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Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's Remain in Mexico policy is a betrayal of American values and will only further instability in Mexican border cities. I joined my @SenateDems colleagues in demanding an end to this short-sighted and inhumane policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, Persident of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Deporting children with cancer is about as low as you can sink. This is yet another step in the Trump Administration's heartless campaign to use immigration to divide us. But I have faith in the American people - we are a kind and generous nation and we will reject this cruelty." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Discussed at Hearing in Oak Lawn Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senator Isakson's Decision To Resign Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenatorIsakson's departure from the Senate is the loss of a friend & a brave, constructive voice America desperately needs. Johnny stepped up for sensible immigration reform and defied the fire breathers and haters in his own party. I sent him a series of deserved fan letters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "With Tropical Storm Dorian bearing down on Puerto Rico, the Trump Admin is raiding millions of dollars of disaster relief funds so they can detain more immigrants. Putting Americans at risk to serve the President's anti-immigrant agenda is beyond the pale." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Foster Statement on Supporting Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Nationwide, there are now nearly 200 cases of critical lung disease linked to vaping, including one death in Illinois. And yet the @US_FDA is doing absolutely nothing about it. What will it take for them to act?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Democratic Colleagues Fight for Nation's Registered Apprenticeship Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's scorched-Earth trade war has hurt American farmers, and it's only getting worse. At some point, the President is going to have to start treating our nation's agricultural community as more than pawns in his harmful dispute with China." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "EVENING READ: On average, Illinois loses 73 women to pregnancy-related deaths each year -- a tragedy disproportionally affecting women of color. Pleased to see IL enact new legislation to help prevent maternal deaths & reduce racial disparities in outcomes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Why does President Trump continue to be former communist KGB agent Putin's cheerleader? And when will my Republican colleagues finally speak out against President Trump's championing of a Russian dictator?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to learn more about Lake County's A Way Out Program--a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program designed to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence in Chicago this past weekend took another 6 lives and injured 23 more people. What will it take for Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to act on commonsense gun safety legislation that has already passed the House?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, an IL resident died from severe respiratory illness after vaping -- nationwide, these devices have sickened nearly 200 people. So, I'm sending yet another letter to the FDA today to ask that they finally act against this dangerous threat to our nation's public health." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see that North Carolina is taking action against e-cigarettes companies, who have blatantly targeted our kids with their dangerous and addictive vaping products. If @US_FDA had done their job in the first place, we wouldn't be in this predicament." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Mitch Zeller, Dir. of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products - Durbin Presses FDA To Regulate E-Cigarettes In Aftermath Of Vaping Death And Illnesses Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar, Stabenow, Durbin, Peters, Baldwin, and Brown Call for Stronger Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Oppose Labor Department Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adele Gagliardi, Admin. of the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Office of Policy Development and Research - Over 125 House Democrats to DOL: Changes to Apprenticeship System Violate the Law Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This is a major step in the right direction. Big Pharma must be held accountable for fueling our nation's deadly opioid epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Sinai Urban Health Institute spearheads the Gun Violence Research Collaborative--a leading evidence-based research effort into gun violence--which includes several hospitals that are a part of the HEAL Initiative. Learn more about HEAL here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This is what happens when Big Pharma's greed goes unchecked. As long as Senator McConnell is unwilling to bring up legislation to lower drug prices, nothing is going to change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Releases Statement Supporting Impeachment Investigation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois stands to lose at least $1,800 per year in federal funding, for ten years, for each person who goes uncounted. This morning @CongressmanRaja, @RepBobbyRush, @RepMikeQuigley, and I were at @MyForefront to call for a full and fair #Census2020 count." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The fires burning through the Amazon Rainforest are devastating one of our planet's most precious natural resources. My heart is with the Brazilian people as they work to put out this blaze." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Illinois Post Office to Be Named for Tuskegee Airman Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Calls For An End To Small Refinery Waivers And Restoring Integrity To The Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 25, 2019 Tweet - "More than one million Rohingya continue to live in refugee camps after being savagely chased from their homes in Burma. This is unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2019 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Waters and 101 Members Blast CFPB Giveaways to Predatory Payday Lenders Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reacts To President Trump's Erratic Behavior And Its Impact On The Economy Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 23, 2019 Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To Vaping-Linked Death Of Illinois Man, The First In The Nation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - ".@FDACommissioner: an Illinois resident who recently vaped -- and got sick with severe respiratory illness -- has now died. Why are you allowing these dangerous and addictive products to remain on the market? Do something." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing this brave officer a speedy recovery. We have to do better by our nation's law enforcement officers -- it's far too easy for violent people to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Schneider Calls for Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 22, 2019 In Thailand, Duckworth highlights importance of the U.S.-Thai alliance and maintaining the international rule of law Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 22, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Conducts First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Bost Announces Head Start Grant For Franklin And Williamson Counties Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Rep. Soto Lead Bicameral Letter Requesting HUD to Immediately Publish Disaster Recovery Funds Disbursement Requirements for Puerto Rico and U.S.VI Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We should be doing everything in our power to help keep innocent families out of harm's way by granting TPS to Venezuelans already living in the US. Sadly, President Trump and Senate Republicans are blocking TPS for Venezuela, putting lives at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's Remain in Mexico policy is a betrayal of American values and will only further instability in Mexican border cities. I joined my @SenateDems colleagues in demanding an end to this short-sighted and inhumane policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, Persident of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Deporting children with cancer is about as low as you can sink. This is yet another step in the Trump Administration's heartless campaign to use immigration to divide us. But I have faith in the American people - we are a kind and generous nation and we will reject this cruelty." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Discussed at Hearing in Oak Lawn Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senator Isakson's Decision To Resign Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenatorIsakson's departure from the Senate is the loss of a friend & a brave, constructive voice America desperately needs. Johnny stepped up for sensible immigration reform and defied the fire breathers and haters in his own party. I sent him a series of deserved fan letters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "With Tropical Storm Dorian bearing down on Puerto Rico, the Trump Admin is raiding millions of dollars of disaster relief funds so they can detain more immigrants. Putting Americans at risk to serve the President's anti-immigrant agenda is beyond the pale." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Foster Statement on Supporting Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Nationwide, there are now nearly 200 cases of critical lung disease linked to vaping, including one death in Illinois. And yet the @US_FDA is doing absolutely nothing about it. What will it take for them to act?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Democratic Colleagues Fight for Nation's Registered Apprenticeship Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's scorched-Earth trade war has hurt American farmers, and it's only getting worse. At some point, the President is going to have to start treating our nation's agricultural community as more than pawns in his harmful dispute with China." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "EVENING READ: On average, Illinois loses 73 women to pregnancy-related deaths each year -- a tragedy disproportionally affecting women of color. Pleased to see IL enact new legislation to help prevent maternal deaths & reduce racial disparities in outcomes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Why does President Trump continue to be former communist KGB agent Putin's cheerleader? And when will my Republican colleagues finally speak out against President Trump's championing of a Russian dictator?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to learn more about Lake County's A Way Out Program--a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program designed to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence in Chicago this past weekend took another 6 lives and injured 23 more people. What will it take for Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to act on commonsense gun safety legislation that has already passed the House?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, an IL resident died from severe respiratory illness after vaping -- nationwide, these devices have sickened nearly 200 people. So, I'm sending yet another letter to the FDA today to ask that they finally act against this dangerous threat to our nation's public health." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see that North Carolina is taking action against e-cigarettes companies, who have blatantly targeted our kids with their dangerous and addictive vaping products. If @US_FDA had done their job in the first place, we wouldn't be in this predicament." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Mitch Zeller, Dir. of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products - Durbin Presses FDA To Regulate E-Cigarettes In Aftermath Of Vaping Death And Illnesses Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar, Stabenow, Durbin, Peters, Baldwin, and Brown Call for Stronger Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Oppose Labor Department Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adele Gagliardi, Admin. of the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Office of Policy Development and Research - Over 125 House Democrats to DOL: Changes to Apprenticeship System Violate the Law Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This is a major step in the right direction. Big Pharma must be held accountable for fueling our nation's deadly opioid epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Sinai Urban Health Institute spearheads the Gun Violence Research Collaborative--a leading evidence-based research effort into gun violence--which includes several hospitals that are a part of the HEAL Initiative. Learn more about HEAL here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This is what happens when Big Pharma's greed goes unchecked. As long as Senator McConnell is unwilling to bring up legislation to lower drug prices, nothing is going to change." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Releases Statement Supporting Impeachment Investigation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois stands to lose at least $1,800 per year in federal funding, for ten years, for each person who goes uncounted. This morning @CongressmanRaja, @RepBobbyRush, @RepMikeQuigley, and I were at @MyForefront to call for a full and fair #Census2020 count." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The fires burning through the Amazon Rainforest are devastating one of our planet's most precious natural resources. My heart is with the Brazilian people as they work to put out this blaze." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Illinois Post Office to Be Named for Tuskegee Airman Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Calls For An End To Small Refinery Waivers And Restoring Integrity To The Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 25, 2019 Tweet - "More than one million Rohingya continue to live in refugee camps after being savagely chased from their homes in Burma. This is unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2019 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Waters and 101 Members Blast CFPB Giveaways to Predatory Payday Lenders Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reacts To President Trump's Erratic Behavior And Its Impact On The Economy Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 23, 2019 Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To Vaping-Linked Death Of Illinois Man, The First In The Nation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - ".@FDACommissioner: an Illinois resident who recently vaped -- and got sick with severe respiratory illness -- has now died. Why are you allowing these dangerous and addictive products to remain on the market? Do something." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing this brave officer a speedy recovery. We have to do better by our nation's law enforcement officers -- it's far too easy for violent people to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Schneider Calls for Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 22, 2019 In Thailand, Duckworth highlights importance of the U.S.-Thai alliance and maintaining the international rule of law Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 22, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Conducts First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Bost Announces Head Start Grant For Franklin And Williamson Counties Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Rep. Soto Lead Bicameral Letter Requesting HUD to Immediately Publish Disaster Recovery Funds Disbursement Requirements for Puerto Rico and U.S.VI Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We should be doing everything in our power to help keep innocent families out of harm's way by granting TPS to Venezuelans already living in the US. Sadly, President Trump and Senate Republicans are blocking TPS for Venezuela, putting lives at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
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