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Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - 50 Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we mourn the victims, honor the survivors, and recommit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and racism. #NeverAgain" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Great to host mayors from all across Illinois in Washington this morning. Our government works best when we work together, and @SenDuckworth and I are committed to supporting Illinois mayors in any way we can here in our nation's capital." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "For 9.5 hours today, House managers presented a compelling & fact-based case, laying out Pres. Trump's scheme to solicit foreign interference in our elections & put self above country. The need to have a fair trial w/key documents & relevant witnesses becomes clearer by the day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1 Million to Modernize Illinois's Infrastructure Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Subcommittee Presses FDA on Menthol Exception from Ban on Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The youth vaping epidemic has now hooked 5 million kids - an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of the Trump Administration. We must act now to protect the next generation of children from nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "For 8.5 hours today, House managers started making their thorough, fact-based case about Pres. Trump's scheme to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal, political gain. Their presentation was compelling & demonstrates why we need key docs & witnesses." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The contrast couldn't be more stark. Interim Venezuelan Pres. Guaidó meets with democratic heads of state as Maduro lays siege to the National Assembly, raids Guaido's office, arrests another duly elected legislator Ismael León, and sends his henchman for meetings in Tehran." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Reports of the coronavirus making its way from China to the United States are concerning. I'm glad @CDCgov will be screening passengers at O'Hare for symptoms of this virus & I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Refugees who are fleeing violence and persecution deserve our compassion, not vilification. Proud of the Rock Island County Board for supporting refugee resettlement in Rock Island County." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend I was glad to join @RepDannyDavis at Galilee Missionary Gospel Church on Chicago's west side to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King and discuss important topics such as criminal justice reform and the #2020Census." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Chicago Sun Times Editorial Board - Feds must help protect Great Lakes shorelines Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with members of the Filipino-American Human Rights Alliance in Chicago Friday. The Duterte government needs to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms shared with our-long standing Filipino allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Hon. Greg Walden - Bipartison Congressional Group Seeks Expedited Consideration of Legislation to Implement 9-8-8 National Suicide Hotline Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement after Trip to Matamoros and Brownsville Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert much-needed military construction funds toward building his ineffective border wall. @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenBrianSchatz, and I are urging Defense Sec. Esper to oppose this action. You can read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Duckworth Meets With Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on GAO Report on Aid to Ukraine Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on HHS Proposed Rule to Allow Federal Funds Be Used to Discriminate Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Legal Decision Finding Trump Administration Violated Law By Withholding Ukraine Military Aid Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Leahy, Durbin, Reed And Schatz Demand Answers On Reports That President Trump Intends To Raid $7.2 Billion From The Military And Military Families For His Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to call @chicagosmayor my friend. She is an indispensable voice for all Chicagoans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Continues To Call For Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump promised to put American workers first, but his Administration has dramatically increased the number of guest worker visas. This hurts American & immigrant workers. Read my bipartisan letter warning the Administration not to repeat this mistake again this year:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Doctor and Nurse Team of Reps. Schrier and Underwood Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Request Meeting With HUD Secretary On Radon Dangers In Public Housing Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Army To Review Illinois Army Reserve's Handling Of Sexual Assault Claims Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to the Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with Brian Wallach today. After being diagnosed with #ALS at age 37, he founded @iamalsorg to help change the world. He's doing just that, and I'm proud to call him a friend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Under Questioning By Underwood, Top DHS Official Confirms the Department's Need For An Electronic Health Record System, Says Implementation is in Process Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 250 days since the House passed the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act, another bipartisan health care bill that is languishing in Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard. What is Senator McConnell waiting for? #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - 50 Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we mourn the victims, honor the survivors, and recommit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and racism. #NeverAgain" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Great to host mayors from all across Illinois in Washington this morning. Our government works best when we work together, and @SenDuckworth and I are committed to supporting Illinois mayors in any way we can here in our nation's capital." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "For 9.5 hours today, House managers presented a compelling & fact-based case, laying out Pres. Trump's scheme to solicit foreign interference in our elections & put self above country. The need to have a fair trial w/key documents & relevant witnesses becomes clearer by the day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1 Million to Modernize Illinois's Infrastructure Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Subcommittee Presses FDA on Menthol Exception from Ban on Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The youth vaping epidemic has now hooked 5 million kids - an increase of 135% over the past 2 years of the Trump Administration. We must act now to protect the next generation of children from nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "For 8.5 hours today, House managers started making their thorough, fact-based case about Pres. Trump's scheme to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal, political gain. Their presentation was compelling & demonstrates why we need key docs & witnesses." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The contrast couldn't be more stark. Interim Venezuelan Pres. Guaidó meets with democratic heads of state as Maduro lays siege to the National Assembly, raids Guaido's office, arrests another duly elected legislator Ismael León, and sends his henchman for meetings in Tehran." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Reports of the coronavirus making its way from China to the United States are concerning. I'm glad @CDCgov will be screening passengers at O'Hare for symptoms of this virus & I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Refugees who are fleeing violence and persecution deserve our compassion, not vilification. Proud of the Rock Island County Board for supporting refugee resettlement in Rock Island County." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend I was glad to join @RepDannyDavis at Galilee Missionary Gospel Church on Chicago's west side to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King and discuss important topics such as criminal justice reform and the #2020Census." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Chicago Sun Times Editorial Board - Feds must help protect Great Lakes shorelines Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with members of the Filipino-American Human Rights Alliance in Chicago Friday. The Duterte government needs to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms shared with our-long standing Filipino allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Hon. Greg Walden - Bipartison Congressional Group Seeks Expedited Consideration of Legislation to Implement 9-8-8 National Suicide Hotline Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement after Trip to Matamoros and Brownsville Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert much-needed military construction funds toward building his ineffective border wall. @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenBrianSchatz, and I are urging Defense Sec. Esper to oppose this action. You can read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Duckworth Meets With Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on GAO Report on Aid to Ukraine Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on HHS Proposed Rule to Allow Federal Funds Be Used to Discriminate Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Legal Decision Finding Trump Administration Violated Law By Withholding Ukraine Military Aid Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Leahy, Durbin, Reed And Schatz Demand Answers On Reports That President Trump Intends To Raid $7.2 Billion From The Military And Military Families For His Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to call @chicagosmayor my friend. She is an indispensable voice for all Chicagoans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin Continues To Call For Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump promised to put American workers first, but his Administration has dramatically increased the number of guest worker visas. This hurts American & immigrant workers. Read my bipartisan letter warning the Administration not to repeat this mistake again this year:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Doctor and Nurse Team of Reps. Schrier and Underwood Unveil New Legislation to Make Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment More Affordable Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Request Meeting With HUD Secretary On Radon Dangers In Public Housing Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Army To Review Illinois Army Reserve's Handling Of Sexual Assault Claims Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to the Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with Brian Wallach today. After being diagnosed with #ALS at age 37, he founded @iamalsorg to help change the world. He's doing just that, and I'm proud to call him a friend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Under Questioning By Underwood, Top DHS Official Confirms the Department's Need For An Electronic Health Record System, Says Implementation is in Process Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 250 days since the House passed the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act, another bipartisan health care bill that is languishing in Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard. What is Senator McConnell waiting for? #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
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