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May 9, 2019 Durbin Opposes Jeffrey Rosen, President Trump's Deputy AG Nominee Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Introduced a Senate resolution today condemning recently imposed laws by unelected Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei. This resolution sends a strong, bipartisan message that these actions will not stand in the U.S. Senate and do not reflect our values as Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Due Process Clause is enshrined in our Constitution as a check against government overreach, but currently there are inadequate safeguards in federal law to ensure that this fundamental constitutional right is protected." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "I first wrote this bill in 2017 to crack down on Pharma's drug ads & lower Rx spending by requiring price transparency @ChuckGrassley joined me to pass it in the Senate in 2018 Yesterday Sec. Azar issued a regulation On Monday, Sen Grassley & I will introduce a bill to codify" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Young, Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 9, 2019 Durbin: President Trump's Anti-Immigrant Policies Have Made Our Border Less Secure Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Nadler, Katko Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available For Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 9, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 9, 2019 LaHood Votes No on Dems' "Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act," Which Has Nothing to do with Preexisting Conditions Rep. Darin LaHood
May 9, 2019 Schakowsky Votes to Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 9, 2019 House Democrats Pass Bill to Stabilize the Affordable Care Act Rep. Sean Casten
May 9, 2019 Quigley Votes to Protect Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions Rep. Mike Quigley
May 9, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect People with Pre-existing Conditions Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 8, 2019 Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats Renew Call for Mueller Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 U.S. House Passes Rep. Kelly's Bill to Increase Access to Lower-Cost Generic Drugs Rep. Robin Kelly
May 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senators Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Congresswoman Angie Craig Pushes Administration to Immediately End Small Refinery Exemptions for Large Refineries Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 8, 2019 Homeland Security Watchdog Finds FEMA "did not follow procurement laws (and) regulations," and Wrongly Awarded Failed Bronze Star LLC Puerto Rico Contract Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pharma spends $6 billion each year to flood airwaves with drug ads, which drive up drug costs. Last year, @ChuckGrassley and I passed a bill in the Senate to require price tags in Rx drug ads. Today, we applaud HHS's action to build off our bipartisan effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2019 Durbin Questions Defense Secretary On DOD Involvement At The Southwest Border Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Neal and Davis Statement on USDA Guidance that Puts Families at Greater Risk of Food Insecurity Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 8, 2019 Sullivan, Durbin Introduce Due Process Protection Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Too often in our country, new moms and infants -- especially women and babies of color -- are dying from completely preventable health complications. In IL, African American women are 6 times more likely than white women to die of a pregnancy-related complication." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Stood with @brianschatz, @SenatorRomney, and @SenToddYoung today to push for our bipartisan #Tobacco21 bill. This is a major & necessary step to improve public health and stop the growth of e-cigarette use among children." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell may not want to hear from Robert Mueller, but the American people do. Joined Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in calling for a hearing:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Acting Secretary Shanahan admitted that the Department of Defense does not have a formal plan for the southwest border mission. President Trump didn't even request DOD funding in his 2020 budget for it." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, President Trump has abandoned our nation's longstanding bipartisan commitment to provide safe haven to the most vulnerable refugees in the world. Shameful." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Joning @brianschatz, @SenatorRomney, and @SenToddYoung to introduce a bill that would raise the federal minimum age to buy tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorDurbin " Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Investing in rail means investing in our economy and good paying jobs. With Chicago being the nation's rail hub, I'll always support Illinois' rail priorities in Congress. #RailDay2019" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to be able to speak about the U.S. contribution to the broad effort to help #endmalaria across the globe. We've got to stay on top of this disease so that everyone has a chance at life." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "While I'd like Walmart to stop tobacco sales altogether, I am very encouraged by today's announcement that they will no longer sell e-cigarette flavors that are clearly intended for children." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "I have long called for the release of Asia Bibi and I'm very glad and relieved to hear that she is safely in Canada after being acquitted of bogus charges." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019 Rep. Robin Kelly
May 8, 2019 Durbin, Grassley Statement On HHS Rule To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Leader McCarthy, the Minority Leader - Rep. Jim Banks Rallies House Colleagues to Prevent Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Senator Brown Reintroduce Bill to Improve Patient Care, Empower Nurses Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Senator Brown Reintroduce Bill to Improve Patient Care, Empower Nurses Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 7, 2019 Warren, Warner, Cummings, Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Legislation to Hold Equifax and other Credit Reporting Agencies Accountable for Data Breaches Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "A year ago the Trump Admin announced full implementation of its family separation policy. What resulted was a humanitarian disaster that will have permanent health & human consequences. We can never let the President re-start this failed & cruel policy. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Duckworth at COVID-19 Hearing: Why Isn't Cares Act Funding Being Used to Protect Airline Maintenance Workers? Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 7, 2019 Senators Hirono, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans from Unwanted Robocalls Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - ".@NetChoice is wrong. My bill sends a message to internet companies that harvest our children's online data for profit: give Americans the choice to delete the data trail you collected on them when they were just kids. Kids deserve a chance for a clean slate. It's common sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is a crushing weight on the backs of American students & families. Today w @SenWarren & @SenJackReed, I reintroduced a bill that would give student borrowers basic rights & help them understand the full range of repayment options & resources available to them." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were unjustly imprisoned for more than a year because they revealed human rights atrocities perpetrated by the Burmese government in Myanmar against the Rohingya. In other words, they were simply doing their jobs as reporters." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has made clear he and Senate Republicans want the Mueller Report to disappear. With so many troubling questions unanswered, Senate Rs and AG Barr must not be allowed to sweep this under the rug. We must hear testimony from Robert Mueller and Don McGahn." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Reed Reintroduce Bill Creating Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
May 9, 2019 Durbin Opposes Jeffrey Rosen, President Trump's Deputy AG Nominee Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Introduced a Senate resolution today condemning recently imposed laws by unelected Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei. This resolution sends a strong, bipartisan message that these actions will not stand in the U.S. Senate and do not reflect our values as Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Due Process Clause is enshrined in our Constitution as a check against government overreach, but currently there are inadequate safeguards in federal law to ensure that this fundamental constitutional right is protected." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "I first wrote this bill in 2017 to crack down on Pharma's drug ads & lower Rx spending by requiring price transparency @ChuckGrassley joined me to pass it in the Senate in 2018 Yesterday Sec. Azar issued a regulation On Monday, Sen Grassley & I will introduce a bill to codify" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Young, Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 9, 2019 Durbin: President Trump's Anti-Immigrant Policies Have Made Our Border Less Secure Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Nadler, Katko Introduce Bill Making Bankruptcy Relief Available For Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 9, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 9, 2019 LaHood Votes No on Dems' "Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act," Which Has Nothing to do with Preexisting Conditions Rep.Darin LaHood
May 9, 2019 Schakowsky Votes to Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 9, 2019 House Democrats Pass Bill to Stabilize the Affordable Care Act Rep.Sean Casten
May 9, 2019 Quigley Votes to Protect Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions Rep.Mike Quigley
May 9, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect People with Pre-existing Conditions Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 8, 2019 Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats Renew Call for Mueller Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 U.S. House Passes Rep. Kelly's Bill to Increase Access to Lower-Cost Generic Drugs Rep.Robin Kelly
May 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senators Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Congresswoman Angie Craig Pushes Administration to Immediately End Small Refinery Exemptions for Large Refineries Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 8, 2019 Homeland Security Watchdog Finds FEMA "did not follow procurement laws (and) regulations," and Wrongly Awarded Failed Bronze Star LLC Puerto Rico Contract Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Pharma spends $6 billion each year to flood airwaves with drug ads, which drive up drug costs. Last year, @ChuckGrassley and I passed a bill in the Senate to require price tags in Rx drug ads. Today, we applaud HHS's action to build off our bipartisan effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2019 Durbin Questions Defense Secretary On DOD Involvement At The Southwest Border Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Neal and Davis Statement on USDA Guidance that Puts Families at Greater Risk of Food Insecurity Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 8, 2019 Sullivan, Durbin Introduce Due Process Protection Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Too often in our country, new moms and infants -- especially women and babies of color -- are dying from completely preventable health complications. In IL, African American women are 6 times more likely than white women to die of a pregnancy-related complication." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Stood with @brianschatz, @SenatorRomney, and @SenToddYoung today to push for our bipartisan #Tobacco21 bill. This is a major & necessary step to improve public health and stop the growth of e-cigarette use among children." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell may not want to hear from Robert Mueller, but the American people do. Joined Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in calling for a hearing:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Acting Secretary Shanahan admitted that the Department of Defense does not have a formal plan for the southwest border mission. President Trump didn't even request DOD funding in his 2020 budget for it." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, President Trump has abandoned our nation's longstanding bipartisan commitment to provide safe haven to the most vulnerable refugees in the world. Shameful." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Joning @brianschatz, @SenatorRomney, and @SenToddYoung to introduce a bill that would raise the federal minimum age to buy tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorDurbin " Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Investing in rail means investing in our economy and good paying jobs. With Chicago being the nation's rail hub, I'll always support Illinois' rail priorities in Congress. #RailDay2019" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to be able to speak about the U.S. contribution to the broad effort to help #endmalaria across the globe. We've got to stay on top of this disease so that everyone has a chance at life." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "While I'd like Walmart to stop tobacco sales altogether, I am very encouraged by today's announcement that they will no longer sell e-cigarette flavors that are clearly intended for children." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "I have long called for the release of Asia Bibi and I'm very glad and relieved to hear that she is safely in Canada after being acquitted of bogus charges." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019 Rep.Robin Kelly
May 8, 2019 Durbin, Grassley Statement On HHS Rule To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Leader McCarthy, the Minority Leader - Rep. Jim Banks Rallies House Colleagues to Prevent Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Senator Brown Reintroduce Bill to Improve Patient Care, Empower Nurses Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Senator Brown Reintroduce Bill to Improve Patient Care, Empower Nurses Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 7, 2019 Warren, Warner, Cummings, Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Legislation to Hold Equifax and other Credit Reporting Agencies Accountable for Data Breaches Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "A year ago the Trump Admin announced full implementation of its family separation policy. What resulted was a humanitarian disaster that will have permanent health & human consequences. We can never let the President re-start this failed & cruel policy. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Duckworth at COVID-19 Hearing: Why Isn't Cares Act Funding Being Used to Protect Airline Maintenance Workers? Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 7, 2019 Senators Hirono, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans from Unwanted Robocalls Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - ".@NetChoice is wrong. My bill sends a message to internet companies that harvest our children's online data for profit: give Americans the choice to delete the data trail you collected on them when they were just kids. Kids deserve a chance for a clean slate. It's common sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is a crushing weight on the backs of American students & families. Today w @SenWarren & @SenJackReed, I reintroduced a bill that would give student borrowers basic rights & help them understand the full range of repayment options & resources available to them." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were unjustly imprisoned for more than a year because they revealed human rights atrocities perpetrated by the Burmese government in Myanmar against the Rohingya. In other words, they were simply doing their jobs as reporters." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has made clear he and Senate Republicans want the Mueller Report to disappear. With so many troubling questions unanswered, Senate Rs and AG Barr must not be allowed to sweep this under the rug. We must hear testimony from Robert Mueller and Don McGahn." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Durbin, Warren, Reed Reintroduce Bill Creating Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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