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Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Duckworth Will Serve As Top Democrat On Senate Subcommittee On Transportation And Safety
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the SCOTUS DACA Decision
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, DOI, Brian Steed, BLM, Karen Mouritsen, BLM, and Derek Strohl - Request Extension of Public Comment Period on Renewal of Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I met with Air Traffic Controllers at @flystl . The financial stress of not getting paid during the shutdown is impacting their ability to stay focused on the job and keep us safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Time the Trump administration speaks up for the courageous Sudanese who want change from their brutal dictator -- the same one responsible for the genocide in Darfur and for sending child soldiers to fight for the Saudis in Yemen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today I heard from federal correctional officers in Marion, IL who are worried about how they will afford child care, gas for their vehicles, and other necessities while working without pay during the shutdown."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "My thanks to the @OrlandParkpd for their quick response to yesterday's mall shooting in Orland Park. My heart goes out to the victims and those affected by this senseless tragedy. As the police search for the gunman, the community should heed guidance from local law enforcement."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Letter to Barbara Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service - Illinois Representatives Question Corporation For National & Community Service's Reorganization Plan
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Durbin On White House Legislation To End Trump Shutdown: Even Worse Than Advertised
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to The House Committee on Homeland Security
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2019
Casten Reacts to Trump's Address
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "I have a dream. On MLK Day, President Trump announces the shutdown will end this week. Senators of both parties agree to stay in session this week until we can produce 60 votes for a bill that finally protects Dreamers & reaches an agreement on border security."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Duckworth Reaction To Donald Trump's Shutdown Address
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Yes, Mr. President, our immigration system is broken but your shutdown has broken our government and the lives of 800,000 federal employees and thousands of contractors including 250,000 veterans. Fix the shutdown then let's work together to fix immigration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. President, your proposed "fix" leaves thousands of the victims of your DACA abolition unprotected. No honest solution will leave these forgotten young people behind."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on President Trump's Shutdown Speech
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "As the 4th week of the #TrumpShutdown comes to an end, our country's legal system is now facing the tough impacts of the shutdown. Federal courts are running out of money. Is this really what the President thinks is best for our country?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Speech
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The President has successfully forced the longest government shutdown in this country's history. That's 28 days of more than 800,000 federal employees working without pay. This is unacceptable. Reopen the government and allow for negotiations on border security to continue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider, Marchant, Sewell, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Aid Survivors of Human Trafficking
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Good to meet with Mexico's new Ambassador to the U.S. @Martha_Barcena along with @RepChuyGarcia this week to discuss U.S.-Mexico relations."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I sat down with federal workers directly affected by the government shutdown. No hardworking American deserves to have their paycheck held hostage. It's time to end this #TrumpShutdown"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Quigley Joins Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider Meets With Local Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 17, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Gun Buyback Program Legislation
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Appointed to House Financial Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Guatemala Crisis: Torres, McGovern Lead 46 Members of Congress in Urging President Trump to Impose Targeted Sanctions on Corrupt Officials, Suspend Assistance to Central Government
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote On No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 17, 2019
Reps. Vargas, Soto, Espaillat, Torres, Garcia, and Napolitano Introduce H.R. 623, DREAMer House Employment Act of 2019
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Durbin, Duckworth Press President Trump On Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: Instead of voting on a bill to reopen the government and pay our federal employees, Senator McConnell is making the Senate vote on an anti-choice bill that would restrict women's rights. I will vote no."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's family separation policy is more than a bureaucratic lapse in judgment. It is and was a cruel policy inconsistent with the values of this nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today's bombshell report reveals the true scope of this horrific policy: thousands of children were forcibly removed from their parents before the policy was made public and the fate of these children is still unknown."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Durbin Statement On HHS OIG Report On Family Separation Policy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Shutdown
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Casten Statement on Vote to Block Trump Administration's Lifting of Russian Sanctions
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 16, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Holding 250,000 Veterans' Paychecks Hostage For His Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Quigley Elected Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG)
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Toby, a 6-year Air Force veteran from Aurora, is an air traffic controller who has gone without a paycheck since Dec. 31. I shared his story today on the Senate floor."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "My message to Senator McConnell: reopen the government while we continue to negotiate border security. You do not need a permission slip from President Trump to do your job. It's time for the Senate to act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Schakowsky Selected to Chair House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 16, 2019
Foster Statement on the 116th Congress
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 16, 2019
Deutch, Norton, Schakowsky Introduce Bill to Strengthen Sixth Amendment
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
House Delegation Introduces Freedom Of Religion Act In Challenge To President Trump's Muslim Bans
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Foster Announces Support for Legislation to End Political Corruption
Rep. Bill Foster
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Duckworth Will Serve As Top Democrat On Senate Subcommittee On Transportation And Safety
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the SCOTUS DACA Decision
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, DOI, Brian Steed, BLM, Karen Mouritsen, BLM, and Derek Strohl - Request Extension of Public Comment Period on Renewal of Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I met with Air Traffic Controllers at @flystl . The financial stress of not getting paid during the shutdown is impacting their ability to stay focused on the job and keep us safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Time the Trump administration speaks up for the courageous Sudanese who want change from their brutal dictator -- the same one responsible for the genocide in Darfur and for sending child soldiers to fight for the Saudis in Yemen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today I heard from federal correctional officers in Marion, IL who are worried about how they will afford child care, gas for their vehicles, and other necessities while working without pay during the shutdown."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "My thanks to the @OrlandParkpd for their quick response to yesterday's mall shooting in Orland Park. My heart goes out to the victims and those affected by this senseless tragedy. As the police search for the gunman, the community should heed guidance from local law enforcement."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Letter to Barbara Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service - Illinois Representatives Question Corporation For National & Community Service's Reorganization Plan
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Durbin On White House Legislation To End Trump Shutdown: Even Worse Than Advertised
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to The House Committee on Homeland Security
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2019
Casten Reacts to Trump's Address
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "I have a dream. On MLK Day, President Trump announces the shutdown will end this week. Senators of both parties agree to stay in session this week until we can produce 60 votes for a bill that finally protects Dreamers & reaches an agreement on border security."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Duckworth Reaction To Donald Trump's Shutdown Address
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Yes, Mr. President, our immigration system is broken but your shutdown has broken our government and the lives of 800,000 federal employees and thousands of contractors including 250,000 veterans. Fix the shutdown then let's work together to fix immigration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. President, your proposed "fix" leaves thousands of the victims of your DACA abolition unprotected. No honest solution will leave these forgotten young people behind."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on President Trump's Shutdown Speech
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 19, 2019
Tweet - "As the 4th week of the #TrumpShutdown comes to an end, our country's legal system is now facing the tough impacts of the shutdown. Federal courts are running out of money. Is this really what the President thinks is best for our country?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Speech
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The President has successfully forced the longest government shutdown in this country's history. That's 28 days of more than 800,000 federal employees working without pay. This is unacceptable. Reopen the government and allow for negotiations on border security to continue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider, Marchant, Sewell, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Aid Survivors of Human Trafficking
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Good to meet with Mexico's new Ambassador to the U.S. @Martha_Barcena along with @RepChuyGarcia this week to discuss U.S.-Mexico relations."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I sat down with federal workers directly affected by the government shutdown. No hardworking American deserves to have their paycheck held hostage. It's time to end this #TrumpShutdown"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Quigley Joins Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider Meets With Local Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 17, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Gun Buyback Program Legislation
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Appointed to House Financial Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Guatemala Crisis: Torres, McGovern Lead 46 Members of Congress in Urging President Trump to Impose Targeted Sanctions on Corrupt Officials, Suspend Assistance to Central Government
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote On No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 17, 2019
Reps. Vargas, Soto, Espaillat, Torres, Garcia, and Napolitano Introduce H.R. 623, DREAMer House Employment Act of 2019
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Durbin, Duckworth Press President Trump On Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: Instead of voting on a bill to reopen the government and pay our federal employees, Senator McConnell is making the Senate vote on an anti-choice bill that would restrict women's rights. I will vote no."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's family separation policy is more than a bureaucratic lapse in judgment. It is and was a cruel policy inconsistent with the values of this nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today's bombshell report reveals the true scope of this horrific policy: thousands of children were forcibly removed from their parents before the policy was made public and the fate of these children is still unknown."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Durbin Statement On HHS OIG Report On Family Separation Policy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Shutdown
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Casten Statement on Vote to Block Trump Administration's Lifting of Russian Sanctions
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 16, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Holding 250,000 Veterans' Paychecks Hostage For His Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Quigley Elected Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG)
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Toby, a 6-year Air Force veteran from Aurora, is an air traffic controller who has gone without a paycheck since Dec. 31. I shared his story today on the Senate floor."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "My message to Senator McConnell: reopen the government while we continue to negotiate border security. You do not need a permission slip from President Trump to do your job. It's time for the Senate to act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Schakowsky Selected to Chair House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 16, 2019
Foster Statement on the 116th Congress
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 16, 2019
Deutch, Norton, Schakowsky Introduce Bill to Strengthen Sixth Amendment
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
House Delegation Introduces Freedom Of Religion Act In Challenge To President Trump's Muslim Bans
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Foster Announces Support for Legislation to End Political Corruption
Rep.Bill Foster
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