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Jan. 22, 2020 Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Lipinski and House Colleagues Call on New Regional EPA Chief to Step Up Environmental Protection Efforts in Great Lakes States Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Refugees who are fleeing violence and persecution deserve our compassion, not vilification. Proud of the Rock Island County Board for supporting refugee resettlement in Rock Island County." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We need witnesses, evidence, and documents if we're going to have a real trial in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Every woman has the right to choose. But 47 years after the landmark #RoevWade decision, that right is under attack. I will keep fighting to protect Roe and ensure that women continue to have the right to plan their lives and families as they choose." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "My Republican colleagues should understand that if there aren't witnesses, documents, or evidence, then there's no trial. It would instead be an effort to make this impeachment go away for President Trump so he can triumphantly enter the House chamber for the State of the Union." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "For 8.5 hours today, House managers started making their thorough, fact-based case about Pres. Trump's scheme to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal, political gain. Their presentation was compelling & demonstrates why we need key docs & witnesses." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Later today, the Senate will begin hearing presentations from the House impeachment managers. The American people deserve a fair & credible trial. So far, Senate Republicans have voted against allowing evidence and witnesses. Unless 4 Rs change their votes, it'll be a cover-up." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The contrast couldn't be more stark. Interim Venezuelan Pres. Guaidó meets with democratic heads of state as Maduro lays siege to the National Assembly, raids Guaido's office, arrests another duly elected legislator Ismael León, and sends his henchman for meetings in Tehran." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago this week, the #CitizensUnited decision opened the floodgates for special interests and dark money to take hold of our democracy. It's time to return political power back where it belongs--in the hands of the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The youth vaping epidemic has now hooked 5 million kids - an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of the Trump Administration. We must act now to protect the next generation of children from nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Reports of the coronavirus making its way from China to the United States are concerning. I'm glad @CDCgov will be screening passengers at O'Hare for symptoms of this virus & I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend I was glad to join @RepDannyDavis at Galilee Missionary Gospel Church on Chicago's west side to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King and discuss important topics such as criminal justice reform and the #2020Census." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The @stltoday Editorial Board is right--Senators will have to choose. Do they side with Betsy DeVos? Or will they take the side of defrauded students and veterans? I know where I stand. Betsy DeVos' unfair borrower defense rule must be overturned." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Leader Mcconnell's Proposed Rules for Impeachment Trial Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2020 Underwood Invites 14th District Residents and Families to Drop Off Valentines for Vets Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Chicago Sun Times Editorial Board - Feds must help protect Great Lakes shorelines Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "For the past 13 hours, Senate Dems & the House managers fought to make the impeachment trial of President Trump a fair & credible trial with the inclusion of relevant documents and witnesses. Sadly, our Republican colleagues continued to enable a cover-up." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Rep. Tom Railsback was a friend who served his district and nation with class. His decision to support the impeachment of Pres. Nixon may have cost him his Republican primary years later, but it earned him a legacy of respect for his courage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "From day one, we have learned that Senator McConnell's political loyalty to this President is more important than respect for the Constitution, the integrity of the Senate, and common decency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senator McConnell's Impeachment Trial Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Want Answers After Reports that Pentagon is Holding up Info to Veterans and Advocates Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with members of the Filipino-American Human Rights Alliance in Chicago Friday. The Duterte government needs to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms shared with our-long standing Filipino allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his enablers insist that he is the innocent victim of a witch hunt, a cruel hoax. Why then are they so afraid of evidence and witnesses coming out? I hope four of my Republican colleagues will fight for a fair trial." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Duckworth Honors Dr. King's Legacy at City Year Day of Service, Rainbow Push Scholarship Breakfast Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the life--and continue the work--of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was inspiring to see so many people around Chicago honor his life and legacy today by committing to help others and work to build a better America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @SenDuckworth for your leadership on issues facing Americans with disabilities. This is unacceptable. @Amtrak must apologize for their mistake and work to ensure that their trains are fully accessible to all those who wish to ride." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Amtrak Attempting to Charge a Group of Passengers With Disabilities $25,000 for a Single Ride Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Winter weather couldn't stop hundreds from showing up to #WomensMarchChicago2020. I was honored to join so many today in the fight for equal rights. #makeitcount" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Hon. Greg Walden - Bipartison Congressional Group Seeks Expedited Consideration of Legislation to Implement 9-8-8 National Suicide Hotline Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement after Trip to Matamoros and Brownsville Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It was great see Marian Wright Edelman, founder of @ChildDefender, this morning at @chicagosmayor annual Interfaith Breakfast to celebrate the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural communities too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. If Pres. Trump & the GOP succeed in their lawsuit to undo the ACA, rural hospitals will be harmed & Americans w/pre-existing conditions in rural communities will lose their health care. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Women veterans have made amazing contributions to our armed forces that have gone unheralded for far too long. Proud to support the 49,000+ women veterans who call Illinois home and initiatives that recognize them like the "I Am Not Invisible" campaign." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert much-needed military construction funds toward building his ineffective border wall. @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenBrianSchatz, and I are urging Defense Sec. Esper to oppose this action. You can read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Following Requests from Murray, Wyden, Durbin: IRS, Treasury Expand Tax Relief for Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Brooks Introduces Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Using Technology Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Duckworth Meets With Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Murphy Leads Group Urging Vote on Legislation to End Anti-Muslim Travel Ban Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. LaHood Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 16, 2020 Bost statement on Senate passage of USMCA trade deal Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 16, 2020 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Eyes on the Courts Act" Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on HHS Proposed Rule to Allow Federal Funds Be Used to Discriminate Rep. Danny Davis
Date Title Politician
Jan. 22, 2020 Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Lipinski and House Colleagues Call on New Regional EPA Chief to Step Up Environmental Protection Efforts in Great Lakes States Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Refugees who are fleeing violence and persecution deserve our compassion, not vilification. Proud of the Rock Island County Board for supporting refugee resettlement in Rock Island County." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We need witnesses, evidence, and documents if we're going to have a real trial in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Every woman has the right to choose. But 47 years after the landmark #RoevWade decision, that right is under attack. I will keep fighting to protect Roe and ensure that women continue to have the right to plan their lives and families as they choose." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "My Republican colleagues should understand that if there aren't witnesses, documents, or evidence, then there's no trial. It would instead be an effort to make this impeachment go away for President Trump so he can triumphantly enter the House chamber for the State of the Union." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "For 8.5 hours today, House managers started making their thorough, fact-based case about Pres. Trump's scheme to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal, political gain. Their presentation was compelling & demonstrates why we need key docs & witnesses." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Later today, the Senate will begin hearing presentations from the House impeachment managers. The American people deserve a fair & credible trial. So far, Senate Republicans have voted against allowing evidence and witnesses. Unless 4 Rs change their votes, it'll be a cover-up." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The contrast couldn't be more stark. Interim Venezuelan Pres. Guaidó meets with democratic heads of state as Maduro lays siege to the National Assembly, raids Guaido's office, arrests another duly elected legislator Ismael León, and sends his henchman for meetings in Tehran." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago this week, the #CitizensUnited decision opened the floodgates for special interests and dark money to take hold of our democracy. It's time to return political power back where it belongs--in the hands of the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The youth vaping epidemic has now hooked 5 million kids - an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of the Trump Administration. We must act now to protect the next generation of children from nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Reports of the coronavirus making its way from China to the United States are concerning. I'm glad @CDCgov will be screening passengers at O'Hare for symptoms of this virus & I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend I was glad to join @RepDannyDavis at Galilee Missionary Gospel Church on Chicago's west side to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King and discuss important topics such as criminal justice reform and the #2020Census." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The @stltoday Editorial Board is right--Senators will have to choose. Do they side with Betsy DeVos? Or will they take the side of defrauded students and veterans? I know where I stand. Betsy DeVos' unfair borrower defense rule must be overturned." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Leader Mcconnell's Proposed Rules for Impeachment Trial Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2020 Underwood Invites 14th District Residents and Families to Drop Off Valentines for Vets Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Chicago Sun Times Editorial Board - Feds must help protect Great Lakes shorelines Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "For the past 13 hours, Senate Dems & the House managers fought to make the impeachment trial of President Trump a fair & credible trial with the inclusion of relevant documents and witnesses. Sadly, our Republican colleagues continued to enable a cover-up." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Rep. Tom Railsback was a friend who served his district and nation with class. His decision to support the impeachment of Pres. Nixon may have cost him his Republican primary years later, but it earned him a legacy of respect for his courage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "From day one, we have learned that Senator McConnell's political loyalty to this President is more important than respect for the Constitution, the integrity of the Senate, and common decency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senator McConnell's Impeachment Trial Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Want Answers After Reports that Pentagon is Holding up Info to Veterans and Advocates Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with members of the Filipino-American Human Rights Alliance in Chicago Friday. The Duterte government needs to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms shared with our-long standing Filipino allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his enablers insist that he is the innocent victim of a witch hunt, a cruel hoax. Why then are they so afraid of evidence and witnesses coming out? I hope four of my Republican colleagues will fight for a fair trial." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Duckworth Honors Dr. King's Legacy at City Year Day of Service, Rainbow Push Scholarship Breakfast Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the life--and continue the work--of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was inspiring to see so many people around Chicago honor his life and legacy today by committing to help others and work to build a better America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @SenDuckworth for your leadership on issues facing Americans with disabilities. This is unacceptable. @Amtrak must apologize for their mistake and work to ensure that their trains are fully accessible to all those who wish to ride." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Amtrak Attempting to Charge a Group of Passengers With Disabilities $25,000 for a Single Ride Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Winter weather couldn't stop hundreds from showing up to #WomensMarchChicago2020. I was honored to join so many today in the fight for equal rights. #makeitcount" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Hon. Greg Walden - Bipartison Congressional Group Seeks Expedited Consideration of Legislation to Implement 9-8-8 National Suicide Hotline Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement after Trip to Matamoros and Brownsville Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It was great see Marian Wright Edelman, founder of @ChildDefender, this morning at @chicagosmayor annual Interfaith Breakfast to celebrate the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural communities too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. If Pres. Trump & the GOP succeed in their lawsuit to undo the ACA, rural hospitals will be harmed & Americans w/pre-existing conditions in rural communities will lose their health care. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Women veterans have made amazing contributions to our armed forces that have gone unheralded for far too long. Proud to support the 49,000+ women veterans who call Illinois home and initiatives that recognize them like the "I Am Not Invisible" campaign." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert much-needed military construction funds toward building his ineffective border wall. @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenBrianSchatz, and I are urging Defense Sec. Esper to oppose this action. You can read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Following Requests from Murray, Wyden, Durbin: IRS, Treasury Expand Tax Relief for Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Brooks Introduces Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Using Technology Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Duckworth Meets With Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Murphy Leads Group Urging Vote on Legislation to End Anti-Muslim Travel Ban Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. LaHood Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 16, 2020 Bost statement on Senate passage of USMCA trade deal Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 16, 2020 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Eyes on the Courts Act" Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on HHS Proposed Rule to Allow Federal Funds Be Used to Discriminate Rep.Danny Davis
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