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Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "No end in sight to the President's government shutdown. He's taken our government hostage over his outrageous demand for a $5 billion border wall that would be both wasteful and ineffective." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Enough. The deaths of eight-year-old Felipe and seven-year-old Jackelin a few weeks apart are evidence that Trump's "get tough" border policies are dangerous, especially to small children. In the name of our caring nation, Secretary Nielsen must go." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 26, 2018 Tweet - "As Christians celebrated the birth of Jesus, another migrant child was dying on DHS Secretary Nielsen's watch. She should resign immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's senseless government shutdown continues. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees remain without pay - during the holidays - because of his reckless demand for a medieval border wall. This will end when the President and Republicans want it to." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: President Trump Is Destabilizing And Hobbling The Economy For A Border Wall That Mexico Was Supposed To Pay For In The First Place Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2018 Foster Introduces Legislation to End Congressional Perks during Government Shutdown Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018 Tweet - "At midnight, President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a medieval border wall. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees - more than 8,000 in Illinois - will go without a paycheck over the holidays. This is senseless and cruel." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018 Tweet - "More than 400,000 federal employees will have to report to work without pay while President Trump continues his senseless government shutdown. Trying to gouge $5 billion for his medieval wall is taking priority over the paychecks of hardworking Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018 Foster Statement on Government Shutdown Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "If President Trump chooses to shut the government down -- hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and without pay during the holidays. People who protect our border would be forced to work without pay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Rep. Kelly Statement on the Trump Shutdown Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 LaHood Votes to Keep the Government Open and Fund Border Security Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Schneider Statement on Impending Government Shutdown Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Ambassador Cornstein - Democratic Backsliding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Secretary DeVos - Provide Full Student Loan Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Moulton Introduces Bill to Expand National Service Opportunities for Young Americans and Make College More Affordable Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, the Hon. Seema Verma, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Shaheen Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "America has lost more than an exceptional Secretary of Defense. We have lost the adult in the room when the President goes off on a tweet-filled, uninformed rant about our national security." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Davis Against the Department of Agriculture SNAP Proposal Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 20, 2018 Congressman Danny K. Davis Statement Supporting H.R. 7227, the Taxpayer First Act Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 20, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the USDA Waiver Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops in Syria Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "On a bipartisan basis, Congress rejected attempts to cut off food support from the most vulnerable Americans. This cruel proposal is completely out of line with the recently passed Farm Bill, is rooted in senseless assumptions, and will be fought every step of the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018 Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tax Legislation Including LaHood's Bill Passes House Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2018 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Guebert - Take Steps To Curb Impacts Of Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For New Sanctions On Assad Regime As Reports Emerge Of Its Execution Of Layla Shweikani, A 26-Year-Old Humanitarian Aid Worker From Chicago Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 DeLauro, Schakowsky Introduce Medicare for America Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date Title Politician
Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "No end in sight to the President's government shutdown. He's taken our government hostage over his outrageous demand for a $5 billion border wall that would be both wasteful and ineffective." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Enough. The deaths of eight-year-old Felipe and seven-year-old Jackelin a few weeks apart are evidence that Trump's "get tough" border policies are dangerous, especially to small children. In the name of our caring nation, Secretary Nielsen must go." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 26, 2018 Tweet - "As Christians celebrated the birth of Jesus, another migrant child was dying on DHS Secretary Nielsen's watch. She should resign immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's senseless government shutdown continues. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees remain without pay - during the holidays - because of his reckless demand for a medieval border wall. This will end when the President and Republicans want it to." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: President Trump Is Destabilizing And Hobbling The Economy For A Border Wall That Mexico Was Supposed To Pay For In The First Place Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2018 Foster Introduces Legislation to End Congressional Perks during Government Shutdown Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 23, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018 Tweet - "At midnight, President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a medieval border wall. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees - more than 8,000 in Illinois - will go without a paycheck over the holidays. This is senseless and cruel." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018 Tweet - "More than 400,000 federal employees will have to report to work without pay while President Trump continues his senseless government shutdown. Trying to gouge $5 billion for his medieval wall is taking priority over the paychecks of hardworking Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018 Foster Statement on Government Shutdown Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "If President Trump chooses to shut the government down -- hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and without pay during the holidays. People who protect our border would be forced to work without pay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Rep. Kelly Statement on the Trump Shutdown Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 LaHood Votes to Keep the Government Open and Fund Border Security Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Schneider Statement on Impending Government Shutdown Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Ambassador Cornstein - Democratic Backsliding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Secretary DeVos - Provide Full Student Loan Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Moulton Introduces Bill to Expand National Service Opportunities for Young Americans and Make College More Affordable Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, the Hon. Seema Verma, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Shaheen Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "America has lost more than an exceptional Secretary of Defense. We have lost the adult in the room when the President goes off on a tweet-filled, uninformed rant about our national security." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Davis Against the Department of Agriculture SNAP Proposal Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 20, 2018 Congressman Danny K. Davis Statement Supporting H.R. 7227, the Taxpayer First Act Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 20, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the USDA Waiver Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops in Syria Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "On a bipartisan basis, Congress rejected attempts to cut off food support from the most vulnerable Americans. This cruel proposal is completely out of line with the recently passed Farm Bill, is rooted in senseless assumptions, and will be fought every step of the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018 Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tax Legislation Including LaHood's Bill Passes House Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2018 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Guebert - Take Steps To Curb Impacts Of Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For New Sanctions On Assad Regime As Reports Emerge Of Its Execution Of Layla Shweikani, A 26-Year-Old Humanitarian Aid Worker From Chicago Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 DeLauro, Schakowsky Introduce Medicare for America Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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