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Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth & I are calling on IL Director of Public Health Nirav Shah to resign. There was definitive evidence that a serious public health crisis was underway at IVH Quincy, and the Rauner Admin & Director Shah chose to sit on their hands as veterans & staff fell victim." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "End U.S. taxpayer and military support of the Saudi war in Yemen. There are no winners when so many innocent people are killed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call on Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah to Resign Over Botched Response to Legionnaires' Outbreaks at Ivh Quincy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 4, 2018 Sean Casten Remarks at Get Out the Vote Rally with President Obama and Illinois Democrats Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 3, 2018 Tweet - "One week ago, the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh revealed in heartbreaking detail the hate and latent violence that lives in the hearts of too many in this land." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner & Trump Administrations' Delay Of Notifying Lake County Residents About Cancer-Causing Pollution Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The Rauner Administration's delay on notifying residents in Lake County about cancer-emitting chemicals from two plants is simply outrageous. Day after day, the Rauner and Trump Admins continue to prioritize public relations over serious public health hazards." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator for the EPA - Duckworth Demands Improved Transparency, Honesty from Trump Administration Regarding Cancer Risks Associated with Willowbrook-Based Sterigenics Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to General John F. Kelly, White House Chief of Staff - New Documents Contradicting White House Defense of Trump Plan for FBI HQ Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Durbin Statement On One-Week Anniversary Of The Worst Ant-Semitic Attack In U.S. History Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to Acting Inspector General Sheehan - EPA Investigation Into Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay Of Notifying Public About Sterigenics Cancer Risk Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Joint Statement with the House Ways and Means Committee Republicans Regarding Taxes Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This tweet is a Halloween trick, not treat. In 2017, President Trump & Republicans were one vote away from ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Since then, his Administration has been relentless in its efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has given a shameful pass to Saudi Arabia, and has not stood up for American values abroad. Will Saudi Arabia be held accountable for its barbaric premeditated murder of Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Senators Demand Classified Briefing on U.S. Intelligence Community's Knowledge of Saudi Threats Against Jamal Khashoggi Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 When St. Clair County Women Said, "Me Too," Brendan Kelly Said, "So What?" Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Raymond P. Martinez, Administrator of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association - Support of Regulatory Flexibility for Livestock Haulers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul R. LePage, Governor of Maine - Drop Lawsuit Revoking Patient Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Office of the Texas Attorney General - Beyer To Trump: Stop With The Lies And Distractions; Stand Up For Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Foster Statement on Report that Trump wants to End Birthright Citizenship Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I stand in solidarity with my good friends at @HIASrefugees. They responded to the rejection of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by leading America to a more welcoming approach to refugees. They are acting on their faith and fighting for American values." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Rep. Kelly's Statement on Pittsburgh tragedy Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - DelBene Leads Bipartisan Letter Pushing CMS to Expand CAR T Care for Medicare Patients Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis on The Synagogue Massacre Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's past time to end U.S. military and taxpayer support of Saudi Arabia's disastrous war in Yemen. A staggering loss of innocent life." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grieving with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, but those of us who serve in Congress must offer more than thoughts & prayers. We must unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism & all forms of bigotry. There's only one legitimate side in this debate & we must unite against hate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2018 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Pittsburgh Synagogue Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "My heart breaks for Pittsburgh today and the Jewish community that worships at Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue. I'm praying for the families who have lost loved ones, and for those injured in this senseless tragedy including several police officers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I commend the FBI for quickly identifying and apprehending the mail bombing suspect. This act of domestic terrorism should serve as a warning that elected officials have a responsibility to avoid inflammatory rhetoric that encourages violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 27, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "If The Trump Administration Will Not Act To Protect All Americans From Hate-Based Attacks, Congress Can And Must Act" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Statement On The Attack On Pittsburgh's Tree Of Life Synagogue Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "With another apparent hate-fueled shooting that took place in Kentucky this week, these tragedies are a stark reminder that we must remain vigilant in combating an increase in hate crimes in America. Such evil has no place in this country and it must be condemned by all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Blockchain Caucus Leaders Commend NIST Standard For Blockchain Technology Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay On Notifying Public About Sterigenics Risk Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Tweet - "For 2nd week in a row, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on controversial judicial nominees while the Senate is out of session, over the objection of Committee Dems. Why? Senate Rs want to avoid scrutiny as they pack the courts with ideologues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Duckworth: The Chemical and Ethical Clouds Surrounding Sterigenics Continue to Grow Darker Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency, and the Honorable Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Oppose Trump Administration's Proposed Fuel Economy Roll-Back Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth & I are calling on IL Director of Public Health Nirav Shah to resign. There was definitive evidence that a serious public health crisis was underway at IVH Quincy, and the Rauner Admin & Director Shah chose to sit on their hands as veterans & staff fell victim." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "End U.S. taxpayer and military support of the Saudi war in Yemen. There are no winners when so many innocent people are killed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call on Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah to Resign Over Botched Response to Legionnaires' Outbreaks at Ivh Quincy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 4, 2018 Sean Casten Remarks at Get Out the Vote Rally with President Obama and Illinois Democrats Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 3, 2018 Tweet - "One week ago, the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh revealed in heartbreaking detail the hate and latent violence that lives in the hearts of too many in this land." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner & Trump Administrations' Delay Of Notifying Lake County Residents About Cancer-Causing Pollution Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The Rauner Administration's delay on notifying residents in Lake County about cancer-emitting chemicals from two plants is simply outrageous. Day after day, the Rauner and Trump Admins continue to prioritize public relations over serious public health hazards." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator for the EPA - Duckworth Demands Improved Transparency, Honesty from Trump Administration Regarding Cancer Risks Associated with Willowbrook-Based Sterigenics Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to General John F. Kelly, White House Chief of Staff - New Documents Contradicting White House Defense of Trump Plan for FBI HQ Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Durbin Statement On One-Week Anniversary Of The Worst Ant-Semitic Attack In U.S. History Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to Acting Inspector General Sheehan - EPA Investigation Into Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay Of Notifying Public About Sterigenics Cancer Risk Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Joint Statement with the House Ways and Means Committee Republicans Regarding Taxes Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This tweet is a Halloween trick, not treat. In 2017, President Trump & Republicans were one vote away from ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Since then, his Administration has been relentless in its efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has given a shameful pass to Saudi Arabia, and has not stood up for American values abroad. Will Saudi Arabia be held accountable for its barbaric premeditated murder of Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Senators Demand Classified Briefing on U.S. Intelligence Community's Knowledge of Saudi Threats Against Jamal Khashoggi Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 When St. Clair County Women Said, "Me Too," Brendan Kelly Said, "So What?" Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Raymond P. Martinez, Administrator of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association - Support of Regulatory Flexibility for Livestock Haulers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul R. LePage, Governor of Maine - Drop Lawsuit Revoking Patient Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Office of the Texas Attorney General - Beyer To Trump: Stop With The Lies And Distractions; Stand Up For Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Foster Statement on Report that Trump wants to End Birthright Citizenship Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I stand in solidarity with my good friends at @HIASrefugees. They responded to the rejection of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by leading America to a more welcoming approach to refugees. They are acting on their faith and fighting for American values." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Rep. Kelly's Statement on Pittsburgh tragedy Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - DelBene Leads Bipartisan Letter Pushing CMS to Expand CAR T Care for Medicare Patients Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis on The Synagogue Massacre Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's past time to end U.S. military and taxpayer support of Saudi Arabia's disastrous war in Yemen. A staggering loss of innocent life." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grieving with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, but those of us who serve in Congress must offer more than thoughts & prayers. We must unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism & all forms of bigotry. There's only one legitimate side in this debate & we must unite against hate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2018 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Pittsburgh Synagogue Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "My heart breaks for Pittsburgh today and the Jewish community that worships at Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue. I'm praying for the families who have lost loved ones, and for those injured in this senseless tragedy including several police officers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I commend the FBI for quickly identifying and apprehending the mail bombing suspect. This act of domestic terrorism should serve as a warning that elected officials have a responsibility to avoid inflammatory rhetoric that encourages violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 27, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "If The Trump Administration Will Not Act To Protect All Americans From Hate-Based Attacks, Congress Can And Must Act" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Statement On The Attack On Pittsburgh's Tree Of Life Synagogue Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2018 Tweet - "With another apparent hate-fueled shooting that took place in Kentucky this week, these tragedies are a stark reminder that we must remain vigilant in combating an increase in hate crimes in America. Such evil has no place in this country and it must be condemned by all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Blockchain Caucus Leaders Commend NIST Standard For Blockchain Technology Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay On Notifying Public About Sterigenics Risk Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Tweet - "For 2nd week in a row, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on controversial judicial nominees while the Senate is out of session, over the objection of Committee Dems. Why? Senate Rs want to avoid scrutiny as they pack the courts with ideologues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Duckworth: The Chemical and Ethical Clouds Surrounding Sterigenics Continue to Grow Darker Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency, and the Honorable Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Oppose Trump Administration's Proposed Fuel Economy Roll-Back Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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