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Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "#4profit colleges account for 34% of federal student loan defaults but enroll 9% of college students. These companies scam people and bury them in student loan debt. Why is Sec. DeVos insistent on propping them up?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Duckworth Discusses Air Force Priorities With Secretary Wilson Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 9, 2019 Protecting Affordable Healthcare Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019 Government Shutdown Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 9, 2019 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 9, 2019 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2019 "Trump Shutdown Prevents Us from Attracting Quality IT Talent," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 9, 2019 Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary On President Trump's Demand For A Southern Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump should stop picking on hardworking federal employees serving our nation -- like TSA agents -- many who live paycheck to paycheck." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "If the President would stop preaching about his almighty wall and take a look at real border security, he would be doing what's necessary to stop drugs from coming into this country thru legal ports of entry. I'm for border security, but we need to make it smart." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Because of the #TrumpShutdown, our nation's food supply may be less safe. Food safety experts have been furloughed and inspections of facilities have ceased. Is this how the President "protects" Americans?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Acting Sec. Defense Shanahan today. I cautioned him that if President Trump chooses to declare a national emergency & attempt to use DoD funds to pay for his beloved wall, that it would be a major breach of relations between DoD & Senate oversight committees." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "As we come to the end of the 19th day of President Trump's shutdown, Illinoisans are feeling its impact on their lives and work. Here are what a few Illinoisans are saying:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Schneider Responds to President Trump's Address on Border Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on President Trump's Address Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @AFGENational at O'Hare Airport and speak about how the shutdown is impacting @TSA officers. This shutdown is not only hurting federal employees and their families, it's putting an unnecessary strain on our airports." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Fact check: DEA has found that Mexican cartels most commonly transport drugs through our Southwest border at legal ports of entry. A border wall does nothing to stop that from happening, sorry VP Pence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 "H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019 Foster to Donate Congressional Paycheck to Northern Illinois Food Bank During Shutdown Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin Highlights Critical Research Projects Threatened By Government Shutdown Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin Highlights Effects Of Government Shutdown On TSA Employees Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Guatemalan President Morales is making a grave mistake by cowardly threatening to expel the International Commission Against Impunity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Duckworth & Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Expand Lincoln National Heritage Area, Create Economic Opportunity in Central Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 8, 2019 Schakowsky's Response to President Trump's Tuesday Night Address Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats support strong border security. And we can have a debate about effective border security, but we shouldn't do it while holding the federal government hostage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, what we heard from the Oval Office was a desperate attempt by the President to gain support for his medieval border wall. It won't work." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "One of the many consequences of shutting down the government is the work being done at federal labs across the nation - including Peoria's Ag Lab. I'm headed to @USDA_ARS today to hear how the President's shutdown is impacting their work." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today I discussed the impact of the government shutdown on the @USDA_ARS in Peoria. Critical research projects--including one on a breakthrough in antibiotic-resistant bacteria--have been put on hold with nearly 250 employees not being able to work or get paid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Duckworth Meets With Aviation Commissioner Rhee At O'hare Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2019 Quigley Statement on HUD's Failure to Renew Housing Contracts for the Most Vulnerable Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Let's have a debate on border security, but not at the expense of critical services for Americans. President Trump's shutdown has dragged on for far too long." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "A $5 billion medieval wall is no solution for illegal immigration or stopping drugs from coming across our border. Smart investments in modern screening technology and additional customs personnel are." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Letter to Mr. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer - Withhold His Salary For Remainder Of Government Shutdown Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Sen. @ChrisVanHollen. President Trump's government shutdown is completely unnecessary, has put the paychecks of hardworking Americans in doubt, and stalled critical services for Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats have offered a path forward to reopen the government while negotiations on border security continue, but the President is still unwilling to do that. He's punishing innocent people for a wild campaign promise of a wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019 Tweet - "While Ed Sec. Betsy DeVos continues to coddle for-profit colleges, students are being buried in debt and taxpayers end up holding the bag. Thanks to @ILAttyGeneral Madigan for fighting for students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019 Schneider Ethics Provision Included in Sweeping Government Reform Package Rep. Brad Schneider
Date Title Politician
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "#4profit colleges account for 34% of federal student loan defaults but enroll 9% of college students. These companies scam people and bury them in student loan debt. Why is Sec. DeVos insistent on propping them up?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Duckworth Discusses Air Force Priorities With Secretary Wilson Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 9, 2019 Protecting Affordable Healthcare Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019 Government Shutdown Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 9, 2019 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 9, 2019 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2019 "Trump Shutdown Prevents Us from Attracting Quality IT Talent," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 9, 2019 Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary On President Trump's Demand For A Southern Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump should stop picking on hardworking federal employees serving our nation -- like TSA agents -- many who live paycheck to paycheck." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "If the President would stop preaching about his almighty wall and take a look at real border security, he would be doing what's necessary to stop drugs from coming into this country thru legal ports of entry. I'm for border security, but we need to make it smart." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Because of the #TrumpShutdown, our nation's food supply may be less safe. Food safety experts have been furloughed and inspections of facilities have ceased. Is this how the President "protects" Americans?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Acting Sec. Defense Shanahan today. I cautioned him that if President Trump chooses to declare a national emergency & attempt to use DoD funds to pay for his beloved wall, that it would be a major breach of relations between DoD & Senate oversight committees." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "As we come to the end of the 19th day of President Trump's shutdown, Illinoisans are feeling its impact on their lives and work. Here are what a few Illinoisans are saying:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Schneider Responds to President Trump's Address on Border Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on President Trump's Address Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @AFGENational at O'Hare Airport and speak about how the shutdown is impacting @TSA officers. This shutdown is not only hurting federal employees and their families, it's putting an unnecessary strain on our airports." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Fact check: DEA has found that Mexican cartels most commonly transport drugs through our Southwest border at legal ports of entry. A border wall does nothing to stop that from happening, sorry VP Pence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 "H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019 Foster to Donate Congressional Paycheck to Northern Illinois Food Bank During Shutdown Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin Highlights Critical Research Projects Threatened By Government Shutdown Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Durbin Highlights Effects Of Government Shutdown On TSA Employees Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Guatemalan President Morales is making a grave mistake by cowardly threatening to expel the International Commission Against Impunity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Duckworth & Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Expand Lincoln National Heritage Area, Create Economic Opportunity in Central Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 8, 2019 Schakowsky's Response to President Trump's Tuesday Night Address Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats support strong border security. And we can have a debate about effective border security, but we shouldn't do it while holding the federal government hostage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, what we heard from the Oval Office was a desperate attempt by the President to gain support for his medieval border wall. It won't work." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "One of the many consequences of shutting down the government is the work being done at federal labs across the nation - including Peoria's Ag Lab. I'm headed to @USDA_ARS today to hear how the President's shutdown is impacting their work." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today I discussed the impact of the government shutdown on the @USDA_ARS in Peoria. Critical research projects--including one on a breakthrough in antibiotic-resistant bacteria--have been put on hold with nearly 250 employees not being able to work or get paid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Duckworth Meets With Aviation Commissioner Rhee At O'hare Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2019 Quigley Statement on HUD's Failure to Renew Housing Contracts for the Most Vulnerable Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Let's have a debate on border security, but not at the expense of critical services for Americans. President Trump's shutdown has dragged on for far too long." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "A $5 billion medieval wall is no solution for illegal immigration or stopping drugs from coming across our border. Smart investments in modern screening technology and additional customs personnel are." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019 Letter to Mr. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer - Withhold His Salary For Remainder Of Government Shutdown Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Sen. @ChrisVanHollen. President Trump's government shutdown is completely unnecessary, has put the paychecks of hardworking Americans in doubt, and stalled critical services for Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats have offered a path forward to reopen the government while negotiations on border security continue, but the President is still unwilling to do that. He's punishing innocent people for a wild campaign promise of a wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019 Tweet - "While Ed Sec. Betsy DeVos continues to coddle for-profit colleges, students are being buried in debt and taxpayers end up holding the bag. Thanks to @ILAttyGeneral Madigan for fighting for students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019 Schneider Ethics Provision Included in Sweeping Government Reform Package Rep.Brad Schneider
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