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March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senators will have a choice to make: side with defrauded students & veterans, or side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. I know where I stand--I'll be voting to put #StudentsFirst by overturning DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Durbin: The Time Has Come To Stand Up For Defrauded Veterans And Student Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Rep. Pressley Fights for Justice for Incarcerated Mothers Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @DeptVetAffairs act to protect student veterans from predatory #4profit colleges by halting G.I. Bill enrollments at for-profit University of Phoenix & former Career Education Corporation schools. My statement with @RepMarkTakano and @RepMikeLevin :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Kennedy, Underwood, Katko introduce maternal mental health bill Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 9, 2020 June Medical Services V. Russo Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John G. Roberts, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - Quigley Pushes for Livestreaming of Scotus Proceedings Rep. Mike Quigley
March 9, 2020 Durbin, Takano, Levin Statement On Department Of Veterans Affairs Action To Protect Student Veterans At For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "This #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the vast and significant accomplishments of women across the globe. As we strive to reach #genderequality, we must continue to empower and support the next generation of women. #IWD2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "I spent the morning with future doctors, nurses, and medical researchers at the @TeamBMWC Youth Summit. America needs more black and brown men and women in the medical field. #TeamBMWC" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a year since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. Sen. McConnell has yet to hold a vote on this bill to strengthen services and protections for survivors of domestic abuse. The American people deserve better than this do-nothing Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Statement by Rep. García on Increased Surveillance on Immigrant Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenWarren , @SenDuckworth , and other @SenateDems in writing--again--to the @DeptVetAffairs to learn about its efforts to protect American veterans from foreign disinformation campaigns. The VA must take this threat seriously. You can read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 5, 2020 Cardin, Duckworth, Scott and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 5, 2020 Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration's Botched Response to Covid-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2020 Durbin Calls For Judiciary Committee Hearing On Bombshell Report On President Trump's Child Separation Policy Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am appalled by reports that @HHSGov is weaponizing migrant children's confidential therapy sessions in an effort to deport them. This is just the latest example of the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane treatment of migrant kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I led a group of @SenateDems in calling for an @OIGatHHS investigation of the Trump Administration's cruel family separation policy -- that bombshell report was just released & I'm calling for @senjudiciary hearings on its shocking findings." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Women's access to health care is on the line today at the Supreme Court. The June Medical Services decision could impact the future of abortion access in states across the country that are working to restrict care. Every woman has the right to choose. We must defend that right." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Reproductive Justice for Women Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Murray, Senators Call On HHS & DHS IGs To Investigate Reported "Weaponizing" Of Confidential Therapy Sessions To Deport Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin, Kaine Bill To Support Family Caregivers Passes Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin Presses Guard & Reserve Chiefs On President's Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Too often, veterans struggle to find a support network and housing after finishing their service. I continue to be inspired & grateful for the personalized resources & affordable homes that @VOAIllinois offers veterans and their families throughout IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress can't allow President Trump to continue taking money away from the men and women of our armed services--money intended to address specific issues identified by military leadership--in order to build up funds in a spending account for his useless border wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans--the majority of whom are women--provide unpaid care for family members & loved ones who face health challenges. Being a family caregiver takes a heavy emotional & financial toll. It's time for our gov't to place a higher value on their heroic efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with @ChiefNGB Gen. Lengyel today, I shared my frustration with the Trump Admin's decision to prioritize the President's border wall over the underfunded @NationalGuard --undermining the Guard's mission & hurting my constituents at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chief Of National Guard To Discuss Trump Admin Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with Chief of the @navy_reserve Vice Admiral Luke McCollum today, we discussed streamlining vital personnel systems and making child care more accessible for the men and women serving in our nation's Navy Reserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos is on a mission to keep her friends in the #4profit college industry from having to face accountability for defrauding hundreds of thousands of students & veterans. The Senate can't let that happen--we must overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule & put #StudentsFirst." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Bost Introduces Disabled Veteran Life Insurance Bill Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Court Decision to Block "Remain in Mexico' Policy Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 28, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Coverage For Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Underwood Questions VA Secretary on Health Care Priorities, Pushes for Proactive Communication on Coronavirus Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration Coronavirus Task Force To Address Care For The Uninsured And Underinsured In Response Plans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, stories like Tasha's are far too common. And now Betsy DeVos wants to make it harder for future defrauded student veterans like Tasha to get relief. The Senate must put #StudentsFirst and vote to overturn this rule." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @AmericanLegion says Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is "rigged against defrauded student borrowers." They're right. The Senate will soon have a chance to overturn this rule. I hope my colleagues will join me in standing for defrauded student veterans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senators will have a choice to make: side with defrauded students & veterans, or side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. I know where I stand--I'll be voting to put #StudentsFirst by overturning DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Durbin: The Time Has Come To Stand Up For Defrauded Veterans And Student Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Rep. Pressley Fights for Justice for Incarcerated Mothers Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @DeptVetAffairs act to protect student veterans from predatory #4profit colleges by halting G.I. Bill enrollments at for-profit University of Phoenix & former Career Education Corporation schools. My statement with @RepMarkTakano and @RepMikeLevin :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Kennedy, Underwood, Katko introduce maternal mental health bill Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 9, 2020 June Medical Services V. Russo Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John G. Roberts, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - Quigley Pushes for Livestreaming of Scotus Proceedings Rep.Mike Quigley
March 9, 2020 Durbin, Takano, Levin Statement On Department Of Veterans Affairs Action To Protect Student Veterans At For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "This #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the vast and significant accomplishments of women across the globe. As we strive to reach #genderequality, we must continue to empower and support the next generation of women. #IWD2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "I spent the morning with future doctors, nurses, and medical researchers at the @TeamBMWC Youth Summit. America needs more black and brown men and women in the medical field. #TeamBMWC" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a year since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. Sen. McConnell has yet to hold a vote on this bill to strengthen services and protections for survivors of domestic abuse. The American people deserve better than this do-nothing Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Statement by Rep. García on Increased Surveillance on Immigrant Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenWarren , @SenDuckworth , and other @SenateDems in writing--again--to the @DeptVetAffairs to learn about its efforts to protect American veterans from foreign disinformation campaigns. The VA must take this threat seriously. You can read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 5, 2020 Cardin, Duckworth, Scott and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 5, 2020 Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration's Botched Response to Covid-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2020 Durbin Calls For Judiciary Committee Hearing On Bombshell Report On President Trump's Child Separation Policy Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am appalled by reports that @HHSGov is weaponizing migrant children's confidential therapy sessions in an effort to deport them. This is just the latest example of the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane treatment of migrant kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I led a group of @SenateDems in calling for an @OIGatHHS investigation of the Trump Administration's cruel family separation policy -- that bombshell report was just released & I'm calling for @senjudiciary hearings on its shocking findings." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Women's access to health care is on the line today at the Supreme Court. The June Medical Services decision could impact the future of abortion access in states across the country that are working to restrict care. Every woman has the right to choose. We must defend that right." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Reproductive Justice for Women Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Murray, Senators Call On HHS & DHS IGs To Investigate Reported "Weaponizing" Of Confidential Therapy Sessions To Deport Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin, Kaine Bill To Support Family Caregivers Passes Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin Presses Guard & Reserve Chiefs On President's Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Too often, veterans struggle to find a support network and housing after finishing their service. I continue to be inspired & grateful for the personalized resources & affordable homes that @VOAIllinois offers veterans and their families throughout IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress can't allow President Trump to continue taking money away from the men and women of our armed services--money intended to address specific issues identified by military leadership--in order to build up funds in a spending account for his useless border wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans--the majority of whom are women--provide unpaid care for family members & loved ones who face health challenges. Being a family caregiver takes a heavy emotional & financial toll. It's time for our gov't to place a higher value on their heroic efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with @ChiefNGB Gen. Lengyel today, I shared my frustration with the Trump Admin's decision to prioritize the President's border wall over the underfunded @NationalGuard --undermining the Guard's mission & hurting my constituents at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chief Of National Guard To Discuss Trump Admin Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with Chief of the @navy_reserve Vice Admiral Luke McCollum today, we discussed streamlining vital personnel systems and making child care more accessible for the men and women serving in our nation's Navy Reserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos is on a mission to keep her friends in the #4profit college industry from having to face accountability for defrauding hundreds of thousands of students & veterans. The Senate can't let that happen--we must overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule & put #StudentsFirst." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Bost Introduces Disabled Veteran Life Insurance Bill Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Court Decision to Block "Remain in Mexico' Policy Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 28, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Coverage For Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Underwood Questions VA Secretary on Health Care Priorities, Pushes for Proactive Communication on Coronavirus Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration Coronavirus Task Force To Address Care For The Uninsured And Underinsured In Response Plans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, stories like Tasha's are far too common. And now Betsy DeVos wants to make it harder for future defrauded student veterans like Tasha to get relief. The Senate must put #StudentsFirst and vote to overturn this rule." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @AmericanLegion says Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is "rigged against defrauded student borrowers." They're right. The Senate will soon have a chance to overturn this rule. I hope my colleagues will join me in standing for defrauded student veterans." Sen.Dick Durbin
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