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May 7, 2019 Tweet - "New CDC report once again shows why we need to pass #MOMMAact. Too many new moms & babies are dying from preventable conditions -- especially women & infants of color. My bill with @RepRobinKelly would help end this national tragedy. Time to get this done." 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 Durbin, Warren, Reed Reintroduce Bill Creating Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights 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 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Safety Advocates For Supporting Distracted Driving Prevention Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 6, 2019 Congressman García, Senator Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Protect Consumers Against Discrimination in Credit Lending Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 6, 2019 Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Highlights Contributions, Challenges of African American Mothers Rep. Robin Kelly
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Congressional Democrats Denounce Trump Proposal that Would Deny Social Security Benefits to Vulnerable Individuals Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2019 Durbin, Graham Reintroduce Bipartisan Election Interference Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $230,000 for Americorps Vista Projects in Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (3) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (2) Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (1) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2016, 22 million Americans lost more than $9.5 billion to robocall scams that target the most vulnerable in society, like senior citizens, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. It's time to put an end to this." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "Reintroduced the bipartisan DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC. It prohibits foreigners who improperly interfere in our elections from coming to the US to further their schemes & bars them from entering our country in the future. This is a must-pass bill in light of the Mueller Report." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2019 Lowey, Schneider, Engel, Deutch, Gottheimer Statement on Rocket Attacks on Israel Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 5, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @RepRobinKelly and @RepUnderwood on the #MOMMAact to help reduce maternal health disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "I blew the whistle on the Trump Administration because they have stopped tracking white supremacist attacks as a separate category of domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Schakowsky Leads Letter to SSA Demanding the Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 3, 2019 Representatives García, Grijalva, Costa, Schakowsky and 43 More Call on Social Security to Suspend Practice that Disproportionately Targets Immigrants Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Members of Illinois Delegation Express Concern Over Implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs Rep. Mike Quigley
May 3, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, Durbin, Cartwright Introduce Bills to Support Wounded Warriors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways & Means Democrats Raise Concerns with Provisions in Renegotiated NAFTA That Could Affect the Future of U.S. Health Care Costs Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 3, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support Wounded Warriors Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join Chicago youth today who are marching to call for strong and immediate action to address climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "OPM's new proposed rule would disqualify people who deserve an equal shot at federal employment opportunities. The Trump Administration shouldn't undercut bipartisan #cjreform efforts:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of Federal Trade Commission - Investigation into Tax Preparation Companies Manipulating Free File Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Duckworth, Durbin, Schneider, Foster, Lipinski, Casten & Underwood Ask Atsdr to Conduct Air Monitoring for Ethylene Oxide in Lake County Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Homeland Security Democrats Urge TSA to Continue to Allow Collective Bargaining for its Frontline Workforce Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 3, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support Peaceful Transfer of Power in Sudan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @SenTedCruz to intro a resolution supporting peaceful transfer of power in Sudan. The Sudanese people deserve U.S. and international support in undertaking a credible democratic transition after years of genocide and oppression." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Given AG Barr's statements and actions with respect to Mueller's investigation, his credibility and independence are in doubt. For that reason, he must recuse himself from any ongoing investigations involving evidence referred by the special counsel's office." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "I've been working for years to close the legal loopholes that have allowed war criminals to find safe haven in our country. Republicans and Democrats in Congress have a responsibility to come together on a bipartisan basis to finish the job." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "In August, I sent a letter opposing a new rule denying #homecare workers the choice to join together in strong unions and their ability to spend their wages the way they choose." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "If the industries that fueled this opioid crisis are held to account for the damage they have caused, their restitution should be devoted to helping our nation heal. Read more from @SenSherrodBrown and me:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Underwood Slams Administration's Continued Assault on Americans' Health Care Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 2, 2019 Schakowsky Votes to Confront Climate Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 2, 2019 Quigley Statement on House Passage of Climate Action Now Act Rep. Mike Quigley
May 2, 2019 Rubio, Durbin, Quigley & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Flooding Events & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With a rise in anti-Semitism around the world, and the ongoing Rohingya genocide in Myanmar, we must call out these atrocities & hold those who perpetrate them accountable. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 2, 2019 Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Copyright Protections for Artists Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "My statement after voting to override President Trump's veto of the bipartisan resolution to halt unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Yemen:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: White supremacist violence is on the rise, but the Trump Administration has stopped tracking it as a separate category of domestic terrorism. Read my letter with @CoryBooker to AG Bill Barr on this outrage:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Durbin Votes To Override President Trump's Veto Of The Bipartisan Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Durbin Presses Senate Judiciary Committee To Bring In Mueller And McGahn To Testify On The Mueller Report Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "New CDC report once again shows why we need to pass #MOMMAact. Too many new moms & babies are dying from preventable conditions -- especially women & infants of color. My bill with @RepRobinKelly would help end this national tragedy. Time to get this done." 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 Durbin, Warren, Reed Reintroduce Bill Creating Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights 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 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Safety Advocates For Supporting Distracted Driving Prevention Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 6, 2019 Congressman García, Senator Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Protect Consumers Against Discrimination in Credit Lending Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 6, 2019 Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Highlights Contributions, Challenges of African American Mothers Rep.Robin Kelly
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Congressional Democrats Denounce Trump Proposal that Would Deny Social Security Benefits to Vulnerable Individuals Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2019 Durbin, Graham Reintroduce Bipartisan Election Interference Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $230,000 for Americorps Vista Projects in Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (3) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (2) Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (1) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2016, 22 million Americans lost more than $9.5 billion to robocall scams that target the most vulnerable in society, like senior citizens, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. It's time to put an end to this." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "Reintroduced the bipartisan DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC. It prohibits foreigners who improperly interfere in our elections from coming to the US to further their schemes & bars them from entering our country in the future. This is a must-pass bill in light of the Mueller Report." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2019 Lowey, Schneider, Engel, Deutch, Gottheimer Statement on Rocket Attacks on Israel Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 5, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @RepRobinKelly and @RepUnderwood on the #MOMMAact to help reduce maternal health disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2019 Tweet - "I blew the whistle on the Trump Administration because they have stopped tracking white supremacist attacks as a separate category of domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Schakowsky Leads Letter to SSA Demanding the Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 3, 2019 Representatives García, Grijalva, Costa, Schakowsky and 43 More Call on Social Security to Suspend Practice that Disproportionately Targets Immigrants Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Members of Illinois Delegation Express Concern Over Implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs Rep.Mike Quigley
May 3, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, Durbin, Cartwright Introduce Bills to Support Wounded Warriors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways & Means Democrats Raise Concerns with Provisions in Renegotiated NAFTA That Could Affect the Future of U.S. Health Care Costs Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 3, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support Wounded Warriors Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join Chicago youth today who are marching to call for strong and immediate action to address climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "OPM's new proposed rule would disqualify people who deserve an equal shot at federal employment opportunities. The Trump Administration shouldn't undercut bipartisan #cjreform efforts:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of Federal Trade Commission - Investigation into Tax Preparation Companies Manipulating Free File Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Duckworth, Durbin, Schneider, Foster, Lipinski, Casten & Underwood Ask Atsdr to Conduct Air Monitoring for Ethylene Oxide in Lake County Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Homeland Security Democrats Urge TSA to Continue to Allow Collective Bargaining for its Frontline Workforce Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 3, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support Peaceful Transfer of Power in Sudan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @SenTedCruz to intro a resolution supporting peaceful transfer of power in Sudan. The Sudanese people deserve U.S. and international support in undertaking a credible democratic transition after years of genocide and oppression." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Given AG Barr's statements and actions with respect to Mueller's investigation, his credibility and independence are in doubt. For that reason, he must recuse himself from any ongoing investigations involving evidence referred by the special counsel's office." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "I've been working for years to close the legal loopholes that have allowed war criminals to find safe haven in our country. Republicans and Democrats in Congress have a responsibility to come together on a bipartisan basis to finish the job." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "In August, I sent a letter opposing a new rule denying #homecare workers the choice to join together in strong unions and their ability to spend their wages the way they choose." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "If the industries that fueled this opioid crisis are held to account for the damage they have caused, their restitution should be devoted to helping our nation heal. Read more from @SenSherrodBrown and me:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2019 Underwood Slams Administration's Continued Assault on Americans' Health Care Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 2, 2019 Schakowsky Votes to Confront Climate Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 2, 2019 Quigley Statement on House Passage of Climate Action Now Act Rep.Mike Quigley
May 2, 2019 Rubio, Durbin, Quigley & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Flooding Events & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With a rise in anti-Semitism around the world, and the ongoing Rohingya genocide in Myanmar, we must call out these atrocities & hold those who perpetrate them accountable. #HolocaustRemembranceDay" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 2, 2019 Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Copyright Protections for Artists Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "My statement after voting to override President Trump's veto of the bipartisan resolution to halt unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Yemen:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: White supremacist violence is on the rise, but the Trump Administration has stopped tracking it as a separate category of domestic terrorism. Read my letter with @CoryBooker to AG Bill Barr on this outrage:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Durbin Votes To Override President Trump's Veto Of The Bipartisan Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019 Durbin Presses Senate Judiciary Committee To Bring In Mueller And McGahn To Testify On The Mueller Report Sen.Dick Durbin
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