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Oct. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited Ms. Gomez' pre-k classroom in Chicago. She's a @TeachForAmerica alum, adored by her students, and one of more than 800,000 Dreamers across the country whose future is uncertain due to this administration's reckless decision to end #DACA" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "If the President has nothing to hide when it comes to possible Saudi financial ties, he should prove it. He's been opaque when it comes to this issue, and Americans deserve transparency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Rhetoric like this, which has become commonplace for this President, is even more appalling on the heels of Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Violence is never acceptable, and applauding an assault on a reporter is beyond wrong and detrimental to our democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Quigley Asks U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Support on Key Priorities Impacting the Great Lakes Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 19, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Letter to the Honorable R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, Army Corps of Engineers - Request Soo Locks Funding in New Army Corps Work Plan Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - New Emails and Photo Show President Intervened Directly in Decision Not to Sell FBI HQ Property to Potential Trump Hotel Competitors Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Schakowsky statement on the caravan of Honduran refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth & I have sent letters to President Trump & the Trump Organization asking for full disclosure of any Saudi business ties. The American people deserve to know the extent of Trump family financial ties & whether it constitutes a conflict of interest in Saudi Arabia." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The last column from Jamal Khashoggi sends a powerful message to the Arab world. Mr. Khashoggi died for his cause, and the United States can't forget its values & cower to Saudi Arabia as they and others suppress free speech by the most atrocious of means." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 5M Illinoisans-- 40% of people in our state -- receive Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or tax credits from ACA to help buy health insurance. And yet, congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have made no secret of the fact that they want to cut these essential programs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "A good question for AG Sessions when he visits Chicago tomorrow to talk about crime: why is he still withholding federal Byrne JAG grant funding from the City? These are formula-based violence prevention funds, not a bargaining chip for the AG to use for ideological purposes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: "While President Trump May Accept Saudi Arabia's Denials About The Disappearance And Death Of Jamal Khashoggi At Face Value, The American People Won't" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senators Press for Full Disclosure of Trump Family Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the President - Duckworth, Durbin Press for Full Disclosure of Trump Family Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republican control of the Senate next Congress means one thing: more health care uncertainty and sabotage. Majority Leader McConnell made that clear today advocating for another try at an ACA repeal and potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can't give the Saudis a cowardly pass for this barbaric act to suppress a dissident -- just as he has with Putin. They have undermined their status as a trusted ally -- our only response should be to adhere to US values and show there is a price to pay for such conduct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump and Secretary Pompeo are giving a shameful pass to Saudia Arabia's denials of direct involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. This Administration has bent the knee to yet another autocrat." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Your health depends as much on your zip code as your genetic code. To improve health across Chicago neighborhoods and nationwide, we must improve economic opportunity, expand access to behavioral health, and uplift communities for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A new low for the Trump Administration. They've hijacked a government office, which is supposed to protect vulnerable children, to ensnare unwitting immigrants who offer to care for these children. This obsession with deporting as many people as possible seems to know no bounds." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is still determining what's more important to it: Business investments in Saudi Arabia, or stopping bloodshed in Yemen and standing up for core U.S. values regarding the brutal murder of a Washington Post journalist. This shouldn't be a hard decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Months later, 66 kids remain in govt custody after being separated from their parents by President Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy. These kids may never see their parents again & yet Pres. Trump is considering a new family separation policy. It's intolerable and must be stopped." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Majority Leader has this all wrong. The #GOPTaxScam bill from last year is the cause for rising deficits this year. We won't let Republicans cover up that fact in order to gut essential programs like Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of The Environmental Protection Agency - Dems Ask Trump Administration to Honor Renewable Fuel Standard Commitments Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Of course they scramble to respond once the writing is on the wall. Vague, voluntary action by Big Pharma to direct patients to an industry website for watered down, misleading information is a hasty and half-hearted attempt to cover their bases." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Since Saudi arms are being used to ravage Yemen and they are apparently complicit in the disappearance of Mr. Khashoggi, I cannot support President Trump's proposed arms sale." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Walorski, Kind Call on USTR Lighthizer to Establish Tariff Exclusion Process Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's appalling that the President is considering separating more families. Public outrage forced him to back away from his first family separation policy. Now is the time to speak out to stop another self-inflicted humanitarian crisis. RT to spread the word." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On HHS Announcement To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Disappearance Of Saudi Critic Jamal Khashoggi Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "I'm pressing Secretary of State Pompeo to address rising global authoritarianism and a crackdown on freedom of the press. Violence and murder against journalists and dissidents is barbaric and unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Answer For Poor Delivery Service Throughout Chicago Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018 Quigley Visits U.S.-Mexico Border for Firsthand Look at Humanitarian Crisis Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited Ms. Gomez' pre-k classroom in Chicago. She's a @TeachForAmerica alum, adored by her students, and one of more than 800,000 Dreamers across the country whose future is uncertain due to this administration's reckless decision to end #DACA" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "If the President has nothing to hide when it comes to possible Saudi financial ties, he should prove it. He's been opaque when it comes to this issue, and Americans deserve transparency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Rhetoric like this, which has become commonplace for this President, is even more appalling on the heels of Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Violence is never acceptable, and applauding an assault on a reporter is beyond wrong and detrimental to our democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Quigley Asks U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Support on Key Priorities Impacting the Great Lakes Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 19, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 Letter to the Honorable R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, Army Corps of Engineers - Request Soo Locks Funding in New Army Corps Work Plan Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - New Emails and Photo Show President Intervened Directly in Decision Not to Sell FBI HQ Property to Potential Trump Hotel Competitors Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Schakowsky statement on the caravan of Honduran refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth & I have sent letters to President Trump & the Trump Organization asking for full disclosure of any Saudi business ties. The American people deserve to know the extent of Trump family financial ties & whether it constitutes a conflict of interest in Saudi Arabia." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The last column from Jamal Khashoggi sends a powerful message to the Arab world. Mr. Khashoggi died for his cause, and the United States can't forget its values & cower to Saudi Arabia as they and others suppress free speech by the most atrocious of means." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 5M Illinoisans-- 40% of people in our state -- receive Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or tax credits from ACA to help buy health insurance. And yet, congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have made no secret of the fact that they want to cut these essential programs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "A good question for AG Sessions when he visits Chicago tomorrow to talk about crime: why is he still withholding federal Byrne JAG grant funding from the City? These are formula-based violence prevention funds, not a bargaining chip for the AG to use for ideological purposes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: "While President Trump May Accept Saudi Arabia's Denials About The Disappearance And Death Of Jamal Khashoggi At Face Value, The American People Won't" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senators Press for Full Disclosure of Trump Family Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the President - Duckworth, Durbin Press for Full Disclosure of Trump Family Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republican control of the Senate next Congress means one thing: more health care uncertainty and sabotage. Majority Leader McConnell made that clear today advocating for another try at an ACA repeal and potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can't give the Saudis a cowardly pass for this barbaric act to suppress a dissident -- just as he has with Putin. They have undermined their status as a trusted ally -- our only response should be to adhere to US values and show there is a price to pay for such conduct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump and Secretary Pompeo are giving a shameful pass to Saudia Arabia's denials of direct involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. This Administration has bent the knee to yet another autocrat." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Your health depends as much on your zip code as your genetic code. To improve health across Chicago neighborhoods and nationwide, we must improve economic opportunity, expand access to behavioral health, and uplift communities for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A new low for the Trump Administration. They've hijacked a government office, which is supposed to protect vulnerable children, to ensnare unwitting immigrants who offer to care for these children. This obsession with deporting as many people as possible seems to know no bounds." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is still determining what's more important to it: Business investments in Saudi Arabia, or stopping bloodshed in Yemen and standing up for core U.S. values regarding the brutal murder of a Washington Post journalist. This shouldn't be a hard decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Months later, 66 kids remain in govt custody after being separated from their parents by President Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy. These kids may never see their parents again & yet Pres. Trump is considering a new family separation policy. It's intolerable and must be stopped." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The Majority Leader has this all wrong. The #GOPTaxScam bill from last year is the cause for rising deficits this year. We won't let Republicans cover up that fact in order to gut essential programs like Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of The Environmental Protection Agency - Dems Ask Trump Administration to Honor Renewable Fuel Standard Commitments Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Of course they scramble to respond once the writing is on the wall. Vague, voluntary action by Big Pharma to direct patients to an industry website for watered down, misleading information is a hasty and half-hearted attempt to cover their bases." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Since Saudi arms are being used to ravage Yemen and they are apparently complicit in the disappearance of Mr. Khashoggi, I cannot support President Trump's proposed arms sale." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Walorski, Kind Call on USTR Lighthizer to Establish Tariff Exclusion Process Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's appalling that the President is considering separating more families. Public outrage forced him to back away from his first family separation policy. Now is the time to speak out to stop another self-inflicted humanitarian crisis. RT to spread the word." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On HHS Announcement To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Disappearance Of Saudi Critic Jamal Khashoggi Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "I'm pressing Secretary of State Pompeo to address rising global authoritarianism and a crackdown on freedom of the press. Violence and murder against journalists and dissidents is barbaric and unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Answer For Poor Delivery Service Throughout Chicago Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018 Quigley Visits U.S.-Mexico Border for Firsthand Look at Humanitarian Crisis Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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