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June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Why does Sen. McConnell continue to stand in the way of commonsense legislation to protect our nation's elections? My DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC was a small, important step forward, but there is much more to do and the Senate has become little more than a legislative graveyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2019 Durbin, Cohen: Congress Must Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 9, 2019 Tweet - "My statement with @RepChuyGarcia on the latest brutal chapter in the Syrian civil war in Idlib:" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2019 Tweet - "Alton is experiencing its longest period of flooding since 1927. I'm thankful for the amazing volunteers and cooperation among local, state, and federal officials who are helping people up and down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2019 Durbin, García Statement on Violence in Idlib, Syria Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 8, 2019 Tweet - "These reckless tariffs are hurting our economy & devastating our nation's farmers. Like USDA's own economists have said -- it will take years for farmers in Illinois and across the nation to recover." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 7, 2019 Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Help International Students Pursuing STEM Careers in the United States Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Congressmen Brad Sherman and David Kustoff Urge the Federal Reserve to Protect Homebuyers from Wire Fraud Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue - On Final Planting Date For Corn in Illinois, Underwood Presses Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Purdue on efforts to Address Obstacles Facing Farming Communities Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenJeffMerkley in urging Sec. Pompeo to immediately reverse this discriminatory policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Good news -- DHS IG has agreed to my request for an investigation into the conditions at CBP detention facilities at the border that are dangerously overcrowded. We must bring humanity to our border." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today's news on jobs and wages is disappointing, but the President's tariff threats and triumphant tweets are at an all-time high. Are we "great again" yet?" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to work with @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @RonWyden, and @RepDanKildee to introduce the Working Families Tax Relief Act. It's time to pass this bill and put money back where it belongs -- in the pockets of hardworking American families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid crisis can't be solved in jails or ERs. We need to get to the root problems. That means educating more health providers about responsible prescribing, holding Big Pharma accountable for their lies, expanding access to treatment, and protecting Medicaid and the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we can't forget the MS St. Louis. 80 years ago today, the United States cruelly turned away more than 900 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis as they sought safety from Holocaust. We must always welcome refugees with open arms." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "America needs to maintain a strong STEM workforce in order to compete in the modern global economy. If we deny international students with these degrees from our universities a chance to continue their work in America, we'll be shipping much-needed talent we trained overseas. 21 replies 26 retweets 122 likes" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to Director Kraninger,Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - In Wake of Crackdown on Annoying Robocalls, Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Two-State Solution in Middle East Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Harris, Merkley Lead Group of 19 Senators in Urging State Department to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune today to urge the USDA to expedite the development of cover crop guidelines as established in the 2018 farm bill. Finalizing these guidelines will provide much needed flexibility & certainty for our nation's farmers." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Press Carson For Answers On State Of Public Housing In East St. Louis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Durbin, Blumenthal, Harris, Klobuchar: Keep International Student Talent In America Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce 'Buffet Rule' To Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Fair Share In Taxes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2019 Quigley Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month Rep. Mike Quigley
June 5, 2019 Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2019 New American Members of Congress Statement on the Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel - Crow Leads Letter Calling on Sen. McConnell to Bring H.R. 1 for a Vote Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019 Underwood Takes Fight For Her Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable, Reduce Premium Costs to Ways and Means Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 5, 2019 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Rep. Krishnamoorthi Votes To Protect Dreamers Through The American Dream And Promise Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 5, 2019 Rep. Davis Votes to Honor Our Nation's Values and Pass American Dream and Promise Act Rep. Danny Davis
June 5, 2019 New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Those saving for retirement who seek investment advice should trust these professionals to put future retirees' financial interests first. Today's SEC decision to adopt the misleadingly named "Regulation Best Interest" weakens investor protections and preserves the status quo." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Why does Sen. McConnell continue to stand in the way of commonsense legislation to protect our nation's elections? My DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC was a small, important step forward, but there is much more to do and the Senate has become little more than a legislative graveyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2019 Durbin, Cohen: Congress Must Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 9, 2019 Tweet - "My statement with @RepChuyGarcia on the latest brutal chapter in the Syrian civil war in Idlib:" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2019 Tweet - "Alton is experiencing its longest period of flooding since 1927. I'm thankful for the amazing volunteers and cooperation among local, state, and federal officials who are helping people up and down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2019 Durbin, García Statement on Violence in Idlib, Syria Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 8, 2019 Tweet - "These reckless tariffs are hurting our economy & devastating our nation's farmers. Like USDA's own economists have said -- it will take years for farmers in Illinois and across the nation to recover." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 7, 2019 Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Help International Students Pursuing STEM Careers in the United States Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Congressmen Brad Sherman and David Kustoff Urge the Federal Reserve to Protect Homebuyers from Wire Fraud Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue - On Final Planting Date For Corn in Illinois, Underwood Presses Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Purdue on efforts to Address Obstacles Facing Farming Communities Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenJeffMerkley in urging Sec. Pompeo to immediately reverse this discriminatory policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Good news -- DHS IG has agreed to my request for an investigation into the conditions at CBP detention facilities at the border that are dangerously overcrowded. We must bring humanity to our border." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today's news on jobs and wages is disappointing, but the President's tariff threats and triumphant tweets are at an all-time high. Are we "great again" yet?" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to work with @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorBennet, @RonWyden, and @RepDanKildee to introduce the Working Families Tax Relief Act. It's time to pass this bill and put money back where it belongs -- in the pockets of hardworking American families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid crisis can't be solved in jails or ERs. We need to get to the root problems. That means educating more health providers about responsible prescribing, holding Big Pharma accountable for their lies, expanding access to treatment, and protecting Medicaid and the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we can't forget the MS St. Louis. 80 years ago today, the United States cruelly turned away more than 900 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis as they sought safety from Holocaust. We must always welcome refugees with open arms." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "America needs to maintain a strong STEM workforce in order to compete in the modern global economy. If we deny international students with these degrees from our universities a chance to continue their work in America, we'll be shipping much-needed talent we trained overseas. 21 replies 26 retweets 122 likes" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to Director Kraninger,Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - In Wake of Crackdown on Annoying Robocalls, Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Two-State Solution in Middle East Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Harris, Merkley Lead Group of 19 Senators in Urging State Department to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune today to urge the USDA to expedite the development of cover crop guidelines as established in the 2018 farm bill. Finalizing these guidelines will provide much needed flexibility & certainty for our nation's farmers." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Press Carson For Answers On State Of Public Housing In East St. Louis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Durbin, Blumenthal, Harris, Klobuchar: Keep International Student Talent In America Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce 'Buffet Rule' To Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Fair Share In Taxes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2019 Quigley Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month Rep.Mike Quigley
June 5, 2019 Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2019 New American Members of Congress Statement on the Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel - Crow Leads Letter Calling on Sen. McConnell to Bring H.R. 1 for a Vote Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019 Underwood Takes Fight For Her Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable, Reduce Premium Costs to Ways and Means Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 5, 2019 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Rep. Krishnamoorthi Votes To Protect Dreamers Through The American Dream And Promise Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 5, 2019 Rep. Davis Votes to Honor Our Nation's Values and Pass American Dream and Promise Act Rep.Danny Davis
June 5, 2019 New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Those saving for retirement who seek investment advice should trust these professionals to put future retirees' financial interests first. Today's SEC decision to adopt the misleadingly named "Regulation Best Interest" weakens investor protections and preserves the status quo." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
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