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Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, IL Farmers Union members shared with me their concerns about financial difficulties they're facing during the #COVID19 crisis & with the President's decisions to harm ethanol production & overseas markets. I'll keep fighting for greater certainty in farming policies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "It's been 90 days since the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's effort to repeal DACA. And yet his Administration is still refusing to accept new DACA applications--openly ignoring an order of the highest court in the land."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenWhitehouse , @maziehirono , & I called for this investigation last month to shed light on the Trump Admin's mismanagement of immigration courts. We must hold the Admin accountable for the troubling politicization of our immigration system."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Honored to speak w/ Venezuela's interim President Juan Guaidó. More than 2 yrs after Venezuela's discredited election, it's outrageous that Maduro is pressing ahead w/ another sham election, this time for the legislature. What they need is a credible & fair presidential election."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "There must be an immediate independent investigation of these horrific allegations. If true, these are grave offenses and the perpetrators must be held accountable for violating the dignity and human rights of the victims."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Every country deserves fair elections, but the Last Dictator in Europe--Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko--continues to rob people of this freedom. I'm leading a resolution showing the US rejects his sham election & stands w/ protesters. It's time for President Trump to do the same."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Durbin Speaks With FDA Commissioner About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process & Youth E-Cigarettes
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Postmaster General to reverse harmful operational changes to U.S. Postal Service that have resulted in delays of medications to New Yorkers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's anti-immigrant policies endanger refugees & asylum seekers fleeing violence and repression. I am joining my colleagues in calling for an end to these policies so that the U.S. can reassume our role as a beacon of freedom & hope for the world."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James Macrae, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the Hon. Thomas Engels, Admin. of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Fight Against Increasing Costs on Insulin and Epinephrine
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Durbin: COVID-19 Numbers Are Sobering, Senate Must Act Now
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Last week Senate Republicans held a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It was voted down on a bipartisan basis. Will they come back this week ready to negotiate? Or are symbolic gestures all they have to offer?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Ahead Of Upcoming National Assembly Elections, Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guaido
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the proud heritage & traditions of Hispanic & Latino culture in Illinois and across the U.S. We are a nation of immigrants made immeasurably stronger by the vast contributions of Hispanic & Latino communities to our society."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today, Dept. of Ed published its call for proposals for FY20 Open Textbooks Pilot grants, a program I've championed. This program will help make college textbooks more affordable. I encourage interested institutions in IL & across the U.S. to apply."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Earlier this week, I called for the Treasury Dept. to investigate Sandvine's work in Belarus. I'm glad they went ahead & terminated its agreement with Lukashenko's gov't on its own. Still waiting for Pres. Trump to support the brave Belarussians who voted for democracy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell will have no excuse for sending the Senate home at the end of this month without agreeing on a #COVID19 relief package. The US has less than 5% of the world's population & more than 20% of #COVID19 deaths. We can't afford further inaction from @SenateGOP ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "I negotiated bipartisan legislation w/path to citizenship for #TPS holders, but POTUS told me he didn't want people from "s hole countries." Instead he aims to deport 300K -- including 130K essential workers. #DreamAndPromiseAct would stop this but @senmajldr won't call a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Tweet - ""Product hopping' is one of the many tricks Big Pharma uses to block competition and extort American patients & taxpayers, costing nearly $5B annually. It must be reined in. This report dives into the practice of "product hopping' and just how harmful it can be."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Senators Announce Gao Investigation of Trump Politicization of Immigration Courts as Covid-19 Crisis Rages
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Portman Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Belarusian People
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Kelly's IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Passes U.S. House
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Court Decision about Temporary Protected Status September 14, 2020 Press Release
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva Leads 61 House Democrats Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks That Threaten Health and Environmental Safety
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020
Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Resolution In Support Of Belarusian People
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The 2020 census count closes on September 30th and it is extremely important that every Illinoisans does their part to #MakeILCount. Please make sure you go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse. And yet, the House-passed Violence Against Women Act reauthorization has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk for 528 days. Enough is enough. It is time to pass #VAWA. #VAWA26"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Schneider Leads Dem Call Defending Israel's Qualitative Military Edge
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 11, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Northwest Illinois Mayors on Covid-19 Recovery
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 11, 2020
Congresswoman Kelly Leads Congressional Tri-Caucus in Introducing Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Senators Request Information on Outside Groups Involved in Trump Scotus List
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropirations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and the Hon. Tom Udall, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - Peters Presses for PFAS Federal Funding & Support in Upcoming Government Funding Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "This federal funding will go a long way towards connecting out of work Illinoisans with good jobs in our state's #COVID19 response effort. @SenDuckworth and I will keep fighting to secure funding at the federal level to help Illinoisans make it through this pandemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is directly threatening Illinois' public health by rolling back protections on toxic waste from coal plants. These protections must be reapplied immediately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' partisan #COVID19 response bill was just voted down on a bipartisan basis. It was a purely symbolic & political effort that did not prioritize the needs of Americans facing real hardship in this time of crisis & was doomed from the start."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump says nothing about Putin poisoning oppo politicians or of Russian bounties on our U.S. military. But he boasts of protecting the Saudi leader after our own intel found that he was responsible for murder of U.S. resident & journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Another new low."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "America's outdoor spaces have provided recreation to generations of Americans. And this year we've seen how important they've been to Americans looking for a respite. We must take responsibility in protecting them so that the next generation can enjoy our nation's natural gifts."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: We Need To Do More To Help Struggling Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García Supports Calls to "Lift the Ban" on Rent Control
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to Colonel Steven Sattinger, Rock Island District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Army Corps to Grant Local Port Request
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
 Reps. Lee, Bass, Kelly, Chu, Castro, Haaland, Davids Introduce Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Resources to Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, IL Farmers Union members shared with me their concerns about financial difficulties they're facing during the #COVID19 crisis & with the President's decisions to harm ethanol production & overseas markets. I'll keep fighting for greater certainty in farming policies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "It's been 90 days since the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's effort to repeal DACA. And yet his Administration is still refusing to accept new DACA applications--openly ignoring an order of the highest court in the land."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenWhitehouse , @maziehirono , & I called for this investigation last month to shed light on the Trump Admin's mismanagement of immigration courts. We must hold the Admin accountable for the troubling politicization of our immigration system."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Honored to speak w/ Venezuela's interim President Juan Guaidó. More than 2 yrs after Venezuela's discredited election, it's outrageous that Maduro is pressing ahead w/ another sham election, this time for the legislature. What they need is a credible & fair presidential election."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "There must be an immediate independent investigation of these horrific allegations. If true, these are grave offenses and the perpetrators must be held accountable for violating the dignity and human rights of the victims."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Every country deserves fair elections, but the Last Dictator in Europe--Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko--continues to rob people of this freedom. I'm leading a resolution showing the US rejects his sham election & stands w/ protesters. It's time for President Trump to do the same."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Durbin Speaks With FDA Commissioner About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process & Youth E-Cigarettes
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Postmaster General to reverse harmful operational changes to U.S. Postal Service that have resulted in delays of medications to New Yorkers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's anti-immigrant policies endanger refugees & asylum seekers fleeing violence and repression. I am joining my colleagues in calling for an end to these policies so that the U.S. can reassume our role as a beacon of freedom & hope for the world."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James Macrae, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the Hon. Thomas Engels, Admin. of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Fight Against Increasing Costs on Insulin and Epinephrine
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Durbin: COVID-19 Numbers Are Sobering, Senate Must Act Now
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Last week Senate Republicans held a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It was voted down on a bipartisan basis. Will they come back this week ready to negotiate? Or are symbolic gestures all they have to offer?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Ahead Of Upcoming National Assembly Elections, Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guaido
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the proud heritage & traditions of Hispanic & Latino culture in Illinois and across the U.S. We are a nation of immigrants made immeasurably stronger by the vast contributions of Hispanic & Latino communities to our society."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today, Dept. of Ed published its call for proposals for FY20 Open Textbooks Pilot grants, a program I've championed. This program will help make college textbooks more affordable. I encourage interested institutions in IL & across the U.S. to apply."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Earlier this week, I called for the Treasury Dept. to investigate Sandvine's work in Belarus. I'm glad they went ahead & terminated its agreement with Lukashenko's gov't on its own. Still waiting for Pres. Trump to support the brave Belarussians who voted for democracy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell will have no excuse for sending the Senate home at the end of this month without agreeing on a #COVID19 relief package. The US has less than 5% of the world's population & more than 20% of #COVID19 deaths. We can't afford further inaction from @SenateGOP ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "I negotiated bipartisan legislation w/path to citizenship for #TPS holders, but POTUS told me he didn't want people from "s hole countries." Instead he aims to deport 300K -- including 130K essential workers. #DreamAndPromiseAct would stop this but @senmajldr won't call a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Tweet - ""Product hopping' is one of the many tricks Big Pharma uses to block competition and extort American patients & taxpayers, costing nearly $5B annually. It must be reined in. This report dives into the practice of "product hopping' and just how harmful it can be."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Senators Announce Gao Investigation of Trump Politicization of Immigration Courts as Covid-19 Crisis Rages
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Portman Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Belarusian People
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Kelly's IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Passes U.S. House
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Court Decision about Temporary Protected Status September 14, 2020 Press Release
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva Leads 61 House Democrats Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks That Threaten Health and Environmental Safety
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020
Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Resolution In Support Of Belarusian People
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The 2020 census count closes on September 30th and it is extremely important that every Illinoisans does their part to #MakeILCount. Please make sure you go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse. And yet, the House-passed Violence Against Women Act reauthorization has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk for 528 days. Enough is enough. It is time to pass #VAWA. #VAWA26"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Schneider Leads Dem Call Defending Israel's Qualitative Military Edge
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 11, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Northwest Illinois Mayors on Covid-19 Recovery
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 11, 2020
Congresswoman Kelly Leads Congressional Tri-Caucus in Introducing Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Senators Request Information on Outside Groups Involved in Trump Scotus List
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropirations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and the Hon. Tom Udall, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - Peters Presses for PFAS Federal Funding & Support in Upcoming Government Funding Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "This federal funding will go a long way towards connecting out of work Illinoisans with good jobs in our state's #COVID19 response effort. @SenDuckworth and I will keep fighting to secure funding at the federal level to help Illinoisans make it through this pandemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is directly threatening Illinois' public health by rolling back protections on toxic waste from coal plants. These protections must be reapplied immediately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' partisan #COVID19 response bill was just voted down on a bipartisan basis. It was a purely symbolic & political effort that did not prioritize the needs of Americans facing real hardship in this time of crisis & was doomed from the start."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump says nothing about Putin poisoning oppo politicians or of Russian bounties on our U.S. military. But he boasts of protecting the Saudi leader after our own intel found that he was responsible for murder of U.S. resident & journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Another new low."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "America's outdoor spaces have provided recreation to generations of Americans. And this year we've seen how important they've been to Americans looking for a respite. We must take responsibility in protecting them so that the next generation can enjoy our nation's natural gifts."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: We Need To Do More To Help Struggling Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García Supports Calls to "Lift the Ban" on Rent Control
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to Colonel Steven Sattinger, Rock Island District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Army Corps to Grant Local Port Request
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
 Reps. Lee, Bass, Kelly, Chu, Castro, Haaland, Davids Introduce Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Resources to Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
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