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Jan. 14, 2019
Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 14, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel Leads House Dems in Demanding Answers on EU Diplomatic Downgrade
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to Illinois' 43rd Governor, JB Pritzker, and Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton. I know they're ready to take on the difficult issues we face, and be leaders for people in every corner of our state. I look forward to helping them succeed in every way I can."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2019
Schneider Introduces Bill to Require Real-Time Transparency of Political Donations
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 14, 2019
Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Duckworth: Trump Administration's Attack On Clean Water Rule Harms Health Of American Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 13, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's shutdown drags on, and the Senate Majority Leader stays on the sidelines. How long will they punish innocent federal employees for a ridiculous campaign promise? Joining @ThisWeekABC soon to discuss. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell has stayed quiet as President Trump's shutdown drags on. There's no excuse for a shutdown when he could pass a bill reopening the government tomorrow."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has shut down the government for the longest period of time in history. It's an unnecessary punishment to hundreds of thousands of federal workers. We can debate border security without holding their paychecks hostage & stalling critical govt services for millions"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Given Changes in Tax Code, Cantwell, Colleagues Ask Treasury Secretary Why Taxpayer Advocate Not Considered Essential Service during Government Shutdown
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Trump Threat To Declare National Emergency To Build Border Wall
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Trump Threat To Declare National TO BUILD BORDER WALL
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "No, Mr. President. According to your own Admin, the majority of drugs are smuggled into U.S. through legal ports of entry. A wall would do nothing to stop that. More screening technology at ports of entry would. We can save lives, but not with an ineffective wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The @SeedsofChange grant announcement for @ChiPubSchools Eat What You Grow program will help 130 schools build gardens for students. This is a great initiative to improve health, community engagement, and academic success for Chicago students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Reps. Kinzinger & Kelly Re-Introduce Anti-Trafficking Bill
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Re-Open All of our National Parks with Full Staffing and to Allow EPA to Resume Its Activities Protecting Public Health
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Vulnerable Illinois Families and to Re-Open the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Illinois Families and American Farmers and to Re-Open the Department of Agriculture and Other Key Agencies
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "As of today, the President's pursuit of a medieval wall has forced hundreds of thousands of federal workers to miss a payday. He's holding their paychecks hostage to fulfill a shortsighted campaign promise. It is cruel."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly: "The Trump Shutdown is literally damaging the brains of my constituents and it needs to end"
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 11, 2019
Schneider, Casten Introduce Bill to Prevent Pay Raises for Trump Administration Officials During Shutdown
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Call on The DOJ Inspector General to Review DOJ's Ethics and Recusal Procedures
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Ahead of AG nominee William Barr's Judiciary Committee hearing, I joined Committee Democrats to call on the DOJ Inspector General to review DOJ's ethics and recusal procedures. Read our letter here: https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Horowitz%20Letter%201.11.2019.pdf "
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Lauren Underwood is Sworn into Congress and Wins First Legislative Victory
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 10, 2019
Rep. Lauren Underwood Joins New House Democratic Majority to Introduce Historic Anti-Corruption and Fair Elections Reforms
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 10, 2019
Durbin:Senator McConnell Is Waiting For A Permission Slip From President Trump To Reopen The Government
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Menendez, Colleagues Express Concern Shutdown will Leave Taxpayers Needing Assistance Out in the Cold
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Loreen Targos is an EPA scientist in the Great Lakes National Program Office. She's nervous about her future amidst this #TrumpShutdown and the uncertainty it's causing in her office."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director for the Office of Management and Budget - House Democrats Ask Trump Administration to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Contract Workers Hurt by Shutdown
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - On First Day Employees are Missing Paychecks, Udall & Heinrich Fight to Protect Federal Workers and Contractors Stiffed Out of Pay Due to Trump Shutdown
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Ensure Families Get Their Tax Refunds Without Delay and to Re-Open the Treasury Department and Other Key Agencies
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Tragic and selfish actions by Venezuela's leaders will only lead to more isolation and human suffering. Last year I told Maduro in Venezuela that forging ahead with a sham election would lead to such a disastrous outcome."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Contrary to claims by President Trump and Congressional Republicans about unprecedented numbers of migrants rushing the southwestern border, apprehensions have been at historic lows for several years."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Response President Trump's Threats To Deny Disaster Relief Funding For California Wildfire Survivors
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 10, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Ensure Working Families Receive Their Tax Refunds Without Delay
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell has made it clear that he's waiting for a permission slip from President Trump to reopen the government."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons belong in the hands of military and law enforcement experts, not on the open market where dangerous individuals can purchase them & use them to commit mass shootings. Joined @SenDuckworth & others reintroducing an assault weapons ban bill yesterday."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Nicole Cantello represents EPA employees as chief steward of the @AFGEnational. She, along with more than 800 employees in Region 5 have been furloughed because of the #TrumpShutdown."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Selected to Serve on Powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Michele Aavang is a McHenry County farmer. She's been hit hard from the President's reckless trade war with China, and the #TrumpShutdown is causing more harm as she prepares for planting season."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Border Security
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Air Force Secretary To Urge For New, Additional Mission At 183rd Wing In Springfield
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues In Introducing Assault Weapons Ban
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Mast, Bipartisan Members Introduce Universal Background Check Legislation
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Address To The Nation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Schneider to Serve on Influential Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Brad Schneider
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 14, 2019
Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 14, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel Leads House Dems in Demanding Answers on EU Diplomatic Downgrade
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to Illinois' 43rd Governor, JB Pritzker, and Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton. I know they're ready to take on the difficult issues we face, and be leaders for people in every corner of our state. I look forward to helping them succeed in every way I can."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2019
Schneider Introduces Bill to Require Real-Time Transparency of Political Donations
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 14, 2019
Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Duckworth: Trump Administration's Attack On Clean Water Rule Harms Health Of American Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 13, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's shutdown drags on, and the Senate Majority Leader stays on the sidelines. How long will they punish innocent federal employees for a ridiculous campaign promise? Joining @ThisWeekABC soon to discuss. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell has stayed quiet as President Trump's shutdown drags on. There's no excuse for a shutdown when he could pass a bill reopening the government tomorrow."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has shut down the government for the longest period of time in history. It's an unnecessary punishment to hundreds of thousands of federal workers. We can debate border security without holding their paychecks hostage & stalling critical govt services for millions"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Given Changes in Tax Code, Cantwell, Colleagues Ask Treasury Secretary Why Taxpayer Advocate Not Considered Essential Service during Government Shutdown
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Trump Threat To Declare National Emergency To Build Border Wall
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Trump Threat To Declare National TO BUILD BORDER WALL
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "No, Mr. President. According to your own Admin, the majority of drugs are smuggled into U.S. through legal ports of entry. A wall would do nothing to stop that. More screening technology at ports of entry would. We can save lives, but not with an ineffective wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The @SeedsofChange grant announcement for @ChiPubSchools Eat What You Grow program will help 130 schools build gardens for students. This is a great initiative to improve health, community engagement, and academic success for Chicago students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Reps. Kinzinger & Kelly Re-Introduce Anti-Trafficking Bill
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Re-Open All of our National Parks with Full Staffing and to Allow EPA to Resume Its Activities Protecting Public Health
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Vulnerable Illinois Families and to Re-Open the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Illinois Families and American Farmers and to Re-Open the Department of Agriculture and Other Key Agencies
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "As of today, the President's pursuit of a medieval wall has forced hundreds of thousands of federal workers to miss a payday. He's holding their paychecks hostage to fulfill a shortsighted campaign promise. It is cruel."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly: "The Trump Shutdown is literally damaging the brains of my constituents and it needs to end"
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 11, 2019
Schneider, Casten Introduce Bill to Prevent Pay Raises for Trump Administration Officials During Shutdown
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Call on The DOJ Inspector General to Review DOJ's Ethics and Recusal Procedures
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Ahead of AG nominee William Barr's Judiciary Committee hearing, I joined Committee Democrats to call on the DOJ Inspector General to review DOJ's ethics and recusal procedures. Read our letter here: https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Horowitz%20Letter%201.11.2019.pdf "
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Lauren Underwood is Sworn into Congress and Wins First Legislative Victory
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 10, 2019
Rep. Lauren Underwood Joins New House Democratic Majority to Introduce Historic Anti-Corruption and Fair Elections Reforms
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 10, 2019
Durbin:Senator McConnell Is Waiting For A Permission Slip From President Trump To Reopen The Government
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Menendez, Colleagues Express Concern Shutdown will Leave Taxpayers Needing Assistance Out in the Cold
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Loreen Targos is an EPA scientist in the Great Lakes National Program Office. She's nervous about her future amidst this #TrumpShutdown and the uncertainty it's causing in her office."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director for the Office of Management and Budget - House Democrats Ask Trump Administration to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Contract Workers Hurt by Shutdown
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - On First Day Employees are Missing Paychecks, Udall & Heinrich Fight to Protect Federal Workers and Contractors Stiffed Out of Pay Due to Trump Shutdown
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Ensure Families Get Their Tax Refunds Without Delay and to Re-Open the Treasury Department and Other Key Agencies
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Tragic and selfish actions by Venezuela's leaders will only lead to more isolation and human suffering. Last year I told Maduro in Venezuela that forging ahead with a sham election would lead to such a disastrous outcome."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Contrary to claims by President Trump and Congressional Republicans about unprecedented numbers of migrants rushing the southwestern border, apprehensions have been at historic lows for several years."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Response President Trump's Threats To Deny Disaster Relief Funding For California Wildfire Survivors
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 10, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Ensure Working Families Receive Their Tax Refunds Without Delay
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell has made it clear that he's waiting for a permission slip from President Trump to reopen the government."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons belong in the hands of military and law enforcement experts, not on the open market where dangerous individuals can purchase them & use them to commit mass shootings. Joined @SenDuckworth & others reintroducing an assault weapons ban bill yesterday."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Nicole Cantello represents EPA employees as chief steward of the @AFGEnational. She, along with more than 800 employees in Region 5 have been furloughed because of the #TrumpShutdown."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Selected to Serve on Powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Michele Aavang is a McHenry County farmer. She's been hit hard from the President's reckless trade war with China, and the #TrumpShutdown is causing more harm as she prepares for planting season."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Border Security
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Air Force Secretary To Urge For New, Additional Mission At 183rd Wing In Springfield
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues In Introducing Assault Weapons Ban
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Mast, Bipartisan Members Introduce Universal Background Check Legislation
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Address To The Nation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Schneider to Serve on Influential Ways and Means Committee
Rep.Brad Schneider
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