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Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Urza Zeya, Under Secretary of the Department of State - Support of Tibetan Autonomy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of the Judiciary Committee, I promised to use this opportunity to address the most pressing issues facing our families and communities. Now, with Chicago facing a surge in shootings and homicides, I'm taking @JudiciaryDems home to Illinois. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Excited for the Illinois 2025 Cleantech Coalition and @mHUBChicago for their $500k award from @US_EDA 's #BuildBackBetter Regional Challenge and for being selected as one of 60 finalists for round two. Best of luck as you enter the final round of the competition!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "In June, the Biden Administration established a Department of Justice Firearms Trafficking Strike Force here in Chicago. Let's be clear: if we want to reduce shootings, we need to reduce the flow of illegal guns into this city and state." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "1 out of every 100 Americans over the age of 65 have died from COVID. This is a tragic level of suffering and loss. It's hard to wrap your head around death on this scale. Please go get vaccinated if you have not done so already. We all need to do our part." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions First Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions Second Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "My prayers are with the victims of last night's devastating tornadoes. I thank the first responders who continue search and rescue operations in difficult conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Today I discussed federal funding for our communities through the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with members of the @IMLLeague board. We also must #BuildBackBetter and make a generational investment in our nation's working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "It was great welcoming @SecGranholm to Illinois and visiting @Fermilab to see some of the cutting edge science receiving federal support. I take great pride in knowing that world-changing research is happening in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on "Notario" Fraud Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles S. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Barragán, Kelly, Ruiz, Beatty, Chu and Jayapal Call on Leadership to Modernize Medicaid to Include Mandatory Adult Dental Coverage Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Waiver on Student Loan Interest for Duration of COVID-19 National Emergency Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary for Civil Works - Grassley Joins Durbin, Blunt, Bustos And Hinson To Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort To Fund Modernization Of Upper Mississippi Locks And Dams Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Portman, Shaheen, Durbin and Murphy Meet with Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., Ukrainian Members of Parliament Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Agency Is Three Months Past Court-Ordered Deadline To Regulate E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Supply Chain, Bolster Capacity for American Exports Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - CAPITO, MANCHIN URGE SENATE TO DELAY MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks THREE MONTHS past the court-ordered deadline for @US_FDA to finish reviewing e-cigarettes--yet some of the most kid-friendly vapes remain on the market without authorization. When will the agency finally wake up to its public health duty and do the right thing?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "DOJ lawyers should not be insulated from independent scrutiny by @JusticeOIG . That's why I'm live on the Senate floor with @SenMikeLee and @ChuckGrassley , calling for the immediate passage of our bipartisan Inspector General Access Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 QUIGLEY, FORTENBERRY LEGISLATION TO FIND TREATMENTS FOR ALS PASSES HOUSE Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans talk tough about border security. But only 1 voted to confirm the new head of @CBP --Arizona police chief with 40 years of law enforcement experience. I voted to confirm Chief Magnus to head CBP &and I wish him well as he tackles the challenges ahead." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 House Of Representatives Passes The Bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, Co-Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Go get your vaccine or booster shot, Illinoisans. It's the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID this winter." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Highlights Health Care Coverage for LGBTQI+ Community Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Combat Inflation Through Strengthening Supply Chain And Bolstering Capacity For American Exports Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is abundantly clear: failure to adequately address climate change will result in catastrophe, for the United States and the entire world. We must take immediate, bold action if we want to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable planet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Now that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is law, we can begin the exciting work of rebuilding, expanding, & modernizing IL's infrastructure. Great conversation with @ILSenDems yesterday about the best ways to use this funding as we enter a new era of reconstruction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Joint Declaration of the Founding Mayors of the Pact of Free Cities and Members of the United States House of Represenatives Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, it's reckless for Senate Republicans to further delay confirmation of a highly qualified nominee in Dr. @Atul_Gawande to head USAID's global health effort. I spoke with Dr. Gawande today and have full confidence in his ability to fulfill this key role." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Omicron poses a challenge our pandemic response--but thanks to Democrats' American Rescue Plan, the U.S. is better prepared to handle new variants. Our historic investments in public health are paying off with more vaccines & detection, but we can't stop here. #BuildBackBetter." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Speaks at First Ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action, Invites Cook County Resident to Participate Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 7, 2021 Durbin Briefs Illinois State Senators On Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Wins Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Urza Zeya, Under Secretary of the Department of State - Support of Tibetan Autonomy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of the Judiciary Committee, I promised to use this opportunity to address the most pressing issues facing our families and communities. Now, with Chicago facing a surge in shootings and homicides, I'm taking @JudiciaryDems home to Illinois. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Excited for the Illinois 2025 Cleantech Coalition and @mHUBChicago for their $500k award from @US_EDA 's #BuildBackBetter Regional Challenge and for being selected as one of 60 finalists for round two. Best of luck as you enter the final round of the competition!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "In June, the Biden Administration established a Department of Justice Firearms Trafficking Strike Force here in Chicago. Let's be clear: if we want to reduce shootings, we need to reduce the flow of illegal guns into this city and state." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "1 out of every 100 Americans over the age of 65 have died from COVID. This is a tragic level of suffering and loss. It's hard to wrap your head around death on this scale. Please go get vaccinated if you have not done so already. We all need to do our part." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions First Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions Second Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "My prayers are with the victims of last night's devastating tornadoes. I thank the first responders who continue search and rescue operations in difficult conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Today I discussed federal funding for our communities through the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with members of the @IMLLeague board. We also must #BuildBackBetter and make a generational investment in our nation's working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "It was great welcoming @SecGranholm to Illinois and visiting @Fermilab to see some of the cutting edge science receiving federal support. I take great pride in knowing that world-changing research is happening in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on "Notario" Fraud Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles S. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Barragán, Kelly, Ruiz, Beatty, Chu and Jayapal Call on Leadership to Modernize Medicaid to Include Mandatory Adult Dental Coverage Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Waiver on Student Loan Interest for Duration of COVID-19 National Emergency Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary for Civil Works - Grassley Joins Durbin, Blunt, Bustos And Hinson To Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort To Fund Modernization Of Upper Mississippi Locks And Dams Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Portman, Shaheen, Durbin and Murphy Meet with Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., Ukrainian Members of Parliament Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Agency Is Three Months Past Court-Ordered Deadline To Regulate E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Supply Chain, Bolster Capacity for American Exports Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - CAPITO, MANCHIN URGE SENATE TO DELAY MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks THREE MONTHS past the court-ordered deadline for @US_FDA to finish reviewing e-cigarettes--yet some of the most kid-friendly vapes remain on the market without authorization. When will the agency finally wake up to its public health duty and do the right thing?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "DOJ lawyers should not be insulated from independent scrutiny by @JusticeOIG . That's why I'm live on the Senate floor with @SenMikeLee and @ChuckGrassley , calling for the immediate passage of our bipartisan Inspector General Access Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 QUIGLEY, FORTENBERRY LEGISLATION TO FIND TREATMENTS FOR ALS PASSES HOUSE Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans talk tough about border security. But only 1 voted to confirm the new head of @CBP --Arizona police chief with 40 years of law enforcement experience. I voted to confirm Chief Magnus to head CBP &and I wish him well as he tackles the challenges ahead." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 House Of Representatives Passes The Bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, Co-Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Go get your vaccine or booster shot, Illinoisans. It's the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID this winter." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Highlights Health Care Coverage for LGBTQI+ Community Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Combat Inflation Through Strengthening Supply Chain And Bolstering Capacity For American Exports Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is abundantly clear: failure to adequately address climate change will result in catastrophe, for the United States and the entire world. We must take immediate, bold action if we want to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable planet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Now that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is law, we can begin the exciting work of rebuilding, expanding, & modernizing IL's infrastructure. Great conversation with @ILSenDems yesterday about the best ways to use this funding as we enter a new era of reconstruction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Joint Declaration of the Founding Mayors of the Pact of Free Cities and Members of the United States House of Represenatives Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, it's reckless for Senate Republicans to further delay confirmation of a highly qualified nominee in Dr. @Atul_Gawande to head USAID's global health effort. I spoke with Dr. Gawande today and have full confidence in his ability to fulfill this key role." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Omicron poses a challenge our pandemic response--but thanks to Democrats' American Rescue Plan, the U.S. is better prepared to handle new variants. Our historic investments in public health are paying off with more vaccines & detection, but we can't stop here. #BuildBackBetter." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Speaks at First Ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action, Invites Cook County Resident to Participate Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 7, 2021 Durbin Briefs Illinois State Senators On Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Wins Sen.Dick Durbin
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