| May 18, 2021
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Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| May 17, 2021
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Tweet - "My thoughts are with all of those who were affected by the horrific level of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. We can save lives and prevent shootings if we reform our nation's gun safety laws. Congress, we must act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Every American deserves the freedom to live their lives with dignity and love who they love. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I am glad to have a President who I can join in committing to protect and advance LGBTQ rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 15, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 14, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Praises Announcement Of Bipartisan Plan For A Commission To Investigate The January 6th Attack On The Capitol
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 14, 2021
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Congresswoman Mary Miller Urges Support for Law Enforcement During National Police Week
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| May 14, 2021
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| May 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Republican claims of transgender girls having an unfair advantage in sports is a discredited and shameful distraction to score cheap political points. We should not punish LGBTQ Americans--including LGBTQ kids--for simply living their lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2021
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Bost, Davis, LaHood Introduce Legislation to Raise Police Salaries, Hire More Police Officers
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 13, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Kevin McCarthy Republican Leader United States House of Representatives - While GOP Members Try To "Forget" January 6th, Schakowsky Demands McCarthy Meet With Officer Fanone
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 13, 2021
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LaHood, Davis, Bost Introduce Legislation To Raise Police Salaries, Hire More Police Officers
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 13, 2021
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Trone, Krishnamoorthi, Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Youth Vaping
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| May 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Had a productive meeting with advocates from the Alliance for Criminal Justice Reform to discuss the systemic reform we need to ensure accountability throughout law enforcement and make our communities safer. My hope is that we can accomplish these goals on a bipartisan basis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2021
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Durbin Meets With Advocates From The Alliance For Criminal Justice Reform
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2021
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Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 12, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Pressed Fmr. Acting Defense Secretary Miller On "1.5 Hour Gap" In Responding To Capitol Insurrection
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 12, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Quigley & Rubio Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 12, 2021
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Quigley Grills Former DOD Head Regarding Failures In Response to Capitol Attack
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to @USArmyReserve Lt. Gen. Daniels for giving me an update on the investigation into the mishandling of assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command. While I'm encouraged by assault prevention reforms, we must do more to protect victims & ensure justice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2021
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Durbin, Quigley, Rubio, & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2021
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Reps. Quigley, Deutch, Connolly Reintroduce Gun Buyback Program Bill
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Momentum Grows for Pressley Legislation to End Federal Death Penalty
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Durbin Questions AG Garland & DHS Secretary Mayorkas On Domestic Terrorism & Border Security
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Sexual Assault Prevention In The Military With Army Reserve Chief Lieutenant General Daniels
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Remarks In Hearing On Ghost Guns
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2021
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Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 11, 2021
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Portman, Duckworth, Booker, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Just and Reasonable Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Feinstein, Durbin, Young Lead Senators in Bipartisan Request for Strong FY22 International Affairs Budget
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 10, 2021
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Quigley Statement On Ruling Calling Barr's Characterizations Of Mueller Report "Misleading"
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 7, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Andrew Saul Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis call of Social Security Administration to Revoke Harmful Rule
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 7, 2021
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The END ENDS Act To Limit Nicotine Concentration In E-Cigarettes And Mitigate Youth Addiction
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to @EqualityILL and local advocates for joining me virtually this morning to share their stories and talk about the importance of passing the #EqualityAct, which would protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden is following through on his promise to crack down on untraceable ghost guns. This is a commonsense step that will save lives and help make our communities safer."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| May 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Letter to Support Funding for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 5, 2021
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Congresswoman Miller Urges Senate to Oppose the Nomination of David Chipman to the ATF
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| May 5, 2021
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García, Members of Congress that Led Push for TRIPS Waiver Applaud Biden Administration Announcement
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 5, 2021
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Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act & its goals are successfully implemented. Reforming this rule is critical to meeting the FSA's goal of reducing recidivism."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ To Strengthen First Step Act Rule On Earned Time Credits To Incentivize Rehabilitation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to join hospital leaders today to unveil the year two progress report of the Chicago HEAL Initiative. Together, these hospitals are tackling gun violence & health disparities by expanding economic opportunity & access to services in their communities. #HEALChicago"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2021
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Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Chicago HEAL Initiative Two-Year Progress Report
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 3, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 3, 2021
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Slotkin, Peters Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Another deadly weekend of gun violence in Chicago. My heart breaks for each of the victims and their families. I will continue fighting for the kinds of commonsense gun safety reforms that will help put a stop to this terrible violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Violent white supremacists and far-right extremists are the most dangerous domestic terror threats facing our nation today. Glad that @DHSgov is taking this important step to root out extremism within their ranks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 3, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin Asks FBI To Explain Failure To Detect January 6 Threat From Proud Boys Sources
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2021
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Peters, Slotkin, Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Every victim of sexual assault, including those in the military, deserves to be heard and believed--and to seek accountability. Proud to sign onto the bipartisan Military Justice Improvement & Increasing Prevention Act to support service members seeking justice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2021
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McClain, Peters, Slotkin, Cornyn, Stabenow, Upton, Schneider Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 29, 2021
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Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 29, 2021
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Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 28, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Fitzpatrick, Pascrell Lead 26 Members of Congress Demanding Funding for Bulletproof Vests
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 28, 2021
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Wyden, Rubio, Durbin and Boozman Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2021
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Congresswoman Kelly Reacts to President Biden's Address to Joint Session of Congress
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| April 28, 2021
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Congressman García's Statement on Release of Body Camera Footage from the Police Killing of Anthony Alvarez
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 28, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Remarks In Hearing On Extreme Risk Order Laws To Reduce Gun Violence
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2021
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Tweet - "According to @ADL, antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have remained at a near historically high level throughout the past year. All the more reason for Congress to pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act as soon as possible."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2021
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Congresswoman Miller Issues a Statement of Support for Effingham County's Second Amendment Preservation Act
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| April 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. David Chipman, President Biden's nominee for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Rep. Good Leads Group of Republicans in Calling for Investigation into Hunter Biden for Lying on Background Check
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| April 25, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes White House's Commitment To Export Raw Vaccine Materials To India, But Renews Call For Quick Action And More Significant Aid To India And The Hardest-Hit Countries
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 23, 2021
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Brown, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2021
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Tweet - "I applaud the decision by @SecFudge and @HUDgov to withdraw the prior Administration's proposal to weaken the Equal Access Rule. HUD programs, shelters, facilities, and services must be available to all. Discrimination on the basis of gender identity cannot be tolerated."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2021
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Tweet - "It's time to end the tragic charade of pretending like the Ottoman Empire did not kill more than one million Armenians. It was a genocide and should be acknowledged as such. I urge President Biden to join Congress in officially recognizing the Armenian genocide."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Thank you to @NAMIChicago, @RecoverGateway, and @ocartman1 for joining me today to discuss trauma in our communities & the opioid and mental health crisis. Even before COVID-19, we were in the midst of the worst drug overdose epidemic in history and alarming rates of suicide."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Booker Call On AG Garland To Rescind Trump-Era OLC Opinion That Would For Individuals On Home Confinement To Return To Prison Following Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2021
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Crain's Chicago Business - A Public Health Epidemic That Must be Addressed
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| April 22, 2021
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Quigley Praises HUD Reversal of Trump-Era LGBTQ Discrimination
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| April 22, 2021
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Duckworth, Booker, Carper and Ruiz Introduce Bill to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued By Environmental Injustice
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 22, 2021
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Jayapal Works to End Deputization of Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| April 22, 2021
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Senate Passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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