| Sept. 11, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Durbin Joins CEO Climate Dialogue To Discuss Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Fund
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Yet another dangerous decision from President Trump's EPA that will pollute our drinking water & threaten public health. I'll keep fighting as long as this Administration continues to roll back protections intended to keep our communities safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction--a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and one of the very few remaining pieces of untouched wilderness. I oppose this plan entirely and will do everything I can to fight it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Peterson Leads Biofuels Caucus in Requesting Direct Aid for Renewable Fuel Producers
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "We can address climate change & spur economic growth in our communities at the same time--and that's exactly what my America's Clean Future Fund Act would do. You can read more about my bill to invest in a clean energy economy here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Underwood Directs Study to Address Fox River and Chain of Lakes Flooding that Hurts Businessowners, Property Values, and The Safety of The Community
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. @USChamber needs to get behind science-based climate policy, or its members need to #ChangeTheChamber."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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LaHood Announces $2,918,000 Rural Development Award for Beardstown
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Access to clean air should not be determined by your zip code or the color of your skin. Proud to join @SenDuckworth & @RepLBR in this effort to improve air quality protections for our nation's most vulnerable communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2020
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Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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House Passes Bost Inland Waterways Provisions in WRDA
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 29, 2020
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Blunt Rochester, Duckworth, & Congressional Environmental Justice Leaders Introduce Bill to Improve Air Quality Monitoring, Protect Front-Line Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "As @EPA develops plans to reopen facilities & resume operations in IL, I'm pressing @EPAAWheeler to ensure that the safety & well-being of EPA employees is the top priority."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 27, 2020
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Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Presses EPA To Explain COVID-19 Facility Reopening Strategies
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 83 Members of Congress Urge Support for Animal Shelters and Rescues
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Had a good discussion with @GLSLcities & @SenDuckworth yesterday about funding for our water infrastructure in the Great Lakes Region. The Great Lakes is one of IL's greatest assets & we must continue to prioritize preserving this resource."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Invest in Coal Workers and Revitalize Coal Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 23, 2020
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Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Majority Whip Clyburn, and Chairman Neal - Pappas Leads Call to Support America's Trucking Industry
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Quigley Criticizes Inadequate USDA Animal Welfare Response
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 16, 2020
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Duckworth Meets with Residents, Local Leaders About Ongoing Environmental Justice Issues in Centreville
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 16, 2020
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Congressman García Applauds Water Resources Development Act of 2020 Passed by House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rosen Leads Letter Requesting Support for Outdoor Tourism & Recreation Industry, Jobs in Next COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Disappointed, but not surprised that President Trump has decided to weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. This will silence the concerns of communities most affected by the power plants & pipelines the President is eager to build in their backyards."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth Writes to Wheeler About EPA's Delayed Publishing of Final EtO Rule in the Federal Register
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 14, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Casten Introduces the National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Bost Urges Prairie Du Rocher be Considered for National Park Status
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 10, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduced Expanding SNAP Options Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 8, 2020
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Casten Introduces The Housing Efficiency Standards Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Carper, Durbin and Colleagues Urge EPA to Exercise Its Full Authority Under the Clean Air Act as It Begins ETO Rulemaking Process
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Trump Restore Protections for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Davis, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Urge President Trump to Deny 52 "Gap Year" RFS Small Refinery Exemption Petitions
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| July 1, 2020
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Congressman García Votes for Bold Investments in Nation's Infrastructure
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 1, 2020
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Congresswoman Schakowsky Votes for Infrastructure Package, Including Auto Safety Measures She Co-Authored
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 1, 2020
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Schneider Praises Passage of Infrastructure Package, Including Critical Climate Change Priorities
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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