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Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "I sent a letter to Sec. Mattis today with @SenJackReed, @SenatorLeahy, and @SenBrianSchatz expressing our concern for the proposed plan to build more barriers along the Arizona border. This would be wasteful and hurt military readiness. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/181210%20Mattis%20joint%20border%20letter.pdf "
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today I called for Leader McConnell to call a vote on the #FirstStepAct. We should seize this incredible opportunity for bipartisan criminal justice reform now #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly to Introduce Cybersecurity Legislation for Government-Purchased Internet-Connected Devices
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mattis - Plans To Build Barriers Along Arizona Border
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018
"I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018
Following Washington Post Report, Senators Reiterate Calls for Full Disclosure of Trump-Saudi Business Ties
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Kennedy-Duckworth-Durbin Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The charges against Diane Rwigara and her mother, Adeline, were dubious at best. I'm relieved they've now been dropped."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tornadoes in Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Schneider Statement on Hizballah Tunnels
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I said it months ago and I will say it again: we should formally expel the Saudi Ambassador to the United States given the Crown Prince's direct involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Jamal Khashoggi. And we should call on our allies to do the same."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Kennedy-Durbin Legislation to Strengthen Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @PattyMurray, Sen. Kaine, and colleagues requesting an investigation of DOJ's shameful agreement in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein got the "deal of a lifetime" for his horrific abuse of children, and the American people deserve answers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 6, 2018
Durbin: Expel The Saudi Ambassador To The U.S.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Duckworth Urges VA to Fully Repay Every Veteran Impacted By GI Benefits Backlog, Ensure They Do Not Suffer Lasing Financial Harm As A Result Of VA's Failures
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 6, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Fitness Facilities More Accessible For People With Disabilities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Good news: the Senate just passed the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act introduced by @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and me. This is a commonsense bill that can help veterans save costs as they open new businesses and store fronts."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is the best chance we've had in years to create a fairer justice system. It has overwhelming support in the Senate, and it's time for Leader McConnell to call a vote. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "With global CO2 emissions at an all-time high, the Trump Administration wants to weaken rules that limit harmful emissions for power plants. It's anti-science and shortsighted."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Kathleen Kraninger, President Trump's nominee to serve as the next CFPB Director, is no different than Mick Mulvaney. In fact during her committee hearing, Kraninger stated that she, "cannot identify any actions that Acting Director Mulvaney has taken with which I disagree.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 5, 2018
Tweet - "I was honored to be among those remembering the life of President George H.W. Bush at today's funeral at the National Cathedral. We mourn the loss of this great hero, and celebrate the decades he dedicated to serving our country and making the world a better place. #Remembering41"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "Dept. of Ed OIG: For-profit colleges represent a disproportionate risk to students and taxpayers in higher education."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
LaHood Announces Rural Development Investment in Hancock County
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "Another President Trump-coddled autocrat further undermines a democracy, this time in Hungary:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, and Merkley Re-introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Amid Increasing Evidence of Genocide
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Discovery of Hezbollah Tunnels Along Israel's Northern Border
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More than $36 Million for Illinois Community Health Centers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 4, 2018
Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The ball is in Leader McConnell's court when it comes to passing criminal justice reform this year. The #FirstStepAct is an incredible bipartisan accomplishment that deserves a vote in the Senate:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Durbin Calls For Full Senate Briefing By CIA Director Haspel On Saudi Involvement In Khashoggi Murder
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin Echoes Department Of Education Inspector General's Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Honored to be at the Capitol tonight paying respects to President George H.W. Bush. He was a man of great decency who throughout his life always found a way to serve this country. He will be sorely missed. #Remembering41"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2018
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Honoring Illinois' Bicentennial
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2018
Duckworth: New Rule Requiring Airlines to Finally Report Number of Lost Bads & Wheelchairs Will Help Ensure Travelers Are Treated With Dignity & Respect
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Read the book "Flyboys" and you will never think of President George H. W. Bush as anything other than one of the heroes of World War II."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "I sent a letter to Sec. Mattis today with @SenJackReed, @SenatorLeahy, and @SenBrianSchatz expressing our concern for the proposed plan to build more barriers along the Arizona border. This would be wasteful and hurt military readiness. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/181210%20Mattis%20joint%20border%20letter.pdf "
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today I called for Leader McConnell to call a vote on the #FirstStepAct. We should seize this incredible opportunity for bipartisan criminal justice reform now #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly to Introduce Cybersecurity Legislation for Government-Purchased Internet-Connected Devices
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mattis - Plans To Build Barriers Along Arizona Border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018
"I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018
Following Washington Post Report, Senators Reiterate Calls for Full Disclosure of Trump-Saudi Business Ties
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Kennedy-Duckworth-Durbin Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The charges against Diane Rwigara and her mother, Adeline, were dubious at best. I'm relieved they've now been dropped."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tornadoes in Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Schneider Statement on Hizballah Tunnels
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I said it months ago and I will say it again: we should formally expel the Saudi Ambassador to the United States given the Crown Prince's direct involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Jamal Khashoggi. And we should call on our allies to do the same."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Kennedy-Durbin Legislation to Strengthen Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @PattyMurray, Sen. Kaine, and colleagues requesting an investigation of DOJ's shameful agreement in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein got the "deal of a lifetime" for his horrific abuse of children, and the American people deserve answers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 6, 2018
Durbin: Expel The Saudi Ambassador To The U.S.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Duckworth Urges VA to Fully Repay Every Veteran Impacted By GI Benefits Backlog, Ensure They Do Not Suffer Lasing Financial Harm As A Result Of VA's Failures
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 6, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Fitness Facilities More Accessible For People With Disabilities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Good news: the Senate just passed the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act introduced by @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and me. This is a commonsense bill that can help veterans save costs as they open new businesses and store fronts."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is the best chance we've had in years to create a fairer justice system. It has overwhelming support in the Senate, and it's time for Leader McConnell to call a vote. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "With global CO2 emissions at an all-time high, the Trump Administration wants to weaken rules that limit harmful emissions for power plants. It's anti-science and shortsighted."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Kathleen Kraninger, President Trump's nominee to serve as the next CFPB Director, is no different than Mick Mulvaney. In fact during her committee hearing, Kraninger stated that she, "cannot identify any actions that Acting Director Mulvaney has taken with which I disagree.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 5, 2018
Tweet - "I was honored to be among those remembering the life of President George H.W. Bush at today's funeral at the National Cathedral. We mourn the loss of this great hero, and celebrate the decades he dedicated to serving our country and making the world a better place. #Remembering41"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "Dept. of Ed OIG: For-profit colleges represent a disproportionate risk to students and taxpayers in higher education."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
LaHood Announces Rural Development Investment in Hancock County
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "Another President Trump-coddled autocrat further undermines a democracy, this time in Hungary:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, and Merkley Re-introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Amid Increasing Evidence of Genocide
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Discovery of Hezbollah Tunnels Along Israel's Northern Border
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More than $36 Million for Illinois Community Health Centers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 4, 2018
Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The ball is in Leader McConnell's court when it comes to passing criminal justice reform this year. The #FirstStepAct is an incredible bipartisan accomplishment that deserves a vote in the Senate:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Durbin Calls For Full Senate Briefing By CIA Director Haspel On Saudi Involvement In Khashoggi Murder
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin Echoes Department Of Education Inspector General's Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Honored to be at the Capitol tonight paying respects to President George H.W. Bush. He was a man of great decency who throughout his life always found a way to serve this country. He will be sorely missed. #Remembering41"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2018
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Honoring Illinois' Bicentennial
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2018
Duckworth: New Rule Requiring Airlines to Finally Report Number of Lost Bads & Wheelchairs Will Help Ensure Travelers Are Treated With Dignity & Respect
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Read the book "Flyboys" and you will never think of President George H. W. Bush as anything other than one of the heroes of World War II."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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