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Feb. 4, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois Farm Credit Companies To Discuss Farm And Rural Economy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "I lost my father to lung cancer when he was only 53 years old. On #WorldCancerDay, we remember all those who lost their lives to this terrible disease, their families, and their friends. We must do everything in our power to find better cures and treatments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The #StateofHealthCare is under attack--Pres. Trump & Republicans are doing everything they can to undo the ACA and rip away protections for pre-existing conditions. We can't let that happen. Every American deserves quality, affordable health care. #SOTU2020"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Commonsense Gun Reform Needed
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The world is a better place because of people like Dr. Zaher Sahloul. Assad and his enablers, Russia & Iran, must ultimately be held to account for the horrors they've unleashed on the Syrian people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "This floor statement by the junior Senator from Kentucky was completely irresponsible. After the Chief Justice refused to be complicit in the Senator's disclosure of the alleged identity of the whistleblower, the Senator nevertheless disclosed the name."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats don't need any lessons on efficiency from a President who forcibly separated thousands of infants & children from their parents with no system to track them in his bureaucracy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois State Police And Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Commonsense Gun Reform Needed
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 3, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reaffirms Call To Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes, Including Disposable E-Cigarettes
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 3, 2020
Senator Duckworth to Spotlight Environmental Justice With State of the Union Guest
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $80,000 for Rural Development in Southern Illinois
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State - Waltz Leads Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo to Prioritize Afghan University to Combat Extremism
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Powerful op-ed in @Suntimes from a DACA recipient & law student at @LoyolaChicago , about what's at stake as SCOTUS considers President Trump's cruel repeal of DACA. I met Fernanda last year--she's an impressive & thoughtful person. It would be an American tragedy to deport her."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bennet, Gardner Call on Federal Government to Expand Analysis of K-12 Education Spending in New Study
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Last October, I met De'Andre Wilborn at a Chicago HEAL Initiative roundtable through the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program. De'Andre, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , shared his ambitions to study medicine & give back to his community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senators will soon hear closing arguments from House managers & the President's defense team, bringing this show trial closer to its rigged conclusion. The American people wanted the truth--in rushing to an ending without witnesses or documents, the Senate is failing them."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the countless, indispensable contributions of African Americans to every aspect of American history and culture. We also reflect on our shared future, recommitting ourselves to ensuring equal opportunity & justice for every American."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Durbin To Host Westinghouse College Prep Student For President Trump's State Of The Union Address
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - ". @RepAdamSchiff 's performance as leader of the House managers earned him my respect for his mastery of the case, his passion for his cause, and his calmness as he and his team faced the brunt of the personal attacks from President Trump and his followers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Amb. Yovanovitch is a consummate professional & public servant who dedicated her career to upholding American values like democracy & the rule of law. I had the honor of meeting her in Ukraine & saw firsthand her unwavering dedication to our country. Thank you for your service."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020
Tweet - "I am deeply troubled by the latest DOD report finding female Cadets & Midshipmen have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted. DOD must act quickly to change the academies' culture & inform Congress of its prevention funding needs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Note to editors and producers: please do not refer to the "Senate Impeachment Trial." There were no sworn witnesses, no documents, no evidence, and clearly no trial. Please refer to it as "That Senate Impeachment Thing.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Statement on Senate Vote to Block Witnesses and Documents
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "This decision is a win for defrauded students and veterans across the country, and a loss for Betsy DeVos and her friends in the #4profit college industry."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #NationalGunViolenceSurvivorsWeek. 58% of American adults or someone they care for have experienced gun violence in their lifetime. That's unacceptable--we must end the gun violence epidemic that is plaguing our nation. #MomentsThatSurvive"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools we have to put money in the pockets of working people & families. Yesterday was Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day--a reminder that we must pass the Working Families Tax Relief Act & expand the EITC."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Bolton's book has been buried in the same White House file as President Trump's tax returns. Yesterday, Senate Republicans succeeded in guaranteeing the information Bolton has will come out only after this proceeding."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump Administration's Plan for Peace in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020
Schneider Statement on Senate Impeachment Vote on Witness
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Senate's Failure to Call Witnesses for Impeachment Trial
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 31, 2020
Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC soon, I'll be joining @AriMelber to discuss the impeachment trial and the upcoming vote on whether or not the Senate will have relevant witnesses & key documents."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "With no witnesses, no evidence, and no sworn testimony to help us get to the truth, you cannot--by any stretch of the imagination--call this a full & fair impeachment trial."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans are afraid of a trial and afraid of the truth."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Durbin Statement On Failed Vote To Allow Witnesses And Documents In President Trump's Impeachment Trial
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans are afraid of a trial and afraid of the truth. Turning the lights off in this impeachment proceeding is an admission by the White House that the President's phone conversation with the President of Ukraine was far from perfect."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the Senate received this powerful letter from 100 legal scholars and leading impeachment experts from across the country, pointing out that abuse of power & non-criminal acts are impeachable and "a president may not abuse the powers of his office to secure re-election.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "After hearing from the House managers & the President's defense team as they made their cases & answered questions from Senators, I remain convinced that getting access to key documents & witnesses is essential to holding a full & fair trail. Anything less would be a cover up."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @CNNnewsroom shortly to discuss the impeachment trial as we head toward the all-important vote on whether or not to allow witnesses later today. Make sure to tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Senate Vote on Witnesses
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Senate Vote on Witnesses
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 30, 2020
Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act"
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date
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Feb. 4, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois Farm Credit Companies To Discuss Farm And Rural Economy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "I lost my father to lung cancer when he was only 53 years old. On #WorldCancerDay, we remember all those who lost their lives to this terrible disease, their families, and their friends. We must do everything in our power to find better cures and treatments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The #StateofHealthCare is under attack--Pres. Trump & Republicans are doing everything they can to undo the ACA and rip away protections for pre-existing conditions. We can't let that happen. Every American deserves quality, affordable health care. #SOTU2020"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Commonsense Gun Reform Needed
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The world is a better place because of people like Dr. Zaher Sahloul. Assad and his enablers, Russia & Iran, must ultimately be held to account for the horrors they've unleashed on the Syrian people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "This floor statement by the junior Senator from Kentucky was completely irresponsible. After the Chief Justice refused to be complicit in the Senator's disclosure of the alleged identity of the whistleblower, the Senator nevertheless disclosed the name."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats don't need any lessons on efficiency from a President who forcibly separated thousands of infants & children from their parents with no system to track them in his bureaucracy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois State Police And Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Commonsense Gun Reform Needed
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 3, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reaffirms Call To Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes, Including Disposable E-Cigarettes
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 3, 2020
Senator Duckworth to Spotlight Environmental Justice With State of the Union Guest
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $80,000 for Rural Development in Southern Illinois
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State - Waltz Leads Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo to Prioritize Afghan University to Combat Extremism
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Powerful op-ed in @Suntimes from a DACA recipient & law student at @LoyolaChicago , about what's at stake as SCOTUS considers President Trump's cruel repeal of DACA. I met Fernanda last year--she's an impressive & thoughtful person. It would be an American tragedy to deport her."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bennet, Gardner Call on Federal Government to Expand Analysis of K-12 Education Spending in New Study
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Last October, I met De'Andre Wilborn at a Chicago HEAL Initiative roundtable through the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program. De'Andre, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , shared his ambitions to study medicine & give back to his community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senators will soon hear closing arguments from House managers & the President's defense team, bringing this show trial closer to its rigged conclusion. The American people wanted the truth--in rushing to an ending without witnesses or documents, the Senate is failing them."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the countless, indispensable contributions of African Americans to every aspect of American history and culture. We also reflect on our shared future, recommitting ourselves to ensuring equal opportunity & justice for every American."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Durbin To Host Westinghouse College Prep Student For President Trump's State Of The Union Address
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - ". @RepAdamSchiff 's performance as leader of the House managers earned him my respect for his mastery of the case, his passion for his cause, and his calmness as he and his team faced the brunt of the personal attacks from President Trump and his followers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Amb. Yovanovitch is a consummate professional & public servant who dedicated her career to upholding American values like democracy & the rule of law. I had the honor of meeting her in Ukraine & saw firsthand her unwavering dedication to our country. Thank you for your service."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020
Tweet - "I am deeply troubled by the latest DOD report finding female Cadets & Midshipmen have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted. DOD must act quickly to change the academies' culture & inform Congress of its prevention funding needs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Note to editors and producers: please do not refer to the "Senate Impeachment Trial." There were no sworn witnesses, no documents, no evidence, and clearly no trial. Please refer to it as "That Senate Impeachment Thing.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Statement on Senate Vote to Block Witnesses and Documents
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "This decision is a win for defrauded students and veterans across the country, and a loss for Betsy DeVos and her friends in the #4profit college industry."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #NationalGunViolenceSurvivorsWeek. 58% of American adults or someone they care for have experienced gun violence in their lifetime. That's unacceptable--we must end the gun violence epidemic that is plaguing our nation. #MomentsThatSurvive"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools we have to put money in the pockets of working people & families. Yesterday was Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day--a reminder that we must pass the Working Families Tax Relief Act & expand the EITC."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Bolton's book has been buried in the same White House file as President Trump's tax returns. Yesterday, Senate Republicans succeeded in guaranteeing the information Bolton has will come out only after this proceeding."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump Administration's Plan for Peace in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020
Schneider Statement on Senate Impeachment Vote on Witness
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Senate's Failure to Call Witnesses for Impeachment Trial
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 31, 2020
Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC soon, I'll be joining @AriMelber to discuss the impeachment trial and the upcoming vote on whether or not the Senate will have relevant witnesses & key documents."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "With no witnesses, no evidence, and no sworn testimony to help us get to the truth, you cannot--by any stretch of the imagination--call this a full & fair impeachment trial."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans are afraid of a trial and afraid of the truth."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Durbin Statement On Failed Vote To Allow Witnesses And Documents In President Trump's Impeachment Trial
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans are afraid of a trial and afraid of the truth. Turning the lights off in this impeachment proceeding is an admission by the White House that the President's phone conversation with the President of Ukraine was far from perfect."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the Senate received this powerful letter from 100 legal scholars and leading impeachment experts from across the country, pointing out that abuse of power & non-criminal acts are impeachable and "a president may not abuse the powers of his office to secure re-election.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "After hearing from the House managers & the President's defense team as they made their cases & answered questions from Senators, I remain convinced that getting access to key documents & witnesses is essential to holding a full & fair trail. Anything less would be a cover up."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @CNNnewsroom shortly to discuss the impeachment trial as we head toward the all-important vote on whether or not to allow witnesses later today. Make sure to tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Senate Vote on Witnesses
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Senate Vote on Witnesses
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 30, 2020
Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act"
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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