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March 15, 2019
Durbin Statement On New Zealand Mosque Massacre
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency" declaration. Today, the President chose his "big and beautiful" wall over the needs of the U.S. military."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Military Readiness and Logistics on the Korean Peninsula
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2019
Durbin and Duckworth Help Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Celebrating Contributions of Americorps Members and Alumni
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 15, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To White Supremacist Terror Attacks On Mosques In New Zealand
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Letter to Chairwoman Lowey and Ranking Member Granger - 47 House Members Urge Appropriators to Include Back Pay for Federal Contract Workers in Government Funding Legislation
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 15, 2019
Quigley Co-Sponsors the Bicameral, Bipartisan Equality Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 15, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump Veto of Emergency Declaration Resolution
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Palazzo Leads Effort to Protect American Shipbuilding
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 15, 2019
Klobuchar, Lee, Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Competition in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Lower Prices for Consumers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Mitchell, Krishnamoorthi, Stefanik, Harder Introduce Bipartisan College Transparency Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 14, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bipartisan Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 14, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Vote to Terminate Donald Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reps. Lee, Hurd, Lead Bipartisan Letter Opposing Secretary Azar's Proposed CMS Medicare Pt. D Rule
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "This is a huge step forward for public health in Illinois. We must do everything we can to protect our kids from a deadly, lifelong addiction. I've introduced bills in the Senate to make this federal law"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate must continue to reject any effort by the President to shortchange our troops who risk their lives to keep us safe for a wild-eyed campaign pledge, which will not keep us safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "America wastes billions of dollars on cancer drugs because Big Pharma produces over-sized drug vials that contain more medication that most patients need. Big Pharma can still charge patients for what's in the vial, not what they have to use. Sound fair?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "#SCOTUS rulings affect the lives of every American from every zip code in the country. Yet, arguments and decisions can only be watched if you obtain a seat in the courtroom. That's why I'm reintroducing my bill during #SunshineWeek to put cameras in the SCOTUS courtroom."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to join my colleagues to reintroduce the Equality Act to ensure that LGBTQ Americans are protected under our nation's civil rights laws. It is unacceptable that LGBTQ individuals are still at risk of being discriminated against because of who they love and who they are."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Relating to A National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Durbin Votes For Bipartisan Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Schakowsky, Hearing on "Enhancing Vehicle Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving:"
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 14, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers from DoD on its Plans to Defund Military Projects to Pay for Trump's Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
We Have Got to Know If Our President is A Crook
Rep. Sean Casten
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Foster Introduces Pi Day Resolution
Rep. Bill Foster
March 14, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Resolution Requiring the Mueller Report to Be Released to the Public
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 14, 2019
Klobuchar, Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Pilot Fatigue
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 13, 2019
Rep. Davis Co-Sponsors the Equality Act of 2019
Rep. Danny Davis
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen, DHS - Explain Actions Taken Against Journalists, Lawyers Along Mexico Border
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Initiatives with Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Corn Growers Association
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Duckworth to Vote to End US Military's Unauthorized Support of Sauid Arabia's Brutal Military Campaign in Yemen
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Senators Hirono, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Repeal Hyde Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Not only was this war never authorized by Congress -- it is a humanitarian disaster with an estimated 85,000 children having already died of malnutrition. Not another taxpayer dollar or American life should be put on the line in support of this Saudi-led disaster."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today I urged General (Ret.) Abizaid that if he is confirmed as our next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, he must hold them to the standards & values expressed by the US and our allies around the world -- not the ones currently being shown & ignored by the Trump Administration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "The safety of the flying public must come first. Until we can thoroughly examine the black box from the Ethiopian airplane, I support the FAA's grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "With his budget request, President Trump is telling rural towns across Illinois that his wall is more important than their access to high speed internet, crop insurance, or clean drinking water."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "The President and his Administration may say they are standing up for democracy in Venezuela, but their budget says otherwise. Massive cuts to funds supporting democracy in Venezuela and Cuba is not the answer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Americans deserve the right to request a clean slate for personal data that was collected on the internet about them while they were kids. A bill I reintroduced today would establish that basic privacy protection. "
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is a discriminatory policy that unfairly targets transgender Americans and drags our military backwards. If you meet the basic requirements to serve in our military, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "There is no place for kid-friendly flavors of e-cigarettes & cigars. Today's FDA proposal is a good step, but we've seen too many half-measures. We cannot afford any more delays in keeping kids safe from these addictive and dangerous tobacco products."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 15, 2019
Durbin Statement On New Zealand Mosque Massacre
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency" declaration. Today, the President chose his "big and beautiful" wall over the needs of the U.S. military."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Military Readiness and Logistics on the Korean Peninsula
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2019
Durbin and Duckworth Help Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Celebrating Contributions of Americorps Members and Alumni
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 15, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To White Supremacist Terror Attacks On Mosques In New Zealand
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Letter to Chairwoman Lowey and Ranking Member Granger - 47 House Members Urge Appropriators to Include Back Pay for Federal Contract Workers in Government Funding Legislation
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 15, 2019
Quigley Co-Sponsors the Bicameral, Bipartisan Equality Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 15, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump Veto of Emergency Declaration Resolution
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Palazzo Leads Effort to Protect American Shipbuilding
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 15, 2019
Klobuchar, Lee, Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Competition in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Lower Prices for Consumers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Mitchell, Krishnamoorthi, Stefanik, Harder Introduce Bipartisan College Transparency Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 14, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bipartisan Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 14, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Vote to Terminate Donald Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reps. Lee, Hurd, Lead Bipartisan Letter Opposing Secretary Azar's Proposed CMS Medicare Pt. D Rule
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "This is a huge step forward for public health in Illinois. We must do everything we can to protect our kids from a deadly, lifelong addiction. I've introduced bills in the Senate to make this federal law"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate must continue to reject any effort by the President to shortchange our troops who risk their lives to keep us safe for a wild-eyed campaign pledge, which will not keep us safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "America wastes billions of dollars on cancer drugs because Big Pharma produces over-sized drug vials that contain more medication that most patients need. Big Pharma can still charge patients for what's in the vial, not what they have to use. Sound fair?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "#SCOTUS rulings affect the lives of every American from every zip code in the country. Yet, arguments and decisions can only be watched if you obtain a seat in the courtroom. That's why I'm reintroducing my bill during #SunshineWeek to put cameras in the SCOTUS courtroom."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to join my colleagues to reintroduce the Equality Act to ensure that LGBTQ Americans are protected under our nation's civil rights laws. It is unacceptable that LGBTQ individuals are still at risk of being discriminated against because of who they love and who they are."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Relating to A National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Durbin Votes For Bipartisan Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Schakowsky, Hearing on "Enhancing Vehicle Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving:"
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 14, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers from DoD on its Plans to Defund Military Projects to Pay for Trump's Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
We Have Got to Know If Our President is A Crook
Rep.Sean Casten
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Foster Introduces Pi Day Resolution
Rep.Bill Foster
March 14, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Resolution Requiring the Mueller Report to Be Released to the Public
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 14, 2019
Klobuchar, Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Pilot Fatigue
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 13, 2019
Rep. Davis Co-Sponsors the Equality Act of 2019
Rep.Danny Davis
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen, DHS - Explain Actions Taken Against Journalists, Lawyers Along Mexico Border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Initiatives with Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Corn Growers Association
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Duckworth to Vote to End US Military's Unauthorized Support of Sauid Arabia's Brutal Military Campaign in Yemen
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Senators Hirono, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Repeal Hyde Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Not only was this war never authorized by Congress -- it is a humanitarian disaster with an estimated 85,000 children having already died of malnutrition. Not another taxpayer dollar or American life should be put on the line in support of this Saudi-led disaster."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today I urged General (Ret.) Abizaid that if he is confirmed as our next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, he must hold them to the standards & values expressed by the US and our allies around the world -- not the ones currently being shown & ignored by the Trump Administration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "The safety of the flying public must come first. Until we can thoroughly examine the black box from the Ethiopian airplane, I support the FAA's grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "With his budget request, President Trump is telling rural towns across Illinois that his wall is more important than their access to high speed internet, crop insurance, or clean drinking water."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "The President and his Administration may say they are standing up for democracy in Venezuela, but their budget says otherwise. Massive cuts to funds supporting democracy in Venezuela and Cuba is not the answer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Americans deserve the right to request a clean slate for personal data that was collected on the internet about them while they were kids. A bill I reintroduced today would establish that basic privacy protection. "
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is a discriminatory policy that unfairly targets transgender Americans and drags our military backwards. If you meet the basic requirements to serve in our military, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "There is no place for kid-friendly flavors of e-cigarettes & cigars. Today's FDA proposal is a good step, but we've seen too many half-measures. We cannot afford any more delays in keeping kids safe from these addictive and dangerous tobacco products."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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