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Nov. 29, 2018
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers
Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 29, 2018
Durbin, Schneider, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster Introduce Bill To Require EPA To Revise Standards For Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Durbin Presses For Stronger Action On Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors In Meeting With FDA Commissioner
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Bill to Expand Coverage for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - ".@RepSchneider @SenDuckworth @RepLipinski @RepBillFoster, and I introduced a bill this week that holds the EPA accountable when it comes to protecting communities from carcinogenic ethylene oxide emissions. Lake and DuPage County residents deserve better from this agency."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Every year, as many as 140,000 student athletes sustain a concussion, and many more will go unreported. You can't shake it off - when in doubt, sit it out. That's why I'm reintroducing my Protecting Students from Concussions Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I'm joining the #NetNeutrality Day of Action in a push to restore the free and open internet. Join me in rallying support for the CRA to force a vote on the House Floor."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Schakowsky Statement Ahead of NAFTA 2.0 Signing
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to the efforts of so many, the nomination of Thomas Farr - a notorious defender of voter suppression - to serve as a federal judge now lacks the votes to pass."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "The settlements of Martha Franklin and James Wilson as it relates to the Cairo, IL housing crisis are small pieces of accountability for a disaster that forced hundreds from their homes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018
Action for Dental Health Act Advances to President Trump's Desk
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018
Klobuchar, Duckworth, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in the United States
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Duckworth Statement On Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Public Debate On Military's Role in Yemen
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to Democratic Colleagues - 165 House Democrats Join Letter Supporting Luján for Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Statement from Democratic Members of The Problem Solvers Caucus
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 54
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Action for Dental Health Act of 2017
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Applauds Senate Introduction of Health Equity and Accountability Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of Iot Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
McEachin Statement on Recent Climate Change Reports, Announcing PARIS Climate Act
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "This is big news and a major win for students that were defrauded by ITT Tech. Secretary DeVos must now provide immediate complete federal Borrower Defense discharges to ITT Tech students:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "With advancement of @SenSanders' resolution the Senate sent a message to the Trump Administration that we won't tolerate Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen without Congressional approval. The suffering of innocent civilians in Yemen & murder of Jamal Khashoggi won't go unanswered."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans just voted to advance Thomas Farr's nomination for final Senate consideration. Farr, a notorious defender of voter suppression, doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The most persuasive presence at today's security briefing on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi was the empty chair meant for CIA Director Gina Haspel. This White House won't acknowledge MBS's direct involvement in this crime."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The 1990 campaign for Jesse Helms in North Carolina engaged in deeply disturbing tactics aimed at suppressing the vote. Who was Helms' legal counsel? Thomas Farr -- now seeking Senate confirmation to be a federal judge in NC."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Duckworth, Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is part of an overt attempt to suppress the vote of African Americans. We know who he is, and we know what he stands for. He doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Following National Climate Assessment, Merkley and Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Endorsing Findings of Recent Climate Change Reports & Urging Immediate Action
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Senator Richard Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Ignoring Russian aggression in the Crimea is exactly what Putin wants. Without an unequivocal condemnation from the President and State Department, Russia is only emboldened to ramp up its hostility and illegal activities in the region."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Climate Change
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Ukraine Caucus Statements on Recent Russian Aggression Against Ukraine in Sea of Azov
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Duckworth & Hassan: Va Inspector General Must Investigate Potential Legal & Ethics Violations at Trump's Va
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Sat down with members of @SouthernUTWild today who are working hard to protect Utah's incredible wilderness areas and pass America's Red Rocks Wilderness Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Today, as the Trump Administration again denied the findings in its own #climatechange report, @SenJeffMerkley, myself, and 23 other Senators introduced a resolution backing the report's findings & calling for immediate action. We stand with science."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018
Foster Statement on U.S. Climate Report
Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Once again the folks at @NASA and @NASAJPL amaze the world with a #MarsLanding. A huge accomplishment for the United States, science, and discovery."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 29, 2018
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers
Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 29, 2018
Durbin, Schneider, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster Introduce Bill To Require EPA To Revise Standards For Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Durbin Presses For Stronger Action On Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors In Meeting With FDA Commissioner
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Bill to Expand Coverage for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - ".@RepSchneider @SenDuckworth @RepLipinski @RepBillFoster, and I introduced a bill this week that holds the EPA accountable when it comes to protecting communities from carcinogenic ethylene oxide emissions. Lake and DuPage County residents deserve better from this agency."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Every year, as many as 140,000 student athletes sustain a concussion, and many more will go unreported. You can't shake it off - when in doubt, sit it out. That's why I'm reintroducing my Protecting Students from Concussions Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I'm joining the #NetNeutrality Day of Action in a push to restore the free and open internet. Join me in rallying support for the CRA to force a vote on the House Floor."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Schakowsky Statement Ahead of NAFTA 2.0 Signing
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to the efforts of so many, the nomination of Thomas Farr - a notorious defender of voter suppression - to serve as a federal judge now lacks the votes to pass."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "The settlements of Martha Franklin and James Wilson as it relates to the Cairo, IL housing crisis are small pieces of accountability for a disaster that forced hundreds from their homes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018
Action for Dental Health Act Advances to President Trump's Desk
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018
Klobuchar, Duckworth, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in the United States
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Duckworth Statement On Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Public Debate On Military's Role in Yemen
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to Democratic Colleagues - 165 House Democrats Join Letter Supporting Luján for Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Statement from Democratic Members of The Problem Solvers Caucus
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 54
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Action for Dental Health Act of 2017
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Applauds Senate Introduction of Health Equity and Accountability Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of Iot Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
McEachin Statement on Recent Climate Change Reports, Announcing PARIS Climate Act
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "This is big news and a major win for students that were defrauded by ITT Tech. Secretary DeVos must now provide immediate complete federal Borrower Defense discharges to ITT Tech students:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "With advancement of @SenSanders' resolution the Senate sent a message to the Trump Administration that we won't tolerate Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen without Congressional approval. The suffering of innocent civilians in Yemen & murder of Jamal Khashoggi won't go unanswered."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans just voted to advance Thomas Farr's nomination for final Senate consideration. Farr, a notorious defender of voter suppression, doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The most persuasive presence at today's security briefing on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi was the empty chair meant for CIA Director Gina Haspel. This White House won't acknowledge MBS's direct involvement in this crime."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The 1990 campaign for Jesse Helms in North Carolina engaged in deeply disturbing tactics aimed at suppressing the vote. Who was Helms' legal counsel? Thomas Farr -- now seeking Senate confirmation to be a federal judge in NC."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Duckworth, Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is part of an overt attempt to suppress the vote of African Americans. We know who he is, and we know what he stands for. He doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Following National Climate Assessment, Merkley and Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Endorsing Findings of Recent Climate Change Reports & Urging Immediate Action
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Senator Richard Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Ignoring Russian aggression in the Crimea is exactly what Putin wants. Without an unequivocal condemnation from the President and State Department, Russia is only emboldened to ramp up its hostility and illegal activities in the region."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Climate Change
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Ukraine Caucus Statements on Recent Russian Aggression Against Ukraine in Sea of Azov
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Duckworth & Hassan: Va Inspector General Must Investigate Potential Legal & Ethics Violations at Trump's Va
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Sat down with members of @SouthernUTWild today who are working hard to protect Utah's incredible wilderness areas and pass America's Red Rocks Wilderness Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Today, as the Trump Administration again denied the findings in its own #climatechange report, @SenJeffMerkley, myself, and 23 other Senators introduced a resolution backing the report's findings & calling for immediate action. We stand with science."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018
Foster Statement on U.S. Climate Report
Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Once again the folks at @NASA and @NASAJPL amaze the world with a #MarsLanding. A huge accomplishment for the United States, science, and discovery."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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