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Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - DeGette Leads Democratic House Colleagues in Opposition to EPA Proposal to Weaken Methane Standards Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 15, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2018 Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The Texas court's attack on the ACA is not good news for Republicans. The issue of accessible health insurance and coverage of pre-existing conditions, which drove the 2018 election, is back and the GOP still holds an indefensible position." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to Acting Administrator Wheeler - Don't Weaken Coal Ash Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin, Young Bill To Support Congenital Heart Defect Research Passes Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "A year ago today, the FCC voted to repeal #NetNeutrality and side with the special interests of mega telecommunications companies over American citizens. The internet should be open and free, not for sale." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Some 15,000 students nationwide will receive auto closed school discharges thanks to 2016 Obama Borrower Defense rule" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Pleased the Senate unanimously passed my bill w/@SenToddYoung to improve research, data collection & awareness of Congenital Heart Disease -- the most common category of birth defects." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Court Ruling Overturning Affordable Care Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "In today's era of "big data,' Americans are using the internet every day without fully understanding the consequences of every click and whether that click just handed over their personal data for unwanted uses. This is simply unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "When online companies don't do enough to protect your personal data, they need to be held accountable. That's why I support @SenBrianSchatz's #DataCareAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Since the Trump Administration won't send a clear message that the murder of an American resident and journalist will not be tolerated, the Senate sent one itself yesterday. MBS is responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. To argue against that is to ignore the obvious." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator, EPA - Abandon Baseless Proposal on Animal Waste Emissions Reporting Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Implementation of 2nd Round of Market Facilitation Payments Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bernard L. McNamee, Commissioner, FERC - Call for FERC Commissioner McNamee's Recusal from Future Discussions Involving Potential Subsidization of Coal, Nuclear Plants Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Foster Announces Bipartisan National Labs Caucus Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Senator Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act Moves Forward as Representatives Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky Introduce House Companion Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Push President to Act on Climate Change Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Durbin Statement On Passage Of Sexual Harassment Bill Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump - Durbin Pushes President Trump To Prioritize Addressing Chicago Gun Violence In Next Year's Budget Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The alternatives available to victims of harassment and discrimination in Congress were in obvious need of reform. Congressional staff who experience harassment and discrimination will now have access to improved support and protections, and there will be clear accountability." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Not only was the war in Yemen never authorized by the elected representatives of the American people -- it is a humanitarian disaster. An estimated 85,000 children have already died of malnutrition. And in a country of 28 million, nearly half are facing famine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "This debate and vote were long overdue. Not another taxpayer dollar or American life should be put on the line in support of this Saudi-led disaster in Yemen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Introduced a bill with @SenatorMenendez and @SenRubioPress today that would grant displaced Venezuelans who are fleeing dire conditions in their country temporary protected status here in the U.S." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Security efforts by the Department of Homeland Security could be compromised in a government shutdown. No matter what President Trump thinks, a shutdown is not good for the country and it won't make America safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Duckworth Votes to End U.S. Military's Unauthorized Support of Saudi Arabia's Brutal Military Campaign in Yemen Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018 Senator Duckworth to Serve on Senate Armed Services Committee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the President - Senate Democrats Urge White House to Continue Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Quigley Supports Select Committee on Green New Deal Rep. Mike Quigley
Date Title Politician
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - DeGette Leads Democratic House Colleagues in Opposition to EPA Proposal to Weaken Methane Standards Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 15, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2018 Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The Texas court's attack on the ACA is not good news for Republicans. The issue of accessible health insurance and coverage of pre-existing conditions, which drove the 2018 election, is back and the GOP still holds an indefensible position." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to Acting Administrator Wheeler - Don't Weaken Coal Ash Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin, Young Bill To Support Congenital Heart Defect Research Passes Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "A year ago today, the FCC voted to repeal #NetNeutrality and side with the special interests of mega telecommunications companies over American citizens. The internet should be open and free, not for sale." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Some 15,000 students nationwide will receive auto closed school discharges thanks to 2016 Obama Borrower Defense rule" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Pleased the Senate unanimously passed my bill w/@SenToddYoung to improve research, data collection & awareness of Congenital Heart Disease -- the most common category of birth defects." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Court Ruling Overturning Affordable Care Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "In today's era of "big data,' Americans are using the internet every day without fully understanding the consequences of every click and whether that click just handed over their personal data for unwanted uses. This is simply unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "When online companies don't do enough to protect your personal data, they need to be held accountable. That's why I support @SenBrianSchatz's #DataCareAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Since the Trump Administration won't send a clear message that the murder of an American resident and journalist will not be tolerated, the Senate sent one itself yesterday. MBS is responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. To argue against that is to ignore the obvious." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator, EPA - Abandon Baseless Proposal on Animal Waste Emissions Reporting Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Implementation of 2nd Round of Market Facilitation Payments Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bernard L. McNamee, Commissioner, FERC - Call for FERC Commissioner McNamee's Recusal from Future Discussions Involving Potential Subsidization of Coal, Nuclear Plants Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Foster Announces Bipartisan National Labs Caucus Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Senator Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act Moves Forward as Representatives Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky Introduce House Companion Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Push President to Act on Climate Change Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Durbin Statement On Passage Of Sexual Harassment Bill Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump - Durbin Pushes President Trump To Prioritize Addressing Chicago Gun Violence In Next Year's Budget Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The alternatives available to victims of harassment and discrimination in Congress were in obvious need of reform. Congressional staff who experience harassment and discrimination will now have access to improved support and protections, and there will be clear accountability." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Not only was the war in Yemen never authorized by the elected representatives of the American people -- it is a humanitarian disaster. An estimated 85,000 children have already died of malnutrition. And in a country of 28 million, nearly half are facing famine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "This debate and vote were long overdue. Not another taxpayer dollar or American life should be put on the line in support of this Saudi-led disaster in Yemen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Introduced a bill with @SenatorMenendez and @SenRubioPress today that would grant displaced Venezuelans who are fleeing dire conditions in their country temporary protected status here in the U.S." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Security efforts by the Department of Homeland Security could be compromised in a government shutdown. No matter what President Trump thinks, a shutdown is not good for the country and it won't make America safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Duckworth Votes to End U.S. Military's Unauthorized Support of Saudi Arabia's Brutal Military Campaign in Yemen Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018 Senator Duckworth to Serve on Senate Armed Services Committee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the President - Senate Democrats Urge White House to Continue Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Quigley Supports Select Committee on Green New Deal Rep.Mike Quigley
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