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Jan. 24, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019 Effects of the Shutdown Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 24, 2019 Effects of the Shutdown Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 24, 2019 Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote To End Government Shutdown Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 24, 2019 Letter to Wilbur L. Ross, Jr, Secretary of Commerce, and Matthew G. Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Maloney Leads 40+ Members in Asking Trump Administration to Drop Census Citizenship Question Appeal Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Here are some of the anti-immigrant provisions included in the Trump-McConnell bill to end the #TrumpShutdown:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019 Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Trump Administration Move to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 24, 2019 Davis Calls for HHS Secretary to Account for Separated Children Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 24, 2019 Inhofe, Johnson, Durbin Continue Push for Strong Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "There is no reason why essential federal employees should continue to suffer while politicians in Washington bargain a compromise on border security. That is why I voted to reopen the government for two weeks while we continue to debate smart and effective border security." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Why in the world would we continue to endanger Americans because of our inability to reach a political agreement? Mr. President, end this shutdown." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Leads Illinois Democratic Delegation Urging Acting Attorney General Whitaker And DOJ To Protect Survivors Of Domestic Abuse By Ensuring Funding For Life-Saving Programs During Government Shutdown Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Casten Named to Science, Space, and Technology Committee Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "How much longer will President Trump squeeze security efforts at our nation's airports? He can end this shutdown today and start paying hardworking TSA agents, many who live paycheck to paycheck." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Congresswoman Robin Kelly Appointed to the Oversight and Reform Committee Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 23, 2019 Duckworth Will Serve As Top Democrat On Senate Subcommittee On Transportation And Safety Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Call for Investigation into Conditions of Detained Migrant Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Durbin Statement On Crisis In Venezuela Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump loves to talk tough on crime. But his shutdown is impeding federal law enforcement efforts to combat violent crime, child trafficking, and terrorism. Mr. President: end this shutdown, stop hampering national security, and then we can negotiate border security." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, our new governor took action right away to help stem illegal gun trafficking. This is an important, common sense step to help prevent gun violence in neighborhoods across Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to learn that dubious new charges against Azerbaijani anticorruption blogger Mehman Huseynov have been dropped and I look forward to his prompt release. A more open and free political and media climate will help improve relations with the West." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is already making a difference. There are thousands of others like Mr. Douglas who received harsh mandatory minimum sentences and will now get a second chance:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Quigley Re-introduces Bipartisan Transparency Bill to Make Congressional Reports Available to the Public Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Blue Dog Coalition in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Negotiate the Reopening of The Federal Government Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, DOI, Brian Steed, BLM, Karen Mouritsen, BLM, and Derek Strohl - Request Extension of Public Comment Period on Renewal of Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 U.S. Reps. Lawson and Bost Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I met with Air Traffic Controllers at @flystl . The financial stress of not getting paid during the shutdown is impacting their ability to stay focused on the job and keep us safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I will continue to fight threats to unravel this landmark decision. Every woman has the right to choose, and I'll defend them every step of the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "My thanks to the @OrlandParkpd for their quick response to yesterday's mall shooting in Orland Park. My heart goes out to the victims and those affected by this senseless tragedy. As the police search for the gunman, the community should heed guidance from local law enforcement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Transgender Military Ban Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019 Rep. Underwood Appointed to The House Committee on Homeland Security Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2019 Duckworth Statement On Supreme Court Order On Military Transgender Ban Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Time the Trump administration speaks up for the courageous Sudanese who want change from their brutal dictator -- the same one responsible for the genocide in Darfur and for sending child soldiers to fight for the Saudis in Yemen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today I heard from federal correctional officers in Marion, IL who are worried about how they will afford child care, gas for their vehicles, and other necessities while working without pay during the shutdown." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Durbin On White House Legislation To End Trump Shutdown: Even Worse Than Advertised Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Letter to Barbara Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service - Illinois Representatives Question Corporation For National & Community Service's Reorganization Plan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on the SCOTUS DACA Decision Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019 Casten Statement Concerning Supreme Court Temporarily Allowing Administration's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The message of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be a voice of inspiration around the world, and it pushes our nation forward to be its best self. On this #MLKDay, we honor the legacy and life work of one of our country's greatest leaders." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2019 Casten Reacts to Trump's Address Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2019 Tweet - "I have a dream. On MLK Day, President Trump announces the shutdown will end this week. Senators of both parties agree to stay in session this week until we can produce 60 votes for a bill that finally protects Dreamers & reaches an agreement on border security." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019 Tweet - "As the 4th week of the #TrumpShutdown comes to an end, our country's legal system is now facing the tough impacts of the shutdown. Federal courts are running out of money. Is this really what the President thinks is best for our country?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019 Duckworth Reaction To Donald Trump's Shutdown Address Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Speech Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 19, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on President Trump's Shutdown Speech Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. President, your proposed "fix" leaves thousands of the victims of your DACA abolition unprotected. No honest solution will leave these forgotten young people behind." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Yes, Mr. President, our immigration system is broken but your shutdown has broken our government and the lives of 800,000 federal employees and thousands of contractors including 250,000 veterans. Fix the shutdown then let's work together to fix immigration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 24, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019 Effects of the Shutdown Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 24, 2019 Effects of the Shutdown Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 24, 2019 Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote To End Government Shutdown Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 24, 2019 Letter to Wilbur L. Ross, Jr, Secretary of Commerce, and Matthew G. Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Maloney Leads 40+ Members in Asking Trump Administration to Drop Census Citizenship Question Appeal Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Here are some of the anti-immigrant provisions included in the Trump-McConnell bill to end the #TrumpShutdown:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019 Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Trump Administration Move to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 24, 2019 Davis Calls for HHS Secretary to Account for Separated Children Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 24, 2019 Inhofe, Johnson, Durbin Continue Push for Strong Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "There is no reason why essential federal employees should continue to suffer while politicians in Washington bargain a compromise on border security. That is why I voted to reopen the government for two weeks while we continue to debate smart and effective border security." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Why in the world would we continue to endanger Americans because of our inability to reach a political agreement? Mr. President, end this shutdown." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Leads Illinois Democratic Delegation Urging Acting Attorney General Whitaker And DOJ To Protect Survivors Of Domestic Abuse By Ensuring Funding For Life-Saving Programs During Government Shutdown Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Casten Named to Science, Space, and Technology Committee Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "How much longer will President Trump squeeze security efforts at our nation's airports? He can end this shutdown today and start paying hardworking TSA agents, many who live paycheck to paycheck." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Congresswoman Robin Kelly Appointed to the Oversight and Reform Committee Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 23, 2019 Duckworth Will Serve As Top Democrat On Senate Subcommittee On Transportation And Safety Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Call for Investigation into Conditions of Detained Migrant Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Durbin Statement On Crisis In Venezuela Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump loves to talk tough on crime. But his shutdown is impeding federal law enforcement efforts to combat violent crime, child trafficking, and terrorism. Mr. President: end this shutdown, stop hampering national security, and then we can negotiate border security." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, our new governor took action right away to help stem illegal gun trafficking. This is an important, common sense step to help prevent gun violence in neighborhoods across Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to learn that dubious new charges against Azerbaijani anticorruption blogger Mehman Huseynov have been dropped and I look forward to his prompt release. A more open and free political and media climate will help improve relations with the West." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is already making a difference. There are thousands of others like Mr. Douglas who received harsh mandatory minimum sentences and will now get a second chance:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019 Quigley Re-introduces Bipartisan Transparency Bill to Make Congressional Reports Available to the Public Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Blue Dog Coalition in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Negotiate the Reopening of The Federal Government Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, DOI, Brian Steed, BLM, Karen Mouritsen, BLM, and Derek Strohl - Request Extension of Public Comment Period on Renewal of Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 U.S. Reps. Lawson and Bost Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I met with Air Traffic Controllers at @flystl . The financial stress of not getting paid during the shutdown is impacting their ability to stay focused on the job and keep us safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I will continue to fight threats to unravel this landmark decision. Every woman has the right to choose, and I'll defend them every step of the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "My thanks to the @OrlandParkpd for their quick response to yesterday's mall shooting in Orland Park. My heart goes out to the victims and those affected by this senseless tragedy. As the police search for the gunman, the community should heed guidance from local law enforcement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Transgender Military Ban Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019 Rep. Underwood Appointed to The House Committee on Homeland Security Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2019 Duckworth Statement On Supreme Court Order On Military Transgender Ban Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Time the Trump administration speaks up for the courageous Sudanese who want change from their brutal dictator -- the same one responsible for the genocide in Darfur and for sending child soldiers to fight for the Saudis in Yemen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today I heard from federal correctional officers in Marion, IL who are worried about how they will afford child care, gas for their vehicles, and other necessities while working without pay during the shutdown." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Durbin On White House Legislation To End Trump Shutdown: Even Worse Than Advertised Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Letter to Barbara Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service - Illinois Representatives Question Corporation For National & Community Service's Reorganization Plan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on the SCOTUS DACA Decision Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019 Casten Statement Concerning Supreme Court Temporarily Allowing Administration's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The message of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be a voice of inspiration around the world, and it pushes our nation forward to be its best self. On this #MLKDay, we honor the legacy and life work of one of our country's greatest leaders." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2019 Casten Reacts to Trump's Address Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2019 Tweet - "I have a dream. On MLK Day, President Trump announces the shutdown will end this week. Senators of both parties agree to stay in session this week until we can produce 60 votes for a bill that finally protects Dreamers & reaches an agreement on border security." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019 Tweet - "As the 4th week of the #TrumpShutdown comes to an end, our country's legal system is now facing the tough impacts of the shutdown. Federal courts are running out of money. Is this really what the President thinks is best for our country?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019 Duckworth Reaction To Donald Trump's Shutdown Address Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Speech Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 19, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on President Trump's Shutdown Speech Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. President, your proposed "fix" leaves thousands of the victims of your DACA abolition unprotected. No honest solution will leave these forgotten young people behind." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Yes, Mr. President, our immigration system is broken but your shutdown has broken our government and the lives of 800,000 federal employees and thousands of contractors including 250,000 veterans. Fix the shutdown then let's work together to fix immigration." Sen.Dick Durbin
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