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Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Two Circuit Court Judges, Ten District Court Judges, And Four U.S. Attorneys
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Greg Harris is going to make an outstanding U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, my home district. He is a pillar of the Springfield community and will be the first Black U.S. Attorney in the district's history. I look forward to his full and final confirmation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Durbin Statement On Successful Discharge Vote For Rachael Rollins, Nominated To Be U.S. Attorney For The District Of Massachusetts
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Durbin Highlights Dangerous Dysfunction At Bureau Of Prisons, Calls On Attorney General Garland To Dismiss Director Carvajal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Guantanamo Bay represents a dark chapter in American history. It's time to finally close the infamous detention facility and put it behind us once and for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - García, Tlaib Lead Letter Asking AG Garland, DOJ to Intervene in Donziger Case
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Booker and Durbin Introduce Legislation Aimed at Increasing Membership within U.S. Sentencing Commission
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Durbin Calls For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay In NDAA
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021
Tweet - "A defense bill is a declaration of our values. That's why I introduced an amendment to the 2022 NDAA that would finally close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. It's time to put this dark chapter in American history behind us once and for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021
Durbin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Fairness In Criminal Justice System
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2021
Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021
Letter to Administrator Criswell, FEMA - DUCKWORTH, DURBIN, LAHOOD, BOST, BUSTOS, DAVIS URGE FEMA TO REVIEW LEVEE REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY ACROSS REGIONS
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Our bill makes a simple but impactful change in the administration of justice within federal courts. For a small annual cost, we can help hundreds of federal defendants who are presumed innocent get fair treatment and increase public safety at the same time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 24, 2021
Tweet - "I hope today's verdict can provide some small solace to Ahmaud Arbery's family and friends, but the cold truth is that Mr. Arbery will never have a chance to marry, raise children, or grow old."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Two Circuit Court Judges, Ten District Court Judges, And Four U.S. Attorneys
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Greg Harris is going to make an outstanding U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, my home district. He is a pillar of the Springfield community and will be the first Black U.S. Attorney in the district's history. I look forward to his full and final confirmation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Durbin Statement On Successful Discharge Vote For Rachael Rollins, Nominated To Be U.S. Attorney For The District Of Massachusetts
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021
Durbin Highlights Dangerous Dysfunction At Bureau Of Prisons, Calls On Attorney General Garland To Dismiss Director Carvajal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Guantanamo Bay represents a dark chapter in American history. It's time to finally close the infamous detention facility and put it behind us once and for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - García, Tlaib Lead Letter Asking AG Garland, DOJ to Intervene in Donziger Case
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Booker and Durbin Introduce Legislation Aimed at Increasing Membership within U.S. Sentencing Commission
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Durbin Calls For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay In NDAA
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021
Tweet - "A defense bill is a declaration of our values. That's why I introduced an amendment to the 2022 NDAA that would finally close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. It's time to put this dark chapter in American history behind us once and for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021
Durbin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Fairness In Criminal Justice System
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 29, 2021
Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021
Letter to Administrator Criswell, FEMA - DUCKWORTH, DURBIN, LAHOOD, BOST, BUSTOS, DAVIS URGE FEMA TO REVIEW LEVEE REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY ACROSS REGIONS
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Our bill makes a simple but impactful change in the administration of justice within federal courts. For a small annual cost, we can help hundreds of federal defendants who are presumed innocent get fair treatment and increase public safety at the same time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 24, 2021
Tweet - "I hope today's verdict can provide some small solace to Ahmaud Arbery's family and friends, but the cold truth is that Mr. Arbery will never have a chance to marry, raise children, or grow old."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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