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Jan. 31, 2020 Schneider Statement on Trump Administration's Plan for Peace in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate's Failure to Call Witnesses for Impeachment Trial Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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 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 - "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 - "Senate Republicans are afraid of a trial and afraid of the truth." 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 Durbin Statement On Failed Vote To Allow Witnesses And Documents In President Trump's Impeachment Trial 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 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 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To U.S. Surgeon General's Report Showing Lack Of Evidence That E-Cigarettes Help With Smoking Cessation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement On Coronavirus In Illinois 8th District Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Lipinski and House Colleagues Question EPA Actions Taken to Undermine EtO Health Risk Assessment Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act" Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020 Underwood Presses VA Health OFficials on Solutions to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement On First Human-To-Human Transmission Of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Response to Duckworth's Question in Impeachment Trial: "We Have No Evidence" Trump Engaged in Legitimate Process for Withholding Foreign Aid Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Democratic Women's Caucus Members Send Letter to President Trump Condemning His Continuing Degradation of Women Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Have not yet heard a good explanation for why these funds were held up after DoD officials sounded the alarm that it was in violation of the law & harmful to our Ukrainian allies. Like @RepJasonCrow said-this delay mattered. For Ukraine, in the midst of a war, any delay mattered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NRHA_Advocacy 's Rural Health Champion Award. I will always be an advocate for #RuralHealth and am committed to ensuring our nation's rural communities have access to quality, affordable health care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Once again, here are the differences between our letter and the 7/25/19 call between President Trump and Zelensky" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Sen. Warren, Rep. Johnson Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Help End Epidemic of Gun Violence in America Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The argument Prof. Dershowitz made yesterday would set a dangerous precedent for Presidential power. If we accept that a President's personal/political interests are equal to our national interest, then it may well become impossible for Congress to hold any President accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "As Senators prepare for 2nd day of questions, I remain convinced that we must call relevant witnesses like John Bolton. Without hearing from witnesses like Amb. Bolton and Mick Mulvaney, and without having access to key documents, we cannot have a full & fair trial." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenatorCardin , @SenatorLeahy , @timkaine , @SenJeffMerkley , & @SenMarkey in calling on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to prioritize human rights protections with the newly elected Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei. You can read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "11 years ago this week, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, closing loopholes that allow for gender-based wage discrimination. But we've still got work to do - it's time to pass the #PaycheckFairness Act to help close the pay gap for good." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Pompeo's stunning silence in the face of threats targeting Amb. Yovanovitch is inexcusable. As the nation's top diplomat, Sec. Pompeo must take seriously the well-being of the men & women who work at the State Dept. I'm joining my colleagues in demanding an investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I have long believed a two state solution, one that provides for a secure Israel & a viable Palestinian state, is the only way forward for lasting peace in the Middle East. The Trump/Netanyahu plan ignores decades of bipartisan US policy in favor of short term political gains." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC . I'll be on shortly with @chucktodd to discuss the impeachment trial as we head into the second day of questions from Senators." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin: Why Did President Trump Continue Holding Ukraine Military Aid Amid Warnings About Legality? Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Social Security Leaders Slam Controversial Disability Proposal Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - As Impeachment Focuses on Yovanovitch's Ouster, 22 Democrats Demand Pompeo Explain Steps to Protect U.S. Diplomats Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Schakowsky Votes No On S. 3201 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 29, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Signing of US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 31, 2020 Schneider Statement on Trump Administration's Plan for Peace in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate's Failure to Call Witnesses for Impeachment Trial Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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 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 - "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 - "Senate Republicans are afraid of a trial and afraid of the truth." 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 Durbin Statement On Failed Vote To Allow Witnesses And Documents In President Trump's Impeachment Trial 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 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 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To U.S. Surgeon General's Report Showing Lack Of Evidence That E-Cigarettes Help With Smoking Cessation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement On Coronavirus In Illinois 8th District Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Lipinski and House Colleagues Question EPA Actions Taken to Undermine EtO Health Risk Assessment Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act" Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020 Underwood Presses VA Health OFficials on Solutions to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement On First Human-To-Human Transmission Of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Response to Duckworth's Question in Impeachment Trial: "We Have No Evidence" Trump Engaged in Legitimate Process for Withholding Foreign Aid Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Democratic Women's Caucus Members Send Letter to President Trump Condemning His Continuing Degradation of Women Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Have not yet heard a good explanation for why these funds were held up after DoD officials sounded the alarm that it was in violation of the law & harmful to our Ukrainian allies. Like @RepJasonCrow said-this delay mattered. For Ukraine, in the midst of a war, any delay mattered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NRHA_Advocacy 's Rural Health Champion Award. I will always be an advocate for #RuralHealth and am committed to ensuring our nation's rural communities have access to quality, affordable health care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Once again, here are the differences between our letter and the 7/25/19 call between President Trump and Zelensky" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Sen. Warren, Rep. Johnson Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Help End Epidemic of Gun Violence in America Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The argument Prof. Dershowitz made yesterday would set a dangerous precedent for Presidential power. If we accept that a President's personal/political interests are equal to our national interest, then it may well become impossible for Congress to hold any President accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "As Senators prepare for 2nd day of questions, I remain convinced that we must call relevant witnesses like John Bolton. Without hearing from witnesses like Amb. Bolton and Mick Mulvaney, and without having access to key documents, we cannot have a full & fair trial." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenatorCardin , @SenatorLeahy , @timkaine , @SenJeffMerkley , & @SenMarkey in calling on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to prioritize human rights protections with the newly elected Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei. You can read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "11 years ago this week, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, closing loopholes that allow for gender-based wage discrimination. But we've still got work to do - it's time to pass the #PaycheckFairness Act to help close the pay gap for good." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Pompeo's stunning silence in the face of threats targeting Amb. Yovanovitch is inexcusable. As the nation's top diplomat, Sec. Pompeo must take seriously the well-being of the men & women who work at the State Dept. I'm joining my colleagues in demanding an investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I have long believed a two state solution, one that provides for a secure Israel & a viable Palestinian state, is the only way forward for lasting peace in the Middle East. The Trump/Netanyahu plan ignores decades of bipartisan US policy in favor of short term political gains." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC . I'll be on shortly with @chucktodd to discuss the impeachment trial as we head into the second day of questions from Senators." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin: Why Did President Trump Continue Holding Ukraine Military Aid Amid Warnings About Legality? Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Social Security Leaders Slam Controversial Disability Proposal Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - As Impeachment Focuses on Yovanovitch's Ouster, 22 Democrats Demand Pompeo Explain Steps to Protect U.S. Diplomats Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Schakowsky Votes No On S. 3201 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 29, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Signing of US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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