I hope the full Senate considers them quickly."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Don't mistake today's discharges as a sign of empathy for defrauded student borrowers by @BetsyDeVosED. At the same time that she's providing discharges for ITT borrowers, she's also busy gutting the borrower defense rule."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "With 5M+ teens vaping, we must use all tools to confront this youth vaping epidemic. My Tobacco Tax Equity Act will establish the first federal e-cigarette tax & end tobacco tax loopholes that have been exploited for too long. Read about my bill here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "We can't let President Trump stumble into a war with Iran on behalf of the Saudis. Another war in the Middle East would be ruinous for everyone involved."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "8 deaths now from vaping. @US_FDA stop dragging your feet -- regulate these products. #VapingTargetsKids"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Although #ChildMortality is declining, the world still lost 5.3 million children under 5 last year, mostly from preventable or treatable causes. That's why I support continued US leadership for maternal, newborn, & child health programs around the world."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm proud to join a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce a resolution recognizing the work and achievements of non-profit Hispanic Serving Institutions throughout our nation by designating the week of Sept. 16-22 as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - ".@US_FDA are you seeing this? No more time to wait -- we need to regulate these devices and get kid-friendly flavors off the market immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Hirono Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Reduce Youth Tobacco Use & Vaping Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Rural Infrastructure Office
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Closed School Discharges For Former ITT Tech Students
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Failed Vote To Proceed To Senate Appropriations Funding Bills
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Underwood Statement Following Drug Pricing Meeting With HHS Secretary Azar
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "It's time to start taxing e-cigs. The single best way to keep these products out of the hands of kids is to price it out of their range. That's why we passed taxes on cigarettes years ago, & it's why I'm introducing a bill later today to start doing the same to e-cigarettes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to join @CongressmanRaja and @RepPeteKing in leading the bipartisan, bicameral Caucus to #EndYouthVaping. Like Big Tobacco before them, #VapingTargetsKids for a reason. They're trying to hook an entire generation on nicotine. We must not allow that to happen."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. In the last 2 years, the number of children using e-cigarettes has more than doubled. Today, more than 1 in 4 high-schoolers are vaping. And 10% of middle-schoolers are. @US_FDA must not drag their feet any longer. Ban e-cig flavors now to protect our kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "I constantly hear from farmers & rural Illinoisans about serious transportation infrastructure needs in their communities. Today, I introduced the bipartisan Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act with @SenatorBraun to create a new office w/in @USDOT to focus on these issues."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Jaime Herrera Beutler Works to Remove Barriers for More Affordable Housing in Southwest Washington
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Casey, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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House Passes Bost Bill to Help Low-Income Veterans
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, Acting Director, U.S Citizen and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Hirono, Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Rescind Termination of the Filipino World War II Veteran Parole Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Harris Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Resolution to Protect Ambitious National Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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New Democrat Coalition releases priorities for U.S. Climate Policy
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "If President Trump is going to deny the science behind climate change, then Congress must step up and take the lead. That's why I'm joining @SenatorBennet & other @SenateDems to introduce the Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act. We must reject the President's anti-climate agenda."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - only Congress can declare war. Two wars in the Middle East are already too many. A third in Iran would be disastrous. The President must not bumble into war with Iran."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "We all remember then-candidate Donald Trump's idea that we need a 2,000 mile wall from sea-to-shining-sea, and his claim that Mexico would pay for it. But Mexico said no, and now President Trump has decided that our military and their families should pay for it instead."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Today I met with Amb. Barbara Barrett, nominee to be @SecAFOfficial. If confirmed, I look forward to working w/ her to get Springfield @IL_Natl_Guard 183D Wing flying again & to ensure @usairforce has the funding to rebuild after natural disasters & to keep our nation safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump is risking our national security to fulfill a failed campaign promise. His useless wall isn't going to solve the problem at our southern border. These funds should be spent as Congress intended - to support our military & their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is defying the law in order to purposely punish the people of Puerto Rico and stop them from receiving federal disaster assistance. And now the President is taking an additional $155M from FEMA's disaster relief fund for his useless wall on our southern border."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Recognizing the Unveiling of the Pow-Mia Monument in Waterloo, Illinois
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "After years of inaction & a lot of phone calls, letters, & meetings with me, @US_FDA says they'll do the right thing on vaping. I hope that by the end of the year--at the latest--all e-cig flavors, including mint & menthol, will be off the market. FDA must enforce this promise."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Authorization for Use of Military Force
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Durbin Warns Against Escalating Tensions With Iran
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration Attacks on Endangered Species Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "On the 72nd birthday of the @usairforce, we thank our Airmen and women, especially those working at @ScottAFB and @IL_Natl_Guard, for their leadership, sacrifice, and continued exemplary service to our country. #HBDUSAF"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "I commend the @CDCgov for the work they are doing to help children born with heart defects. Last year, @SenToddYoung and I passed legislation to increase this research, education, and support for our youngest patients."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Menendez, Rubio, Gardner, Durbin, Coons, Introduce Bill to Reauthorize U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Duckworth Calls for a New Authorization for the Use of Military Force as Congress Approaches 18 Years Since First Considering 2001 AUMF
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Wyden, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Reps. García and McBath Introduce Legislation to Simplify the Federal Financial Aid Application Process for Students
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO of JUUL Labs Inc. - Oversight Warns JUUL to Produce Documents or Risk Subpoena
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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House passes bills to protect Americans from common dangers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Members of the New Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "I'll be joining dozens of my @SenateDems colleagues on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the impact of gun violence and the many actions the Senate could take to address this crisis. You can follow along here."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "During National Farm Safety & Health Week, let's keep working to ensure that farmers of all ages have the resources, education, and training, to keep their physical and mental health strong on the farm."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "This is now the 7th death from vaping. This deadly epidemic is not going to go away on its own. @US_FDA must act quickly on these dangerous and addictive products. Any delay will lead to more lives lost and lungs destroyed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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