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March 18, 2022 Tweet - "Sheriff @TomDart is right. The Senate can and must right the wrongs of the war on drugs by passing the EQUAL Act and finally ending the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Tweet - ". @RepBobbyRush deserves praise and thanks for his determined leadership on this bill. Because of his efforts, it will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Congratulations, my friend. This is an historic moment." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "While we must condemn all violence, it's abundantly clear that white supremacists & violent militia extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing us today. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will help the federal government forcefully combat this threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 On One-year Anniversary of Tragic Atlanta Spa Shooting, Duckworth Attends Vigil and Calls on Americans to Help Extinguish Anti-Asian Hate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022 Quigley Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Signed into Law Rep. Mike Quigley
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Putin's indiscriminate murdering of innocent Ukrainians has sealed his fate in history as a war criminal." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "Violence to advance any political or ideological goal is unacceptable. But we cannot have an honest discussion about hate crimes without acknowledging the role of violent white supremacists, which our intelligence has said pose the most lethal domestic terror threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 LaHood Presses FBI Director Wray on Section 702 FISA Abuses Rep. Darin LaHood
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Durbin Cosponsors Bill To Protect Consumers By Banning Forced Arbitration In Financial Products Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "This is exactly why the Senate is working on bipartisan bills to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure. We must make sure we are prepared for increased Russian aggression, wherever it may appear." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 18, 2022 Tweet - "Sheriff @TomDart is right. The Senate can and must right the wrongs of the war on drugs by passing the EQUAL Act and finally ending the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Tweet - ". @RepBobbyRush deserves praise and thanks for his determined leadership on this bill. Because of his efforts, it will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Congratulations, my friend. This is an historic moment." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "While we must condemn all violence, it's abundantly clear that white supremacists & violent militia extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing us today. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will help the federal government forcefully combat this threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 On One-year Anniversary of Tragic Atlanta Spa Shooting, Duckworth Attends Vigil and Calls on Americans to Help Extinguish Anti-Asian Hate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022 Quigley Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Signed into Law Rep.Mike Quigley
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Putin's indiscriminate murdering of innocent Ukrainians has sealed his fate in history as a war criminal." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "Violence to advance any political or ideological goal is unacceptable. But we cannot have an honest discussion about hate crimes without acknowledging the role of violent white supremacists, which our intelligence has said pose the most lethal domestic terror threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 LaHood Presses FBI Director Wray on Section 702 FISA Abuses Rep.Darin LaHood
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Durbin Cosponsors Bill To Protect Consumers By Banning Forced Arbitration In Financial Products Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "This is exactly why the Senate is working on bipartisan bills to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure. We must make sure we are prepared for increased Russian aggression, wherever it may appear." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene." Sen.Dick Durbin
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