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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
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating Helen Octavia Dickens, the daughter of a former slave who went on to graduate from the @uiccom & become the first African American woman admitted to the @AmCollSurgeons ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @USPS is an invaluable asset to Illinois, employing veterans & keeping small businesses running. Happy to work with the United Postmasters & Managers of America to ensure USPS is protected from privatization & able to keep its competitive advantage with 6-day delivery service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's family separation policy was a disaster & we still don't know how many children were separated from their parents or whether they've all been reunited. Yesterday, I asked HHS Sec. Azar for answers--he said he'd have to get back to me, which is inexcusable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Axne Introduces Commonsense Legislation to Cut Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Call for Investigation into VA's Handling of Sexual Assault Report at DC VA Medical Center Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is a giveaway to her friends in the #4profit college industry at the expense of defrauded students & veterans. The Senate must overturn DeVos' disastrous new rule. It's time we put #StudentsFirst." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Improve Oversight of Executive Branch & Increase Transparency Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi And Illinois Secretary Of Human Services Hou Lead Press Conference Opposing Trump Plan To Slash SNAP Anti-Hunger Program Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2020 Casten Condemns the Senate's Consideration of Anti-Choice Legislation Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov. Pritzker's administration has been transparent & responsive to the threat of Legionnaires' cases at State Veterans' Homes. Today, @SenDuckworth & I received an update on the veterans' homes in Manteno and Quincy from @ILVetsAffairs Director Linda Chipa LaVia." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Director Of Veterans Affairs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Presses Secretary Azar On Administration's E-Cigarette Flavor Policy & Family Separation Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin: If You Want To Reduce Infant & Maternal Death Rates, Pass The MOMMA Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 "Trump's Public Charge Rule is Cruel and Completely at Odds With Our Core American Values" Says Congressman García Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 24, 2020 Durbin Measure To Support Family Caregivers Poised To Become Law Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that the Senate is advancing my Supporting America's Caregivers and Families Act, which would provide much-needed support to our family caregivers and the loved one's they assist." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Joseph Maguire did the one thing that isn't allowed in this Administration: tell the truth. First with regards to the Ukraine whistleblower, & now Russian election interference. Our nation relies on the intelligence community to provide the facts free from political interference." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Shar Dubey, President of Match Group - Schakowsky, Kuster Lead Letter to Match Group President Calling for Improvements to Protect Users from Registered Sex Offenders on Dating Apps Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Discusses About The Briefing That Russia is Trying to Help Trump Win 2020 Election Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense. the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Jonathan Blyth, Dir. of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps. Axne, Bacon Seek Assistance for New Parents in 2020 Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General should expand his ongoing investigation into Rudy Giuliani. If Mr. Giuliani had improper contacts with senior officials at the DOJ & FBI in an attempt to benefit Pres. Trump and other clients, as has been suggested, then the DOJ IG must look into it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "For far too long, the Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to extend critical benefits to veterans suffering from certain health conditions associated with their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It's unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Durbin Meets With Vietnam Vet, Calls On Trump Administration To Stop Blocking Coverage For Agent Orange Diseases Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Manchin, Cramer, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-Duty Incentive Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Duckworth to DHS: Allow Deported Veterans to Attend Citizenship Interviews Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Duckworth, Manchin, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-duty Incentive Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Committee Leaders Call for SSA to Abandon Proposed Rule Changing the Agency's Appeals Process Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Police leaders say immigrants are not driving violence in Chicago & officers need to work cooperatively with the immigrant community. That's why former CBP chief Gil Kerlikowske opposes the Trump Administration's move to send Border Patrol's "SWAT team" to cities like Chicago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 One Day After the House Passage of the Resolution to Remove Deadline, Underwood Holds Press Conference on the Important of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Without my mother Anna, an immigrant from Lithuania, I would not be the person I am today. #ToImmigrantsWithLove--do not let this Administration shake your belief in what this country can & should be. We are stronger because of the contributions of immigrants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr said in his confirmation hearing that the AG must ensure that the enforcement of the law is "above and away from politics." He is failing. All 10 @SenateDems on the Judiciary Committee agree--it's time to investigate political interference at DOJ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
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
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating Helen Octavia Dickens, the daughter of a former slave who went on to graduate from the @uiccom & become the first African American woman admitted to the @AmCollSurgeons ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @USPS is an invaluable asset to Illinois, employing veterans & keeping small businesses running. Happy to work with the United Postmasters & Managers of America to ensure USPS is protected from privatization & able to keep its competitive advantage with 6-day delivery service." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's family separation policy was a disaster & we still don't know how many children were separated from their parents or whether they've all been reunited. Yesterday, I asked HHS Sec. Azar for answers--he said he'd have to get back to me, which is inexcusable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Axne Introduces Commonsense Legislation to Cut Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Call for Investigation into VA's Handling of Sexual Assault Report at DC VA Medical Center Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is a giveaway to her friends in the #4profit college industry at the expense of defrauded students & veterans. The Senate must overturn DeVos' disastrous new rule. It's time we put #StudentsFirst." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Improve Oversight of Executive Branch & Increase Transparency Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi And Illinois Secretary Of Human Services Hou Lead Press Conference Opposing Trump Plan To Slash SNAP Anti-Hunger Program Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2020 Casten Condemns the Senate's Consideration of Anti-Choice Legislation Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov. Pritzker's administration has been transparent & responsive to the threat of Legionnaires' cases at State Veterans' Homes. Today, @SenDuckworth & I received an update on the veterans' homes in Manteno and Quincy from @ILVetsAffairs Director Linda Chipa LaVia." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Director Of Veterans Affairs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Presses Secretary Azar On Administration's E-Cigarette Flavor Policy & Family Separation Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin: If You Want To Reduce Infant & Maternal Death Rates, Pass The MOMMA Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 "Trump's Public Charge Rule is Cruel and Completely at Odds With Our Core American Values" Says Congressman García Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 24, 2020 Durbin Measure To Support Family Caregivers Poised To Become Law Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that the Senate is advancing my Supporting America's Caregivers and Families Act, which would provide much-needed support to our family caregivers and the loved one's they assist." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Joseph Maguire did the one thing that isn't allowed in this Administration: tell the truth. First with regards to the Ukraine whistleblower, & now Russian election interference. Our nation relies on the intelligence community to provide the facts free from political interference." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to Shar Dubey, President of Match Group - Schakowsky, Kuster Lead Letter to Match Group President Calling for Improvements to Protect Users from Registered Sex Offenders on Dating Apps Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Discusses About The Briefing That Russia is Trying to Help Trump Win 2020 Election Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense. the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Jonathan Blyth, Dir. of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps. Axne, Bacon Seek Assistance for New Parents in 2020 Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General should expand his ongoing investigation into Rudy Giuliani. If Mr. Giuliani had improper contacts with senior officials at the DOJ & FBI in an attempt to benefit Pres. Trump and other clients, as has been suggested, then the DOJ IG must look into it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "For far too long, the Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to extend critical benefits to veterans suffering from certain health conditions associated with their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It's unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Durbin Meets With Vietnam Vet, Calls On Trump Administration To Stop Blocking Coverage For Agent Orange Diseases Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Manchin, Cramer, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-Duty Incentive Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Duckworth to DHS: Allow Deported Veterans to Attend Citizenship Interviews Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Duckworth, Manchin, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Guard and Reserve Members Equal Hazard-duty Incentive Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Committee Leaders Call for SSA to Abandon Proposed Rule Changing the Agency's Appeals Process Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Police leaders say immigrants are not driving violence in Chicago & officers need to work cooperatively with the immigrant community. That's why former CBP chief Gil Kerlikowske opposes the Trump Administration's move to send Border Patrol's "SWAT team" to cities like Chicago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 One Day After the House Passage of the Resolution to Remove Deadline, Underwood Holds Press Conference on the Important of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Without my mother Anna, an immigrant from Lithuania, I would not be the person I am today. #ToImmigrantsWithLove--do not let this Administration shake your belief in what this country can & should be. We are stronger because of the contributions of immigrants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr said in his confirmation hearing that the AG must ensure that the enforcement of the law is "above and away from politics." He is failing. All 10 @SenateDems on the Judiciary Committee agree--it's time to investigate political interference at DOJ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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