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Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to K. C. Crosthwaite, CEO of JUUL Labs, Inc., and to Howard Willard, CEO of Altaria Group, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues To JUUL / Altria: Protect Children Over Profits
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Durbin Marks The One Year Anniversary Of The Chicago HEAL Initiative, Releases Interim Report
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Only in America do we mourn the victims of multiple mass shootings on the same day. Today, we remember Umpqua C.C. and Las Vegas. What will it take for Republicans to finally act? How many more of these massacres will we have to endure before Leader McConnell has had enough?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Enjoyed visiting @loaves_fishes in Naperville today. They are a non-profit that helps fight food insecurity and hunger in their community by providing nearly 4 million pounds of food to those in need with the help of 1,500 volunteers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Introduce Fair Sugar Policy Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Subcommittee Urges NIH to Allocate Grant Funding to Research Long-Term Health Effects of E-Cigarettes
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Quigley, Hill Introduce Resolution Condemning Secretary Carson's Transphobic History
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I heard from Illinois companies about how the President's reckless trade policies are impacting their work. It's clear that American businesses, consumers, and farmers are feeling the brunt of the President's tariffs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "It was great to visit Chicago's 25th Ward with Alderman Sigcho-Lopez last week and see the great work being done by organizations like @ElHogarDelNino to provide quality childhood education and services for families in Chicago's communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The evidence that has come to light in the last several days -- and over the course of the last two and a half years -- raises serious constitutional questions about President Donald Trump. Read my op-ed for @CNN discussing those questions here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This weekend marked Gold Star Families Day, where we honor the families of our fallen service-members. Their children made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. Though we can never fully make up for that loss, we must honor & respect the sacrifices they make every day."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Sterigenics Closing Willowbrook Facility
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - ".@CubsJoeMadd, we're going to miss you. Thanks for the great memories and a World Series Championship."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Democratic Colleagues File Paperwork To Force Senate Vote To Reserve Harmful Trump Administration Rule That Rolls Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 30, 2019
MSNBC "he Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "US Sanctions on Russia."
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 30, 2019
Quigley, Casten, Tonko Introduce the Preserve Science in Policymaking Act
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Foster Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close Willowbrook Facility
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 30, 2019
Casten Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2019
Amendment to Bar Family Separations Passes Appropriations Committee
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats: Committee Must Protect Witnesses From Presidential Intimidation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
E&C health subcommittee announces details for Chicago field hearing on public health threat of gun violence on October 3
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Quigley, Cartwright, Lofgren Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency in Government
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's open solicitation to Ukraine & reported discussion with the Russians dismissing their attacks on the 2016 U.S. election are stunning abdications of his oath of office."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Shana Tova to all those observing Rosh Hashanah in Illinois, across the United States, and around the world."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
CNN - Dick Durbin: Why Trump's handling of Ukraine demands investigation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously voted to support funding for the #FirstStepAct, criminal justice reform legislation that I led w/ @ChuckGrassley and was signed into law last year. This unanimous vote reflects the bipartisan nature of our #cjreform bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Last year, the #FirstStepAct, my landmark criminal justice reform bill with @ChuckGrassley became law. Yesterday, we introduced the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 with @SenatorLeahy, @SenThomTillis, @SenBooker, & @SenMikeLee to make sure #JuriesDecide."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in our history, the Trump Administration has decided to drop America's moral standing to a new low by drastically reducing the U.S. refugee admissions goal to only 18,000 for the next year."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Latest Assault On Refugees
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Underwood's Bipartisan Counter Terrorist Network Act Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was great to join Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants last night at their 2019 Solidarity Gala. The work they do for immigrants and migrant children is critical and I am proud to stand beside them."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David S. Johanson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission - Brown urges Trade Commission to side with American workers in antidumping investigation into mattresses imported from China
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar and Members of Congress Urge India to Restore Communication in Kashmir
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Schneider on Senate Report: No Excuse for IRS Not to Investigate NRA's Tax-Exempt Status
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia's Statement on ICE's Attack on Sanctuary Cities
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Menashi, White House Counsel - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Menashi: Disclose Involvement in Zelensky Call, Whistleblower Complaint
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - 65 Members Sounds Alarm on Rollback of Protections Against Abusive Debt Collection Practices
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart, Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General, and John Standley, CEO of Rite Aid Corporation - Durbin, Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Brown, Reed, & Merkley Once Again Urge Pharmacies To Stop Selling Tobacco Products Amid Vaping Epidemic
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schneider, Schweikert Question U.S. Trade Representative About Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum From Israel
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Representatives Casten, Haaland, Garcia, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bill to Help College Students Finish Their Degrees
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Another disturbing announcement from @CDCgov on the vaping epidemic: more than 800 confirmed & probable cases of lung illness related to vaping, as well as 12 deaths. @US_FDA must act now. #VapingTargetsKids"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Good to see the Senate Appropriations Committee pass my amendment with @SenatorLeahy today to prohibit entry to any Philippine Government Officials involved in the politically motivated imprisonment of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima in 2017. We must #FreeLeilaNow."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to K. C. Crosthwaite, CEO of JUUL Labs, Inc., and to Howard Willard, CEO of Altaria Group, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues To JUUL / Altria: Protect Children Over Profits
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Durbin Marks The One Year Anniversary Of The Chicago HEAL Initiative, Releases Interim Report
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Only in America do we mourn the victims of multiple mass shootings on the same day. Today, we remember Umpqua C.C. and Las Vegas. What will it take for Republicans to finally act? How many more of these massacres will we have to endure before Leader McConnell has had enough?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Enjoyed visiting @loaves_fishes in Naperville today. They are a non-profit that helps fight food insecurity and hunger in their community by providing nearly 4 million pounds of food to those in need with the help of 1,500 volunteers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Introduce Fair Sugar Policy Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Subcommittee Urges NIH to Allocate Grant Funding to Research Long-Term Health Effects of E-Cigarettes
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Quigley, Hill Introduce Resolution Condemning Secretary Carson's Transphobic History
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I heard from Illinois companies about how the President's reckless trade policies are impacting their work. It's clear that American businesses, consumers, and farmers are feeling the brunt of the President's tariffs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "It was great to visit Chicago's 25th Ward with Alderman Sigcho-Lopez last week and see the great work being done by organizations like @ElHogarDelNino to provide quality childhood education and services for families in Chicago's communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The evidence that has come to light in the last several days -- and over the course of the last two and a half years -- raises serious constitutional questions about President Donald Trump. Read my op-ed for @CNN discussing those questions here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This weekend marked Gold Star Families Day, where we honor the families of our fallen service-members. Their children made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. Though we can never fully make up for that loss, we must honor & respect the sacrifices they make every day."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Sterigenics Closing Willowbrook Facility
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - ".@CubsJoeMadd, we're going to miss you. Thanks for the great memories and a World Series Championship."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Democratic Colleagues File Paperwork To Force Senate Vote To Reserve Harmful Trump Administration Rule That Rolls Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 30, 2019
MSNBC "he Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "US Sanctions on Russia."
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 30, 2019
Quigley, Casten, Tonko Introduce the Preserve Science in Policymaking Act
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Foster Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close Willowbrook Facility
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 30, 2019
Casten Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2019
Amendment to Bar Family Separations Passes Appropriations Committee
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats: Committee Must Protect Witnesses From Presidential Intimidation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
E&C health subcommittee announces details for Chicago field hearing on public health threat of gun violence on October 3
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Quigley, Cartwright, Lofgren Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency in Government
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's open solicitation to Ukraine & reported discussion with the Russians dismissing their attacks on the 2016 U.S. election are stunning abdications of his oath of office."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Shana Tova to all those observing Rosh Hashanah in Illinois, across the United States, and around the world."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
CNN - Dick Durbin: Why Trump's handling of Ukraine demands investigation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously voted to support funding for the #FirstStepAct, criminal justice reform legislation that I led w/ @ChuckGrassley and was signed into law last year. This unanimous vote reflects the bipartisan nature of our #cjreform bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Last year, the #FirstStepAct, my landmark criminal justice reform bill with @ChuckGrassley became law. Yesterday, we introduced the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 with @SenatorLeahy, @SenThomTillis, @SenBooker, & @SenMikeLee to make sure #JuriesDecide."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in our history, the Trump Administration has decided to drop America's moral standing to a new low by drastically reducing the U.S. refugee admissions goal to only 18,000 for the next year."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Latest Assault On Refugees
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Underwood's Bipartisan Counter Terrorist Network Act Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was great to join Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants last night at their 2019 Solidarity Gala. The work they do for immigrants and migrant children is critical and I am proud to stand beside them."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David S. Johanson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission - Brown urges Trade Commission to side with American workers in antidumping investigation into mattresses imported from China
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar and Members of Congress Urge India to Restore Communication in Kashmir
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Schneider on Senate Report: No Excuse for IRS Not to Investigate NRA's Tax-Exempt Status
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia's Statement on ICE's Attack on Sanctuary Cities
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Menashi, White House Counsel - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Menashi: Disclose Involvement in Zelensky Call, Whistleblower Complaint
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - 65 Members Sounds Alarm on Rollback of Protections Against Abusive Debt Collection Practices
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart, Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General, and John Standley, CEO of Rite Aid Corporation - Durbin, Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Brown, Reed, & Merkley Once Again Urge Pharmacies To Stop Selling Tobacco Products Amid Vaping Epidemic
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schneider, Schweikert Question U.S. Trade Representative About Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum From Israel
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Representatives Casten, Haaland, Garcia, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bill to Help College Students Finish Their Degrees
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Another disturbing announcement from @CDCgov on the vaping epidemic: more than 800 confirmed & probable cases of lung illness related to vaping, as well as 12 deaths. @US_FDA must act now. #VapingTargetsKids"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Good to see the Senate Appropriations Committee pass my amendment with @SenatorLeahy today to prohibit entry to any Philippine Government Officials involved in the politically motivated imprisonment of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima in 2017. We must #FreeLeilaNow."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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