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Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Senators Request Information on Outside Groups Involved in Trump Scotus List Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Condemns President Trump's Reopening Comments Disparaging U.S. Service Members On Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor with @SenDuckworth to speak out against President Trump's reported comments disparaging U.S. servicemembers, where he allegedly called those who were injured or killed in battle "losers" and "suckers." Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans for the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Feinstein, Nadler, Lofgren Call On Trump Administration To Consult Congress About Refugee Resettlement, As Required By Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The President denies calling fallen American military heroes "losers." He also denied saying "s...hole countries" in a White House meeting. I was there. He said it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Three years ago today, Pres. Trump began his cruel attempt to end #DACA. SCOTUS rejected this effort in June, but the President is openly defying the Court's order & refusing to reopen the program. I'll keep fighting until every Dreamer has a path to citizenship. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Illinois and the men and women of America's military are blessed to have the clear, courageous voice of @SenDuckworth . And I am fortunate to call her my colleague and friend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "An 8.4% unemployment rate is not something the President should be bragging about." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's "vote twice" advice reflects either his ignorance of how America votes or a willful effort to create uncertainty about the upcoming election. Or both. The American people should follow the law, not the President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Reps. Demings and Quigley Introduce Bill to Remove LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. García Statement on ICE's Postponement of Controversial "Citizen Academies" Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad ICE is postponing plans to launch its Chicago Citizens Academy. I will continue pushing for the cancellation of this deeply flawed initiative." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "In just the last few months President Trump has let Putin get away with: Poisoning his opposition Putting bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Ramming US military personnel in Syria All without saying a word. Putin has him wrapped around his finger." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "School meal programs provide more than 30 million children in the U.S. with healthy meals on a regular basis. Whether learning remotely, hybrid, or in-person, we must ensure no child goes hungry this school year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Mark Frerichs has been a prisoner in Afghanistan since January. His release should be a top priority for the Trump Admin as it negotiates a possible US withdrawal. As @SenDuckworth & I told the President last month--we stand ready to help however we can." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Schakowsky, Duncan Introduce Legislation to Protect Online Shoppers from Unsafe and Counterfeit Goods Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Reps. Tlaib, Omar, Carson Lead Letter Calling for Investigation into ICE Feeding Pork to Muslim Detainees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Presidential provocation. President Trump's trip to Kenosha is an attempt to stir up emotions and violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Legal Orientation Program (LOP) helps more than 50,000 detained immigrants a year know their rights, increasing efficiency of immigration courts & reducing detention costs. I'm joining @RepChuyGarcia & @RepRobinKelly in calling for an expansion of LOP access in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to James McHenry, Directer of the Executive office for Immigration Review, and Matthew Albence, Deputy Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Kelly, Durbin, Garcia Call On Trump Admin To Immediately Facilitate Access To Legal Orientation Program To All Ice Detainees In Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My colleagues & I called for USCIS to delay furloughs last week. But using this as an excuse to delay naturalization & other critical immigration cases is unjustified & unacceptable. USCIS has sufficient funding to continue its operations without interruption." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Garcia, Kelly Call On Trump Admin To Immediately Facilitate Access To Legal Orientation Program To All ICE Detainees In Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "In February, my Senate colleagues & I sounded the alarm on the Trump Admin's ongoing campaign to erode the independence of our immigration courts. I'm calling for a @USGAO investigation into the mismanagement of the Executive Office for Immigration Review." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's illegally appointed Acting DHS Secretary is breaking the law. Again. @DHS had no right to pause DACA renewals in the first place. SCOTUS rejected Pres. Trump's repeal of DACA. That means the Trump Admin must fully reopen DACA or the courts will force them to." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Senators Request Information on Outside Groups Involved in Trump Scotus List Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Condemns President Trump's Reopening Comments Disparaging U.S. Service Members On Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor with @SenDuckworth to speak out against President Trump's reported comments disparaging U.S. servicemembers, where he allegedly called those who were injured or killed in battle "losers" and "suckers." Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans for the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Feinstein, Nadler, Lofgren Call On Trump Administration To Consult Congress About Refugee Resettlement, As Required By Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The President denies calling fallen American military heroes "losers." He also denied saying "s...hole countries" in a White House meeting. I was there. He said it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Three years ago today, Pres. Trump began his cruel attempt to end #DACA. SCOTUS rejected this effort in June, but the President is openly defying the Court's order & refusing to reopen the program. I'll keep fighting until every Dreamer has a path to citizenship. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Illinois and the men and women of America's military are blessed to have the clear, courageous voice of @SenDuckworth . And I am fortunate to call her my colleague and friend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "An 8.4% unemployment rate is not something the President should be bragging about." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's "vote twice" advice reflects either his ignorance of how America votes or a willful effort to create uncertainty about the upcoming election. Or both. The American people should follow the law, not the President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Reps. Demings and Quigley Introduce Bill to Remove LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. García Statement on ICE's Postponement of Controversial "Citizen Academies" Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad ICE is postponing plans to launch its Chicago Citizens Academy. I will continue pushing for the cancellation of this deeply flawed initiative." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "In just the last few months President Trump has let Putin get away with: Poisoning his opposition Putting bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Ramming US military personnel in Syria All without saying a word. Putin has him wrapped around his finger." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "School meal programs provide more than 30 million children in the U.S. with healthy meals on a regular basis. Whether learning remotely, hybrid, or in-person, we must ensure no child goes hungry this school year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Mark Frerichs has been a prisoner in Afghanistan since January. His release should be a top priority for the Trump Admin as it negotiates a possible US withdrawal. As @SenDuckworth & I told the President last month--we stand ready to help however we can." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Schakowsky, Duncan Introduce Legislation to Protect Online Shoppers from Unsafe and Counterfeit Goods Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Reps. Tlaib, Omar, Carson Lead Letter Calling for Investigation into ICE Feeding Pork to Muslim Detainees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Presidential provocation. President Trump's trip to Kenosha is an attempt to stir up emotions and violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Legal Orientation Program (LOP) helps more than 50,000 detained immigrants a year know their rights, increasing efficiency of immigration courts & reducing detention costs. I'm joining @RepChuyGarcia & @RepRobinKelly in calling for an expansion of LOP access in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to James McHenry, Directer of the Executive office for Immigration Review, and Matthew Albence, Deputy Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Kelly, Durbin, Garcia Call On Trump Admin To Immediately Facilitate Access To Legal Orientation Program To All Ice Detainees In Illinois Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My colleagues & I called for USCIS to delay furloughs last week. But using this as an excuse to delay naturalization & other critical immigration cases is unjustified & unacceptable. USCIS has sufficient funding to continue its operations without interruption." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Garcia, Kelly Call On Trump Admin To Immediately Facilitate Access To Legal Orientation Program To All ICE Detainees In Illinois Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "In February, my Senate colleagues & I sounded the alarm on the Trump Admin's ongoing campaign to erode the independence of our immigration courts. I'm calling for a @USGAO investigation into the mismanagement of the Executive Office for Immigration Review." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's illegally appointed Acting DHS Secretary is breaking the law. Again. @DHS had no right to pause DACA renewals in the first place. SCOTUS rejected Pres. Trump's repeal of DACA. That means the Trump Admin must fully reopen DACA or the courts will force them to." Sen.Dick Durbin
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