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April 10, 2019
Tweet - "The late John McCain fought against big bureaucracies and too much brass. With new reports of proposed Space Force growing, we need better answers on how much this will cost --- and if that money is better invested in our troops and new space technologies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has abandoned America's bipartisan tradition of offering safe haven to refugees fleeing persecution. That's why I've introduced a bill to prevent any President from lowering refugee admissions to an unacceptable level. It's about our values as an immigrant nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 10, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Advance Bold Legislation to Save the Internet
Rep. Danny Davis
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "No matter your age, race, occupation, religion, or sexuality, you should be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. But for too long & for too many people, this hasn't been the case."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act would boost the incomes of: 1.7 million households 4.3 million people 1.8 million children Learn more: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-duckworth-senate-democrats-unveil-legislation-to-cut-taxes-for-workers-and-families "
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin Opposes Bernhardt Nomination To Be Interior Secretary
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Millionaires and billionaires saw a big tax cut from the Republican tax bill -- and working people were left holding the bag. It's time we fix that, by passing the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @RepJudyChu to make clear that President Trump's travel ban does not reflect our core values as a nation. Let's #RepealTheBan and pass the #NoBanAct."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues to Push for Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban, Prevent Future Discriminatory Bans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Vote to Restore Net Neutrality
Rep. Mike Quigley
April 10, 2019
Durbin Opposes Bernhardt Nomination To Be Interior Secretary
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Sweeping Legislation To Address Harassment In The Workplace
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to Sen. Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Vice-Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth Push For Greater Federal Investments In Public Safety & Community Policing
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Cut Taxes For Workers & Families
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin: President Trump's Demand For Troops At The Southwest Border Is Hurting Military Readiness
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to The Incarcerated
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin Presses USDA Official On Food Stamp Eligibility For Illinois' Seniors
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin Questions Jefferey Rosen, President Trump's Deputy AG Nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Rice, Quigley Introduce JOLT Act to Expand International Tourism to the United States & Strengthen National Security
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 10, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Advance Bold Legislation to Save the Internet
Rep. Danny Davis
April 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
LaHood Votes Against Government Takeover of the Internet that Harms Rural Illinois
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 10, 2019
Letter to Leader McConnell and Leader Schumer - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Senate to Oppose Bernhardt Nomination
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Push For Repeal Of Muslim Travel Ban, Prevent Future Discriminatory Bans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Ron Wyden, Ranking Member - Manchin Leads Senate Effort to Protect Miners' Healthcare and Pensions in Tax Extenders Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2019
Durbin Presses Pompeo On Venezuela, Middle East Politics
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Schakowsky, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Medicare Patient Access to Home Health Care Services
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "That Erdogan continues to jail a U.S. citizen & Turkish staff that work for our consulates, not to mention prop up Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, warrants greater action by the Trump Administration. I joined @SenatorCardin & @SenatorWicker on a bill today to hold Turkey accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The federal government isn't doing nearly enough to combat white supremacist terrorism. How we can learn from our past:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly support Israel, but believe the Palestinians deserve a home as well. Two sovereign states -- not a threat to one another. I worry the Trump Administration isn't thinking clearly about how its Israel-Palestine strategy ends well."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "It's maddening that diabetes patients are living like this. Insulin was discovered a century ago and its patent was sold for $1."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Van Hollen Co-Sponsors Legislation to Defend U.S. Citizens and Diplomatic Staff from Political Prosecution in Turkey
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA and Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army - Defazio Fights Largest-Ever Rollback of Clean Water Protections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Allowing Workers to Receive Paid Sick Days
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam has led to more unpleasant surprises this tax season for many American families:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Casten Statement: Fighting for Free Tax Filing Services
Rep. Sean Casten
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Bringing back a failed and ghastly family separation policy would be the height of irresponsibility and heartlessness."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Schatz, Lee, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Educational Opportunities For Those Incarcerated And Improve Public Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2019
Hearing of the Financial Services & General Government Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Questioning of Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin by Rep. Quigley, Hearing on President Trump's Tax Returns
Rep. Mike Quigley
April 9, 2019
Rep. Gomez and Sen. Harris Introduce Legislation to Help Struggling Families Afford Housing
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2019
Wenstrup's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Legislation Included in Bipartisan Taxpayer First Act Passes House
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The U.S. is one of only 13 countries where rates of maternal mortality are worse today than they were 25 years ago. The U.S. also ranks 32nd out of 35 of the richest nations in the deaths of infants, often from preventable factors."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Despite saying the Venezuelan govt is a threat to its people, Sec. Pompeo wouldn't commit to letting Venezuelans already in the US stay under Temporary Protected Status. I suspect it's because of this President's aversion to refugees & immigrants. It shouldn't be a hard choice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Quigley, Rice Introduce Legislation to Reform Visa Laws and Increase National Security
Rep. Mike Quigley
Date
Title
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April 10, 2019
Tweet - "The late John McCain fought against big bureaucracies and too much brass. With new reports of proposed Space Force growing, we need better answers on how much this will cost --- and if that money is better invested in our troops and new space technologies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has abandoned America's bipartisan tradition of offering safe haven to refugees fleeing persecution. That's why I've introduced a bill to prevent any President from lowering refugee admissions to an unacceptable level. It's about our values as an immigrant nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 10, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Advance Bold Legislation to Save the Internet
Rep.Danny Davis
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "No matter your age, race, occupation, religion, or sexuality, you should be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. But for too long & for too many people, this hasn't been the case."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act would boost the incomes of: 1.7 million households 4.3 million people 1.8 million children Learn more: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-duckworth-senate-democrats-unveil-legislation-to-cut-taxes-for-workers-and-families "
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin Opposes Bernhardt Nomination To Be Interior Secretary
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Millionaires and billionaires saw a big tax cut from the Republican tax bill -- and working people were left holding the bag. It's time we fix that, by passing the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @RepJudyChu to make clear that President Trump's travel ban does not reflect our core values as a nation. Let's #RepealTheBan and pass the #NoBanAct."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues to Push for Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban, Prevent Future Discriminatory Bans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Vote to Restore Net Neutrality
Rep.Mike Quigley
April 10, 2019
Durbin Opposes Bernhardt Nomination To Be Interior Secretary
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Sweeping Legislation To Address Harassment In The Workplace
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to Sen. Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Vice-Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth Push For Greater Federal Investments In Public Safety & Community Policing
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Cut Taxes For Workers & Families
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin: President Trump's Demand For Troops At The Southwest Border Is Hurting Military Readiness
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to The Incarcerated
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin Presses USDA Official On Food Stamp Eligibility For Illinois' Seniors
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin Questions Jefferey Rosen, President Trump's Deputy AG Nominee
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Rice, Quigley Introduce JOLT Act to Expand International Tourism to the United States & Strengthen National Security
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 10, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Advance Bold Legislation to Save the Internet
Rep.Danny Davis
April 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
LaHood Votes Against Government Takeover of the Internet that Harms Rural Illinois
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 10, 2019
Letter to Leader McConnell and Leader Schumer - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Senate to Oppose Bernhardt Nomination
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 10, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Push For Repeal Of Muslim Travel Ban, Prevent Future Discriminatory Bans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Ron Wyden, Ranking Member - Manchin Leads Senate Effort to Protect Miners' Healthcare and Pensions in Tax Extenders Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2019
Durbin Presses Pompeo On Venezuela, Middle East Politics
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019
Schakowsky, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Medicare Patient Access to Home Health Care Services
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "That Erdogan continues to jail a U.S. citizen & Turkish staff that work for our consulates, not to mention prop up Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, warrants greater action by the Trump Administration. I joined @SenatorCardin & @SenatorWicker on a bill today to hold Turkey accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The federal government isn't doing nearly enough to combat white supremacist terrorism. How we can learn from our past:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly support Israel, but believe the Palestinians deserve a home as well. Two sovereign states -- not a threat to one another. I worry the Trump Administration isn't thinking clearly about how its Israel-Palestine strategy ends well."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "It's maddening that diabetes patients are living like this. Insulin was discovered a century ago and its patent was sold for $1."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Van Hollen Co-Sponsors Legislation to Defend U.S. Citizens and Diplomatic Staff from Political Prosecution in Turkey
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA and Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army - Defazio Fights Largest-Ever Rollback of Clean Water Protections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Allowing Workers to Receive Paid Sick Days
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam has led to more unpleasant surprises this tax season for many American families:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Casten Statement: Fighting for Free Tax Filing Services
Rep.Sean Casten
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Bringing back a failed and ghastly family separation policy would be the height of irresponsibility and heartlessness."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Schatz, Lee, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Educational Opportunities For Those Incarcerated And Improve Public Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2019
Hearing of the Financial Services & General Government Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Questioning of Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin by Rep. Quigley, Hearing on President Trump's Tax Returns
Rep.Mike Quigley
April 9, 2019
Rep. Gomez and Sen. Harris Introduce Legislation to Help Struggling Families Afford Housing
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2019
Wenstrup's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Legislation Included in Bipartisan Taxpayer First Act Passes House
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "The U.S. is one of only 13 countries where rates of maternal mortality are worse today than they were 25 years ago. The U.S. also ranks 32nd out of 35 of the richest nations in the deaths of infants, often from preventable factors."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Tweet - "Despite saying the Venezuelan govt is a threat to its people, Sec. Pompeo wouldn't commit to letting Venezuelans already in the US stay under Temporary Protected Status. I suspect it's because of this President's aversion to refugees & immigrants. It shouldn't be a hard choice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019
Quigley, Rice Introduce Legislation to Reform Visa Laws and Increase National Security
Rep.Mike Quigley
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