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Oct. 12, 2018
Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Halt EPA Methane Standards Roll Back
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Quigley Visits U.S.-Mexico Border for Firsthand Look at Humanitarian Crisis
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Answer For Poor Delivery Service Throughout Chicago
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "I'm pressing Secretary of State Pompeo to address rising global authoritarianism and a crackdown on freedom of the press. Violence and murder against journalists and dissidents is barbaric and unacceptable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, let's thank the hard working farmers in Illinois and across the country who keep this country moving forward #ThankAFarmer"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "The disappearance and possible murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is disturbing to say the least. It is time for Saudi Arabia to tell the truth. America deserves answers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Matha Pacold, Mary Rowland, & Steven Seeger To Serve As U.S. District Judges For Northern District Of Illinois
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Call For Greater U.S. Efforts To Protect Freedom Of Speech And Combat Growing Authoritarianism Globally
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - House Democrats to President Trump: Don't Kill Protections for America's Largest National Forest
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Small Business Committee Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Kennedy-Durbin Legislation to Help Strengthen Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 11, 2018
Duckworth Meets with Nominee to Head EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations of Martha Pacold, Mary Rowland & Steven Seeger to Serve as U.S. District Judges for the Northern District of Illinois
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 11, 2018
Rep. LaHood Holds Roundtable to Discuss Importance of Extending Tip Tax Credit to Salon Industry
Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today is #NationalComingOutDay. Let's celebrate the courage of the LGBTQ community as we strive to create a more inclusive, supportive nation and continue the fight for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they love #LoveIsLove"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee passed a bill that @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and I introduced to help veterans succeed. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act encourages small business growth and gives veterans opportunities to succeed at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee took an important step by advancing my bipartisan DETER Act w/ @LindseyGrahamSC, the first bill responding to Russian election interference to be considered by the Committee. Congress should pass it as quickly as possible."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Students beware: accreditor puts #4profit colleges owned by Center for Excellence in Higher Education on probation. We're asking @usedgov to investigate accreditor's findings including predatory consumer practices and potential discriminatory policies against Native Americans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders shaping Illinois and our country. We are a nation full of immigrants and the traditions and cultures of Latino communities make this country a stronger and better nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "This week I spoke to a group of advocates from organizations dedicated to ending child violence. Today, as we mark #DayOfTheGirl, we have to build on the progress we've made to address this issue, and keep working on ways to support women across the globe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Republican Party is the only major political party in the world that doesn't accept the science on climate change. They have to wake up because our kids and grandkids are depending on us to leave them a world they can live in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate is currently considering the nomination of Jeffrey Clark to be the Assistant AG in charge of DOJ's Environment and Natural Resources Division, which enforces federal environmental laws and regulations. Mr. Clark is the wrong person for the job."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration To Provide Congress With Intelligence On Saudi Plot Against Jamal Khashoggi And Jared Kushner's Communications With The Prince Who Ordered It
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 11, 2018
Purdue Global University
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
USA Today - Donald Trump Knows Nothing About Medicare, Health Care or Democrats: Talker
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Call for Crackdown on Big Tobacco Social Media Schemes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden Bill to Require Paper Ballots, Strengthen Election Security Gains Support from Duckworth, Baldwin, Cantwell, Peters
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Quigley Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump to Prioritize Election Security & Appoint an Election Security Coordinator
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
As Yet Another Category 4 Storm Hammers The U.S., Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls Again On FEMA To Account For Climate Change Impacts On Extreme Weather Events
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois - Foster Leads Call to Rauner to Alleviate Tax Burden on Illinois Taxpayers
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Amendment To Research The Economic Impacts Of Airport Noise Becomes Law
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Chicago And Surrounding Communities Can't "Sacrifice Real Police Reform For Jeff Sessions' Idea Of Law And Order"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018
Durbin Meets With HUD Acting Deputy Inspector General About Ongoing Investigations Into Cairo Housing Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos, DoEd - Troubling Findings At For-Profit Colleges By Accreditor
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Jeff Sessions' Latest Move to Block Chicago Police Reform
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "We'll know AG Sessions is serious about addressing Chicago violence once he stops blocking the city from using Byrne-JAG violence prevention funds. He has undermined his own credibility by holding these funds hostage."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "In a few minutes, senators will vote on whether they support protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I'll be voting yes to @SenatorBaldwin's resolution -- will Republicans join us to tell President Trump #NoJunkPlans? #ProtectOurCare"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 12, 2018
Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Halt EPA Methane Standards Roll Back
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Quigley Visits U.S.-Mexico Border for Firsthand Look at Humanitarian Crisis
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Answer For Poor Delivery Service Throughout Chicago
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "I'm pressing Secretary of State Pompeo to address rising global authoritarianism and a crackdown on freedom of the press. Violence and murder against journalists and dissidents is barbaric and unacceptable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, let's thank the hard working farmers in Illinois and across the country who keep this country moving forward #ThankAFarmer"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "The disappearance and possible murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is disturbing to say the least. It is time for Saudi Arabia to tell the truth. America deserves answers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Matha Pacold, Mary Rowland, & Steven Seeger To Serve As U.S. District Judges For Northern District Of Illinois
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Call For Greater U.S. Efforts To Protect Freedom Of Speech And Combat Growing Authoritarianism Globally
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - House Democrats to President Trump: Don't Kill Protections for America's Largest National Forest
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Small Business Committee Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Kennedy-Durbin Legislation to Help Strengthen Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 11, 2018
Duckworth Meets with Nominee to Head EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations of Martha Pacold, Mary Rowland & Steven Seeger to Serve as U.S. District Judges for the Northern District of Illinois
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 11, 2018
Rep. LaHood Holds Roundtable to Discuss Importance of Extending Tip Tax Credit to Salon Industry
Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today is #NationalComingOutDay. Let's celebrate the courage of the LGBTQ community as we strive to create a more inclusive, supportive nation and continue the fight for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they love #LoveIsLove"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee passed a bill that @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and I introduced to help veterans succeed. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act encourages small business growth and gives veterans opportunities to succeed at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee took an important step by advancing my bipartisan DETER Act w/ @LindseyGrahamSC, the first bill responding to Russian election interference to be considered by the Committee. Congress should pass it as quickly as possible."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Students beware: accreditor puts #4profit colleges owned by Center for Excellence in Higher Education on probation. We're asking @usedgov to investigate accreditor's findings including predatory consumer practices and potential discriminatory policies against Native Americans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders shaping Illinois and our country. We are a nation full of immigrants and the traditions and cultures of Latino communities make this country a stronger and better nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "This week I spoke to a group of advocates from organizations dedicated to ending child violence. Today, as we mark #DayOfTheGirl, we have to build on the progress we've made to address this issue, and keep working on ways to support women across the globe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Republican Party is the only major political party in the world that doesn't accept the science on climate change. They have to wake up because our kids and grandkids are depending on us to leave them a world they can live in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate is currently considering the nomination of Jeffrey Clark to be the Assistant AG in charge of DOJ's Environment and Natural Resources Division, which enforces federal environmental laws and regulations. Mr. Clark is the wrong person for the job."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration To Provide Congress With Intelligence On Saudi Plot Against Jamal Khashoggi And Jared Kushner's Communications With The Prince Who Ordered It
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 11, 2018
Purdue Global University
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
USA Today - Donald Trump Knows Nothing About Medicare, Health Care or Democrats: Talker
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Call for Crackdown on Big Tobacco Social Media Schemes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden Bill to Require Paper Ballots, Strengthen Election Security Gains Support from Duckworth, Baldwin, Cantwell, Peters
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Quigley Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump to Prioritize Election Security & Appoint an Election Security Coordinator
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
As Yet Another Category 4 Storm Hammers The U.S., Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls Again On FEMA To Account For Climate Change Impacts On Extreme Weather Events
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois - Foster Leads Call to Rauner to Alleviate Tax Burden on Illinois Taxpayers
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Amendment To Research The Economic Impacts Of Airport Noise Becomes Law
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Chicago And Surrounding Communities Can't "Sacrifice Real Police Reform For Jeff Sessions' Idea Of Law And Order"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018
Durbin Meets With HUD Acting Deputy Inspector General About Ongoing Investigations Into Cairo Housing Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos, DoEd - Troubling Findings At For-Profit Colleges By Accreditor
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Jeff Sessions' Latest Move to Block Chicago Police Reform
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "We'll know AG Sessions is serious about addressing Chicago violence once he stops blocking the city from using Byrne-JAG violence prevention funds. He has undermined his own credibility by holding these funds hostage."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "In a few minutes, senators will vote on whether they support protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I'll be voting yes to @SenatorBaldwin's resolution -- will Republicans join us to tell President Trump #NoJunkPlans? #ProtectOurCare"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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