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Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump could grant Venezuelans TPS with the stroke of his pen. Or Senate Republicans could pass the House-passed Venezuela TPS bill. But instead, they refuse, leaving Venezuelans in the U.S. at further risk of being sent back to Maduro's nightmare." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "A 2nd person in IL has now died from lung illness linked to vaping--we now have 34 deaths nationwide. For years, @US_FDA refused to regulate vaping products. Now 5M kids are hooked on e-cigs, and people are getting sick, & even dying. It's time to regulate these products. Today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Durbin Presses Trump Administration To Finalize E-Cigarettes Flavor Ban Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, US Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, US Senate - Warren, Pressley, Sanders, and Colleagues Seek Strong, Long-Term Funding for Community Health Programs Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, I met with the @Argonne Board of Governors. Their work is essential to leading innovation & economic growth in the US. If we are going to remain a leader in science & tech, we must ensure we are providing the funding we need to stay competitive on the world stage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarette flavors on the market today: Unicorn Milk, Gummy Bear, Cotton Candy, Razzleberry, Neon Dream. High school children now hooked on e-cigarettes: 5 million." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldPolioDay, we've reached an important milestone with the eradication of the second of three strains of polio. Because of the polio vaccine, more than 18 million people are walking today, but there's still progress to be made." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Cooper Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Recognizing the Importance of the Malta Conferences Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 23, 2019 Representatives Ryan (D-OH), Gonzalez (R-OH), Underwood (D-IL) and Stivers (R-OH) Introduce Legislation to Combat Infant Mortality Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth Advocates for Increased Federal Inland Waterways Cost Share to Help Expand the Quad Cities Economy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Infant Mortality Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 23, 2019 House Ways & Means Committee Incorporates Schneider Bills Into H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 23, 2019 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Haaland calls attention to local economic impact of decision to reduce refugee admissions, signs letter to President Trump urging support for refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The behavior of U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, David Cornstein, as detailed here is extremely troubling. His cozying up to the autocratic government of Victor Orban is yet another example of the Trump Admin making friends with the world's worst dictators." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to speak at the #SenateLatinoSummit today to highlight the contributions of Latinos & Latinas to our country, including Springfield's own Julio Barrenzuela, the director of @soldierswsalsa. An immigrant from Peru, Julio has taught salsa dancing classes at VA's across IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor spent another birthday unjustly detained instead of with his loved ones. I joined several colleagues earlier this year in a letter to the UAE Ambassador concerned about his well-being & urging his release #FreeAhmedMansoor" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks @frontlinepbs for interviewing me for Zero Tolerance, which documents the President's cruel war against immigrants and utter failure to secure the border." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Hearing of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Ambassador Taylor Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Democrats Are Working Hard to Safeguard the Health of Our Nation Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel for the Trump Organization - Udall, Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Seek Information on the Trump Organization's Business in Turkey Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Kelly, McMorris Rodgers Introduce US SAFE WEB Extension Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Afghan Ambassador @RoyaRahmani for stopping by my Washington office today to discuss the ongoing elections in Afghanistan, women's rights, and the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Afghanistan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell can #HoldAVote on this bipartisan resolution whenever he wants. What is he waiting for?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary U.S. Department of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education - Bonamici Leads 58 Lawmakers in Demanding DeVos Protect Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. wants to turn local law enforcement agencies into a deportation force so they can go after millions of undocumented immigrants who pose no threat. We need bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform to keep our communities safe, not Trump's war on immigrants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "The President's decision to play around with security aid to Ukraine is outrageous and despicable. This funding was desperately needed to fight off Putin and his invasionary forces. And all to dig up dirt on the Bidens. Why is this President so enthralled with Vladimir Putin?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe soon to discuss the latest in the impeachment inquiry and Syria. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 50 years, Medicare has been a lifeline for millions of Americans. Today I introduced the Medicare Prescription Drug Savings & Choice Act with @RepSchakowsky to build on this legacy by lowering costs for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Efforts To Turn Local Law Enforcement Into Immigration Police Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin, Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Lower Drug Costs In Medicare Through Price Negotiation & Competition Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 21, 2019 Consequences of Abandoning Our Kurdish Allies Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 21, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Subcommittee Presses FDA to Publish Final E-cigarette Flavor Ban Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in Venezuela is bad, & getting worse. Yet Sen. McConnell has buried my bipartisan bill granting TPS for Venezuelans living in the US in his legislative graveyard. This isn't a partisan issue -- we must keep these innocent families safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see Chicago police officer Adam Wazny is doing well and has been released from the hospital after he was shot while serving an arrest warrant a month ago today. His courage is an inspiration to us all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, an important reminder that we must do more to reduce the serious health effects caused by childhood exposure to lead. That's why I introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act with @SenatorTimScott earlier this year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Cuba to release activist José Daniel Ferrer & finally account for the suspicious death of his heroic colleague Oswaldo Paya. Cuba will only be ready to join the community of democracies when it stops jailing peaceful opposition voices." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Underwood Unveils Five Point Plan To Reduce Drug Prices Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 18, 2019 Schakowsky, Johnson, Jayapal and Pocan Issue Statement on Honduras Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues didn't join Senate Democrats in choosing the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration yesterday." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Impose Strong Sanctions On Turkey Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 18, 2019 Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump could grant Venezuelans TPS with the stroke of his pen. Or Senate Republicans could pass the House-passed Venezuela TPS bill. But instead, they refuse, leaving Venezuelans in the U.S. at further risk of being sent back to Maduro's nightmare." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "A 2nd person in IL has now died from lung illness linked to vaping--we now have 34 deaths nationwide. For years, @US_FDA refused to regulate vaping products. Now 5M kids are hooked on e-cigs, and people are getting sick, & even dying. It's time to regulate these products. Today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Durbin Presses Trump Administration To Finalize E-Cigarettes Flavor Ban Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, US Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, US Senate - Warren, Pressley, Sanders, and Colleagues Seek Strong, Long-Term Funding for Community Health Programs Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, I met with the @Argonne Board of Governors. Their work is essential to leading innovation & economic growth in the US. If we are going to remain a leader in science & tech, we must ensure we are providing the funding we need to stay competitive on the world stage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarette flavors on the market today: Unicorn Milk, Gummy Bear, Cotton Candy, Razzleberry, Neon Dream. High school children now hooked on e-cigarettes: 5 million." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldPolioDay, we've reached an important milestone with the eradication of the second of three strains of polio. Because of the polio vaccine, more than 18 million people are walking today, but there's still progress to be made." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Cooper Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Recognizing the Importance of the Malta Conferences Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 23, 2019 Representatives Ryan (D-OH), Gonzalez (R-OH), Underwood (D-IL) and Stivers (R-OH) Introduce Legislation to Combat Infant Mortality Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth Advocates for Increased Federal Inland Waterways Cost Share to Help Expand the Quad Cities Economy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Infant Mortality Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 23, 2019 House Ways & Means Committee Incorporates Schneider Bills Into H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 23, 2019 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Haaland calls attention to local economic impact of decision to reduce refugee admissions, signs letter to President Trump urging support for refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The behavior of U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, David Cornstein, as detailed here is extremely troubling. His cozying up to the autocratic government of Victor Orban is yet another example of the Trump Admin making friends with the world's worst dictators." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to speak at the #SenateLatinoSummit today to highlight the contributions of Latinos & Latinas to our country, including Springfield's own Julio Barrenzuela, the director of @soldierswsalsa. An immigrant from Peru, Julio has taught salsa dancing classes at VA's across IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor spent another birthday unjustly detained instead of with his loved ones. I joined several colleagues earlier this year in a letter to the UAE Ambassador concerned about his well-being & urging his release #FreeAhmedMansoor" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks @frontlinepbs for interviewing me for Zero Tolerance, which documents the President's cruel war against immigrants and utter failure to secure the border." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Hearing of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Ambassador Taylor Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Democrats Are Working Hard to Safeguard the Health of Our Nation Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel for the Trump Organization - Udall, Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Seek Information on the Trump Organization's Business in Turkey Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Kelly, McMorris Rodgers Introduce US SAFE WEB Extension Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Afghan Ambassador @RoyaRahmani for stopping by my Washington office today to discuss the ongoing elections in Afghanistan, women's rights, and the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Afghanistan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell can #HoldAVote on this bipartisan resolution whenever he wants. What is he waiting for?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary U.S. Department of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education - Bonamici Leads 58 Lawmakers in Demanding DeVos Protect Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. wants to turn local law enforcement agencies into a deportation force so they can go after millions of undocumented immigrants who pose no threat. We need bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform to keep our communities safe, not Trump's war on immigrants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "The President's decision to play around with security aid to Ukraine is outrageous and despicable. This funding was desperately needed to fight off Putin and his invasionary forces. And all to dig up dirt on the Bidens. Why is this President so enthralled with Vladimir Putin?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe soon to discuss the latest in the impeachment inquiry and Syria. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 50 years, Medicare has been a lifeline for millions of Americans. Today I introduced the Medicare Prescription Drug Savings & Choice Act with @RepSchakowsky to build on this legacy by lowering costs for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Efforts To Turn Local Law Enforcement Into Immigration Police Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin, Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Lower Drug Costs In Medicare Through Price Negotiation & Competition Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 21, 2019 Consequences of Abandoning Our Kurdish Allies Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 21, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Subcommittee Presses FDA to Publish Final E-cigarette Flavor Ban Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in Venezuela is bad, & getting worse. Yet Sen. McConnell has buried my bipartisan bill granting TPS for Venezuelans living in the US in his legislative graveyard. This isn't a partisan issue -- we must keep these innocent families safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see Chicago police officer Adam Wazny is doing well and has been released from the hospital after he was shot while serving an arrest warrant a month ago today. His courage is an inspiration to us all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, an important reminder that we must do more to reduce the serious health effects caused by childhood exposure to lead. That's why I introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act with @SenatorTimScott earlier this year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Cuba to release activist José Daniel Ferrer & finally account for the suspicious death of his heroic colleague Oswaldo Paya. Cuba will only be ready to join the community of democracies when it stops jailing peaceful opposition voices." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Underwood Unveils Five Point Plan To Reduce Drug Prices Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 18, 2019 Schakowsky, Johnson, Jayapal and Pocan Issue Statement on Honduras Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues didn't join Senate Democrats in choosing the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration yesterday." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Impose Strong Sanctions On Turkey Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 18, 2019 Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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