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Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I enjoyed speaking with @ndaajustice this week about criminal justice reform and the John R. Justice student loan program. I look forward to working with NDAA & other criminal justice leaders in my new role as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse - Brown, Capito Lead Letter Supporting Enhanced Research and Development of Methamphetamine Treatment Options Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick gave his life protecting our democracy. He is an American hero. My prayers are with Officer Sicknick's family, friends, and colleagues in the Capitol Police force today. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @KristenClarkeJD today about her nomination to be Assistant AG for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. She has the skills, experience, & tenacity required of such an important position & I look forward to working with her on our shared civil rights priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I enjoyed speaking with @ndaajustice this week about criminal justice reform and the John R. Justice student loan program. I look forward to working with NDAA & other criminal justice leaders in my new role as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse - Brown, Capito Lead Letter Supporting Enhanced Research and Development of Methamphetamine Treatment Options Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick gave his life protecting our democracy. He is an American hero. My prayers are with Officer Sicknick's family, friends, and colleagues in the Capitol Police force today. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @KristenClarkeJD today about her nomination to be Assistant AG for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. She has the skills, experience, & tenacity required of such an important position & I look forward to working with her on our shared civil rights priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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