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Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I will always stand up for #DACA and the hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers across the U.S., and was proud to do so again today with @maziehirono, @RonWyden, @SenJackyRosen, & @repbenraylujan. The Senate must pass the #DreamAndPromiseAct immediately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "One of the most serious problems in our broken immigration system is the lack of green cards, leaving immigrants in a crippling backlog. The solution is clear: increase the number of green cards. Proud to introduce the RELIEF Act with @SenatorLeahy to eliminate the backlog."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Durbin, Leahy Introduce New Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "For decades, the U.S. has welcomed refugees from around the world with open arms. Sadly, and in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Administration has decided to lower our refugee admissions goal to a all-time low of 18,000 people for the coming year."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The National Gathering Of American Indian Veterans
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "If you're looking for the obstacle to progress in Washington, it's not impeachment and it's certainly not @HouseDemocrats. It's Senator Mitch McConnell."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Last week, we learned that DoD was shifting $129M in counternarcotics funding away from its intended use -- fighting heroin production in Afghanistan -- towards paying for the increased costs of President Trump's border wall. This is not a good decision by any standard."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019
Schakowsky, Sarbanes, Dingell Endorse H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
In Consultation After Legally-Required Deadline, Durbin Presses Trump Administration On Dismal Refugee Resettlement Goal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Mathews" - Transcript: "2020 Democratic Debate on CNN."
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2019
Tweet - "No matter who is at the helm at DHS, the Trump Admin's anti-immigrant policy will continue & I fear the next DHS head will be dramatically worse."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019
Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of ICE - Regarding Militarization of Operations
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's decision to turn his back on our Kurdish allies -- who shed blood to help stop ISIS terrorism -- is the latest example of his tendency to make rash, uninformed decisions that upend longstanding U.S. commitments & security interests."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I visited @ScottAFB to meet with leadership and @IL_Natl_Guard about current base operations. Scott AFB is not only critical for our national defense, it's a driving force for the Metro East economy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "On National #ComingOutDay, we celebrate the stories of every member of the LGBTQ+ community, whether they choose to live their truth out loud or silently. We see you and we stand with you."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Retirement of Nita Lowey
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Brian Benczkowski, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Assistant AG: Why Didn't DOJ Investigate President's Actions?
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 9, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump weird comments."
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 9, 2019
Bost Statement on White House Letter to Speaker Pelosi
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2019
Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The President's goal of blocking all accountability must not become the Republican party line. Republicans should put country and Constitution over partisan loyalty."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019
Tweet - "No tweet could properly respond to this slumgullion of legal and constitutional nonsense, but can we point out that EVERY impeachment of an elected official undoes his election? If that were a problem, there could be no impeachments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "House subpoenas E.U. Ambassador Sondland"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2019
Schakowsky, Higgins, Wild Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drug Manufacturers from Price Gouging Medicare
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's defiance of an impeachment investigation creates a constitutional confrontation. Pres. Trump is prepared to risk his party and his presidency to avoid accountability."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Muting Amb. Sondland from testifying before Congress on impeachment charges puts us on the inevitable path to the Supreme Court. A replay of the Nixon scenario."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I would welcome the opportunity to question Mr. Giuliani under oath. It is time the American people hear the truth from the President's lawyer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Facing worst drug crisis ever, Pres. Trump just transferred another $129M from the military to his beloved wall. This $$ was to stop heroin production in Afghanistan -- but was removed so the Pres. can pose for campaign photos in front of the wall he promised Mexico would pay for."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Supreme Court will hear cases to determine the future of LGBTQ protections in the workplace. No one should be fired for being who they are -- that's why I support the #EqualityAct. #DontRollBackOurRights"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump struggles to defend himself."
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "It is going to take men and women of courage to get our nation through the days ahead of us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Dick Durbin"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. Quigley Visits City Hall, Receives His CityKey ID Card
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 4, 2019
Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "When President Trump ended #DACA more than two years ago, he set in motion a crisis jeopardizing the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people and their families. And now he's taking this fight all the way to the Supreme Court. We can't let him win."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Congressional Leaders File Bipartisan Amicus Brief In Support Of DACA In The Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Durbin Statement On Poland's Possible Entry Into Visa Waiver Program
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2019
Kelly, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescription Drugs
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 3, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's decision to slash the number of refugees accepted into the U.S. is a betrayal of our nation's values and will accomplish nothing except to punish innocent victims of persecution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019
Reps. Schweikert, Hill, Foster, Chabot, Murphy, Veasey Launch Bipartisan House Entrepreneurship Caucus
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to Hon. Janet Dhillon, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - 50+ Members Oppose Trump Admin. Decision To Stop Pay Data Collection
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Tweet - "My thoughts are with my friend and colleague @SenSanders. Get well soon. Loretta and I are praying for your speedy recovery."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019
Tweet - "As the original author of the #DreamAct and the first MOC to call for the creation of #DACA, I'm proud to support #DACA and the #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere for these young people. The House already passed the Dream and Promise Act, the Senate must do the same. #ProtectTheDream"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Quigley, Hill Introduce Resolution Condemning Secretary Carson's Transphobic History
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Starting today, VA health care facilities will finally be smoke-free under a new VA directive. While this is important progress, Congress still must pass my bipartisan, bicameral bill with @SenatorCollins, @RepBradWenstrup, and @RepKathleenRice to codify this policy into law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I will always stand up for #DACA and the hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers across the U.S., and was proud to do so again today with @maziehirono, @RonWyden, @SenJackyRosen, & @repbenraylujan. The Senate must pass the #DreamAndPromiseAct immediately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "One of the most serious problems in our broken immigration system is the lack of green cards, leaving immigrants in a crippling backlog. The solution is clear: increase the number of green cards. Proud to introduce the RELIEF Act with @SenatorLeahy to eliminate the backlog."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Durbin, Leahy Introduce New Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "For decades, the U.S. has welcomed refugees from around the world with open arms. Sadly, and in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Administration has decided to lower our refugee admissions goal to a all-time low of 18,000 people for the coming year."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The National Gathering Of American Indian Veterans
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "If you're looking for the obstacle to progress in Washington, it's not impeachment and it's certainly not @HouseDemocrats. It's Senator Mitch McConnell."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Last week, we learned that DoD was shifting $129M in counternarcotics funding away from its intended use -- fighting heroin production in Afghanistan -- towards paying for the increased costs of President Trump's border wall. This is not a good decision by any standard."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019
Schakowsky, Sarbanes, Dingell Endorse H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
In Consultation After Legally-Required Deadline, Durbin Presses Trump Administration On Dismal Refugee Resettlement Goal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Mathews" - Transcript: "2020 Democratic Debate on CNN."
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2019
Tweet - "No matter who is at the helm at DHS, the Trump Admin's anti-immigrant policy will continue & I fear the next DHS head will be dramatically worse."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019
Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of ICE - Regarding Militarization of Operations
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's decision to turn his back on our Kurdish allies -- who shed blood to help stop ISIS terrorism -- is the latest example of his tendency to make rash, uninformed decisions that upend longstanding U.S. commitments & security interests."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I visited @ScottAFB to meet with leadership and @IL_Natl_Guard about current base operations. Scott AFB is not only critical for our national defense, it's a driving force for the Metro East economy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "On National #ComingOutDay, we celebrate the stories of every member of the LGBTQ+ community, whether they choose to live their truth out loud or silently. We see you and we stand with you."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Retirement of Nita Lowey
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Brian Benczkowski, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Assistant AG: Why Didn't DOJ Investigate President's Actions?
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 9, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump weird comments."
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 9, 2019
Bost Statement on White House Letter to Speaker Pelosi
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2019
Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The President's goal of blocking all accountability must not become the Republican party line. Republicans should put country and Constitution over partisan loyalty."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019
Tweet - "No tweet could properly respond to this slumgullion of legal and constitutional nonsense, but can we point out that EVERY impeachment of an elected official undoes his election? If that were a problem, there could be no impeachments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "House subpoenas E.U. Ambassador Sondland"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2019
Schakowsky, Higgins, Wild Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drug Manufacturers from Price Gouging Medicare
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's defiance of an impeachment investigation creates a constitutional confrontation. Pres. Trump is prepared to risk his party and his presidency to avoid accountability."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Muting Amb. Sondland from testifying before Congress on impeachment charges puts us on the inevitable path to the Supreme Court. A replay of the Nixon scenario."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I would welcome the opportunity to question Mr. Giuliani under oath. It is time the American people hear the truth from the President's lawyer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Facing worst drug crisis ever, Pres. Trump just transferred another $129M from the military to his beloved wall. This $$ was to stop heroin production in Afghanistan -- but was removed so the Pres. can pose for campaign photos in front of the wall he promised Mexico would pay for."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Supreme Court will hear cases to determine the future of LGBTQ protections in the workplace. No one should be fired for being who they are -- that's why I support the #EqualityAct. #DontRollBackOurRights"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump struggles to defend himself."
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "It is going to take men and women of courage to get our nation through the days ahead of us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Dick Durbin"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. Quigley Visits City Hall, Receives His CityKey ID Card
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 4, 2019
Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "When President Trump ended #DACA more than two years ago, he set in motion a crisis jeopardizing the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people and their families. And now he's taking this fight all the way to the Supreme Court. We can't let him win."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Congressional Leaders File Bipartisan Amicus Brief In Support Of DACA In The Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Durbin Statement On Poland's Possible Entry Into Visa Waiver Program
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2019
Kelly, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescription Drugs
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 3, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's decision to slash the number of refugees accepted into the U.S. is a betrayal of our nation's values and will accomplish nothing except to punish innocent victims of persecution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019
Reps. Schweikert, Hill, Foster, Chabot, Murphy, Veasey Launch Bipartisan House Entrepreneurship Caucus
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to Hon. Janet Dhillon, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - 50+ Members Oppose Trump Admin. Decision To Stop Pay Data Collection
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Tweet - "My thoughts are with my friend and colleague @SenSanders. Get well soon. Loretta and I are praying for your speedy recovery."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019
Tweet - "As the original author of the #DreamAct and the first MOC to call for the creation of #DACA, I'm proud to support #DACA and the #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere for these young people. The House already passed the Dream and Promise Act, the Senate must do the same. #ProtectTheDream"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019
Quigley, Hill Introduce Resolution Condemning Secretary Carson's Transphobic History
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Starting today, VA health care facilities will finally be smoke-free under a new VA directive. While this is important progress, Congress still must pass my bipartisan, bicameral bill with @SenatorCollins, @RepBradWenstrup, and @RepKathleenRice to codify this policy into law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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