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June 7, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Warren Lead Over 20 Senators Urging President Biden to Issue Executive Order to Defend Americans' Right to an Abortion
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 6, 2022
Letter to Secretary Blinken, Attorney General Garland, and Administrator Power - Concern About Recent Spikes in Forced Disappearances in Mexico
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 6, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Concern About Hostility Towards Free Press in Mexico
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June 6, 2022
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Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
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Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "The U.S. has had at least 246 mass shootings in the past 157 days. More than one a day. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on Republicans to help Dems do something to stop the bloodshed. We will not escape the judgement of history if we fail."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the chance to meet Uvalde native @McConaughey in DC today to discuss the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary as well as the larger problem of gun violence in America. We, like so many others, agree that gun safety reform is needed--I'll keep working to make that happen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
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Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022
Duckworth Applauds Biden Administration for Getting the Renewable Fuel Standard Back on Track With Newly Released Ethanol Blending Mandates
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Leading Delegation to Taiwan and South Korea, Duckworth Works to Expand Illinois's Economic Partnerships in Asia
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "Today I was joined by @ToniPreckwinkle and officials from Cook County Health to discuss the devastating impacts that gun violence has on victims and on communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution For Gun Violence Awareness
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Casten Launches New Digital Ad Highlight Gun Reform Efforts, Pro-Choice Record
Rep. Sean Casten
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "This afternoon I joined @chicagosmayor in announcing @NorthwesternMed 's major investment in a new health care facility in Bronzeville. Today's announcement deepens NM's commitment to the HEAL Initiative I launched to support our communities & improve health outcomes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "If these reports prove accurate, this conduct almost certainly contravenes BOP policies, infringes on civil rights and possibly violates federal criminal laws. That's why I'm calling for an investigation into USP Thomson & announcing a @JudiciaryDems hearing on prison conditions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "Currently, approximately 7.8 percent of BOP inmates are housed in a form of restricted housing. The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon hold a hearing on the continued overuse of solitary confinement and restricted housing in federal prison facilities, including USP Thomson."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call For Immediate Federal Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Staff Abuses At USP Thomson
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Durbin Releases Statement On Department Of Education's Group Discharge Of Student Borrowers Who Attended Now-Shuttered Corinthian Colleges
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden is right: How much more carnage are we willing to accept? No one law can prevent every act of violence. But how can we look at Uvalde, Buffalo, and Tulsa and conclude that our hands are tied? We must act to address our nation's gun violence epidemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2022
For Country Caucus Members Introduce Bill to Exact Penalties on Businesses Still Operating in Russia
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "Happy #Pride2022 to the LGBTQ community in Illinois and across the country! #PrideMonth is rooted in challenging the status quo. We've made enormous strides in the past few decades, but until everyone can be who they are and love who they love, #Pride will always be a protest."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2022
In Taiwan, Duckworth Celebrates New Biden Administration Effort to Strengthen Economic Ties
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 1, 2022
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call for Immediate Federal Investigation into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Staff Abuses at USP Thomson
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Larson, Davis Call for Increased Social Security Administration Funding to Improve Customer Service
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 31, 2022
Mike Bost Fights for Election Integrity, Challenges Illinois Vote-by-mail Law in Court
Rep. Mike Bost
May 31, 2022
Letter to Chair Cantwell, Chair Johnson, Ranking Member Wicker, and Ranking Member Lucas - Romney, Durbin Lead Call for Robust Research Funding in Final Competition Bill
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2022
Letter to President Joseph Biden, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Secretary Antony Blinken - Expanding Temporary Protected Status for Migrants From Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2022
Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 27, 2022
Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2022
Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Taiwan's Security in Light of China's Provocation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2022
Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Statement on DOJ Decision to Again Decline Charges Against Former FBI Agents Who Mishandled Larry Nassar Abuse Case
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 27, 2022
Tweet - "Kissinger once again shows his twisted view of the world by calling on Ukraine to spare Putin the embarrassment of defeat. As Ukrainians fight and die, Kissinger worries about Putin's feelings. I worry about the Ukrainian people who have paid for their nation in blood. Quote Tweet CNBC"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Ahead of Biden Visit to Israel, Stansbury, Merkley, 19 Senators and 62 Representatives Urge Administration to Engage Israeli Government to Prevent Evictions in Masafer Yatta
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2022
Duckworth, Casten, Crow Introduce Bill to Support Defense Department's Clean Energy Goals, Helping Keep Our Troops Safe
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Durbin Urges Senate to Pass his Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, and Ranking Member Inhofe - Closure of Guantanamo Bay Through NDAA
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2022
Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
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Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Notice of A Tie Vote Under S. Res. 27
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Concern About Summit of the Americas Decision
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 26, 2022
Memorial Day
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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Politician
June 7, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Warren Lead Over 20 Senators Urging President Biden to Issue Executive Order to Defend Americans' Right to an Abortion
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 6, 2022
Letter to Secretary Blinken, Attorney General Garland, and Administrator Power - Concern About Recent Spikes in Forced Disappearances in Mexico
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 6, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Concern About Hostility Towards Free Press in Mexico
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 6, 2022
-9999
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
-9999
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "The U.S. has had at least 246 mass shootings in the past 157 days. More than one a day. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on Republicans to help Dems do something to stop the bloodshed. We will not escape the judgement of history if we fail."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
-9999
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the chance to meet Uvalde native @McConaughey in DC today to discuss the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary as well as the larger problem of gun violence in America. We, like so many others, agree that gun safety reform is needed--I'll keep working to make that happen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
-9999
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022
Duckworth Applauds Biden Administration for Getting the Renewable Fuel Standard Back on Track With Newly Released Ethanol Blending Mandates
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Leading Delegation to Taiwan and South Korea, Duckworth Works to Expand Illinois's Economic Partnerships in Asia
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "Today I was joined by @ToniPreckwinkle and officials from Cook County Health to discuss the devastating impacts that gun violence has on victims and on communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution For Gun Violence Awareness
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Casten Launches New Digital Ad Highlight Gun Reform Efforts, Pro-Choice Record
Rep.Sean Casten
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "This afternoon I joined @chicagosmayor in announcing @NorthwesternMed 's major investment in a new health care facility in Bronzeville. Today's announcement deepens NM's commitment to the HEAL Initiative I launched to support our communities & improve health outcomes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "If these reports prove accurate, this conduct almost certainly contravenes BOP policies, infringes on civil rights and possibly violates federal criminal laws. That's why I'm calling for an investigation into USP Thomson & announcing a @JudiciaryDems hearing on prison conditions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "Currently, approximately 7.8 percent of BOP inmates are housed in a form of restricted housing. The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon hold a hearing on the continued overuse of solitary confinement and restricted housing in federal prison facilities, including USP Thomson."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call For Immediate Federal Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Staff Abuses At USP Thomson
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Durbin Releases Statement On Department Of Education's Group Discharge Of Student Borrowers Who Attended Now-Shuttered Corinthian Colleges
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden is right: How much more carnage are we willing to accept? No one law can prevent every act of violence. But how can we look at Uvalde, Buffalo, and Tulsa and conclude that our hands are tied? We must act to address our nation's gun violence epidemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2022
For Country Caucus Members Introduce Bill to Exact Penalties on Businesses Still Operating in Russia
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "Happy #Pride2022 to the LGBTQ community in Illinois and across the country! #PrideMonth is rooted in challenging the status quo. We've made enormous strides in the past few decades, but until everyone can be who they are and love who they love, #Pride will always be a protest."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2022
In Taiwan, Duckworth Celebrates New Biden Administration Effort to Strengthen Economic Ties
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 1, 2022
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call for Immediate Federal Investigation into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Staff Abuses at USP Thomson
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Larson, Davis Call for Increased Social Security Administration Funding to Improve Customer Service
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 31, 2022
Mike Bost Fights for Election Integrity, Challenges Illinois Vote-by-mail Law in Court
Rep.Mike Bost
May 31, 2022
Letter to Chair Cantwell, Chair Johnson, Ranking Member Wicker, and Ranking Member Lucas - Romney, Durbin Lead Call for Robust Research Funding in Final Competition Bill
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2022
Letter to President Joseph Biden, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Secretary Antony Blinken - Expanding Temporary Protected Status for Migrants From Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2022
Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 27, 2022
Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2022
Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Taiwan's Security in Light of China's Provocation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2022
Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Statement on DOJ Decision to Again Decline Charges Against Former FBI Agents Who Mishandled Larry Nassar Abuse Case
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 27, 2022
Tweet - "Kissinger once again shows his twisted view of the world by calling on Ukraine to spare Putin the embarrassment of defeat. As Ukrainians fight and die, Kissinger worries about Putin's feelings. I worry about the Ukrainian people who have paid for their nation in blood. Quote Tweet CNBC"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Ahead of Biden Visit to Israel, Stansbury, Merkley, 19 Senators and 62 Representatives Urge Administration to Engage Israeli Government to Prevent Evictions in Masafer Yatta
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2022
Duckworth, Casten, Crow Introduce Bill to Support Defense Department's Clean Energy Goals, Helping Keep Our Troops Safe
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Durbin Urges Senate to Pass his Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, and Ranking Member Inhofe - Closure of Guantanamo Bay Through NDAA
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2022
Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
-9999
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Notice of A Tie Vote Under S. Res. 27
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Concern About Summit of the Americas Decision
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 26, 2022
Memorial Day
Sen.Dick Durbin
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