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Dec. 7, 2021 AT WHITE HOUSE, DUCKWORTH MODERATES MATERNAL HEALTH DAY OF ACTION PANEL UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "If the U.S. is going to lead the way in the 21st century, we're going to need a robust national electric vehicle infrastructure. Partnerships like this one--along with investments like those in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package--are how we get there." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted with a bipartisan group of Senators to halt a proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia. Given long list of Saudi atrocities, including brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, jailing of Raif Badawi, & war in Yemen, I see no reason to continue aiding & abetting their violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to report that my Republican colleague has removed his objection and we now have five new U.S. Attorneys--including my friend Greg Harris for the Central District of Illinois. Congratulations to each of them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to secure this critical funding for Illinois to help keep families in their homes. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Eligible renters and landlords can apply for up to $25,000 in rental assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Every kid in America should have access to pre-kindergarten. But as it currently stands, less than half of American three and four year olds are currently enrolled. #BuildBackBetter will make universal pre-K a reality, putting every child in America on a path to success." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One Republican is currently holding up the confirmation of five U.S. Attorneys over a completely unrelated matter. Critical law enforcement posts sit empty as a result. I'm live on the Senate floor, trying to end this petty political game." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - GAO Review of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Practices for Medical Products Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair Council on Environmental Quality - End Government Purchase of Products with PFAS Contamination Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 QUIGLEY ALS LEGISLATION TO RECEIVE HOUSE VOTE Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senate Dems Call for Heightened Focus on Human Rights at Upcoming Dialogue with Uzbekistan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Opposing CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Maria Ressa has done remarkable work in the face of President Duterte's vendetta against her. She is more than deserving of the Nobel prize. Glad to see she is going to be able to receive it in person." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'll be watching The Gambia closely this weekend as they hold what will hopefully be a free and fair presidential election. The Gambian people should know that they have the full support of the United States on their continued path towards democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Keeping America's government open and functioning should never be a political issue. This time, Republicans delayed the bill over an anti-vaccine stunt to prevent Americans from staying safe during a deadly pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S DUCKWORTH-AUTHORED CLEAN WATER PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois is celebrating its 203rd birthday today. Since we already took care of a gift with the infrastructure bill, perhaps a tweet is the best way to celebrate today. 21 in the order of statehood, number 1 in our hearts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, with the inclusion of the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act, is already delivering for Illinois. Our communities can use these funds to address long-ignored water issues like lead service lines, broken pumps, & contaminated water." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Walter J. Scheller CEO Warrior Met Coal Inc. - Negotiate A Fair Contract With Workers Union Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 7, 2021 AT WHITE HOUSE, DUCKWORTH MODERATES MATERNAL HEALTH DAY OF ACTION PANEL UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "If the U.S. is going to lead the way in the 21st century, we're going to need a robust national electric vehicle infrastructure. Partnerships like this one--along with investments like those in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package--are how we get there." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted with a bipartisan group of Senators to halt a proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia. Given long list of Saudi atrocities, including brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, jailing of Raif Badawi, & war in Yemen, I see no reason to continue aiding & abetting their violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to report that my Republican colleague has removed his objection and we now have five new U.S. Attorneys--including my friend Greg Harris for the Central District of Illinois. Congratulations to each of them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to secure this critical funding for Illinois to help keep families in their homes. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Eligible renters and landlords can apply for up to $25,000 in rental assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Every kid in America should have access to pre-kindergarten. But as it currently stands, less than half of American three and four year olds are currently enrolled. #BuildBackBetter will make universal pre-K a reality, putting every child in America on a path to success." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One Republican is currently holding up the confirmation of five U.S. Attorneys over a completely unrelated matter. Critical law enforcement posts sit empty as a result. I'm live on the Senate floor, trying to end this petty political game." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - GAO Review of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Practices for Medical Products Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair Council on Environmental Quality - End Government Purchase of Products with PFAS Contamination Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 QUIGLEY ALS LEGISLATION TO RECEIVE HOUSE VOTE Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senate Dems Call for Heightened Focus on Human Rights at Upcoming Dialogue with Uzbekistan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Opposing CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Maria Ressa has done remarkable work in the face of President Duterte's vendetta against her. She is more than deserving of the Nobel prize. Glad to see she is going to be able to receive it in person." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'll be watching The Gambia closely this weekend as they hold what will hopefully be a free and fair presidential election. The Gambian people should know that they have the full support of the United States on their continued path towards democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Keeping America's government open and functioning should never be a political issue. This time, Republicans delayed the bill over an anti-vaccine stunt to prevent Americans from staying safe during a deadly pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S DUCKWORTH-AUTHORED CLEAN WATER PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois is celebrating its 203rd birthday today. Since we already took care of a gift with the infrastructure bill, perhaps a tweet is the best way to celebrate today. 21 in the order of statehood, number 1 in our hearts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, with the inclusion of the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act, is already delivering for Illinois. Our communities can use these funds to address long-ignored water issues like lead service lines, broken pumps, & contaminated water." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Walter J. Scheller CEO Warrior Met Coal Inc. - Negotiate A Fair Contract With Workers Union Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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