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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
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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
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
Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House
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
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
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
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Provide Full Student Loan Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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
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
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
Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018
Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill
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. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Tax Legislation Including LaHood's Bill Passes House
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018
LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "First I believe the American people should decide where we fight a war -- that's what the constitution says. And secondly if we remove any troops from any country that are currently there -- let's do it in a thoughtful way that doesn't jeopardize remaining troops or allies."
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
Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2018
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 19, 2018
First Step Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, USTR - Enforcement of Peru Trade Agreement Environmental and Labor Standards
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
DeLauro, Schakowsky Introduce Medicare for America
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to President Guebert - Take Steps To Curb Impacts Of Climate Change
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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
Tweet - "The House just passed my bill with @SenToddYoung that boosts funding into research for congenital heart disease. This is a big step towards improving the way we treat a disease that affects millions of children and adults, and I look forward to it being signed by the President."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second."
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. 18, 2018
Letter to Ambassador Lighthizer - Solution to Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
First Step Act II
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
First Step Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The news on e-cigarettes gets worse as youth use continues to skyrocket. Stronger oversight from the FDA, combined with my bipartisan bill to restrict kid-friendly flavorings, will help fight this epidemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
The State Journal Register - Bipartisanship Keeps Springfield on Track
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 18, 2018
Schakowsky, Warren Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices Through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Another overcharging, underperforming #4profit college has closed its doors. With the collapse of Vatterott College, approximately 150 students in Illinois and 2,300 nationwide are left high and dry."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
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
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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
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
Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House
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
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
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
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Provide Full Student Loan Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
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
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
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
Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018
Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill
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.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Tax Legislation Including LaHood's Bill Passes House
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018
LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "First I believe the American people should decide where we fight a war -- that's what the constitution says. And secondly if we remove any troops from any country that are currently there -- let's do it in a thoughtful way that doesn't jeopardize remaining troops or allies."
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
Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2018
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 19, 2018
First Step Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, USTR - Enforcement of Peru Trade Agreement Environmental and Labor Standards
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
DeLauro, Schakowsky Introduce Medicare for America
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to President Guebert - Take Steps To Curb Impacts Of Climate Change
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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
Tweet - "The House just passed my bill with @SenToddYoung that boosts funding into research for congenital heart disease. This is a big step towards improving the way we treat a disease that affects millions of children and adults, and I look forward to it being signed by the President."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second."
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. 18, 2018
Letter to Ambassador Lighthizer - Solution to Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
First Step Act II
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
First Step Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The news on e-cigarettes gets worse as youth use continues to skyrocket. Stronger oversight from the FDA, combined with my bipartisan bill to restrict kid-friendly flavorings, will help fight this epidemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
The State Journal Register - Bipartisanship Keeps Springfield on Track
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 18, 2018
Schakowsky, Warren Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices Through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Another overcharging, underperforming #4profit college has closed its doors. With the collapse of Vatterott College, approximately 150 students in Illinois and 2,300 nationwide are left high and dry."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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