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Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin: Vaping Targets Kids Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. Kevin McAleen, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Consult Congress about Refugee Resettlement, as Required by Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Underwood Addresses Growing Threats of Domestic Terrorism, Advocates for Resources for Local Communities Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to @IllinoisPCA leaders for speaking with me today about funding community health centers in IL. These centers treat 1.4M IL residents each year, meaning 1 in 9 Illinoisans depend on them for care. It's critically important that they receive adequate funding without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Duckworth on Trump Firing Bolton: "We Expect Our Troops to do Their Jobs, but don't Have a President or National Security Advisor Willing to do Theirs" Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the Trump Administration's efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act and eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions, the nation's uninsured rate grew significantly for the first time this decade." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Advances FY2020 Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "If we want to compete with China, we must start investing more in cutting-edge agricultural research. My America Grows Act would increase federal research funding so that @USDA has the resources it needs to make more breakthroughs and foster innovation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to receive the National Distinguished Advocacy Award from @AmericanCancer today & proud to serve as their ally in the Senate every day. I will always stand by them in the fight against cancer, Big Tobacco, Big Vape, & in support of Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@TobaccoFreeKids has it right. We must ban flavored e-cigarettes to protect our children. Vaping companies like JUUL are targeting kids for a reason - we can't let them hook an entire generation of young people on nicotine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "For all those in Illinois -- @GarrettPopcorn is celebrating its 70th anniversary by offering 70-cent bags of popcorn all week. Make sure to stop in, get yourself a treat, and celebrate 70 years of the best popcorn in the United States!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The @AmerMedicalAssn is warning people to stop vaping, & calling on @US_FDA to get rid of e-cig flavors & unapproved devices. 6 people have now died from vaping. It's time we begin to treat this situation for what it is -- a full-blown public health crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While Majority Leader McConnell is refusing to allow the Senate to legislate, I'm glad to see that the House is doing their job--including considering my bill with @RepRobinKelly that will help save the lives of moms and babies of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Under @BetsyDeVosED, the Dept. of Education has granted a mere 1% of eligible applicants with the public servant student loan forgiveness they were promised. These are our nation's teachers, firefighters, and nurses - they've earned this relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm closely watching the ongoing situation in Dupo, Illinois, and will continue to follow along as it unfolds. As of this time, thankfully, no injuries have been reported." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farmers Union To Discuss Farm Economy, Trade, And Biofuels Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Discusses The Importance Of Continued U.S. Global Engagement At Council On Foreign Relations Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight at @CFR_org, I had the chance to speak with @DoyleMcManus about the importance of continued global engagement for the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Enough is Enough Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm at @CFR_org tonight to discuss the United States' role in the world, and the importance and benefit of our continued global engagement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 The Disconnect Between the Beltway and the American People Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 10, 2019 Raising Awareness of Damage Done By Mandatory Arbitration and Supporting the Fair Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 10, 2019 Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident to Safety Act of 2019 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Consult Congress about Refugee Resettlement, as Required by Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with safety activists today to talk about expanding the netting at @MLB ballparks. I look forward to continue working to ensure the safety of baseball fans everywhere." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay it's important to remember that you're not alone and there's never a wrong time to ask for help. If you - or anyone you know - is struggling, please call 1-800-273-TALK for help." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Klobuchar, Colleagues Press Treasury Department for Measures taken by Administration to Keep Jobs in the United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Oversight Subcommittee Investigation Prompts FDA to Issue Warning Letter to JUUL Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth, Garcia Discuss Impact of "Public Charge" Rule on Immigrant Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth Statement on the Breakdown of Peace Negotiations with the Taliban Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA finally attacks JUUL's phony claim that vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. Now it's time to clear the shelves of kid-marketed flavor pods and unapproved vaping devices. FDA, END IT TODAY. VAPING TARGETS KIDS." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The gun violence epidemic is a crisis that affects every community. We need a United States Senate that steps up to this challenge and passes meaningful legislation to save lives, like the House has already done. We can't afford to wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Advertisers across America need to refuse JUUL ads claiming vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. The @US_FDA finally woke up. Now it's time for advertisers to refuse to spread Big Vape's lies. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. JUUL LIES AND KIDS PAY THE PRICE." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Hats off to @GovWhitmer of Michigan for banning vaping in her state. Governors need to do all they can to protect our kids from deadly e-cigarettes. VAPING VICTIMIZES KIDS. JUUL LIES AND OUR KIDS' LUNGS PAY THE PRICE." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly support expanded background checks for gun sales, and the House has already passed a bipartisan bill to do just that. If Leader McConnell and GOP Senators would let the Senate vote on this bill, we could pass it today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois school alert: with 20% of our high schoolers vaping, it's time for every school in the state to call an assembly and tell the deadly truth about e-cigarettes. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. EXPEL VAPING FROM OUR SCHOOLS." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @LurieChildrens I once again urged @US_FDA to immediately ban all e-cigarette flavors and devices that have not been approved by the agency. Young, healthy people are getting sick and dying and the Acting FDA Commissioner has the power to do something about it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Durbin Calls For Acting Commissioner To Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Six more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend. The Senate is back in session today & could pass gun safety reforms immediately - if Mitch McConnell will ever allow a vote. The House has already done its job. Now it's our turn." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "For years, I have expressed my concerns about the teen vaping epidemic to @US_FDA, but they have refused to act in any type of meaningful way. If @FDACommissioner doesn't want to protect the public health, then it's time for new leadership in the FDA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are paying for President Trump's tariffs on China. The damage will take years to undo." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to call Marca Bristo a friend and one of my heroes. Generations of Americans with disabilities will have Marca to thank for the freedoms they enjoy because she dedicated her life to them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative and the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of Labor - Schakowsky, Grijalva, Levin Lead Letter Calling On Honduras To Halt Labor Violations Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Restore Ban on Plastic Water Bottle Sales in National Parks Rep. Mike Quigley
Date Title Politician
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin: Vaping Targets Kids Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. Kevin McAleen, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Consult Congress about Refugee Resettlement, as Required by Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Underwood Addresses Growing Threats of Domestic Terrorism, Advocates for Resources for Local Communities Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to @IllinoisPCA leaders for speaking with me today about funding community health centers in IL. These centers treat 1.4M IL residents each year, meaning 1 in 9 Illinoisans depend on them for care. It's critically important that they receive adequate funding without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Duckworth on Trump Firing Bolton: "We Expect Our Troops to do Their Jobs, but don't Have a President or National Security Advisor Willing to do Theirs" Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the Trump Administration's efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act and eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions, the nation's uninsured rate grew significantly for the first time this decade." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Advances FY2020 Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "If we want to compete with China, we must start investing more in cutting-edge agricultural research. My America Grows Act would increase federal research funding so that @USDA has the resources it needs to make more breakthroughs and foster innovation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to receive the National Distinguished Advocacy Award from @AmericanCancer today & proud to serve as their ally in the Senate every day. I will always stand by them in the fight against cancer, Big Tobacco, Big Vape, & in support of Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@TobaccoFreeKids has it right. We must ban flavored e-cigarettes to protect our children. Vaping companies like JUUL are targeting kids for a reason - we can't let them hook an entire generation of young people on nicotine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "For all those in Illinois -- @GarrettPopcorn is celebrating its 70th anniversary by offering 70-cent bags of popcorn all week. Make sure to stop in, get yourself a treat, and celebrate 70 years of the best popcorn in the United States!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The @AmerMedicalAssn is warning people to stop vaping, & calling on @US_FDA to get rid of e-cig flavors & unapproved devices. 6 people have now died from vaping. It's time we begin to treat this situation for what it is -- a full-blown public health crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While Majority Leader McConnell is refusing to allow the Senate to legislate, I'm glad to see that the House is doing their job--including considering my bill with @RepRobinKelly that will help save the lives of moms and babies of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Under @BetsyDeVosED, the Dept. of Education has granted a mere 1% of eligible applicants with the public servant student loan forgiveness they were promised. These are our nation's teachers, firefighters, and nurses - they've earned this relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm closely watching the ongoing situation in Dupo, Illinois, and will continue to follow along as it unfolds. As of this time, thankfully, no injuries have been reported." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farmers Union To Discuss Farm Economy, Trade, And Biofuels Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Discusses The Importance Of Continued U.S. Global Engagement At Council On Foreign Relations Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight at @CFR_org, I had the chance to speak with @DoyleMcManus about the importance of continued global engagement for the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Enough is Enough Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm at @CFR_org tonight to discuss the United States' role in the world, and the importance and benefit of our continued global engagement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 The Disconnect Between the Beltway and the American People Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 10, 2019 Raising Awareness of Damage Done By Mandatory Arbitration and Supporting the Fair Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 10, 2019 Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident to Safety Act of 2019 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Consult Congress about Refugee Resettlement, as Required by Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with safety activists today to talk about expanding the netting at @MLB ballparks. I look forward to continue working to ensure the safety of baseball fans everywhere." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay it's important to remember that you're not alone and there's never a wrong time to ask for help. If you - or anyone you know - is struggling, please call 1-800-273-TALK for help." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Klobuchar, Colleagues Press Treasury Department for Measures taken by Administration to Keep Jobs in the United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Oversight Subcommittee Investigation Prompts FDA to Issue Warning Letter to JUUL Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth, Garcia Discuss Impact of "Public Charge" Rule on Immigrant Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth Statement on the Breakdown of Peace Negotiations with the Taliban Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA finally attacks JUUL's phony claim that vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. Now it's time to clear the shelves of kid-marketed flavor pods and unapproved vaping devices. FDA, END IT TODAY. VAPING TARGETS KIDS." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The gun violence epidemic is a crisis that affects every community. We need a United States Senate that steps up to this challenge and passes meaningful legislation to save lives, like the House has already done. We can't afford to wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Advertisers across America need to refuse JUUL ads claiming vaping is a safe alternative to cigarettes. The @US_FDA finally woke up. Now it's time for advertisers to refuse to spread Big Vape's lies. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. JUUL LIES AND KIDS PAY THE PRICE." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Hats off to @GovWhitmer of Michigan for banning vaping in her state. Governors need to do all they can to protect our kids from deadly e-cigarettes. VAPING VICTIMIZES KIDS. JUUL LIES AND OUR KIDS' LUNGS PAY THE PRICE." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly support expanded background checks for gun sales, and the House has already passed a bipartisan bill to do just that. If Leader McConnell and GOP Senators would let the Senate vote on this bill, we could pass it today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois school alert: with 20% of our high schoolers vaping, it's time for every school in the state to call an assembly and tell the deadly truth about e-cigarettes. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. EXPEL VAPING FROM OUR SCHOOLS." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @LurieChildrens I once again urged @US_FDA to immediately ban all e-cigarette flavors and devices that have not been approved by the agency. Young, healthy people are getting sick and dying and the Acting FDA Commissioner has the power to do something about it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Durbin Calls For Acting Commissioner To Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Six more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend. The Senate is back in session today & could pass gun safety reforms immediately - if Mitch McConnell will ever allow a vote. The House has already done its job. Now it's our turn." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "For years, I have expressed my concerns about the teen vaping epidemic to @US_FDA, but they have refused to act in any type of meaningful way. If @FDACommissioner doesn't want to protect the public health, then it's time for new leadership in the FDA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are paying for President Trump's tariffs on China. The damage will take years to undo." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to call Marca Bristo a friend and one of my heroes. Generations of Americans with disabilities will have Marca to thank for the freedoms they enjoy because she dedicated her life to them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative and the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of Labor - Schakowsky, Grijalva, Levin Lead Letter Calling On Honduras To Halt Labor Violations Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Restore Ban on Plastic Water Bottle Sales in National Parks Rep.Mike Quigley
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