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Nov. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud @GovPritzker and @LtGovStratton 's announcement today of a new violence prevention initiative and an executive order to declare gun violence a public health crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Frontline Democrats Press House Leadership to Include Prescription Drugs Provisions in Build Back Better Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Finally eliminating civil child sexual abuse statutes of limitations will allow survivors to have their day in court and a moment of healing. This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation and I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Today I met with @MetroFamChicago to learn about their violence prevention efforts and their work alongside the Chicago Police Department to help keep Chicago families and communities safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I also met today with federal law enforcement officials for an update on their work to combat firearms trafficking and support local law enforcement in addressing gun violence. Controlling the flood of guns is a key factor in reducing gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021
REP. DEMINGS INTRODUCES VICTIM ACT
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 28, 2021
Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong & pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once & for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, yet far too many are being detained pending trial without consideration of their individual circumstances. This bill will address record high levels of pretrial detention. I'm proud to have the support of my colleagues."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Anyone who engages in violence or threats of violence is stepping over the line of protected speech. Whether you are storming the Capitol or threatening members of your local school board with violence, it does not matter. Free speech does not include the incitement of violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Hardly a day goes by in the city of Chicago where someone isn't killed by gunfire. The only way we're ever going to stop this violence is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals and off our streets. DOJ needs to be doing everything they can to make that happen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Discusses Opioid Quotas With DEA Administrator Milgram
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Quigley Statement on House Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 21, 2021
Tweet - "E-cigarettes are a life-or-death challenge to FDA's legacy on tobacco. For the health of our kids, @US_FDA cannot fail."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Find Bannon In Contempt Of Congress For Refusing To Comply With Investigation Of The January 6th Insurrection
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Seven years later, the murder of Laquan McDonald is still shocking and upsetting. And while some semblance of justice has been achieved through the legal system, nothing can ever replace a lost loved one. Sending my prayers to the McDonald family today as they mourn Laquan."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021
Representative García Honors Workers Around the Nation During "Striketober"
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud @GovPritzker and @LtGovStratton 's announcement today of a new violence prevention initiative and an executive order to declare gun violence a public health crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Frontline Democrats Press House Leadership to Include Prescription Drugs Provisions in Build Back Better Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Finally eliminating civil child sexual abuse statutes of limitations will allow survivors to have their day in court and a moment of healing. This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation and I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Today I met with @MetroFamChicago to learn about their violence prevention efforts and their work alongside the Chicago Police Department to help keep Chicago families and communities safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I also met today with federal law enforcement officials for an update on their work to combat firearms trafficking and support local law enforcement in addressing gun violence. Controlling the flood of guns is a key factor in reducing gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021
REP. DEMINGS INTRODUCES VICTIM ACT
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 28, 2021
Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong & pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once & for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, yet far too many are being detained pending trial without consideration of their individual circumstances. This bill will address record high levels of pretrial detention. I'm proud to have the support of my colleagues."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Anyone who engages in violence or threats of violence is stepping over the line of protected speech. Whether you are storming the Capitol or threatening members of your local school board with violence, it does not matter. Free speech does not include the incitement of violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Hardly a day goes by in the city of Chicago where someone isn't killed by gunfire. The only way we're ever going to stop this violence is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals and off our streets. DOJ needs to be doing everything they can to make that happen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Discusses Opioid Quotas With DEA Administrator Milgram
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Quigley Statement on House Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 21, 2021
Tweet - "E-cigarettes are a life-or-death challenge to FDA's legacy on tobacco. For the health of our kids, @US_FDA cannot fail."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Find Bannon In Contempt Of Congress For Refusing To Comply With Investigation Of The January 6th Insurrection
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Seven years later, the murder of Laquan McDonald is still shocking and upsetting. And while some semblance of justice has been achieved through the legal system, nothing can ever replace a lost loved one. Sending my prayers to the McDonald family today as they mourn Laquan."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021
Representative García Honors Workers Around the Nation During "Striketober"
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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