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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 - "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
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 - "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. 6, 2018
Durbin: Expel The Saudi Ambassador To The U.S.
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
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. 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 - "Another President Trump-coddled autocrat further undermines a democracy, this time in Hungary:"
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
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
Durbin Calls For Full Senate Briefing By CIA Director Haspel On Saudi Involvement In Khashoggi Murder
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
LaHood Announces Rural Development Investment in Hancock County
Rep. Darin LaHood
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
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
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
Schakowsky Statement on Discovery of Hezbollah Tunnels Along Israel's Northern Border
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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. 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. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin Echoes Department Of Education Inspector General's Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Honoring Illinois' Bicentennial
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep. Brad Schneider
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
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep. Darin LaHood
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
Dec. 1, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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
Nov. 30, 2018
Durbin Urges Residents To Get Covered Before ACA Enrollment Deadline On December 15th
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the USMCA Signing
Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 30, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses with National Guard and Military Reservists
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Elected to Democratic Leadership Post
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 30, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 30, 2018
Hatch, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support At-risk Youth & Help Eliminate Homelessness
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Hurd & Kelly's Bipartisan IT Bill Passes House
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge Pressure on Chinese at G-20 to End the Use of Exit Bans on Americans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi, Quigley Statement On O'Hare Western Access Framework Agreement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing On Duckworth Bills to Create Energy Jobs & Protect Whistleblowers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Date
Title
Politician
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 - "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
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 - "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. 6, 2018
Durbin: Expel The Saudi Ambassador To The U.S.
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
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. 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 - "Another President Trump-coddled autocrat further undermines a democracy, this time in Hungary:"
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
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
Durbin Calls For Full Senate Briefing By CIA Director Haspel On Saudi Involvement In Khashoggi Murder
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
LaHood Announces Rural Development Investment in Hancock County
Rep.Darin LaHood
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
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
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
Schakowsky Statement on Discovery of Hezbollah Tunnels Along Israel's Northern Border
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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. 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. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin Echoes Department Of Education Inspector General's Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Honoring Illinois' Bicentennial
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep.Brad Schneider
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
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep.Darin LaHood
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
Dec. 1, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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
Nov. 30, 2018
Durbin Urges Residents To Get Covered Before ACA Enrollment Deadline On December 15th
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the USMCA Signing
Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 30, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses with National Guard and Military Reservists
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Elected to Democratic Leadership Post
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 30, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 30, 2018
Hatch, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support At-risk Youth & Help Eliminate Homelessness
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Hurd & Kelly's Bipartisan IT Bill Passes House
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge Pressure on Chinese at G-20 to End the Use of Exit Bans on Americans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi, Quigley Statement On O'Hare Western Access Framework Agreement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing On Duckworth Bills to Create Energy Jobs & Protect Whistleblowers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
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