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Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's decision to turn his back on our Kurdish allies -- who shed blood to help stop ISIS terrorism -- is the latest example of his tendency to make rash, uninformed decisions that upend longstanding U.S. commitments & security interests." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids and JUUL has been one of the worst offenders. Today I joined @SenBlumenthal & other @SenateDems in calling on JUUL to remove forced arbitration and other anti-consumer provisions from its terms & conditions for online sales." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "There is a #digitaldivide in this country and rural communities are being left behind. Illinoisans need the internet to complete homework, start businesses, and allow doctors to communicate with their patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Bost Announces School Safety Grants Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 10, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on Retirement of Nita Lowey Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Ricardo Oberlander, President and CEO of Reynolds American Inc. - Subcommittee Ramps Up Pressure on E-Cigarette Companies to End All Advertising Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group - Concerns over Outsourcing Jobs Abroad Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The study released today by @audubonsociety is extremely troubling. Two-thirds of North American birds are now at risk of extinction from global temperature rise. Climate change is a reality that we all must accept. We can't wait any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Rising costs. Long drives to see a doctor. Months-long waits to see a specialist. Rural Americans too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care in their communities. Read my op-ed in @thesouthern on improving access to rural health care here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "#WorldMentalHealthDay is an important reminder to check in on family, friends, and most importantly -- yourself. No one has to work through mental health challenges alone. It's time to end the stigma." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The environmental need for the restoration of Quincy Bay is obvious. 80 years of river traffic has brought sediment, silt, and a significant loss of water volume. I will continue to push for federal investment in Illinois' key water infrastructure projects." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 The Southern Illinoisan - Dick Durbin: Rural health care in Illinois must improve Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Murray and Duckworth Call For Secretary DeVos to Start Supporting Student Parents Following Her Rejection of GAO Recommendations and Undermining Child Care Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Durbin Continues To Push For Quincy Bay Restoration Project Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brian Benczkowski, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Assistant AG: Why Didn't DOJ Investigate President's Actions? Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump weird comments." Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Bost Statement on White House Letter to Speaker Pelosi Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2019 Durbin Discusses Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform At Bradley University Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "No tweet could properly respond to this slumgullion of legal and constitutional nonsense, but can we point out that EVERY impeachment of an elected official undoes his election? If that were a problem, there could be no impeachments." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @bradleyu, I talked with students & staff about the passage of the bipartisan First Step Act. It is the most significant criminal justice reform legislation in decades and it became a reality with bipartisan support." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We must do more to respond to the alarming rise in first responder roadside deaths. That is why @RepCheri and I are announcing the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Young people across the country are dying from vaping. How much longer will @US_FDA allow this to continue? #VapingTargetsKids" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED failed to follow a clear court order that prohibited collecting debts from former Corinthian College students. These students were sold a stack of lies by Corinthian and it's unacceptable that they continue to be preyed upon by the Trump-DeVos Dept. of Education." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Durbin Highlights New Federal Law To Support Rural Emergency Medical Services Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to be at the Nauvoo Fire Protection District to discuss new legislation I passed last year. The SIREN Act provides new grant funding for rural fire and EMS agencies in training, recruiting, and purchasing equipment." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The President's goal of blocking all accountability must not become the Republican party line. Republicans should put country and Constitution over partisan loyalty." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing an easy fast and blessed day to all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois, across the U.S., and around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "House subpoenas E.U. Ambassador Sondland" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Higgins, Wild Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drug Manufacturers from Price Gouging Medicare Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Facing worst drug crisis ever, Pres. Trump just transferred another $129M from the military to his beloved wall. This $$ was to stop heroin production in Afghanistan -- but was removed so the Pres. can pose for campaign photos in front of the wall he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Joseph M. Otting, Comptroller in the Office of the Currency, and Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Brown, Meeks and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's agreement with Turkish strongman Erdogan to withdraw all US troops from Syria leaves Kurdish allies at risk and ISIS unguarded. Even GOP Senators are breaking with Pres. Trump on this one. How much longer will we tolerate this?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today at Thomson Prison, @ChuckGrassley, @RepCheri, and I received a briefing on the implementation of the First Step Act. The landmark criminal justice reform bill that I led with Sen. Grassley will reduce crime by better preparing inmates to successfully reenter society." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to see @USDOT initiative that mirrors much of the bipartisan legislation I authored with @SenatorBraun to elevate and improve #rural transportation priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I would welcome the opportunity to question Mr. Giuliani under oath. It is time the American people hear the truth from the President's lawyer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Muting Amb. Sondland from testifying before Congress on impeachment charges puts us on the inevitable path to the Supreme Court. A replay of the Nixon scenario." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Supreme Court will hear cases to determine the future of LGBTQ protections in the workplace. No one should be fired for being who they are -- that's why I support the #EqualityAct. #DontRollBackOurRights" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "For years, I've been asking our nation's pharmacies to remove dangerous, addictive tobacco products from their shelves. This week, @Walgreens took the important step of announcing that they would no longer sell e-cigarettes. In doing so, they have put children over profits." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Durbin And Bustos Announce New Legislation To Protect First Responders Roadside Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "And yet Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to pass legislation to secure our elections. His inaction benefits only Putin and the Iranian Supreme Leader. We cannot afford to put this off any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's defiance of an impeachment investigation creates a constitutional confrontation. Pres. Trump is prepared to risk his party and his presidency to avoid accountability." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump struggles to defend himself." Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The END ENDS (Ending Nicotine Dependence From Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems) Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "It is against the law for an American to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with the protesters in Hong Kong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @CNTraveler name Chicago the country's 'Best Big City' for the third year in a row. Could not agree more!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "It is going to take men and women of courage to get our nation through the days ahead of us." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's decision to turn his back on our Kurdish allies -- who shed blood to help stop ISIS terrorism -- is the latest example of his tendency to make rash, uninformed decisions that upend longstanding U.S. commitments & security interests." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids and JUUL has been one of the worst offenders. Today I joined @SenBlumenthal & other @SenateDems in calling on JUUL to remove forced arbitration and other anti-consumer provisions from its terms & conditions for online sales." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "There is a #digitaldivide in this country and rural communities are being left behind. Illinoisans need the internet to complete homework, start businesses, and allow doctors to communicate with their patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Bost Announces School Safety Grants Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 10, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on Retirement of Nita Lowey Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Ricardo Oberlander, President and CEO of Reynolds American Inc. - Subcommittee Ramps Up Pressure on E-Cigarette Companies to End All Advertising Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group - Concerns over Outsourcing Jobs Abroad Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The study released today by @audubonsociety is extremely troubling. Two-thirds of North American birds are now at risk of extinction from global temperature rise. Climate change is a reality that we all must accept. We can't wait any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Rising costs. Long drives to see a doctor. Months-long waits to see a specialist. Rural Americans too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care in their communities. Read my op-ed in @thesouthern on improving access to rural health care here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "#WorldMentalHealthDay is an important reminder to check in on family, friends, and most importantly -- yourself. No one has to work through mental health challenges alone. It's time to end the stigma." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The environmental need for the restoration of Quincy Bay is obvious. 80 years of river traffic has brought sediment, silt, and a significant loss of water volume. I will continue to push for federal investment in Illinois' key water infrastructure projects." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 The Southern Illinoisan - Dick Durbin: Rural health care in Illinois must improve Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Murray and Duckworth Call For Secretary DeVos to Start Supporting Student Parents Following Her Rejection of GAO Recommendations and Undermining Child Care Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Durbin Continues To Push For Quincy Bay Restoration Project Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brian Benczkowski, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Assistant AG: Why Didn't DOJ Investigate President's Actions? Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump weird comments." Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Bost Statement on White House Letter to Speaker Pelosi Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2019 Durbin Discusses Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform At Bradley University Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "No tweet could properly respond to this slumgullion of legal and constitutional nonsense, but can we point out that EVERY impeachment of an elected official undoes his election? If that were a problem, there could be no impeachments." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @bradleyu, I talked with students & staff about the passage of the bipartisan First Step Act. It is the most significant criminal justice reform legislation in decades and it became a reality with bipartisan support." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We must do more to respond to the alarming rise in first responder roadside deaths. That is why @RepCheri and I are announcing the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Young people across the country are dying from vaping. How much longer will @US_FDA allow this to continue? #VapingTargetsKids" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED failed to follow a clear court order that prohibited collecting debts from former Corinthian College students. These students were sold a stack of lies by Corinthian and it's unacceptable that they continue to be preyed upon by the Trump-DeVos Dept. of Education." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Durbin Highlights New Federal Law To Support Rural Emergency Medical Services Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to be at the Nauvoo Fire Protection District to discuss new legislation I passed last year. The SIREN Act provides new grant funding for rural fire and EMS agencies in training, recruiting, and purchasing equipment." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The President's goal of blocking all accountability must not become the Republican party line. Republicans should put country and Constitution over partisan loyalty." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing an easy fast and blessed day to all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois, across the U.S., and around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "House subpoenas E.U. Ambassador Sondland" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Higgins, Wild Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drug Manufacturers from Price Gouging Medicare Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Facing worst drug crisis ever, Pres. Trump just transferred another $129M from the military to his beloved wall. This $$ was to stop heroin production in Afghanistan -- but was removed so the Pres. can pose for campaign photos in front of the wall he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Joseph M. Otting, Comptroller in the Office of the Currency, and Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Brown, Meeks and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's agreement with Turkish strongman Erdogan to withdraw all US troops from Syria leaves Kurdish allies at risk and ISIS unguarded. Even GOP Senators are breaking with Pres. Trump on this one. How much longer will we tolerate this?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today at Thomson Prison, @ChuckGrassley, @RepCheri, and I received a briefing on the implementation of the First Step Act. The landmark criminal justice reform bill that I led with Sen. Grassley will reduce crime by better preparing inmates to successfully reenter society." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to see @USDOT initiative that mirrors much of the bipartisan legislation I authored with @SenatorBraun to elevate and improve #rural transportation priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I would welcome the opportunity to question Mr. Giuliani under oath. It is time the American people hear the truth from the President's lawyer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Muting Amb. Sondland from testifying before Congress on impeachment charges puts us on the inevitable path to the Supreme Court. A replay of the Nixon scenario." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Supreme Court will hear cases to determine the future of LGBTQ protections in the workplace. No one should be fired for being who they are -- that's why I support the #EqualityAct. #DontRollBackOurRights" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "For years, I've been asking our nation's pharmacies to remove dangerous, addictive tobacco products from their shelves. This week, @Walgreens took the important step of announcing that they would no longer sell e-cigarettes. In doing so, they have put children over profits." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Durbin And Bustos Announce New Legislation To Protect First Responders Roadside Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "And yet Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to pass legislation to secure our elections. His inaction benefits only Putin and the Iranian Supreme Leader. We cannot afford to put this off any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's defiance of an impeachment investigation creates a constitutional confrontation. Pres. Trump is prepared to risk his party and his presidency to avoid accountability." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump struggles to defend himself." Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The END ENDS (Ending Nicotine Dependence From Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems) Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "It is against the law for an American to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with the protesters in Hong Kong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @CNTraveler name Chicago the country's 'Best Big City' for the third year in a row. Could not agree more!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "It is going to take men and women of courage to get our nation through the days ahead of us." Sen.Dick Durbin
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