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July 24, 2019
Casten Statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Testimony Before House Judiciary And Intelligence Committees
Rep. Sean Casten
July 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Attorney General William Barr - Feinstein, Schatz, Colleagues Bill Would Block Trump Administration From Obtaining, Politicizing Citizenship Information
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
Underwood Works to Improve Wait Times for Veterans at Va Facilities
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2019
Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, García Introduce Legislation to Require the Fed to Act on Faster Payments
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 24, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly's Statement on the Mueller Hearing
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 24, 2019
Quigley Statement on Special Counsel's Testimony
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 23, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Mueller to testify before Congress tomorrow."
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 23, 2019
Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today the Senate passed a resolution that @SenDuckworth and I introduced to honor the life of a great Illinoisan, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, and to praise his decades of service to this country and his profound contributions to American law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Voted yes on Dr. Mark Esper's nomination to be the nation's next Secretary of Defense. He has a special responsibility to advise a President who has no experience in national security. I believe that Dr. Esper is up to the task."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Julian Castro interview."
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 18, 2019
Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt of Congress
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019
Representative García Votes to Pass the Raise the Wage Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "Met with @EsperDoD today. Dr. Esper is a respected professional, who has devoted a major part of his life service to this country. Advising this President on national security is a special responsibility -- I believe that he's up to the task."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Durbin Meets With Defense Secretary Nominee, Dr. Mark Esper
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "The highlight of our week on the Senate floor: a tax treaty with Luxembourg submitted to the Senate NINE YEARS AGO. Senator McConnell will do anything to avoid bringing up legislation to bring down prescription drug prices."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 17, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019
Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019
Schakowsky Votes to Hold Attorney General and Commerce Secretary in Contempt
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday marked the passing of a giant in American law. Justice John Paul Stevens served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years, bringing along his midwestern blend of brilliance, courtesy, & humility. His legacy is enormous."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Judicial Crisis Network is a dark-money front organization that spends millions on ads and sees themselves as the Republican Party's gatekeeper for appellate court nominees. Who is writing their checks? Who are their donors? They won't say."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "John Paul Stevens described the standard for a judge as "the impartial guardian of the rule of law." With his service on the Court, he met that standard throughout his life. I was honored to know him & admire his amiable yet rock solid way of addressing the issues of our time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments
Rep. Bill Foster
July 16, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Resolution Condemning President's Remarks
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 16, 2019
Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
We Are All Americans
Rep. Brad Schneider
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Republican Party was once the party of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan, but sadly no longer. Republican reactions to the President's racist and reprehensible recent statements prove they're surrendering their soul to Donald Trump."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Why is the Republican-controlled Senate prioritizing its time this week on a tax treaty with Luxembourg? Instead, Americans want real action to lower prescription drug prices, and Democrats stand ready to address this issue. Leader McConnell needs to get his priorities straight."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 15, 2019
Duckworth Meets with Dod Secretary Nominee Mark Esper
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 15, 2019
Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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July 24, 2019
Casten Statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Testimony Before House Judiciary And Intelligence Committees
Rep.Sean Casten
July 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Attorney General William Barr - Feinstein, Schatz, Colleagues Bill Would Block Trump Administration From Obtaining, Politicizing Citizenship Information
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
Underwood Works to Improve Wait Times for Veterans at Va Facilities
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2019
Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, García Introduce Legislation to Require the Fed to Act on Faster Payments
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 24, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly's Statement on the Mueller Hearing
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 24, 2019
Quigley Statement on Special Counsel's Testimony
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 23, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Mueller to testify before Congress tomorrow."
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 23, 2019
Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today the Senate passed a resolution that @SenDuckworth and I introduced to honor the life of a great Illinoisan, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, and to praise his decades of service to this country and his profound contributions to American law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Voted yes on Dr. Mark Esper's nomination to be the nation's next Secretary of Defense. He has a special responsibility to advise a President who has no experience in national security. I believe that Dr. Esper is up to the task."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Julian Castro interview."
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 18, 2019
Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt of Congress
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019
Representative García Votes to Pass the Raise the Wage Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "Met with @EsperDoD today. Dr. Esper is a respected professional, who has devoted a major part of his life service to this country. Advising this President on national security is a special responsibility -- I believe that he's up to the task."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Durbin Meets With Defense Secretary Nominee, Dr. Mark Esper
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "The highlight of our week on the Senate floor: a tax treaty with Luxembourg submitted to the Senate NINE YEARS AGO. Senator McConnell will do anything to avoid bringing up legislation to bring down prescription drug prices."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 17, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019
Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019
Schakowsky Votes to Hold Attorney General and Commerce Secretary in Contempt
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday marked the passing of a giant in American law. Justice John Paul Stevens served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years, bringing along his midwestern blend of brilliance, courtesy, & humility. His legacy is enormous."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Judicial Crisis Network is a dark-money front organization that spends millions on ads and sees themselves as the Republican Party's gatekeeper for appellate court nominees. Who is writing their checks? Who are their donors? They won't say."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "John Paul Stevens described the standard for a judge as "the impartial guardian of the rule of law." With his service on the Court, he met that standard throughout his life. I was honored to know him & admire his amiable yet rock solid way of addressing the issues of our time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments
Rep.Bill Foster
July 16, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Resolution Condemning President's Remarks
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 16, 2019
Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
We Are All Americans
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Republican Party was once the party of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan, but sadly no longer. Republican reactions to the President's racist and reprehensible recent statements prove they're surrendering their soul to Donald Trump."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Why is the Republican-controlled Senate prioritizing its time this week on a tax treaty with Luxembourg? Instead, Americans want real action to lower prescription drug prices, and Democrats stand ready to address this issue. Leader McConnell needs to get his priorities straight."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 15, 2019
Duckworth Meets with Dod Secretary Nominee Mark Esper
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 15, 2019
Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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