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Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Agriculture
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @KatyTurNBC on @MSNBC soon to discuss the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case and the latest with the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo made sports history as the NFL's first interracial roommates and set a brilliant example for the world. Today we mourn the passing and celebrate the sensational life of the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Climate Change
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Meets With American Council Of Engineering Companies Of Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Applaud GAO Agreement to Investigate the Availability of Accessible Public Housing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Rush, Jayapal, Merkley Introduce Resolution Supporting Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Announces Framework for College Athlete's Bill of Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Task Force on Aging & Families Applauds Victory for Seniors in Continuing Resolution
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 23, 2020
House passes Bost provision in veterans bill
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 22, 2020
Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 22, 2020
García & Advocates Join Forces to Empower New Americans to Vote on National Voter Registration Day
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Representatives García, Shalala Introduce Resolution to Designate Hispanic Nurses Day
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
García Statement on the Creation of an Immigration Unit in the Cook County Public Defender's Office
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems went to the Senate floor tonight to honor the amazing life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Republicans want to turn back the progress made by RBG during her storied career. We can't let that happen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
RealClearPolicy - US Leadership in AI Is Not Guaranteed, But It's Possible. Here's How.
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Supreme Court Nominations
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "History is repeating itself in Belarus. The US can't stand by as Europe's last dictator robs his people of democracy. Today I spoke with Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to express support for her brave efforts in the face of Lukashenko's authoritarianism."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Inequalities in Covid-19 Assistance Distribution
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump has all but given up on maintaining American leadership around the world. Our standing in the international community of nations has never been lower than it is today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin, Kaine, And Murphy Express Support For Belarusian Presidential Candidate
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
House Passes Durbin, Sullivan Due Process Protections Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Two months ago I wrote to the President to say this money should be used as Congress intended. Our first priority should be ending the shortage of PPE to protect health care workers & other Americans on the front lines. The President has other priorities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake With This Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans have a pre-existing condition, including 6M diagnosed with #COVID19. If Republicans succeed in striking down the Affordable Care Act, protections for pre-existing conditions will be gone. That's what's at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Either the American people do get an election year voice regarding the future of the Supreme Court, or they don't. In 2016, Senator McConnell said they do. Now he says they don't. It's a flip-flop, plain & simple."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "If Senator McConnell goes forward with his plan to jam through a SCOTUS nominee this year, the Affordable Care Act is doomed. This is about more than political bragging rights. It's about protections for people with pre-existing conditions & health care coverage for millions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Today we mourn the more than 200,000 Americans who have died from #COVID19. My heart goes out to their families, friends, and loved ones."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad the House has passed my bill with @SenDanSullivan to protect the fundamental right to due process by ensuring anyone accused of a federal crime has all evidence that could show their innocence. I look forward to the Due Process Protections Act being signed into law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the House pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020 with @RepSchneider on a unanimous vote. Violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation & we have turned a blind eye to this evil in our backyard for far too long."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Underwood Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation Addressing South Asian Heart Disease
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Schakowsky, Sanders, Other Lawmakers Call for OAS Accountability to Ensure Fair Elections in Bolivia
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Letter to Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Schakowsky, Scanlon, Jayapal Lead Inquiry Into Unfair, Deceptive Digital Food Delivery Practices Hurting Small Restaurants And Consumers
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
Durbin Honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
House Passes Schneider, Durbin Bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (dtpa)
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2020
House Passes Durbin-Schneider Bill To Combat Domestic Terrorism
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "In 2017, John McCain stepped up to save the Affordable Care Act. It was an act of courage. Which Republican Senators will demonstrate that kind of courage now? We only need four."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "My office has received nearly 40,000 letters since Friday about the passing of Justice Ginsburg. Almost all of them are asking that the next Justice be confirmed after the inauguration in January. Leader McConnell--listen to the American people!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump can never seem to bring himself to criticize Putin. The former-KGB agent has our President wrapped around his finger."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On CDC To Clarify Guidance Of Dangers Of Airborne COVID-19 Transmission
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Agriculture
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @KatyTurNBC on @MSNBC soon to discuss the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case and the latest with the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo made sports history as the NFL's first interracial roommates and set a brilliant example for the world. Today we mourn the passing and celebrate the sensational life of the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Climate Change
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Meets With American Council Of Engineering Companies Of Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Applaud GAO Agreement to Investigate the Availability of Accessible Public Housing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Rush, Jayapal, Merkley Introduce Resolution Supporting Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Announces Framework for College Athlete's Bill of Rights
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Task Force on Aging & Families Applauds Victory for Seniors in Continuing Resolution
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 23, 2020
House passes Bost provision in veterans bill
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 22, 2020
Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 22, 2020
García & Advocates Join Forces to Empower New Americans to Vote on National Voter Registration Day
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Representatives García, Shalala Introduce Resolution to Designate Hispanic Nurses Day
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
García Statement on the Creation of an Immigration Unit in the Cook County Public Defender's Office
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems went to the Senate floor tonight to honor the amazing life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Republicans want to turn back the progress made by RBG during her storied career. We can't let that happen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
RealClearPolicy - US Leadership in AI Is Not Guaranteed, But It's Possible. Here's How.
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Supreme Court Nominations
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "History is repeating itself in Belarus. The US can't stand by as Europe's last dictator robs his people of democracy. Today I spoke with Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to express support for her brave efforts in the face of Lukashenko's authoritarianism."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Inequalities in Covid-19 Assistance Distribution
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump has all but given up on maintaining American leadership around the world. Our standing in the international community of nations has never been lower than it is today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin, Kaine, And Murphy Express Support For Belarusian Presidential Candidate
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
House Passes Durbin, Sullivan Due Process Protections Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Two months ago I wrote to the President to say this money should be used as Congress intended. Our first priority should be ending the shortage of PPE to protect health care workers & other Americans on the front lines. The President has other priorities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake With This Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans have a pre-existing condition, including 6M diagnosed with #COVID19. If Republicans succeed in striking down the Affordable Care Act, protections for pre-existing conditions will be gone. That's what's at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Either the American people do get an election year voice regarding the future of the Supreme Court, or they don't. In 2016, Senator McConnell said they do. Now he says they don't. It's a flip-flop, plain & simple."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "If Senator McConnell goes forward with his plan to jam through a SCOTUS nominee this year, the Affordable Care Act is doomed. This is about more than political bragging rights. It's about protections for people with pre-existing conditions & health care coverage for millions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Today we mourn the more than 200,000 Americans who have died from #COVID19. My heart goes out to their families, friends, and loved ones."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad the House has passed my bill with @SenDanSullivan to protect the fundamental right to due process by ensuring anyone accused of a federal crime has all evidence that could show their innocence. I look forward to the Due Process Protections Act being signed into law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the House pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020 with @RepSchneider on a unanimous vote. Violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation & we have turned a blind eye to this evil in our backyard for far too long."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Underwood Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation Addressing South Asian Heart Disease
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Schakowsky, Sanders, Other Lawmakers Call for OAS Accountability to Ensure Fair Elections in Bolivia
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Letter to Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Schakowsky, Scanlon, Jayapal Lead Inquiry Into Unfair, Deceptive Digital Food Delivery Practices Hurting Small Restaurants And Consumers
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
Durbin Honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
House Passes Schneider, Durbin Bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (dtpa)
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2020
House Passes Durbin-Schneider Bill To Combat Domestic Terrorism
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "In 2017, John McCain stepped up to save the Affordable Care Act. It was an act of courage. Which Republican Senators will demonstrate that kind of courage now? We only need four."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "My office has received nearly 40,000 letters since Friday about the passing of Justice Ginsburg. Almost all of them are asking that the next Justice be confirmed after the inauguration in January. Leader McConnell--listen to the American people!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump can never seem to bring himself to criticize Putin. The former-KGB agent has our President wrapped around his finger."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On CDC To Clarify Guidance Of Dangers Of Airborne COVID-19 Transmission
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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