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May 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Treasury To Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019 LaHood, Blumenauer, Kelly, and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Improve the Federal Historic Tax Credit Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 17, 2019 Schakowsky, Burgess Introduce EMPOWER For Health Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "The President's campaign promise of a "big and beautiful" wall is being funded at the expense of our military. It's troubling DOD has made this wall a funding priority and steamrolled Congress in the process:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2019 Congressman Darin LaHood and Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Upgrade Aging Sewer Systems Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 14, 2019 Reps. Blumenauer and LaHood Introduce Bill to Make Renewable Energy Tax Credits Transferable Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. David Kautter - Reps. Titus, Lahood Urge Treasury Department to Increase Reporting Threshold on Casino Winnings Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bennet Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Reverse Proposal to Eliminate Funding for America's Leading Service and Volunteerism Agency Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today DOD once again bypassed Congress and diverted $1.5 billion from the troops for the President's border wall. Dismayed that the Department has chosen to prioritize a political campaign promise over the many needs of our service members including disaster relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Defense Department will divert another $1.5 billion from our military to the "big & beautiful" border wall. The Pentagon has now reprogrammed 12 times more money to the wall than for repairs at Tyndall AFB, destroyed by Hurricane Michael. We should put troops first!" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Oppose Defense Department Transfer Of $1.5 Billion To Pay For President Trump's Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2019 Quigley Priorities Included in Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation Rep. Mike Quigley
May 8, 2019 Durbin Questions Defense Secretary On DOD Involvement At The Southwest Border Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Acting Secretary Shanahan admitted that the Department of Defense does not have a formal plan for the southwest border mission. President Trump didn't even request DOD funding in his 2020 budget for it." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Representatives Sires and Torres Lead 101 Members of Congress to Oppose Central America Aid Cuts Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $230,000 for Americorps Vista Projects in Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 1, 2019 Plight of Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 30, 2019 Durbin, Foster, Underwood Introduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 24, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Amtrak Workers to Reject Trump Budget Cuts and Efforts to Reduce Amtrak Services Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019 Letter to Roy Blunt, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman of Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Effort to Secure Full Funding for the Firefighter Cancer Registry Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2019 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Duckworth, Warren Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process Following Release of GAO Report Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019 Durbin, Foster, Underwood Reintorduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "On #TaxDay, the facts are clear. The President's tax law has overwhelmingly helped big corporations, millionaires, and billionaires pad their pockets. The middle-class was left behind, with this law leading to one harmful surprise after another." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing Rep. Bill Foster
April 15, 2019 Duckworth Helps Re-Introduce Legislation to Make Tax Preparation and Filing Simpler, More Affordable Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ahead of Tax Day, Senators Warren and Duckworth Release New GAO Report, Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2019 Durbin Continues To Push For Increased Medical Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are working longer hours, but aren't seeing that hard work reflected in their pay. And worse -- our tax system can actually tax workers into poverty. We can fix this by expanding the EITC and Child Tax Credit, and passing the #WorkingFamiles Tax Relief Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Tweet - "In Illinois, the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act would boost the incomes of: 1.7 million households 4.3 million people 1.8 million children Learn more: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-duckworth-senate-democrats-unveil-legislation-to-cut-taxes-for-workers-and-families …" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Tweet - "Millionaires and billionaires saw a big tax cut from the Republican tax bill -- and working people were left holding the bag. It's time we fix that, by passing the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Durbin: President Trump's Demand For Troops At The Southwest Border Is Hurting Military Readiness Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 10, 2019 Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Cut Taxes For Workers & Families Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019 Letter to Sen. Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Vice-Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth Push For Greater Federal Investments In Public Safety & Community Policing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019 Two LaHood Bills to Reform the IRS and Fix Reemployment Pass the U.S. House Rep. Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019 Casten Statement: Fighting for Free Tax Filing Services Rep. Sean Casten
April 9, 2019 Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep. Danny Davis
April 9, 2019 Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep. Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam has led to more unpleasant surprises this tax season for many American families:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Wenstrup's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Legislation Included in Bipartisan Taxpayer First Act Passes House Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff - Durbin, Reed Press Trump Administration On Use Of OCO/GWOT Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2019 Letter to Chair Collins and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Heinrich and Colleagues Urges Increased Funding For Affordable Housing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 4, 2019 Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2019 Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Treasury To Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019 LaHood, Blumenauer, Kelly, and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Improve the Federal Historic Tax Credit Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 17, 2019 Schakowsky, Burgess Introduce EMPOWER For Health Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "The President's campaign promise of a "big and beautiful" wall is being funded at the expense of our military. It's troubling DOD has made this wall a funding priority and steamrolled Congress in the process:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2019 Congressman Darin LaHood and Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Upgrade Aging Sewer Systems Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 14, 2019 Reps. Blumenauer and LaHood Introduce Bill to Make Renewable Energy Tax Credits Transferable Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. David Kautter - Reps. Titus, Lahood Urge Treasury Department to Increase Reporting Threshold on Casino Winnings Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bennet Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Reverse Proposal to Eliminate Funding for America's Leading Service and Volunteerism Agency Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today DOD once again bypassed Congress and diverted $1.5 billion from the troops for the President's border wall. Dismayed that the Department has chosen to prioritize a political campaign promise over the many needs of our service members including disaster relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Defense Department will divert another $1.5 billion from our military to the "big & beautiful" border wall. The Pentagon has now reprogrammed 12 times more money to the wall than for repairs at Tyndall AFB, destroyed by Hurricane Michael. We should put troops first!" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Oppose Defense Department Transfer Of $1.5 Billion To Pay For President Trump's Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2019 Quigley Priorities Included in Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation Rep.Mike Quigley
May 8, 2019 Durbin Questions Defense Secretary On DOD Involvement At The Southwest Border Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "Acting Secretary Shanahan admitted that the Department of Defense does not have a formal plan for the southwest border mission. President Trump didn't even request DOD funding in his 2020 budget for it." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Representatives Sires and Torres Lead 101 Members of Congress to Oppose Central America Aid Cuts Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $230,000 for Americorps Vista Projects in Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 1, 2019 Plight of Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 30, 2019 Durbin, Foster, Underwood Introduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 24, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Amtrak Workers to Reject Trump Budget Cuts and Efforts to Reduce Amtrak Services Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019 Letter to Roy Blunt, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman of Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Effort to Secure Full Funding for the Firefighter Cancer Registry Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2019 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Duckworth, Warren Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process Following Release of GAO Report Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019 Durbin, Foster, Underwood Reintorduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "On #TaxDay, the facts are clear. The President's tax law has overwhelmingly helped big corporations, millionaires, and billionaires pad their pockets. The middle-class was left behind, with this law leading to one harmful surprise after another." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing Rep.Bill Foster
April 15, 2019 Duckworth Helps Re-Introduce Legislation to Make Tax Preparation and Filing Simpler, More Affordable Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ahead of Tax Day, Senators Warren and Duckworth Release New GAO Report, Call on the IRS to Improve the Tax Refund Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2019 Durbin Continues To Push For Increased Medical Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are working longer hours, but aren't seeing that hard work reflected in their pay. And worse -- our tax system can actually tax workers into poverty. We can fix this by expanding the EITC and Child Tax Credit, and passing the #WorkingFamiles Tax Relief Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Tweet - "In Illinois, the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act would boost the incomes of: 1.7 million households 4.3 million people 1.8 million children Learn more: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-duckworth-senate-democrats-unveil-legislation-to-cut-taxes-for-workers-and-families …" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Tweet - "Millionaires and billionaires saw a big tax cut from the Republican tax bill -- and working people were left holding the bag. It's time we fix that, by passing the #WorkingFamilies Tax Relief Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Durbin: President Trump's Demand For Troops At The Southwest Border Is Hurting Military Readiness Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 10, 2019 Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families, Ahead of IRS Commissioner Testimony Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Cut Taxes For Workers & Families Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019 Letter to Sen. Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Vice-Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth Push For Greater Federal Investments In Public Safety & Community Policing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019 Two LaHood Bills to Reform the IRS and Fix Reemployment Pass the U.S. House Rep.Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019 Casten Statement: Fighting for Free Tax Filing Services Rep.Sean Casten
April 9, 2019 Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep.Danny Davis
April 9, 2019 Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep.Darin LaHood
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam has led to more unpleasant surprises this tax season for many American families:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Wenstrup's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Legislation Included in Bipartisan Taxpayer First Act Passes House Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff - Durbin, Reed Press Trump Administration On Use Of OCO/GWOT Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2019 Letter to Chair Collins and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Heinrich and Colleagues Urges Increased Funding For Affordable Housing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 4, 2019 Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2019 Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis Sen.Dick Durbin
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