| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "As we battle #COVID19, federal agencies should not take any action that could exacerbate underlying conditions -- like asthma, lung disease, or heart disease -- that would leave people at greater risk. Joining @SenMarkey in urging the EPA to ensure that happens:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Senators Call for Halt to EPA Rulemakings That Would Worsen Air and Water Pollution During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Bipartisan Congressional Ethylene Oxide Task Force Holds Call with EPA Administrator Wheeler, Urges More Engagement with Communities Affected by ETO
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Disappointed in the Admin's decision to ease standards for the industry that leads our nation in greenhouse gas emissions. We are in an existential fight against climate change. This move will only take us backwards."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "IL is in short supply of the PPE our health care workers so desperately need. Spoke with @EPAGreatLakes Director Thiede yesterday to urge him to donate any available masks, gloves, or gowns in EPA storage to our hospitals & health care workers without delay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Members of SEEC Leadership condemn EPA suspension of environmental enforcement during COVID-19 crisis
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Availability Of Protective Masks With EPA Region 5 Administrator
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2020
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E&C Leaders Blast Trump Administration's Rollback of Clean Car Standards
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Raskin joins bipartisan effort to reverse proposed Interior Dept. rule threatening millions of migratory birds
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 25, 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 - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to Lisa Murkowski and Tom Udall, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Bipartisan Colleagues Request Full FY2021 Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Congress to Support Clean Energy Industry in Economic Relief Packages
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2019. We have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, but there is still so much work left to do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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New Democrat Coalition Continues Leadership on Climate Change
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Secretary Of The Air Force
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Corn growers, like @ilcorn , are integral to the IL economy & the federal gov't must offer certainty to farmers this planting season. It's time the President stops offering breaks to oil companies & instead supports the biofuel industry that so many of our corn growers depend on."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Illinois Corn Growers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I asked @SecAFOfficial for an update on the @usairforce 's efforts to learn more about detectable PFAS levels at @ScottAFB . In order to protect public health, it's crucial for the community around the base to remain informed about the potential contamination of their water."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in asking the @EPA to immediately begin conducting air testing for PFAS in Illinois. After PFAS was detected in the ground water at @ScottAFB , it is essential for EPA to determine the full extent of PFAS exposure risk in Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Families & outdoor enthusiasts spend countless hours enjoying our nation's public lands & national parks. I joined Senators on both sides of the aisle to introduce legislation to fully fund #LWCF and address the maintenance backlog of our public lands."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Director of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Urge EPA to Immediately Conduct Air Testing for PFAS in Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Chicago Army Corps Commander To Discuss Shoreline Protection
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "When 20 ft. waves pummeled the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jan., it flooded nearby communities in Chicago. The Trump Admin. must commit to funding critical infrastructure projects to protect our shoreline. Proud to work with @usacechicago to ensure these projects move forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The restoration of Quincy Bay & the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program--which will modernize 7 locks along the Mississippi & Illinois rivers--are vital to the agriculture & waterways industry in IL. Proud to work with Col. Sattinger & @USACERockIsland to fund these projects."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Duckworth Questions NRC Commissioner about Workforce Culture at NRC
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2020
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Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin Meets With ArcelorMittal USA CEO About Pollution Violations At Burns Harbor Facility
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "ArcelorMittal's pollution issues put the health of Illinoisans at risk. I told U.S. CEO John Brett today that he must provide transparency to @EPA and IDEM, correct his plant's issues, & take responsibility for this summer's environmental disaster."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 2, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 2, 2020
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Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee - Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Quigley Single-Use Plastic Legislation
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Senators Markey, Carper, and Colleagues Call on Trump Admin. to Withdraw Proposal That Would Ignore Climate, Economic, Environmental Impacts of Federal Projects
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi And Illinois Secretary Of Human Services Hou Lead Press Conference Opposing Trump Plan To Slash SNAP Anti-Hunger Program
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "The Bureau of Land Management must not be allowed to sell off America's Arctic for oil & gas development. It will destroy a diverse & unique ecosystem and accelerate climate change. I'm joining @SenJeffMerkley in urging the Bureau of Land Management to reconsider this decision."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Funding For Opportunity For Air Toxics Monitoring
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Warren Joins Shaheen, Gillibrand Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Feinstein, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on EPA to Make Good on PFAS Action Plan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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During Trip To Puerto Rico, Durbin, Garcia Highlight Reconstruction & Resiliency Efforts In Aftermath Of Recent Natural Disasters
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Former Food Assistance Recipients In Congress Urge President Trump To Abandon Proposed Cuts To SNAP
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Casten's Clean Industrial Technology Act Passes Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Luis Cabrales, the Student Conservation Assoc. Corps Member of the Year, stopped by my office today to talk about the incredible grassroots organizing he's been working on w/his nonprofit the Southeast Youth Alliance. Thank you for leading Chicago's conservation efforts, Luis!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Casten's Promoting Grid Storage Act Considered at Energy Subcommittee on House Committee on Energy and Commerce
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Casten Statement on President Trump's FY2021 Budget Request
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Casten Questions Chairman Powell About What Actions the Fed is Taking to Combat the Systemic Climate-Related Risks in Our Financial System
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "If we want to leave our kids & grandkids a livable planet, we must have the determination to seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proud to stand with @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , & 30 of my @SenateDems colleagues to introduce The Clean Economy Act today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By No Later Than 2050
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S. by No Later Than 2050
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Farmers need trade aid payments, but once again, @USDA overcompensated southern cotton growers whose market losses are smaller & whose prices have gone up, getting more aid on a county-by-county basis than Illinois' soybean farmers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to Manu Asthana, President and CEO of PJM Interconnection - Duckworth, Bustos Lead 19 Colleagues in Sending a Letter to Pjm Advocating for Affordable Clean Energy
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Durbin Statement On USDA Third Round Of Trade Aid Payments
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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