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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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