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Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Ambassador Cornstein - Democratic Backsliding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops in Syria Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For New Sanctions On Assad Regime As Reports Emerge Of Its Execution Of Layla Shweikani, A 26-Year-Old Humanitarian Aid Worker From Chicago Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 19, 2018 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The House just passed my bill with @SenToddYoung that boosts funding into research for congenital heart disease. This is a big step towards improving the way we treat a disease that affects millions of children and adults, and I look forward to it being signed by the President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 DeLauro, Schakowsky Introduce Medicare for America Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "First I believe the American people should decide where we fight a war -- that's what the constitution says. And secondly if we remove any troops from any country that are currently there -- let's do it in a thoughtful way that doesn't jeopardize remaining troops or allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 The State Journal Register - Bipartisanship Keeps Springfield on Track Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The news on e-cigarettes gets worse as youth use continues to skyrocket. Stronger oversight from the FDA, combined with my bipartisan bill to restrict kid-friendly flavorings, will help fight this epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Schakowsky, Warren Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices Through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The Texas court's attack on the ACA is not good news for Republicans. The issue of accessible health insurance and coverage of pre-existing conditions, which drove the 2018 election, is back and the GOP still holds an indefensible position." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2018 Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Since the Trump Administration won't send a clear message that the murder of an American resident and journalist will not be tolerated, the Senate sent one itself yesterday. MBS is responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. To argue against that is to ignore the obvious." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Pleased the Senate unanimously passed my bill w/@SenToddYoung to improve research, data collection & awareness of Congenital Heart Disease -- the most common category of birth defects." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Court Ruling Overturning Affordable Care Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Implementation of 2nd Round of Market Facilitation Payments Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin, Young Bill To Support Congenital Heart Defect Research Passes Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Not only was the war in Yemen never authorized by the elected representatives of the American people -- it is a humanitarian disaster. An estimated 85,000 children have already died of malnutrition. And in a country of 28 million, nearly half are facing famine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Ambassador Cornstein - Democratic Backsliding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to Administrator McMahon - Illinois Congressional Delegation Supports Disaster Assistance For Taylorville Tornado Recovery Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops in Syria Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018 Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For New Sanctions On Assad Regime As Reports Emerge Of Its Execution Of Layla Shweikani, A 26-Year-Old Humanitarian Aid Worker From Chicago Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 19, 2018 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The House just passed my bill with @SenToddYoung that boosts funding into research for congenital heart disease. This is a big step towards improving the way we treat a disease that affects millions of children and adults, and I look forward to it being signed by the President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 DeLauro, Schakowsky Introduce Medicare for America Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "First I believe the American people should decide where we fight a war -- that's what the constitution says. And secondly if we remove any troops from any country that are currently there -- let's do it in a thoughtful way that doesn't jeopardize remaining troops or allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Senate Democratic Colleagues to Urge President Trump to Condemn Texas v. U.S. Decision That Could Gut Health Care for Millions of Patients and Families, Protect Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 The State Journal Register - Bipartisanship Keeps Springfield on Track Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The news on e-cigarettes gets worse as youth use continues to skyrocket. Stronger oversight from the FDA, combined with my bipartisan bill to restrict kid-friendly flavorings, will help fight this epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Schakowsky, Warren Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices Through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "The Texas court's attack on the ACA is not good news for Republicans. The issue of accessible health insurance and coverage of pre-existing conditions, which drove the 2018 election, is back and the GOP still holds an indefensible position." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2018 Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Since the Trump Administration won't send a clear message that the murder of an American resident and journalist will not be tolerated, the Senate sent one itself yesterday. MBS is responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. To argue against that is to ignore the obvious." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Pleased the Senate unanimously passed my bill w/@SenToddYoung to improve research, data collection & awareness of Congenital Heart Disease -- the most common category of birth defects." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Court Ruling Overturning Affordable Care Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Implementation of 2nd Round of Market Facilitation Payments Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin, Young Bill To Support Congenital Heart Defect Research Passes Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Not only was the war in Yemen never authorized by the elected representatives of the American people -- it is a humanitarian disaster. An estimated 85,000 children have already died of malnutrition. And in a country of 28 million, nearly half are facing famine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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