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Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC , where I'll be joining @AymanM shortly to discuss the coronavirus and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Underwood Questions VA Secretary on Health Care Priorities, Pushes for Proactive Communication on Coronavirus Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Underwood Urges VA Secretary Wilkie to Take Proactive Steps to Address Coronavirus Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020 LaHood, Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Introduce Legislation to Improve Hemophilia Patients' Access to Health Care Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Address Shocking Spike in Suicide amongst Chicagoland's & America's First Responders Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "After 50 days, Pres. Trump is finally waking up to the coronavirus threat. Our immediate priority must be getting funding to states so they can prepare & respond. We must also improve our ability to quickly test for this virus to ensure it is not spreading in our communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Ruby Johnson has been an invaluable partner in the fight to #EndYouthVaping. Thanks for all you do, Ruby!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Cassidy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Coverage for Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral No CORRUPTION Act Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Restoring Pell Grant Eligibility for the Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's family separation policy was a disaster & we still don't know how many children were separated from their parents or whether they've all been reunited. Yesterday, I asked HHS Sec. Azar for answers--he said he'd have to get back to me, which is inexcusable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "30 years ago, Congress passed my landmark legislation to ban smoking on commercial airline flights. It's almost impossible to imagine such a thing was ever allowed. But that is only because, in many ways, this legislation marked the start of a smoke-free movement in the U.S." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to Caroline Hunter, Chair of the Federal Election Commission, Steven Walther, Vice Chairman of the FEC, and Ellen Weintraub, Commissioner of the FEC - Underwood Works to Protect U.S. Elections from Foreign Interference Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Improve Oversight of Executive Branch & Increase Transparency Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to catch up with @USAmbBelgium Gidwitz this morning. The robust and long-held partnership between the United States and Belgium makes both our nations stronger." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet w/ @ChiPublicHealth Comm. Arwady today to discuss public health challenges in Chicago. I commend their efforts w/ @IDPH to quickly respond to the 2 cases of coronavirus in Chicago. We'll continue working together to have the resources needed to protect public health." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. can & should do more to address the coronavirus. I support @SenSchumer 's request for additional funding for this purpose--the President's request for $2.5 billion is entirely inadequate. We must address the coronavirus now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Meets With Illinois Chapter Of The Postmasters And Managers Of America Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The FDA must uphold its May 12 deadline on applications for new tobacco products--including e-cigs & vapes--without loopholes or lower standards for vaping companies. The health of our children should be HHS' top priority, not Big Tobacco's bottom line." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today, HHS Sec. Azar came before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Services Appropriations Subcommittee, where I urged him to reconsider the Trump Administration's decision to allow cheap, disposable e-cigarette flavors to stay on the market." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Calls For Increased Federal Funding To Address Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Presses Secretary Azar On Administration's E-Cigarette Flavor Policy & Family Separation Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Department Of Public Health Commissioner To Discuss Coronavirus Response Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 24, 2020 "Trump's Public Charge Rule is Cruel and Completely at Odds With Our Core American Values" Says Congressman García Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Democrats Demand Fair Drug Pricing For Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Shar Dubey, President of Match Group - Schakowsky, Kuster Lead Letter to Match Group President Calling for Improvements to Protect Users from Registered Sex Offenders on Dating Apps Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Brian Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America - Congress Urges Major U.S. Banks Not to Finance Destructive Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Senators To Trump Administration: Don't Let Tobacco Companies Evade E-Cigarette Product Review Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @US_FDA must prioritize the health of our children and not cave to the tobacco & e-cigarette industry when finally reviewing applications in May. I am joining several @SenateDems in writing to HHS Sec. Azar to ensure there are no loopholes for vaping companies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit Jungman School yesterday to learn more about the work of @Common__Threads and @NUFeinbergMed to promote healthy eating and spark an interest in cooking among students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Duckworth Visits Over the Rainbow's Midtown Crossing Apartments, Discusses Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General should expand his ongoing investigation into Rudy Giuliani. If Mr. Giuliani had improper contacts with senior officials at the DOJ & FBI in an attempt to benefit Pres. Trump and other clients, as has been suggested, then the DOJ IG must look into it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "In addition to the ongoing detention of Dr. Walid Fitaihi and the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Sec. Pompeo must also raise the continued detention of writer Raif Badawi and his lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair during his visit to Saudi Arabia this week." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Durbin Statement On Commutation Of Former Gov. Blagojevich Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic Lawmakers in Calling on Administration to Denounce Acts of Political Intimidation by Salvadoran President Bukele Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Police leaders say immigrants are not driving violence in Chicago & officers need to work cooperatively with the immigrant community. That's why former CBP chief Gil Kerlikowske opposes the Trump Administration's move to send Border Patrol's "SWAT team" to cities like Chicago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Without my mother Anna, an immigrant from Lithuania, I would not be the person I am today. #ToImmigrantsWithLove--do not let this Administration shake your belief in what this country can & should be. We are stronger because of the contributions of immigrants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Newsweek - Robin Kelly and David Hogg Op-Ed - Trump and Republicans Are Failing to Protect Our Children Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is waging an ongoing campaign to erode the independence of immigration courts, threatening public confidence in the immigration court system. We cannot let that happen. Our courts must be allowed to apply the law fairly & independently." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Following Passage of their Provision to Establish a Center to Combat Foreign Influence Campaigns, Klobuchar, Reed Ask Director of National Intelligence for Progress Report on Establishment of the Center Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $16 Million to Support Public Housing in Northwest Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $74 Million to Support Public Housing in Chicagoland Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Include Funding for Great Lakes Shoreline Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "3 months from now, @US_FDA will start reviewing e-cigarette applications, after years of delay. Today, I led 16 bipartisan Senators in urging the agency to follow the law & protect public health, by rejecting e-cigarettes that target our youth." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $8 Million to Support Public Housing in the Metro East Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $15 Million to Support Public Housing in Southern Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $21 Million to Support Public Housing in Central Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC , where I'll be joining @AymanM shortly to discuss the coronavirus and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Underwood Questions VA Secretary on Health Care Priorities, Pushes for Proactive Communication on Coronavirus Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Underwood Urges VA Secretary Wilkie to Take Proactive Steps to Address Coronavirus Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020 LaHood, Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Introduce Legislation to Improve Hemophilia Patients' Access to Health Care Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Address Shocking Spike in Suicide amongst Chicagoland's & America's First Responders Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "After 50 days, Pres. Trump is finally waking up to the coronavirus threat. Our immediate priority must be getting funding to states so they can prepare & respond. We must also improve our ability to quickly test for this virus to ensure it is not spreading in our communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Ruby Johnson has been an invaluable partner in the fight to #EndYouthVaping. Thanks for all you do, Ruby!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Cassidy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Coverage for Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral No CORRUPTION Act Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Restoring Pell Grant Eligibility for the Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's family separation policy was a disaster & we still don't know how many children were separated from their parents or whether they've all been reunited. Yesterday, I asked HHS Sec. Azar for answers--he said he'd have to get back to me, which is inexcusable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "30 years ago, Congress passed my landmark legislation to ban smoking on commercial airline flights. It's almost impossible to imagine such a thing was ever allowed. But that is only because, in many ways, this legislation marked the start of a smoke-free movement in the U.S." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to Caroline Hunter, Chair of the Federal Election Commission, Steven Walther, Vice Chairman of the FEC, and Ellen Weintraub, Commissioner of the FEC - Underwood Works to Protect U.S. Elections from Foreign Interference Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Improve Oversight of Executive Branch & Increase Transparency Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to catch up with @USAmbBelgium Gidwitz this morning. The robust and long-held partnership between the United States and Belgium makes both our nations stronger." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet w/ @ChiPublicHealth Comm. Arwady today to discuss public health challenges in Chicago. I commend their efforts w/ @IDPH to quickly respond to the 2 cases of coronavirus in Chicago. We'll continue working together to have the resources needed to protect public health." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. can & should do more to address the coronavirus. I support @SenSchumer 's request for additional funding for this purpose--the President's request for $2.5 billion is entirely inadequate. We must address the coronavirus now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Meets With Illinois Chapter Of The Postmasters And Managers Of America Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The FDA must uphold its May 12 deadline on applications for new tobacco products--including e-cigs & vapes--without loopholes or lower standards for vaping companies. The health of our children should be HHS' top priority, not Big Tobacco's bottom line." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today, HHS Sec. Azar came before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Services Appropriations Subcommittee, where I urged him to reconsider the Trump Administration's decision to allow cheap, disposable e-cigarette flavors to stay on the market." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Calls For Increased Federal Funding To Address Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Presses Secretary Azar On Administration's E-Cigarette Flavor Policy & Family Separation Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Department Of Public Health Commissioner To Discuss Coronavirus Response Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 24, 2020 "Trump's Public Charge Rule is Cruel and Completely at Odds With Our Core American Values" Says Congressman García Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Democrats Demand Fair Drug Pricing For Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Shar Dubey, President of Match Group - Schakowsky, Kuster Lead Letter to Match Group President Calling for Improvements to Protect Users from Registered Sex Offenders on Dating Apps Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Brian Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America - Congress Urges Major U.S. Banks Not to Finance Destructive Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Senators To Trump Administration: Don't Let Tobacco Companies Evade E-Cigarette Product Review Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @US_FDA must prioritize the health of our children and not cave to the tobacco & e-cigarette industry when finally reviewing applications in May. I am joining several @SenateDems in writing to HHS Sec. Azar to ensure there are no loopholes for vaping companies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit Jungman School yesterday to learn more about the work of @Common__Threads and @NUFeinbergMed to promote healthy eating and spark an interest in cooking among students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Duckworth Visits Over the Rainbow's Midtown Crossing Apartments, Discusses Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General should expand his ongoing investigation into Rudy Giuliani. If Mr. Giuliani had improper contacts with senior officials at the DOJ & FBI in an attempt to benefit Pres. Trump and other clients, as has been suggested, then the DOJ IG must look into it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "In addition to the ongoing detention of Dr. Walid Fitaihi and the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Sec. Pompeo must also raise the continued detention of writer Raif Badawi and his lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair during his visit to Saudi Arabia this week." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Durbin Statement On Commutation Of Former Gov. Blagojevich Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic Lawmakers in Calling on Administration to Denounce Acts of Political Intimidation by Salvadoran President Bukele Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Police leaders say immigrants are not driving violence in Chicago & officers need to work cooperatively with the immigrant community. That's why former CBP chief Gil Kerlikowske opposes the Trump Administration's move to send Border Patrol's "SWAT team" to cities like Chicago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Without my mother Anna, an immigrant from Lithuania, I would not be the person I am today. #ToImmigrantsWithLove--do not let this Administration shake your belief in what this country can & should be. We are stronger because of the contributions of immigrants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Newsweek - Robin Kelly and David Hogg Op-Ed - Trump and Republicans Are Failing to Protect Our Children Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is waging an ongoing campaign to erode the independence of immigration courts, threatening public confidence in the immigration court system. We cannot let that happen. Our courts must be allowed to apply the law fairly & independently." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Following Passage of their Provision to Establish a Center to Combat Foreign Influence Campaigns, Klobuchar, Reed Ask Director of National Intelligence for Progress Report on Establishment of the Center Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $16 Million to Support Public Housing in Northwest Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $74 Million to Support Public Housing in Chicagoland Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Include Funding for Great Lakes Shoreline Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "3 months from now, @US_FDA will start reviewing e-cigarette applications, after years of delay. Today, I led 16 bipartisan Senators in urging the agency to follow the law & protect public health, by rejecting e-cigarettes that target our youth." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $8 Million to Support Public Housing in the Metro East Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $15 Million to Support Public Housing in Southern Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $21 Million to Support Public Housing in Central Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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