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Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "ICE is holding far too many immigrants in solitary confinement, which should only be used as a last resort. This is about fundamental human rights--proud to introduce legislation with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris to strictly limit this practice in ICE facilities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - Warren, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Question HHS and CMS on Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 U.S. House Subcommittee Takes Major Congressional Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Patriotic Employer Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization 223 days ago. Senator McConnell has yet to hold a vote in the Senate. The House is doing its job for the American people, Senate Republicans are not. The Senate remains little more than a legislative graveyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Verification Alignment and Service-Disabled Business Adjustment Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi is entirely unfit to serve on this nation's second highest court. I will vote against his nomination tomorrow. I urge my Republican colleagues to join me in doing so." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed by the DoD OIG's decision not to investigate the delayed release of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding that was appropriated by Congress. Read my statement w/ @SenatorLeahy @SenJackReed @PattyMurray @SenatorTomUdall @SenFeinstein @SenatorBaldwin here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Durbin Votes Against President Trump's Nominee For DHS, Chad Wolf Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Statement On DOD OIG Decision To Not Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding Delay Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Foster's Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families Passes House Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 13, 2019 Schneider Bill Promoting Veteran Entrepreneurship Passes House Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate votes soon on the nomination of Chad Wolf, who will be appointed acting head of DHS. He was deeply involved in family separations & DACA repeal. This should be grounds for dismissal, but the Trump Administration wants to give Mr. Wolf a promotion. I will vote no." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 On Day Of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass Dream & Promise Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, our values as Americans are at stake. Immigrants make the United States a better and stronger place. I hope the Justices will join me in standing with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Reps. García, Grothman Introduce Bipartisan Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Congressman García: "The Supreme Court Must Protect DACA" Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I just went to the Senate floor to request unanimous consent to immediately pass the House-passed, bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act that would establish a path to citizenship for #Dreamers. Republicans objected. I will not stop fighting to #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump is allowed to terminate the #DACA program, the impact will be felt in every corner of our society. Our health care system would be hit particularly hard without the hard work of #Dreamers in health care professions across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Durbin Statement On DACA Supreme Court Oral Arguments Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's attacks on #DACA and #Dreamers are pathetic. He's trying to destroy the dreams of nearly 800,000 young people who know no home outside of the United States. Regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, we will not let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss #DACA as it goes before the Supreme Court." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with two #Dreamers--Cesar and Fernanda--before sharing their stories on the Senate floor. They are just two of the many brave & determined #Dreamers who want nothing more than to stay in the only country they've ever called home. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "#Dreamers are some of the most courageous and determined people in the United States of America. The President's attacks on #DACA & these young people are shameful and cruel. I will always stand with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Proud every day to serve alongside @SenDuckworth--one of the most courageous and dedicated public servants. Our nation owes you a debt of gratitude for your service and your sacrifices." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 CNN - The Supreme Court and Congress must defend Dreamers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, I can't help but admire the courage of #Dreamers. These young people have never given up the fight. Every single day, they've showed bravery & today is another one of those days. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "No matter what President Trump says, he will never be able to break the spirit of these brave young #Dreamers. They are determined to be a part of our country's future--and our future will be brighter because of them. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court and Congress must defend #Dreamers from President Trump's cruel attacks on #DACA. Read my op-ed for @CNN with @RepZoeLofgren here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Soon, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Pres. Trump's case against #DACA. I am always proud to stand with the 800,000+ #Dreamers who call this country home, and I will be proud to stand in unity with them today at the Supreme Court. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Introduction of the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Deborah Sampson Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 12, 2019 Durbin Meets With DACA Students From Loyola Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Protect the Gi Bill Act Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in President Trump's case against #DACA. If he has his way, he'll be putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers in peril. We can't let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm joining @NPR @MorningEdition soon to talk about the #DACA program before it goes in front of the Supreme Court later today. Make sure to tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be on @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss the President's case against #DACA as it heads to the Supreme Court later today. Make sure to tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the #DACA program as we prepare to hear oral arguments in its case before the Supreme Court later today. Tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi told me in writing: "I am proud of my work at the Department of Education and of the legal advice that I provided." His legal advice was to deny student loan relief to students who'd been cheated by for-profit colleges and to misuse private data to do it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois is lucky to have so many veterans who call our state home. This #VeteransDay, we celebrate the service and sacrifices of our nation's veterans who answered the call when our nation needed it most. Thank you for your service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "ICE is holding far too many immigrants in solitary confinement, which should only be used as a last resort. This is about fundamental human rights--proud to introduce legislation with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris to strictly limit this practice in ICE facilities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - Warren, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Question HHS and CMS on Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 U.S. House Subcommittee Takes Major Congressional Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Patriotic Employer Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization 223 days ago. Senator McConnell has yet to hold a vote in the Senate. The House is doing its job for the American people, Senate Republicans are not. The Senate remains little more than a legislative graveyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Verification Alignment and Service-Disabled Business Adjustment Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi is entirely unfit to serve on this nation's second highest court. I will vote against his nomination tomorrow. I urge my Republican colleagues to join me in doing so." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed by the DoD OIG's decision not to investigate the delayed release of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding that was appropriated by Congress. Read my statement w/ @SenatorLeahy @SenJackReed @PattyMurray @SenatorTomUdall @SenFeinstein @SenatorBaldwin here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Durbin Votes Against President Trump's Nominee For DHS, Chad Wolf Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Statement On DOD OIG Decision To Not Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding Delay Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Foster's Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families Passes House Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 13, 2019 Schneider Bill Promoting Veteran Entrepreneurship Passes House Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate votes soon on the nomination of Chad Wolf, who will be appointed acting head of DHS. He was deeply involved in family separations & DACA repeal. This should be grounds for dismissal, but the Trump Administration wants to give Mr. Wolf a promotion. I will vote no." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 On Day Of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass Dream & Promise Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, our values as Americans are at stake. Immigrants make the United States a better and stronger place. I hope the Justices will join me in standing with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Reps. García, Grothman Introduce Bipartisan Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Congressman García: "The Supreme Court Must Protect DACA" Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I just went to the Senate floor to request unanimous consent to immediately pass the House-passed, bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act that would establish a path to citizenship for #Dreamers. Republicans objected. I will not stop fighting to #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump is allowed to terminate the #DACA program, the impact will be felt in every corner of our society. Our health care system would be hit particularly hard without the hard work of #Dreamers in health care professions across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Durbin Statement On DACA Supreme Court Oral Arguments Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's attacks on #DACA and #Dreamers are pathetic. He's trying to destroy the dreams of nearly 800,000 young people who know no home outside of the United States. Regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, we will not let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss #DACA as it goes before the Supreme Court." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with two #Dreamers--Cesar and Fernanda--before sharing their stories on the Senate floor. They are just two of the many brave & determined #Dreamers who want nothing more than to stay in the only country they've ever called home. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "#Dreamers are some of the most courageous and determined people in the United States of America. The President's attacks on #DACA & these young people are shameful and cruel. I will always stand with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Proud every day to serve alongside @SenDuckworth--one of the most courageous and dedicated public servants. Our nation owes you a debt of gratitude for your service and your sacrifices." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 CNN - The Supreme Court and Congress must defend Dreamers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, I can't help but admire the courage of #Dreamers. These young people have never given up the fight. Every single day, they've showed bravery & today is another one of those days. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "No matter what President Trump says, he will never be able to break the spirit of these brave young #Dreamers. They are determined to be a part of our country's future--and our future will be brighter because of them. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court and Congress must defend #Dreamers from President Trump's cruel attacks on #DACA. Read my op-ed for @CNN with @RepZoeLofgren here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Soon, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Pres. Trump's case against #DACA. I am always proud to stand with the 800,000+ #Dreamers who call this country home, and I will be proud to stand in unity with them today at the Supreme Court. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Introduction of the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Deborah Sampson Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 12, 2019 Durbin Meets With DACA Students From Loyola Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Protect the Gi Bill Act Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in President Trump's case against #DACA. If he has his way, he'll be putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers in peril. We can't let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm joining @NPR @MorningEdition soon to talk about the #DACA program before it goes in front of the Supreme Court later today. Make sure to tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be on @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss the President's case against #DACA as it heads to the Supreme Court later today. Make sure to tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the #DACA program as we prepare to hear oral arguments in its case before the Supreme Court later today. Tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi told me in writing: "I am proud of my work at the Department of Education and of the legal advice that I provided." His legal advice was to deny student loan relief to students who'd been cheated by for-profit colleges and to misuse private data to do it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois is lucky to have so many veterans who call our state home. This #VeteransDay, we celebrate the service and sacrifices of our nation's veterans who answered the call when our nation needed it most. Thank you for your service." Sen.Dick Durbin
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