| Sept. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Since Judge Kavanaugh's selection, Republicans have been trying to rush his nomination and hide large parts of his record. Even with serious and credible allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh, their approach hasn't changed. What's the rush and #WhatAreTheyHiding?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Rs are rushing a hearing within a week after a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh. No FBI background investigation has been completed, no witnesses beyond the Judge & Dr. Blasey Ford have been asked to testify. Rs are trying to rig the hearing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Pres Trump has once again dropped America's moral standing to a new low by setting the refugee ceiling at an embarrassingly low 30,000 in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history. This betrays America's values & relinquishes our leadership role in defending human rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has demonstrated extraordinary bravery coming forward and facing an intense spotlight. Her allegations are credible and serious and should be treated as such. The FBI must conduct an independent investigation before a hearing is held."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Administration Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal For Second Year In A Row
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Juan Requesens
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Repeat The Mistake Of Confirming A Supreme Court Justice Without Properly Reviewing His Alleged Sexual Misconduct"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Tweet - "Republicans cannot simply dismiss Dr. Ford's allegations with a conference call. These are serious and credible allegations. Thursday's vote must be delayed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Tweet - "Along with my Democratic colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, I'm requesting the White House confirm it has directed the FBI to conduct a background investigation into Dr. Ford's serious and credible allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Quigley Joins Chicago Lawmakers, Advocates in Unveiling New Report on Impacts of Rolling Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on the Accusations against Brett Kavanaugh
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats Ask to Grassley to Postpone Kavanaugh Vote, Investigate Allegations
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Senator Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose Staff Call on Kavanaugh Allegations
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Can No Longer Afford To Ignore Climate Change's Role In Magnifying The Damage Of Storms And Their Staggering Cost To Taxpayers"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "Thinking about those lost due to Hurricane Florence and everyone who is still affected by the storm. Very thankful for the hard work of first responders who have braved the elements and danger to rescue those in need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 16, 2018
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Durbin Statement On Sexual Assault Allegation Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "I am calling on Senate Republicans to delay next week's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "America has always been a land of opportunity -- and a place where refugees fleeing unspeakable violence have finally found safety. The Trump Administration has shut the door on our bipartisan tradition of generous leadership in refugee resettlement for the most vulnerable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Bost Reaffirms Support for Pre-Existing Conditions Protections
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Passes House and Senate
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increase In Funding To Solar Energy Research And Development
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Tweet - "Standing in solidarity with the Chicago hospitality workers on strike for better health care and wages. I grew up in a union household and will continue to fight for our working families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Tweet - "Americans deserve a strong CFPB to police predatory student loan companies, servicers, and #4profit colleges. The Trump Administration & Mick Mulvaney are letting these corporate and #4profit interests exploit students and taxpayers with impunity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Tweet - "For 2 years in a row, the Trump Admin has cut federal funding that helps Illinoisans sign up for health insurance. Pres Trump has shown us time & again he's more interested in tax breaks for the super wealthy than helping bring down health care costs for middle-class families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Tweet - "12% of kids are vaping in America today. Why? The companies that sell these products have all types of candy and fruit flavors designed to attract children. The evidence is clear: e-cigarette companies are expanding their reach into our kids' lives. That has got to stop."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Defense Summary
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Quigley Selected to Serve on Conference Committee to Fund the Government
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Push for Year-Round E15
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Congressman Danny K. Davis Commends the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (nhlbi) of The National Institute of Health on Their New Cure Sickle Cell Initiative
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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House Passes Water Infrastructure Bill with Bost's Provision for Len Small Levee
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Repeats Call For FEMA To Account For Impact Of Climate Change In Planning For Natural Disasters
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Schakowsky and Yarmuth Statement on Administration's Actions Regarding Israel, Gaza and the West Bank
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi: Inspector General's Investigation Into FEMA Administrator Brock Long Reaffirms Need for Greater Oversight
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Innovation Bill Heads to President's Desk
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Durbin & Duckworth: Appropriations Bill Provides Critical Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "The President's assertions fly in the face of the what we know happened to our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, and completely disrespects their suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "Despite what the Trump Administration wants you to believe, make no mistake: The President has created one of the worst immigration and humanitarian crises this country has ever seen, and is traumatizing countless children in the process."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Funding for 182nd Airlift Wing Heads to President's Desk for Approval
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Rep. LaHood and the Ways and Means Committee Approve Tax Reform 2.0, Furthering their Commitment to the American Taxpayer
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "My amendment with @ChuckGrassley & @SenAngusKing was supported by both parties, @AARP, American Medical Association, health insurance plans, 76% of Americans, Pres Trump & HHS. The only group who opposed it? Big Pharma & their Representatives in Congress:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "Republicans voted against my Kavanaugh subpoena request today. What is the purpose of administering the oath before the Committee if we are not holding witnesses to telling the truth, and when they fail to tell the truth, holding them accountable?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "The Trump Admin's answer to those most in need across the globe? Fear mongering and a cold shoulder. It's inexcusable to cut the refugee resettlement program, which has helped America lead by example, in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Chabot, Schakowsky, and Engel Lead Letter to Pompeo on Reuters Journalists Imprisoned in Burma
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Judiciary Committee Adopts Schneider Amendment on Veteran Entrepreneurship and U.S. Patent Protections
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Micheal Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Members Urges Strong Forest Management in Final Farm Bill Conference Report
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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House Passes Schneider, Smith Led Bill to Elevate Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senators Carper and Udall Lead Democratic Senators in Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Attacks on Landmark Endangered Species Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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As Students Go Back to School, Duckworth & Cohen Introduce Legislation to Improve School Bus Safe
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Tom Cole, and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro - Funding for National Caregiving Grants
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton - Increase Investor Protections
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Duckworth Meets With Southeast Chicago Residents to Discuss Toxic Pollution Threatening Their Community
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Congressman Lowenthal Leads Effort Calling On House Leadership To Protect The Endangered Species Act And Conservation
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Durbin Highlights Bipartisan Amendment To Take On Big Pharma, Require Disclosure Of Drug Prices In TV Ads
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Durbin Statement On FDA Announcement Of New Enforcement Actions On Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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