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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 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 - "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 Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program 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 Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation 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 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 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 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act 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 Executive Session 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 - "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
Nov. 5, 2019 Rep. Schneider to Host Four Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Sessions for Tenth District Seniors Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Hyde Park Herald - We Have an Obligation to Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This @CDCgov study highlights the harm that trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on a child's future health--linking them to at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death. My RISE from Trauma Act addresses this very issue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin: NAFTA 2.0 Is A Trojan Horse Giveaway To Big Pharma Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to announce today with @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, & @daveloebsack the addition of 50 new jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, which has long been a critical asset for both our national security & the economy of the Quad Cities region." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack Announce Addition Of 50 Jobs At Rock Island Arsenal Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "One week from today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in President Trump's case against #DACA. If the President gets his way, he'll be putting the lives of more than 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. We must not let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "New report reveals that JUUL: 1. Scoured Big Tobacco's old research for tips on how to hook customers. 2. Knew 4 years ago that their products were popular with underage kids, but did nothing. 3. Refused to implement technology to make their products safer and less addictive." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "More than 25% of U.S. high school students are now vaping, and that's no myth. Read my letter to the @washingtonpost on vaping here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. @kareraas today to discuss the state of international affairs and the long-standing US-Norway partnership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another bill dies in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. The #FUTUREAct would restore much-needed funding & certainty to our nation's HBCU's & MSI's. The Senate has a chance prove that we recognize the importance of these institutions--we must pass the #FUTUREActNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Trump judicial nominee Steven Menashi is simply unfit for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench. His writings, his work with Betsy DeVos & Stephen Miller, and his lack of courtroom experience are all deeply troubling. The Senate must not rubber-stamp this nominee." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more than one million Illinoisans gained health insurance. Despite the President's repeated attempts to dismantle the ACA, open enrollment for 2020 is now underway. Make sure you visit http://healthcare.gov today to #GetCovered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Healthcare Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Glenn Fine, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues To DOD IG: Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding That Was Held By Trump Administration Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Ambassador Sondland Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Schneider, Crow, Hagedorn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support National Veterans Small Business Week Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Bergman Leads Letter to Office of Management and Budget Requesting Soo Locks Funding for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Right and Democracy Act last month and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the bipartisan Senate version two months ago. Why won't Senator McConnell act to demonstrate U.S. values and help Hong Kong stand up to China?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Congress must pass my Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @RepCheri to help keep our nation's brave first responders safe. #MoveOver" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "While @EdLaborCmte investigates reports that the @usedgov made $10.7 million in improper taxpayer-funding payments to Dream Center Education Holdings, @BetsyDeVosEd continues to impede Congress from getting the full picture of what happened." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, I remember my father who passed from lung cancer when he was only 53. He smoked two packs of Camels every day. I've made it my mission in Congress to stand up to Big Tobacco & all the pain they've caused. I will always keep fighting. #LCAM" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
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 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 - "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 Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program 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 Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation 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 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 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 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act 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 Executive Session 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 - "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
Nov. 5, 2019 Rep. Schneider to Host Four Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Sessions for Tenth District Seniors Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Hyde Park Herald - We Have an Obligation to Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This @CDCgov study highlights the harm that trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on a child's future health--linking them to at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death. My RISE from Trauma Act addresses this very issue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin: NAFTA 2.0 Is A Trojan Horse Giveaway To Big Pharma Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to announce today with @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, & @daveloebsack the addition of 50 new jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, which has long been a critical asset for both our national security & the economy of the Quad Cities region." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack Announce Addition Of 50 Jobs At Rock Island Arsenal Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "One week from today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in President Trump's case against #DACA. If the President gets his way, he'll be putting the lives of more than 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. We must not let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "New report reveals that JUUL: 1. Scoured Big Tobacco's old research for tips on how to hook customers. 2. Knew 4 years ago that their products were popular with underage kids, but did nothing. 3. Refused to implement technology to make their products safer and less addictive." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "More than 25% of U.S. high school students are now vaping, and that's no myth. Read my letter to the @washingtonpost on vaping here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. @kareraas today to discuss the state of international affairs and the long-standing US-Norway partnership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another bill dies in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. The #FUTUREAct would restore much-needed funding & certainty to our nation's HBCU's & MSI's. The Senate has a chance prove that we recognize the importance of these institutions--we must pass the #FUTUREActNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Trump judicial nominee Steven Menashi is simply unfit for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench. His writings, his work with Betsy DeVos & Stephen Miller, and his lack of courtroom experience are all deeply troubling. The Senate must not rubber-stamp this nominee." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more than one million Illinoisans gained health insurance. Despite the President's repeated attempts to dismantle the ACA, open enrollment for 2020 is now underway. Make sure you visit http://healthcare.gov today to #GetCovered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Healthcare Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Glenn Fine, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues To DOD IG: Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding That Was Held By Trump Administration Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Ambassador Sondland Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Schneider, Crow, Hagedorn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support National Veterans Small Business Week Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Bergman Leads Letter to Office of Management and Budget Requesting Soo Locks Funding for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Right and Democracy Act last month and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the bipartisan Senate version two months ago. Why won't Senator McConnell act to demonstrate U.S. values and help Hong Kong stand up to China?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Congress must pass my Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @RepCheri to help keep our nation's brave first responders safe. #MoveOver" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "While @EdLaborCmte investigates reports that the @usedgov made $10.7 million in improper taxpayer-funding payments to Dream Center Education Holdings, @BetsyDeVosEd continues to impede Congress from getting the full picture of what happened." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, I remember my father who passed from lung cancer when he was only 53. He smoked two packs of Camels every day. I've made it my mission in Congress to stand up to Big Tobacco & all the pain they've caused. I will always keep fighting. #LCAM" Sen.Dick Durbin
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