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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 - "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. 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 - "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. 16, 2020 Following Requests from Murray, Wyden, Durbin: IRS, Treasury Expand Tax Relief for Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Duckworth Meets With Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Brooks Introduces Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Using Technology Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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 Rep. Schneider Introduces Federal Legislation to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste, including Zion, IL Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on GAO Report on Aid to Ukraine Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on HHS Proposed Rule to Allow Federal Funds Be Used to Discriminate Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 16, 2020 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Eyes on the Courts Act" Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot keep ignoring the deadly menace in our own backyard. Congress must act against white supremacist violence & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Leahy, Durbin, Reed And Schatz Demand Answers On Reports That President Trump Intends To Raid $7.2 Billion From The Military And Military Families For His Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "You can have a cover-up without witnesses, but you cannot have a trial. Will four Republican Senators have the courage to rise above partisanship & vote for a full and fair trial?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The USMCA will support Illinois' economy, provide more certainty to agriculture, & improve trade relationships with Canada & Mexico, our top trading partners. Glad the Senate voted today to pass this agreement on a bipartisan basis, with the support of business, labor, & farmers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to call @chicagosmayor my friend. She is an indispensable voice for all Chicagoans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is in the midst of an historic moment. We must remember that not only is America watching, but that history will hold us accountable. For the sake of the Senate, we must conduct a full & fair trial. We must abide by our sworn oaths to provide impartial justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Legal Decision Finding Trump Administration Violated Law By Withholding Ukraine Military Aid Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Applaud New DOT Initiatives To Protect Roadside First Responders Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump promised to put American workers first, but his Administration has dramatically increased the number of guest worker visas. This hurts American & immigrant workers. Read my bipartisan letter warning the Administration not to repeat this mistake again this year:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The House put #StudentsFirst today by passing this resolution & rejecting Besty DeVos' new borrower defense rule. The Senate must do the same. I'm proud to stand w/defrauded student borrowers & vets over Betsy DeVos & #4profit colleges. I urge my Senate colleagues to join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Continues To Call For Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Doctor and Nurse Team of Reps. Schrier and Underwood Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Pat Cipollone, Counsel to the President - Bennet, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Fill Vacancies at the Federal Election Commission Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 15, 2020 Statement of Rep. Davis on expected vote in Virginia Legislature on Ratification of Equal Right Amendment: Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 15, 2020 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to the Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Urge DeVos to Ban Harmful Student Seclusion, Restraint Practices Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If the ACA is repealed--as Pres. Trump wants--the Medicare Rx drug "donut hole" would be reopened & seniors would see their costs increase immediately. Insurance companies would also once again be able to deny coverage of Rx drugs to Americans w/private insurance. #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with Brian Wallach today. After being diagnosed with #ALS at age 37, he founded @iamalsorg to help change the world. He's doing just that, and I'm proud to call him a friend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want, and deserve, a full and fair trial in the Senate. That should include relevant witnesses, documents, & evidence. Four Republican Senators can make that happen. This is one of our most important constitutional responsibilities. We must treat it as such." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The IRS just announced that students receiving federal closed school and borrower defense discharges, or those resulting from settlements will no longer have to worry about it being taxed as income." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @MeetThePress shortly to discuss impeachment as it heads to the Senate. Be sure to tune in. #MTPDaily" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will have a chance to undo Betsy DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule, to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans. Put #StudentsFirst. Vote to undo the mess created by Sec. DeVos. Vote to overturn her rewritten borrower defense rule." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
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 - "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. 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 - "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. 16, 2020 Following Requests from Murray, Wyden, Durbin: IRS, Treasury Expand Tax Relief for Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Duckworth Meets With Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Brooks Introduces Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Using Technology Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
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 Rep. Schneider Introduces Federal Legislation to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste, including Zion, IL Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on GAO Report on Aid to Ukraine Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on HHS Proposed Rule to Allow Federal Funds Be Used to Discriminate Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 16, 2020 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Eyes on the Courts Act" Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot keep ignoring the deadly menace in our own backyard. Congress must act against white supremacist violence & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Leahy, Durbin, Reed And Schatz Demand Answers On Reports That President Trump Intends To Raid $7.2 Billion From The Military And Military Families For His Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "You can have a cover-up without witnesses, but you cannot have a trial. Will four Republican Senators have the courage to rise above partisanship & vote for a full and fair trial?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The USMCA will support Illinois' economy, provide more certainty to agriculture, & improve trade relationships with Canada & Mexico, our top trading partners. Glad the Senate voted today to pass this agreement on a bipartisan basis, with the support of business, labor, & farmers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to call @chicagosmayor my friend. She is an indispensable voice for all Chicagoans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is in the midst of an historic moment. We must remember that not only is America watching, but that history will hold us accountable. For the sake of the Senate, we must conduct a full & fair trial. We must abide by our sworn oaths to provide impartial justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Legal Decision Finding Trump Administration Violated Law By Withholding Ukraine Military Aid Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Applaud New DOT Initiatives To Protect Roadside First Responders Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump promised to put American workers first, but his Administration has dramatically increased the number of guest worker visas. This hurts American & immigrant workers. Read my bipartisan letter warning the Administration not to repeat this mistake again this year:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The House put #StudentsFirst today by passing this resolution & rejecting Besty DeVos' new borrower defense rule. The Senate must do the same. I'm proud to stand w/defrauded student borrowers & vets over Betsy DeVos & #4profit colleges. I urge my Senate colleagues to join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Continues To Call For Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Doctor and Nurse Team of Reps. Schrier and Underwood Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Pat Cipollone, Counsel to the President - Bennet, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Fill Vacancies at the Federal Election Commission Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 15, 2020 Statement of Rep. Davis on expected vote in Virginia Legislature on Ratification of Equal Right Amendment: Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 15, 2020 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to the Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Urge DeVos to Ban Harmful Student Seclusion, Restraint Practices Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If the ACA is repealed--as Pres. Trump wants--the Medicare Rx drug "donut hole" would be reopened & seniors would see their costs increase immediately. Insurance companies would also once again be able to deny coverage of Rx drugs to Americans w/private insurance. #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with Brian Wallach today. After being diagnosed with #ALS at age 37, he founded @iamalsorg to help change the world. He's doing just that, and I'm proud to call him a friend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want, and deserve, a full and fair trial in the Senate. That should include relevant witnesses, documents, & evidence. Four Republican Senators can make that happen. This is one of our most important constitutional responsibilities. We must treat it as such." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The IRS just announced that students receiving federal closed school and borrower defense discharges, or those resulting from settlements will no longer have to worry about it being taxed as income." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @MeetThePress shortly to discuss impeachment as it heads to the Senate. Be sure to tune in. #MTPDaily" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will have a chance to undo Betsy DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule, to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans. Put #StudentsFirst. Vote to undo the mess created by Sec. DeVos. Vote to overturn her rewritten borrower defense rule." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen.Dick Durbin
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