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Sept. 19, 2018 Quigley Convenes Chicago Latino Leaders, Immigration Advocates for Roundtable Discussion on Key Issues Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth: Defense, Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Package Provides Critical Funding For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to Mr. Michael Berghoff, Board of Trustees, Purdue University - End Practice Of Mandatory Arbitration For Enrollment At Global University Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Rs are rushing a hearing within a week after a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh. No FBI background investigation has been completed, no witnesses beyond the Judge & Dr. Blasey Ford have been asked to testify. Rs are trying to rig the hearing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump has once again dropped America's moral standing to a new low by setting the refugee ceiling at an embarrassingly low 30,000 in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history. This betrays America's values & relinquishes our leadership role in defending human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has demonstrated extraordinary bravery coming forward and facing an intense spotlight. Her allegations are credible and serious and should be treated as such. The FBI must conduct an independent investigation before a hearing is held." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Administration Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal For Second Year In A Row Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Since Judge Kavanaugh's selection, Republicans have been trying to rush his nomination and hide large parts of his record. Even with serious and credible allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh, their approach hasn't changed. What's the rush and #WhatAreTheyHiding?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Can No Longer Afford To Ignore Climate Change's Role In Magnifying The Damage Of Storms And Their Staggering Cost To Taxpayers" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats Ask to Grassley to Postpone Kavanaugh Vote, Investigate Allegations Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose Staff Call on Kavanaugh Allegations Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cannot simply dismiss Dr. Ford's allegations with a conference call. These are serious and credible allegations. Thursday's vote must be delayed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Accusations against Brett Kavanaugh Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Repeat The Mistake Of Confirming A Supreme Court Justice Without Properly Reviewing His Alleged Sexual Misconduct" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Quigley Joins Chicago Lawmakers, Advocates in Unveiling New Report on Impacts of Rolling Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Along with my Democratic colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, I'm requesting the White House confirm it has directed the FBI to conduct a background investigation into Dr. Ford's serious and credible allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Juan Requesens Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2018 Durbin Statement On Sexual Assault Allegation Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Thinking about those lost due to Hurricane Florence and everyone who is still affected by the storm. Very thankful for the hard work of first responders who have braved the elements and danger to rescue those in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on Senate Republicans to delay next week's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "America has always been a land of opportunity -- and a place where refugees fleeing unspeakable violence have finally found safety. The Trump Administration has shut the door on our bipartisan tradition of generous leadership in refugee resettlement for the most vulnerable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Standing in solidarity with the Chicago hospitality workers on strike for better health care and wages. I grew up in a union household and will continue to fight for our working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Americans deserve a strong CFPB to police predatory student loan companies, servicers, and #4profit colleges. The Trump Administration & Mick Mulvaney are letting these corporate and #4profit interests exploit students and taxpayers with impunity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "For 2 years in a row, the Trump Admin has cut federal funding that helps Illinoisans sign up for health insurance. Pres Trump has shown us time & again he's more interested in tax breaks for the super wealthy than helping bring down health care costs for middle-class families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increase In Funding To Solar Energy Research And Development Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2018 Bost Reaffirms Support for Pre-Existing Conditions Protections Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "12% of kids are vaping in America today. Why? The companies that sell these products have all types of candy and fruit flavors designed to attract children. The evidence is clear: e-cigarette companies are expanding their reach into our kids' lives. That has got to stop." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Passes House and Senate Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 Judiciary Committee Adopts Schneider Amendment on Veteran Entrepreneurship and U.S. Patent Protections Rep. Brad Schneider
Date Title Politician
Sept. 19, 2018 Quigley Convenes Chicago Latino Leaders, Immigration Advocates for Roundtable Discussion on Key Issues Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth: Defense, Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Package Provides Critical Funding For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to Mr. Michael Berghoff, Board of Trustees, Purdue University - End Practice Of Mandatory Arbitration For Enrollment At Global University Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Rs are rushing a hearing within a week after a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh. No FBI background investigation has been completed, no witnesses beyond the Judge & Dr. Blasey Ford have been asked to testify. Rs are trying to rig the hearing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump has once again dropped America's moral standing to a new low by setting the refugee ceiling at an embarrassingly low 30,000 in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history. This betrays America's values & relinquishes our leadership role in defending human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has demonstrated extraordinary bravery coming forward and facing an intense spotlight. Her allegations are credible and serious and should be treated as such. The FBI must conduct an independent investigation before a hearing is held." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Administration Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal For Second Year In A Row Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Since Judge Kavanaugh's selection, Republicans have been trying to rush his nomination and hide large parts of his record. Even with serious and credible allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh, their approach hasn't changed. What's the rush and #WhatAreTheyHiding?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Can No Longer Afford To Ignore Climate Change's Role In Magnifying The Damage Of Storms And Their Staggering Cost To Taxpayers" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats Ask to Grassley to Postpone Kavanaugh Vote, Investigate Allegations Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose Staff Call on Kavanaugh Allegations Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cannot simply dismiss Dr. Ford's allegations with a conference call. These are serious and credible allegations. Thursday's vote must be delayed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Accusations against Brett Kavanaugh Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Repeat The Mistake Of Confirming A Supreme Court Justice Without Properly Reviewing His Alleged Sexual Misconduct" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Quigley Joins Chicago Lawmakers, Advocates in Unveiling New Report on Impacts of Rolling Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Along with my Democratic colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, I'm requesting the White House confirm it has directed the FBI to conduct a background investigation into Dr. Ford's serious and credible allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Juan Requesens Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2018 Durbin Statement On Sexual Assault Allegation Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Thinking about those lost due to Hurricane Florence and everyone who is still affected by the storm. Very thankful for the hard work of first responders who have braved the elements and danger to rescue those in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on Senate Republicans to delay next week's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "America has always been a land of opportunity -- and a place where refugees fleeing unspeakable violence have finally found safety. The Trump Administration has shut the door on our bipartisan tradition of generous leadership in refugee resettlement for the most vulnerable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Standing in solidarity with the Chicago hospitality workers on strike for better health care and wages. I grew up in a union household and will continue to fight for our working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Americans deserve a strong CFPB to police predatory student loan companies, servicers, and #4profit colleges. The Trump Administration & Mick Mulvaney are letting these corporate and #4profit interests exploit students and taxpayers with impunity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "For 2 years in a row, the Trump Admin has cut federal funding that helps Illinoisans sign up for health insurance. Pres Trump has shown us time & again he's more interested in tax breaks for the super wealthy than helping bring down health care costs for middle-class families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increase In Funding To Solar Energy Research And Development Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2018 Bost Reaffirms Support for Pre-Existing Conditions Protections Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "12% of kids are vaping in America today. Why? The companies that sell these products have all types of candy and fruit flavors designed to attract children. The evidence is clear: e-cigarette companies are expanding their reach into our kids' lives. That has got to stop." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Passes House and Senate Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 Judiciary Committee Adopts Schneider Amendment on Veteran Entrepreneurship and U.S. Patent Protections Rep.Brad Schneider
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