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Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Rohingya Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Cairo Housing Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Menendez, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Address the Humanitarian Crisis and Collapse of Governance in Venezuela Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 25, 2018 Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Joined a group of bipartisan Senators today introducing a sweeping bill to address the humanitarian crisis and governmental collapse in Venezuela. Those responsible for Venezuela's misery must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Ranking Member Kelly Comments on IT Subcommittee Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2018 Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2018 Foster Announces Bipartisan Energy Legislation Signed into Law Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 24, 2018 Schneider Hosts First "STEM Scholars" Visit with Area High School Students Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It took an Act of Congress, but we finally have regular public reporting of the Department of Education's processing of borrower defense claims again. It's no surprise the Department didn't want to do this." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Reps. Emmer, Foster Announced as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Without #NetNeutrality, small businesses could be relegated to internet slow lanes & forced to pay ridiculous fees to reach customers. It's up to Speaker Ryan to do the right thing and call up the #NetNeutrality resolution in the House. #SaveTheInternet" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the President - On One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Duckworth Urges Trump to Recognize Official Death Toll and Imrpove Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - Subpoena for HHS and CMS Docs on Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, devastating the island and claiming the lives of thousands. We must not forgot this tragedy and the work that still needs to be done to help our fellow Americans. I will continue to support their road to recovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - White House Fails to Comply with Federal Law Requiring Report on Security Clearance Procedures Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long - Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Menendez, Colleagues Blast FEMA for Cutting off Federal Assistance for Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures in Puerto Rico Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Kautter, Acting Commissioner, IRS - Brady Calls on IRS to Update Virtual Currencies Guidance Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Brady Calls on IRS to Update Virtual Currencies Guidance Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Ending the Flores agreement would allow this anti-immigrant Trump Administration to indefinitely detain children. That's something we can't stand for in America. It's cruel and unnecessary." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has unleashed a scorched Earth trade war that has no end in sight. Until this recklessness ends, American consumers, businesses, and farmers will feel the brunt of it. I'm all for fair trade, but this is no way to go about it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President Trump's Declassification Of Russia Investigation Documents: "As Reckless As It Is Nakedly Political" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Rohingya Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Cairo Housing Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Menendez, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Address the Humanitarian Crisis and Collapse of Governance in Venezuela Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 25, 2018 Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Joined a group of bipartisan Senators today introducing a sweeping bill to address the humanitarian crisis and governmental collapse in Venezuela. Those responsible for Venezuela's misery must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Ranking Member Kelly Comments on IT Subcommittee Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2018 Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2018 Foster Announces Bipartisan Energy Legislation Signed into Law Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 24, 2018 Schneider Hosts First "STEM Scholars" Visit with Area High School Students Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "It took an Act of Congress, but we finally have regular public reporting of the Department of Education's processing of borrower defense claims again. It's no surprise the Department didn't want to do this." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Reps. Emmer, Foster Announced as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Without #NetNeutrality, small businesses could be relegated to internet slow lanes & forced to pay ridiculous fees to reach customers. It's up to Speaker Ryan to do the right thing and call up the #NetNeutrality resolution in the House. #SaveTheInternet" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the President - On One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Duckworth Urges Trump to Recognize Official Death Toll and Imrpove Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - Subpoena for HHS and CMS Docs on Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, devastating the island and claiming the lives of thousands. We must not forgot this tragedy and the work that still needs to be done to help our fellow Americans. I will continue to support their road to recovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - White House Fails to Comply with Federal Law Requiring Report on Security Clearance Procedures Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long - Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Menendez, Colleagues Blast FEMA for Cutting off Federal Assistance for Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures in Puerto Rico Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Kautter, Acting Commissioner, IRS - Brady Calls on IRS to Update Virtual Currencies Guidance Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Brady Calls on IRS to Update Virtual Currencies Guidance Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Ending the Flores agreement would allow this anti-immigrant Trump Administration to indefinitely detain children. That's something we can't stand for in America. It's cruel and unnecessary." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has unleashed a scorched Earth trade war that has no end in sight. Until this recklessness ends, American consumers, businesses, and farmers will feel the brunt of it. I'm all for fair trade, but this is no way to go about it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President Trump's Declassification Of Russia Investigation Documents: "As Reckless As It Is Nakedly Political" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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