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Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I always enjoy participating in naturalization ceremonies, like today's event for 42 new American citizens in Chicago. I proudly display my mother's naturalization certificate on my desk in the Capitol as a reminder of her sacrifice." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Sikh Americans have added to the social, cultural, & economic diversity of the US, and have served honorably in our military. Proud to introduce a resolution w/ @SenatorMenendez & @SenatorCardin recognizing the contributions of Sikh Americans ahead of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This remarkable report from @SenatorMenendez shows that the Trump Administration, in an effort to advance its anti-immigrant agenda, knowingly undermined American national security & put the lives of 400,000 people at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "It's unconscionable that Americans are rationing insulin because Big Pharma is charging $300+ a vial while consumers in Canada pay only $37 for the same product. Americans shouldn't have to pay more for insulin than patients in other countries for this life-saving drug." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NatImmForum's Courage to Lead Award yesterday. As the son of an immigrant, this issue is personal to me, and I will continue to advocate for policies that ensure America remains a nation of immigrants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Lower Price Of Insulin & Ensure Americans Pay No More Than Patients In Other Countries Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @NorthwesternLaw I spoke at the #RethinkingSolitary Confinement symposium. Earlier this year I reintroduced the Solitary Confinement Reform Act to reduce the use of solitary confinement and improve the conditions for inmates." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today's students are tomorrow's leaders. On #STEAMDay, let's work to foster opportunities for our students to learn and grow in the sciences, tech, engineering, arts, & math." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our veterans courageously served to defend the American values we hold dear. During National Veterans Small Business Week, let's support, celebrate, and empower our servicemembers and their journeys to create successful small businesses here at home. #VetBiz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to K. C. Crosthwaite, Chief Executive Officer of JUUL Labs - Oversight Subcommittee Requests Documents from JUUL Labs on Product Contamination Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to David S. Murphy, President pf Alternative Ingredients - Oversight Subcommittee Requests Documents from JUUL Labs on Product Contamination Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2019 With Veterans Day Approaching, Duckworth Introduces Suite of Bills to Improve VA Services Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 7, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on EPA's Ethylene Oxide Announcement Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 7, 2019 A Last Chance to Protect the 2020 Election Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hosts Unity Breakfast In Palatine, IL Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2019 Get Covered: Open Enrollment Has Begun! Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2019 Merkley, Durbin introduce legislation to end price gouging for insulin Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "House Defense Approps Chairman @RepVisclosky was a great partner and strong advocate for our armed forces. Best of luck in your next endeavor, Pete." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Racism & hatred have no place in our society, and the rise in hate crimes is more proof that Congress must act to stem the rising tide of violent white supremacism. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would enhance the federal government's efforts to prevent domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "On top of his record of giving flawed legal advice and expressing strident personal views, Steven Menashi lacks basic courtroom experience. Yet today Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, on a party-line basis, voted to advance Menashi's nomination for a lifetime judgeship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The Cambodian government's oppression of political opposition must end. I'm joining @SenMarkey & @SenTedCruz in calling on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to release his political prisoners and restore basic freedoms to the country's democratic process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FUTUREAct has already passed the House and is ready to pass through the Senate--if Leader McConnell will let us hold a vote. This funding is essential to the futures of our nation's proud HBCU's and MSI's, including in IL. We must not let them down. #FUTUREActNow" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I was pleased when the trumped-up charges against Equatorial Guinean cartoonist Ramon Esono were dropped last year--and even more delighted to meet with him this fall. I urge President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea to do the same with jailed human rights leader Joaquin Elo Ayeto." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Despite the recent death of al-Baghdadi, ISIS presents an ongoing national security threat to the US, our allies, and our interests. Without a clear path forward, ISIS will continue to spread its violent ideology that has inspired affiliated groups & attacks throughout the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Sec. Pompeo upheld American values & raised human rights--including accountability for Khashoggi's murder, & the politically-motivated detentions of women's rights activists Samar & Loujain, human rights defenders Raif & Waleed, and American citizen Dr. Walid Fitaihi." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Ahead Of President Trump's Meeting With Erdogan, Durbin & Senate Democrats Press President Trump For Comprehensive Plan That Addresses Unanswered Questions About Admin's Efforts To Counter ISIS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I wrote the provision of the landmark #FirstStepAct that reduces these unjust sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. The position of AG Barr's Justice Department is absolutely wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Walorski, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Hearing of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Mr. Hale Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Bost Announces Carbondale Transportation Funding Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Hosts Ceremony Renaming Olympia Fields Post Office in Honor of Tuskegee Airman Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Always happy to host @UofILSystem President's Executive Leadership Program Fellows, a bright and inspiring group, in Washington. Thank you all for your thoughtful questions on research funding and mitigating student debt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "This op-ed from the former Republican Governor of Maryland, Robert Ehrlich, lays out why Congress must pass my Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act with @ChuckGrassley. No one should have to spend time in jail for acquitted conduct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 New Democrat Coalition statement on Trump's decision to begin the withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Accord Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to present Walter Shaub with the Senator Paul Douglas Ethics in Government Award. Sen. Douglas, my old boss, wrote the book on ethics in gov't--literally--and Mr. Shaub more than lived up to that legacy in his role as the Director of the Office of Government Ethics." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over the years, I've gone the Senate floor more than 100 times to tell the stories of #Dreamers. Today, I shared the story of Ernestor De La Rosa from Dodge City, Kansas. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to speak with interim Venezuelan President Guaidó, who has shown remarkable courage & determination to forge a better future for the Venezuelan people. I will continue to support his efforts while pushing the Trump Admin. to grant TPS to Venezuelans in the US." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Once Again Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Troubling to see Antiguan Prime Minister Browne convey legitimacy to Maduro while he arrests & tortures his opposition & millions of Venezuelans flee in hunger & desperation. When will the proud democracies of our Caribbean neighbors stop enabling Maduro's criminal regime?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Pushes For Legislation To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is breaking with bipartisan tradition & permanently damaging our ability to accept the most vulnerable refugees. I'm joining my @JudiciaryDems colleagues in asking Sec. Pompeo & DHS for a briefing on the impact of Pres. Trump's dismal refugee resettlement goal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to receive the @ACCintouch President's Award for Distinguished Public Service. I'm grateful to have America's cardiologists as partners in advocating for medical research and addressing the vaping epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I always enjoy participating in naturalization ceremonies, like today's event for 42 new American citizens in Chicago. I proudly display my mother's naturalization certificate on my desk in the Capitol as a reminder of her sacrifice." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Sikh Americans have added to the social, cultural, & economic diversity of the US, and have served honorably in our military. Proud to introduce a resolution w/ @SenatorMenendez & @SenatorCardin recognizing the contributions of Sikh Americans ahead of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This remarkable report from @SenatorMenendez shows that the Trump Administration, in an effort to advance its anti-immigrant agenda, knowingly undermined American national security & put the lives of 400,000 people at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "It's unconscionable that Americans are rationing insulin because Big Pharma is charging $300+ a vial while consumers in Canada pay only $37 for the same product. Americans shouldn't have to pay more for insulin than patients in other countries for this life-saving drug." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NatImmForum's Courage to Lead Award yesterday. As the son of an immigrant, this issue is personal to me, and I will continue to advocate for policies that ensure America remains a nation of immigrants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Lower Price Of Insulin & Ensure Americans Pay No More Than Patients In Other Countries Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @NorthwesternLaw I spoke at the #RethinkingSolitary Confinement symposium. Earlier this year I reintroduced the Solitary Confinement Reform Act to reduce the use of solitary confinement and improve the conditions for inmates." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today's students are tomorrow's leaders. On #STEAMDay, let's work to foster opportunities for our students to learn and grow in the sciences, tech, engineering, arts, & math." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our veterans courageously served to defend the American values we hold dear. During National Veterans Small Business Week, let's support, celebrate, and empower our servicemembers and their journeys to create successful small businesses here at home. #VetBiz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to K. C. Crosthwaite, Chief Executive Officer of JUUL Labs - Oversight Subcommittee Requests Documents from JUUL Labs on Product Contamination Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to David S. Murphy, President pf Alternative Ingredients - Oversight Subcommittee Requests Documents from JUUL Labs on Product Contamination Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2019 With Veterans Day Approaching, Duckworth Introduces Suite of Bills to Improve VA Services Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 7, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on EPA's Ethylene Oxide Announcement Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 7, 2019 A Last Chance to Protect the 2020 Election Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hosts Unity Breakfast In Palatine, IL Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2019 Get Covered: Open Enrollment Has Begun! Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2019 Merkley, Durbin introduce legislation to end price gouging for insulin Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "House Defense Approps Chairman @RepVisclosky was a great partner and strong advocate for our armed forces. Best of luck in your next endeavor, Pete." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Racism & hatred have no place in our society, and the rise in hate crimes is more proof that Congress must act to stem the rising tide of violent white supremacism. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would enhance the federal government's efforts to prevent domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "On top of his record of giving flawed legal advice and expressing strident personal views, Steven Menashi lacks basic courtroom experience. Yet today Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, on a party-line basis, voted to advance Menashi's nomination for a lifetime judgeship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The Cambodian government's oppression of political opposition must end. I'm joining @SenMarkey & @SenTedCruz in calling on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to release his political prisoners and restore basic freedoms to the country's democratic process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FUTUREAct has already passed the House and is ready to pass through the Senate--if Leader McConnell will let us hold a vote. This funding is essential to the futures of our nation's proud HBCU's and MSI's, including in IL. We must not let them down. #FUTUREActNow" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I was pleased when the trumped-up charges against Equatorial Guinean cartoonist Ramon Esono were dropped last year--and even more delighted to meet with him this fall. I urge President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea to do the same with jailed human rights leader Joaquin Elo Ayeto." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Despite the recent death of al-Baghdadi, ISIS presents an ongoing national security threat to the US, our allies, and our interests. Without a clear path forward, ISIS will continue to spread its violent ideology that has inspired affiliated groups & attacks throughout the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Sec. Pompeo upheld American values & raised human rights--including accountability for Khashoggi's murder, & the politically-motivated detentions of women's rights activists Samar & Loujain, human rights defenders Raif & Waleed, and American citizen Dr. Walid Fitaihi." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Ahead Of President Trump's Meeting With Erdogan, Durbin & Senate Democrats Press President Trump For Comprehensive Plan That Addresses Unanswered Questions About Admin's Efforts To Counter ISIS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I wrote the provision of the landmark #FirstStepAct that reduces these unjust sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. The position of AG Barr's Justice Department is absolutely wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Walorski, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Hearing of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Mr. Hale Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Bost Announces Carbondale Transportation Funding Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Hosts Ceremony Renaming Olympia Fields Post Office in Honor of Tuskegee Airman Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Always happy to host @UofILSystem President's Executive Leadership Program Fellows, a bright and inspiring group, in Washington. Thank you all for your thoughtful questions on research funding and mitigating student debt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "This op-ed from the former Republican Governor of Maryland, Robert Ehrlich, lays out why Congress must pass my Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act with @ChuckGrassley. No one should have to spend time in jail for acquitted conduct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 New Democrat Coalition statement on Trump's decision to begin the withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Accord Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to present Walter Shaub with the Senator Paul Douglas Ethics in Government Award. Sen. Douglas, my old boss, wrote the book on ethics in gov't--literally--and Mr. Shaub more than lived up to that legacy in his role as the Director of the Office of Government Ethics." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over the years, I've gone the Senate floor more than 100 times to tell the stories of #Dreamers. Today, I shared the story of Ernestor De La Rosa from Dodge City, Kansas. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to speak with interim Venezuelan President Guaidó, who has shown remarkable courage & determination to forge a better future for the Venezuelan people. I will continue to support his efforts while pushing the Trump Admin. to grant TPS to Venezuelans in the US." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Once Again Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Troubling to see Antiguan Prime Minister Browne convey legitimacy to Maduro while he arrests & tortures his opposition & millions of Venezuelans flee in hunger & desperation. When will the proud democracies of our Caribbean neighbors stop enabling Maduro's criminal regime?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Pushes For Legislation To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is breaking with bipartisan tradition & permanently damaging our ability to accept the most vulnerable refugees. I'm joining my @JudiciaryDems colleagues in asking Sec. Pompeo & DHS for a briefing on the impact of Pres. Trump's dismal refugee resettlement goal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to receive the @ACCintouch President's Award for Distinguished Public Service. I'm grateful to have America's cardiologists as partners in advocating for medical research and addressing the vaping epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
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