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Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. No one should fear for their safety while enjoying a ballgame. It's why I pushed @MLB to extend protective netting at all 30 of their ballparks this year. It will make the game safer for everyone." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "On a day of much uncertainty and worry, here is some good news: federal investments in medical research have contributed to a 29% decline in our nation's cancer death rate over the past 26 years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must not be a rubber stamp for President Trump's worst instincts. Any member--on either side of the aisle--who wants a war with Iran needs to step up, face their constituents, and record their vote accordingly. I gladly welcome the chance to do so myself." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico as they work to rebuild after yet another natural disaster. The Trump Administration must not hesitate in providing much-needed emergency aid to Puerto Rico." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The President's plan to ban some of the e-cig flavor pods that are hooking our kids on nicotine is an important step, but is not enough. Menthol must be added to the list of banned flavors, & liquid nicotine flavors--like gummy bear--should be removed from the market." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin Calls On Philippine Government To Release Filipina Senator De Lima Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin To Colleagues: Stand Up & Support Iran War Powers Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin Announces Support For USMCA Trade Deal Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin: For The Sake Of Our Children, FDA Must Get Off Sidelines To Address Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp, Region 5 Admin. for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Investigation Of Arcelormittal Following Reports Of Pollution Violations Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Underwood Secures Biodiesel Tax Credit for Illinois Farmers and Small Businessowners Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The escalation of violence between Iran and the United States makes the constitutional responsibility of Congress to decide whether to declare war more important than ever. Stand up colleagues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the U.S. service members and personnel in harms way in Iraq right now, as well as their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today's announcement by @SecretaryCarson is a step backwards. HUD's proposed rule is a frontal assault on the Fair Housing Act and civil rights. We need federal housing policies that end discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Next week, the House will have a chance to overturn the borrower defense rule that @BetsyDeVosED rewrote to gut essential protections for student borrowers & taxpayers. I hope they do--Sec. DeVos' new rule is entirely unfair to defrauded students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Senate Must Conduct A Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Durbin: Stand Up For Veterans, Students, And Families By Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Investment for Fermilab Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Maduro's desperation and selfishness couldn't be clearer. He should put the humanitarian & democratic interests of the Venezuelan people first, not force yet another illegitimate sham vote. A credible national election under interim President Guaidó is long overdue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., of Hazel Crest, IL, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Kenya." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Durbin: Only Congress Has The Power To Declare War With Iran Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to express my concerns about President Trump's erratic and incoherent policies regarding Iran. We must not allow this President to plunge us into yet another war in the Middle East." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The wildfires raging across Australia are a devastating view into the future of our planet if we aren't able to adequately address climate change soon. My prayers are with the Australian people as they fight to save their country from this heartbreaking destruction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with the Jewish community on #JewishandProud Day. The recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks & hate crimes across the U.S. is absolutely unacceptable. Congress must pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must not let this President march into another war in the Middle East without debate and authorization from Congress. Yesterday I joined @timkaine to introduce a resolution preventing Pres. Trump from starting a war with Iran all on his own." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on Airstrike Against Qasem Soleimani Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 3, 2020 Underwood Statement on the Administration's Military Actions Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 3, 2020 Statement by Jan Schakowsky in Opposition to the President's Escalation of the Conflict with Iran Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 3, 2020 Quigley Statement on Killing of Qasem Soleimani Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2020 Schneider Statement on U.S. Airstrike Killing Qassem Soleimani Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 3, 2020 Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on U.S. Drone Strike at Iraq Airport Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 3, 2020 Casten Statement on Airstrike in Iraq Against High-Level Iranian Military Officials Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 3, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on U.S. Airstrike that Killed Iranian General Soleimani Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Soleimani:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020 Durbin Statement On U.S. Strike That Killed Iranian General Soleimani Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020 Durbin, Kaine File War Powers Resolution To Require Congressional Authorization For War With Iran Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2020 Bost veterans suicide prevention bill now law Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 2, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes Senate, Signed by President Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration announced today that it will ban the sale of some flavored e-cigarette pods and cartridge products, such as those used in JUUL devices. While this is a step in the right direction, this policy still has a number of gaping holes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The anti-Semitic attack in New York is a horrifying tragedy and part of a disturbing trend that must be addressed immediately. Congress must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community to fight the rise in anti-Semitism that is currently taking place across the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting that took place in a Texas church yesterday is a sad reminder that not even houses of worship are safe from the threat of gun violence. My heart breaks for the victims and their families and my prayers are with them as they grieve and begin the healing process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - ".@repjohnlewis once walked with me across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and showed me the spot where he was nearly beaten to death. He survived the forces of hate and now the many of us who love him join in his new battle. Keep marching, John. We are with you." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Durbin Statement On Continued Detention Of Philippine Senator Leila De Lima Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. No one should fear for their safety while enjoying a ballgame. It's why I pushed @MLB to extend protective netting at all 30 of their ballparks this year. It will make the game safer for everyone." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "On a day of much uncertainty and worry, here is some good news: federal investments in medical research have contributed to a 29% decline in our nation's cancer death rate over the past 26 years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must not be a rubber stamp for President Trump's worst instincts. Any member--on either side of the aisle--who wants a war with Iran needs to step up, face their constituents, and record their vote accordingly. I gladly welcome the chance to do so myself." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico as they work to rebuild after yet another natural disaster. The Trump Administration must not hesitate in providing much-needed emergency aid to Puerto Rico." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The President's plan to ban some of the e-cig flavor pods that are hooking our kids on nicotine is an important step, but is not enough. Menthol must be added to the list of banned flavors, & liquid nicotine flavors--like gummy bear--should be removed from the market." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin Calls On Philippine Government To Release Filipina Senator De Lima Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin To Colleagues: Stand Up & Support Iran War Powers Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin Announces Support For USMCA Trade Deal Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin: For The Sake Of Our Children, FDA Must Get Off Sidelines To Address Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp, Region 5 Admin. for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Investigation Of Arcelormittal Following Reports Of Pollution Violations Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Underwood Secures Biodiesel Tax Credit for Illinois Farmers and Small Businessowners Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The escalation of violence between Iran and the United States makes the constitutional responsibility of Congress to decide whether to declare war more important than ever. Stand up colleagues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the U.S. service members and personnel in harms way in Iraq right now, as well as their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today's announcement by @SecretaryCarson is a step backwards. HUD's proposed rule is a frontal assault on the Fair Housing Act and civil rights. We need federal housing policies that end discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Next week, the House will have a chance to overturn the borrower defense rule that @BetsyDeVosED rewrote to gut essential protections for student borrowers & taxpayers. I hope they do--Sec. DeVos' new rule is entirely unfair to defrauded students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Senate Must Conduct A Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020 Durbin: Stand Up For Veterans, Students, And Families By Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Investment for Fermilab Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Maduro's desperation and selfishness couldn't be clearer. He should put the humanitarian & democratic interests of the Venezuelan people first, not force yet another illegitimate sham vote. A credible national election under interim President Guaidó is long overdue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., of Hazel Crest, IL, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Kenya." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Durbin: Only Congress Has The Power To Declare War With Iran Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to express my concerns about President Trump's erratic and incoherent policies regarding Iran. We must not allow this President to plunge us into yet another war in the Middle East." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The wildfires raging across Australia are a devastating view into the future of our planet if we aren't able to adequately address climate change soon. My prayers are with the Australian people as they fight to save their country from this heartbreaking destruction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with the Jewish community on #JewishandProud Day. The recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks & hate crimes across the U.S. is absolutely unacceptable. Congress must pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must not let this President march into another war in the Middle East without debate and authorization from Congress. Yesterday I joined @timkaine to introduce a resolution preventing Pres. Trump from starting a war with Iran all on his own." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on Airstrike Against Qasem Soleimani Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 3, 2020 Underwood Statement on the Administration's Military Actions Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 3, 2020 Statement by Jan Schakowsky in Opposition to the President's Escalation of the Conflict with Iran Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 3, 2020 Quigley Statement on Killing of Qasem Soleimani Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2020 Schneider Statement on U.S. Airstrike Killing Qassem Soleimani Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 3, 2020 Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on U.S. Drone Strike at Iraq Airport Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 3, 2020 Casten Statement on Airstrike in Iraq Against High-Level Iranian Military Officials Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 3, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on U.S. Airstrike that Killed Iranian General Soleimani Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Soleimani:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020 Durbin Statement On U.S. Strike That Killed Iranian General Soleimani Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020 Durbin, Kaine File War Powers Resolution To Require Congressional Authorization For War With Iran Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2020 Bost veterans suicide prevention bill now law Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 2, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes Senate, Signed by President Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration announced today that it will ban the sale of some flavored e-cigarette pods and cartridge products, such as those used in JUUL devices. While this is a step in the right direction, this policy still has a number of gaping holes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The anti-Semitic attack in New York is a horrifying tragedy and part of a disturbing trend that must be addressed immediately. Congress must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community to fight the rise in anti-Semitism that is currently taking place across the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting that took place in a Texas church yesterday is a sad reminder that not even houses of worship are safe from the threat of gun violence. My heart breaks for the victims and their families and my prayers are with them as they grieve and begin the healing process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - ".@repjohnlewis once walked with me across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and showed me the spot where he was nearly beaten to death. He survived the forces of hate and now the many of us who love him join in his new battle. Keep marching, John. We are with you." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Durbin Statement On Continued Detention Of Philippine Senator Leila De Lima Sen.Dick Durbin
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