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July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have spent the last 3 months ignoring the spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths across the US. And now they're drafting a partisan bill behind closed doors that prioritizes special interests over working families. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Speaker Madigan and Governor Pritzker Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 17, 2020 Duckworth Responds to ICE's "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 In Homeland Security Hearing, Underwood Continues Fight to Deliver PPE for Illinois Health Care Providers and Frontline Workers Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "When I spoke to @SecAzar last month, I pressed him to fix the grant process & provide more funding to rural & safety net hospitals on the front lines of COVID19. On Friday, @HHSgov announced it will award $4B in new funding to these hospitals, incl. more than $100M for Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020 Experts Tell Subcommittee that Transparency, Independent Scientific Review are Crucial to Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Mayors Lightfoot And Rockingham Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to be back in my hometown of East St. Louis yesterday to discuss the #COVID19 pandemic response. I will keep pushing for additional federal assistance to assist in the economic recovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Letter to Gina Haspel, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Welch, Request Information From CIA And FBI On Misinformation About Antifa Activity Used To Incite Tensions Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "This should be a call to action. As of May, 5.4 million Americans lost their health insurance as a result of this pandemic, right when they need it most. That's why I'm working in congress to help people keep their employer health plans--even if they lose their job--at no cost." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbroken by the level of gun violence in Chicago over the past few weekends. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and I remain committed to pursuing efforts like the HEAL Initiative and gun safety reforms that will help reduce violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today's new confirmed #COVID19 cases in Illinois is a reminder that combating the spread of this virus is an uphill battle & we must stay vigilant. Please continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, and wash your hands." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 10, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Commutation of Roger Stone Sentence Rep. Mike Quigley
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Decatur I visited the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center to talk about policing reform, including the federal Justice in Policing Act legislation." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have spent the last 3 months ignoring the spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths across the US. And now they're drafting a partisan bill behind closed doors that prioritizes special interests over working families. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Speaker Madigan and Governor Pritzker Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 17, 2020 Duckworth Responds to ICE's "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 In Homeland Security Hearing, Underwood Continues Fight to Deliver PPE for Illinois Health Care Providers and Frontline Workers Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "When I spoke to @SecAzar last month, I pressed him to fix the grant process & provide more funding to rural & safety net hospitals on the front lines of COVID19. On Friday, @HHSgov announced it will award $4B in new funding to these hospitals, incl. more than $100M for Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020 Experts Tell Subcommittee that Transparency, Independent Scientific Review are Crucial to Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Mayors Lightfoot And Rockingham Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to be back in my hometown of East St. Louis yesterday to discuss the #COVID19 pandemic response. I will keep pushing for additional federal assistance to assist in the economic recovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Letter to Gina Haspel, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Welch, Request Information From CIA And FBI On Misinformation About Antifa Activity Used To Incite Tensions Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "This should be a call to action. As of May, 5.4 million Americans lost their health insurance as a result of this pandemic, right when they need it most. That's why I'm working in congress to help people keep their employer health plans--even if they lose their job--at no cost." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbroken by the level of gun violence in Chicago over the past few weekends. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and I remain committed to pursuing efforts like the HEAL Initiative and gun safety reforms that will help reduce violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today's new confirmed #COVID19 cases in Illinois is a reminder that combating the spread of this virus is an uphill battle & we must stay vigilant. Please continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, and wash your hands." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 10, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Commutation of Roger Stone Sentence Rep.Mike Quigley
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Decatur I visited the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center to talk about policing reform, including the federal Justice in Policing Act legislation." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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