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Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump could grant Venezuelans TPS with the stroke of his pen. Or Senate Republicans could pass the House-passed Venezuela TPS bill. But instead, they refuse, leaving Venezuelans in the U.S. at further risk of being sent back to Maduro's nightmare." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen heartbreaking roadside accidents in Illinois this year, and we need to reverse the alarming rise in first responder roadside deaths. Today, I introduced the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri to address this growing problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldPolioDay, we've reached an important milestone with the eradication of the second of three strains of polio. Because of the polio vaccine, more than 18 million people are walking today, but there's still progress to be made." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarette flavors on the market today: Unicorn Milk, Gummy Bear, Cotton Candy, Razzleberry, Neon Dream. High school children now hooked on e-cigarettes: 5 million." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend the ceremony for Congressman Elijah Cummings today, and to pay my respects to one of the finest legislators in our nation's history. Representative Cummings was a selfless man, full of conviction & a dedicated public servant. He will be greatly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, I met with the @Argonne Board of Governors. Their work is essential to leading innovation & economic growth in the US. If we are going to remain a leader in science & tech, we must ensure we are providing the funding we need to stay competitive on the world stage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Cooper Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Nomination of Justin Walker Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Recognizing the Importance of the Malta Conferences Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Representatives Ryan (D-OH), Gonzalez (R-OH), Underwood (D-IL) and Stivers (R-OH) Introduce Legislation to Combat Infant Mortality Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth Votes to Eliminate the Trump Administration's Burdensome Regulations that Double-Tax Middle Class Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth Advocates for Increased Federal Inland Waterways Cost Share to Help Expand the Quad Cities Economy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Illinoisans across the state are looking for safe, efficient, and well-funded transportation systems. Today, I met with @MIPRC Commissioner Robert Guy to talk about our top transportation priorities and how we can improve rail service in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks @frontlinepbs for interviewing me for Zero Tolerance, which documents the President's cruel war against immigrants and utter failure to secure the border." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor spent another birthday unjustly detained instead of with his loved ones. I joined several colleagues earlier this year in a letter to the UAE Ambassador concerned about his well-being & urging his release #FreeAhmedMansoor" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "While the House is busy passing legislation to address the most pressing issues facing the American people, Senate Republicans are focused almost exclusively on rubber-stamping President Trump's unqualified, ideological judicial nominees. This week, it's Justin Walker of KY." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nominees for lifetime appointments to federal judgeships should know their way around a courtroom. There are plenty of experienced attorneys in the Second Circuit -- so why did the WH pick Steven Menashi, their own in-house lawyer, when he has literally never argued in court?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The behavior of U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, David Cornstein, as detailed here is extremely troubling. His cozying up to the autocratic government of Victor Orban is yet another example of the Trump Admin making friends with the world's worst dictators." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to speak at the #SenateLatinoSummit today to highlight the contributions of Latinos & Latinas to our country, including Springfield's own Julio Barrenzuela, the director of @soldierswsalsa. An immigrant from Peru, Julio has taught salsa dancing classes at VA's across IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "For years, @DEAHQ let Big Pharma flood the market w/ painkillers, fueling the opioid crisis. Last year, @SenJohnKennedy & I passed the Opioid Quota Reform Act to stop this excess, which DEA is now implementing. I plan to monitor DEA's work & meet soon w/ the Acting Administrator." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Infant Mortality Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Haaland calls attention to local economic impact of decision to reduce refugee admissions, signs letter to President Trump urging support for refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 23, 2019 House Ways & Means Committee Incorporates Schneider Bills Into H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak, and Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - Durbin Pushes To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Following OIG Report Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump-GOP tax scam created a massive tax giveaway to the largest multinational corporations, to the wealthiest corporate CEOs, and well-connected campaign donors while making a concerted effort to hurt taxpayers in Democratic states." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Had the pleasure of sitting down with @UChicago President Robert Zimmer to hear about his initiative to recruit more students from rural communities in Illinois and across the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with @chefjoseandres today at the #SenateLatinoSummit. His selflessness and commitment to helping others should serve as an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all you do, Chef." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's top intelligence chiefs have told us time and time again that Russia & Iran are planning to interfere in the 2020 election. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. Sen. McConnell -- #HoldAVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Hearing of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Ambassador Taylor Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 22, 2019 Democrats Are Working Hard to Safeguard the Health of Our Nation Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 22, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 22, 2019 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Commander Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019 Duckworth, Peters Re-Introduce Good Government Legislation to Require Public Disclosure of Trump Administration's Travel Spending Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel for the Trump Organization - Udall, Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Seek Information on the Trump Organization's Business in Turkey Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Press EPA on Abrupt End to Contract Negotiations with Employee Union Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump could grant Venezuelans TPS with the stroke of his pen. Or Senate Republicans could pass the House-passed Venezuela TPS bill. But instead, they refuse, leaving Venezuelans in the U.S. at further risk of being sent back to Maduro's nightmare." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen heartbreaking roadside accidents in Illinois this year, and we need to reverse the alarming rise in first responder roadside deaths. Today, I introduced the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri to address this growing problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldPolioDay, we've reached an important milestone with the eradication of the second of three strains of polio. Because of the polio vaccine, more than 18 million people are walking today, but there's still progress to be made." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarette flavors on the market today: Unicorn Milk, Gummy Bear, Cotton Candy, Razzleberry, Neon Dream. High school children now hooked on e-cigarettes: 5 million." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend the ceremony for Congressman Elijah Cummings today, and to pay my respects to one of the finest legislators in our nation's history. Representative Cummings was a selfless man, full of conviction & a dedicated public servant. He will be greatly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, I met with the @Argonne Board of Governors. Their work is essential to leading innovation & economic growth in the US. If we are going to remain a leader in science & tech, we must ensure we are providing the funding we need to stay competitive on the world stage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Cooper Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Nomination of Justin Walker Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Recognizing the Importance of the Malta Conferences Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Representatives Ryan (D-OH), Gonzalez (R-OH), Underwood (D-IL) and Stivers (R-OH) Introduce Legislation to Combat Infant Mortality Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth Votes to Eliminate the Trump Administration's Burdensome Regulations that Double-Tax Middle Class Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth Advocates for Increased Federal Inland Waterways Cost Share to Help Expand the Quad Cities Economy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Illinoisans across the state are looking for safe, efficient, and well-funded transportation systems. Today, I met with @MIPRC Commissioner Robert Guy to talk about our top transportation priorities and how we can improve rail service in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks @frontlinepbs for interviewing me for Zero Tolerance, which documents the President's cruel war against immigrants and utter failure to secure the border." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor spent another birthday unjustly detained instead of with his loved ones. I joined several colleagues earlier this year in a letter to the UAE Ambassador concerned about his well-being & urging his release #FreeAhmedMansoor" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "While the House is busy passing legislation to address the most pressing issues facing the American people, Senate Republicans are focused almost exclusively on rubber-stamping President Trump's unqualified, ideological judicial nominees. This week, it's Justin Walker of KY." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nominees for lifetime appointments to federal judgeships should know their way around a courtroom. There are plenty of experienced attorneys in the Second Circuit -- so why did the WH pick Steven Menashi, their own in-house lawyer, when he has literally never argued in court?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The behavior of U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, David Cornstein, as detailed here is extremely troubling. His cozying up to the autocratic government of Victor Orban is yet another example of the Trump Admin making friends with the world's worst dictators." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to speak at the #SenateLatinoSummit today to highlight the contributions of Latinos & Latinas to our country, including Springfield's own Julio Barrenzuela, the director of @soldierswsalsa. An immigrant from Peru, Julio has taught salsa dancing classes at VA's across IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "For years, @DEAHQ let Big Pharma flood the market w/ painkillers, fueling the opioid crisis. Last year, @SenJohnKennedy & I passed the Opioid Quota Reform Act to stop this excess, which DEA is now implementing. I plan to monitor DEA's work & meet soon w/ the Acting Administrator." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Infant Mortality Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Haaland calls attention to local economic impact of decision to reduce refugee admissions, signs letter to President Trump urging support for refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 23, 2019 House Ways & Means Committee Incorporates Schneider Bills Into H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak, and Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - Durbin Pushes To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Following OIG Report Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump-GOP tax scam created a massive tax giveaway to the largest multinational corporations, to the wealthiest corporate CEOs, and well-connected campaign donors while making a concerted effort to hurt taxpayers in Democratic states." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Had the pleasure of sitting down with @UChicago President Robert Zimmer to hear about his initiative to recruit more students from rural communities in Illinois and across the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with @chefjoseandres today at the #SenateLatinoSummit. His selflessness and commitment to helping others should serve as an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all you do, Chef." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's top intelligence chiefs have told us time and time again that Russia & Iran are planning to interfere in the 2020 election. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. Sen. McConnell -- #HoldAVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Hearing of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Ambassador Taylor Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 22, 2019 Democrats Are Working Hard to Safeguard the Health of Our Nation Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 22, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 22, 2019 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Commander Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019 Duckworth, Peters Re-Introduce Good Government Legislation to Require Public Disclosure of Trump Administration's Travel Spending Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel for the Trump Organization - Udall, Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Seek Information on the Trump Organization's Business in Turkey Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Press EPA on Abrupt End to Contract Negotiations with Employee Union Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
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