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Jan. 7, 2021
Duckworth: Rep. Mary Miller Should Resign After Praising Hitler at Capitol Hill Rally Moments Before Yesterday's Violent Mob
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2021
Duckworth Meets with Transportation Secretary Nominee Pete Buttigieg
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "President-elect Biden has assembled an outstanding leadership team for the Justice Department to restore DOJ's commitment to civil rights & equal justice under the law. I will ensure that these nominees receive prompt & fair consideration before the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud President-elect Biden's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be the next Attorney General. Judge Garland has dedicated his career to public service & to upholding the rule of law. He is clearly well-qualified to serve as our nation's top law enforcement official."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
Rubio Joins Risch, Cardin, Colleagues In Applauding Senate Passage of Their Resolution Condemning Violence in Anglophone Cameroon
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
President signs Rep. Kelly-introduced Orange Book Transparency Act into Law
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 6, 2021
Two Pieces of Underwood's Legislation to Improve the Quality of Care for Veterans Signed Into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2021
Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 6, 2021
Schneider's Top Priority Defeating Covid-19 with First Bill of The New Congress
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Good news for our first responders on the front lines of COVID-19: @SAMHSA just opened the application process for the rural fire/EMS grants I helped to create through the SIREN Act. I strongly encourage agencies in Illinois to apply. Find more info here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2021
Tweet - "This shameful rule is intended to do one thing--to use the same tactics that protected Big Tobacco to protect Big Polluters. We should be trying to use the best science available to protect public health and the environment. These changes could make that all but impossible."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2021
Rep. García Draws Concern on Chicago's Return to School
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 5, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller on Integrity of American Elections
Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 5, 2021
Quigley, Comer Legislation to Improve Transparency of Government Spending Passes House
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Congress just made critical investments in Illinois' public health system: (Special Character)$42.9B for medical research (Special Character)$7.9B for CDC & health departments (Special Character)$11.1B for Community Health Centers (Special Character)$862M for the Nat'l Health Service Corps (Special Character)$5.5M for rural fire & EMS agencies"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2021
Tweet - "It's more important than ever that safety-net clinics and hospitals are able to provide care to low-income and underserved communities. Threatening the 340B program is another egregious example of Big Pharma profiteering off patients and jeopardizing their care."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2021
Tweet - "350,000 deaths is a tragic milestone. It didn't have to be this bad. My prayers are with all those lives lost during this pandemic and their loved ones. I will continue working to improve our nation's health response."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2021
Quigley, Upton Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose a Threat to Global Public Health
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2021
Durbin, Bipartisan Colleagues: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Its Responsibility
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 30, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The 2021 Government Funding And COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Which Included His Priority Provisions
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 30, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Gun Violence in Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "House and Senate Democrats want to give American families $2,000 direct payments. We have President Trump on board too. The only ones objecting and trying to tie your payments to unrelated issues are Senate Republicans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "If @senatemajldr refuses to bring the House-passed CASH Act to the floor, he will be personally responsible for American families not receiving $2,000 direct payments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - ".@senatemajldr and Senate Republicans are the only ones standing in the way of $2,000 direct payments to American families. The President, the House, and @SenateDems are all on board. Let's get this done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Rep. Axne Leads Inquiry on Use of Debit Cards for Next Round of Economic Impact Payments
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 27, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump Signing Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Bill
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 27, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad that the President finally found the time between rounds of golf to sign the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill aimed at helping American families. This was never about substance for him, just grievance and tantrum. January 20 cannot come soon enough."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy holidays to all the health care heroes, medical researchers, and essential workers who have helped our nation through an unrelenting & scary year. Your resilience & commitment to others has been a beacon of light during this crisis. Thank you again for all you do."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, the U.S. reported its second-highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day--another 3,401 lives lost. Please continue to social distance, wear a mask, and avoid travel & gathering in large groups this holiday season so we can all keep our loved one safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Price, Lee, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "While we are still gathering information on just how massive the Russian cyberattack was on our institutions, the outgoing President (who denies Russia's involvement in said cyberattack) pardons key figures involved in Russia's meddling in our 2016 election. Classic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Brian Chesky, Chief Executive Officer - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Airbnb To Amend Its Cancellation Policy For Travelers Impacted By COVID-19 Restrictions
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Blasts Commutation of Medicaid Fraudster's Sentence
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns CEO Of Purdue Pharma L.P. Still Receiving $3 Million Bonus After The Company Pleaded Guilty To Three Felony Counts
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Like all compromises, the COVID-19 emergency relief package that we passed tonight is not perfect. I wish it included funding for states and localities and will keep fighting for that funding. But it does include many important provisions to help us weather this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "On Friday, I attempted to pass legislation to protect Hong Kong residents from persecution by the Chinese gov't. @SenTedCruz objected & blocked the bill. Senate Republicans talk a lot about standing up for people persecuted in China--but their actions speak louder."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 22, 2020
Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Two years ago, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the First Step Act--the most significant criminal justice reforms in decades. But our work is not done. I look forward to working with the Biden-Harris Admin on the next critical steps to fix our criminal justice system."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressman Chuy García Votes for COVID Relief, Government Funding, and Against Border Wall and Bloated Defense Spending
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 7, 2021
Duckworth: Rep. Mary Miller Should Resign After Praising Hitler at Capitol Hill Rally Moments Before Yesterday's Violent Mob
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2021
Duckworth Meets with Transportation Secretary Nominee Pete Buttigieg
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "President-elect Biden has assembled an outstanding leadership team for the Justice Department to restore DOJ's commitment to civil rights & equal justice under the law. I will ensure that these nominees receive prompt & fair consideration before the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud President-elect Biden's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be the next Attorney General. Judge Garland has dedicated his career to public service & to upholding the rule of law. He is clearly well-qualified to serve as our nation's top law enforcement official."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
Rubio Joins Risch, Cardin, Colleagues In Applauding Senate Passage of Their Resolution Condemning Violence in Anglophone Cameroon
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
President signs Rep. Kelly-introduced Orange Book Transparency Act into Law
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 6, 2021
Two Pieces of Underwood's Legislation to Improve the Quality of Care for Veterans Signed Into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2021
Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 6, 2021
Schneider's Top Priority Defeating Covid-19 with First Bill of The New Congress
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Good news for our first responders on the front lines of COVID-19: @SAMHSA just opened the application process for the rural fire/EMS grants I helped to create through the SIREN Act. I strongly encourage agencies in Illinois to apply. Find more info here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2021
Tweet - "This shameful rule is intended to do one thing--to use the same tactics that protected Big Tobacco to protect Big Polluters. We should be trying to use the best science available to protect public health and the environment. These changes could make that all but impossible."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2021
Rep. García Draws Concern on Chicago's Return to School
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 5, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller on Integrity of American Elections
Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 5, 2021
Quigley, Comer Legislation to Improve Transparency of Government Spending Passes House
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Congress just made critical investments in Illinois' public health system: (Special Character)$42.9B for medical research (Special Character)$7.9B for CDC & health departments (Special Character)$11.1B for Community Health Centers (Special Character)$862M for the Nat'l Health Service Corps (Special Character)$5.5M for rural fire & EMS agencies"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2021
Tweet - "It's more important than ever that safety-net clinics and hospitals are able to provide care to low-income and underserved communities. Threatening the 340B program is another egregious example of Big Pharma profiteering off patients and jeopardizing their care."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2021
Tweet - "350,000 deaths is a tragic milestone. It didn't have to be this bad. My prayers are with all those lives lost during this pandemic and their loved ones. I will continue working to improve our nation's health response."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2021
Quigley, Upton Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose a Threat to Global Public Health
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2021
Durbin, Bipartisan Colleagues: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Its Responsibility
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 30, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The 2021 Government Funding And COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Which Included His Priority Provisions
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 30, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Gun Violence in Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "House and Senate Democrats want to give American families $2,000 direct payments. We have President Trump on board too. The only ones objecting and trying to tie your payments to unrelated issues are Senate Republicans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "If @senatemajldr refuses to bring the House-passed CASH Act to the floor, he will be personally responsible for American families not receiving $2,000 direct payments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Tweet - ".@senatemajldr and Senate Republicans are the only ones standing in the way of $2,000 direct payments to American families. The President, the House, and @SenateDems are all on board. Let's get this done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Rep. Axne Leads Inquiry on Use of Debit Cards for Next Round of Economic Impact Payments
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 27, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump Signing Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Bill
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 27, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad that the President finally found the time between rounds of golf to sign the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill aimed at helping American families. This was never about substance for him, just grievance and tantrum. January 20 cannot come soon enough."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy holidays to all the health care heroes, medical researchers, and essential workers who have helped our nation through an unrelenting & scary year. Your resilience & commitment to others has been a beacon of light during this crisis. Thank you again for all you do."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, the U.S. reported its second-highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day--another 3,401 lives lost. Please continue to social distance, wear a mask, and avoid travel & gathering in large groups this holiday season so we can all keep our loved one safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Price, Lee, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "While we are still gathering information on just how massive the Russian cyberattack was on our institutions, the outgoing President (who denies Russia's involvement in said cyberattack) pardons key figures involved in Russia's meddling in our 2016 election. Classic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Brian Chesky, Chief Executive Officer - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Airbnb To Amend Its Cancellation Policy For Travelers Impacted By COVID-19 Restrictions
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Blasts Commutation of Medicaid Fraudster's Sentence
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns CEO Of Purdue Pharma L.P. Still Receiving $3 Million Bonus After The Company Pleaded Guilty To Three Felony Counts
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Like all compromises, the COVID-19 emergency relief package that we passed tonight is not perfect. I wish it included funding for states and localities and will keep fighting for that funding. But it does include many important provisions to help us weather this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "On Friday, I attempted to pass legislation to protect Hong Kong residents from persecution by the Chinese gov't. @SenTedCruz objected & blocked the bill. Senate Republicans talk a lot about standing up for people persecuted in China--but their actions speak louder."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 22, 2020
Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Two years ago, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the First Step Act--the most significant criminal justice reforms in decades. But our work is not done. I look forward to working with the Biden-Harris Admin on the next critical steps to fix our criminal justice system."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressman Chuy García Votes for COVID Relief, Government Funding, and Against Border Wall and Bloated Defense Spending
Rep.Chuy Garcia
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