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Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Bureau of Land Management must not be allowed to sell off America's Arctic for oil & gas development. It will destroy a diverse & unique ecosystem and accelerate climate change. I'm joining @SenJeffMerkley in urging the Bureau of Land Management to reconsider this decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @US_FDA must prioritize the health of our children and not cave to the tobacco & e-cigarette industry when finally reviewing applications in May. I am joining several @SenateDems in writing to HHS Sec. Azar to ensure there are no loopholes for vaping companies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit Jungman School yesterday to learn more about the work of @Common__Threads and @NUFeinbergMed to promote healthy eating and spark an interest in cooking among students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Funding For Opportunity For Air Toxics Monitoring Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend the afternoon with @teamlucymeyer at Payton High School in Chicago. Lucy is a 5x swimming Gold Medalist in the @SpecialOlympics . As a @UNICEF Ambassador Lucy is leading a movement that aims to improve the lives of children with disabilities around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "This week I was honored to attend the grand opening of Argonne National Laboratory's new offices in Chicago. @Argonne is one of Illinois' and the country's great assets, and I'm glad it's expanding its presence to Chicago's South Side." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Senators To Trump Administration: Don't Let Tobacco Companies Evade E-Cigarette Product Review Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited the #NevermorePark art installation--home to @FlyboyUniverse --created by Chicago's own Hebru Brantley. Brantley has created an environment where young African Americans can see themselves and their culture represented." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Discusses About The Briefing That Russia is Trying to Help Trump Win 2020 Election Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Duckworth Visits Over the Rainbow's Midtown Crossing Apartments, Discusses Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Durbin Meets With Vietnam Vet, Calls On Trump Administration To Stop Blocking Coverage For Agent Orange Diseases Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "In addition to the ongoing detention of Dr. Walid Fitaihi and the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Sec. Pompeo must also raise the continued detention of writer Raif Badawi and his lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair during his visit to Saudi Arabia this week." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General should expand his ongoing investigation into Rudy Giuliani. If Mr. Giuliani had improper contacts with senior officials at the DOJ & FBI in an attempt to benefit Pres. Trump and other clients, as has been suggested, then the DOJ IG must look into it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "For far too long, the Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to extend critical benefits to veterans suffering from certain health conditions associated with their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It's unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense. the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Jonathan Blyth, Dir. of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps. Axne, Bacon Seek Assistance for New Parents in 2020 Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Manchin, Cramer, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-Duty Incentive Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Duckworth to DHS: Allow Deported Veterans to Attend Citizenship Interviews Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Duckworth, Manchin, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-duty Incentive Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Julian Johnson, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service - Durbin To USPS: Investigate Reports Of Discrimination At Cesar Chavez Post Office In Pilsen Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Durbin Statement On Commutation Of Former Gov. Blagojevich Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of discriminatory treatment of non-English speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez Post Office in Pilsen. Like many neighborhoods in Chicago, Pilsen is a diverse, multi-cultural community & it is important that the Cesar Chavez Post Office reflects that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young children. We must do everything we can to pass common sense gun safety reforms to reduce shootings. But we must also address the underlying trauma that children are facing on an almost daily basis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Committee Leaders Call for SSA to Abandon Proposed Rule Changing the Agency's Appeals Process Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, a gunman shot & killed five co-workers at a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. He also shot & wounded five police officers who rushed to the scene. On that day, we lost: Russell Beyer Vicente Juarez Clay Parks Josh Pinkard Trevor Wehner A tragic loss of life." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 One Day After the House Passage of the Resolution to Remove Deadline, Underwood Holds Press Conference on the Important of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Warren Joins Shaheen, Gillibrand Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Feinstein, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on EPA to Make Good on PFAS Action Plan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to James Owens, Acting Administrator of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Duckworth, Cantwell Demand Answers Following Reports That Major Child Car Seat Manufacturer Lied About Safety Testing and Requirements, Resulting in Fatalities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Every day, we are reminded of the devastating toll of gun violence in our nation. On average, around 100 Americans die each day from gunfire. It is an epidemic of violence. Today marks the anniversaries of two horrific mass shootings." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Bureau of Land Management must not be allowed to sell off America's Arctic for oil & gas development. It will destroy a diverse & unique ecosystem and accelerate climate change. I'm joining @SenJeffMerkley in urging the Bureau of Land Management to reconsider this decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @US_FDA must prioritize the health of our children and not cave to the tobacco & e-cigarette industry when finally reviewing applications in May. I am joining several @SenateDems in writing to HHS Sec. Azar to ensure there are no loopholes for vaping companies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit Jungman School yesterday to learn more about the work of @Common__Threads and @NUFeinbergMed to promote healthy eating and spark an interest in cooking among students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Funding For Opportunity For Air Toxics Monitoring Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend the afternoon with @teamlucymeyer at Payton High School in Chicago. Lucy is a 5x swimming Gold Medalist in the @SpecialOlympics . As a @UNICEF Ambassador Lucy is leading a movement that aims to improve the lives of children with disabilities around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "This week I was honored to attend the grand opening of Argonne National Laboratory's new offices in Chicago. @Argonne is one of Illinois' and the country's great assets, and I'm glad it's expanding its presence to Chicago's South Side." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Senators To Trump Administration: Don't Let Tobacco Companies Evade E-Cigarette Product Review Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited the #NevermorePark art installation--home to @FlyboyUniverse --created by Chicago's own Hebru Brantley. Brantley has created an environment where young African Americans can see themselves and their culture represented." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Discusses About The Briefing That Russia is Trying to Help Trump Win 2020 Election Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Duckworth Visits Over the Rainbow's Midtown Crossing Apartments, Discusses Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Durbin Meets With Vietnam Vet, Calls On Trump Administration To Stop Blocking Coverage For Agent Orange Diseases Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "In addition to the ongoing detention of Dr. Walid Fitaihi and the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Sec. Pompeo must also raise the continued detention of writer Raif Badawi and his lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair during his visit to Saudi Arabia this week." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General should expand his ongoing investigation into Rudy Giuliani. If Mr. Giuliani had improper contacts with senior officials at the DOJ & FBI in an attempt to benefit Pres. Trump and other clients, as has been suggested, then the DOJ IG must look into it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "For far too long, the Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to extend critical benefits to veterans suffering from certain health conditions associated with their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It's unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense. the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Jonathan Blyth, Dir. of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps. Axne, Bacon Seek Assistance for New Parents in 2020 Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Manchin, Cramer, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-Duty Incentive Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Duckworth to DHS: Allow Deported Veterans to Attend Citizenship Interviews Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Duckworth, Manchin, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-duty Incentive Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Julian Johnson, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service - Durbin To USPS: Investigate Reports Of Discrimination At Cesar Chavez Post Office In Pilsen Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Durbin Statement On Commutation Of Former Gov. Blagojevich Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of discriminatory treatment of non-English speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez Post Office in Pilsen. Like many neighborhoods in Chicago, Pilsen is a diverse, multi-cultural community & it is important that the Cesar Chavez Post Office reflects that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young children. We must do everything we can to pass common sense gun safety reforms to reduce shootings. But we must also address the underlying trauma that children are facing on an almost daily basis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Committee Leaders Call for SSA to Abandon Proposed Rule Changing the Agency's Appeals Process Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, a gunman shot & killed five co-workers at a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. He also shot & wounded five police officers who rushed to the scene. On that day, we lost: Russell Beyer Vicente Juarez Clay Parks Josh Pinkard Trevor Wehner A tragic loss of life." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 One Day After the House Passage of the Resolution to Remove Deadline, Underwood Holds Press Conference on the Important of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Warren Joins Shaheen, Gillibrand Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Feinstein, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on EPA to Make Good on PFAS Action Plan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to James Owens, Acting Administrator of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Duckworth, Cantwell Demand Answers Following Reports That Major Child Car Seat Manufacturer Lied About Safety Testing and Requirements, Resulting in Fatalities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Every day, we are reminded of the devastating toll of gun violence in our nation. On average, around 100 Americans die each day from gunfire. It is an epidemic of violence. Today marks the anniversaries of two horrific mass shootings." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters." Sen.Dick Durbin
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