| May 27, 2022
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Durbin Statement on DOJ Decision to Again Decline Charges Against Former FBI Agents Who Mishandled Larry Nassar Abuse Case
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2022
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Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2022
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Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2022
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Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2022
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Durbin Urges Senate to Pass his Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2022
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Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2022
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Tweet - "Yesterday, 19 innocent children and 2 teachers were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas. I wish I could say something like this had never happened before. Or will never happen again. But I know better. And until the Republican Party decides to care, nothing will change."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2022
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Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2022
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Jonathan Jackson, Candidate for Congress, 1st Congressional District Issues Statement on Ulvade, Texas, Mass Shooting and the 212 Massshootings in 2022
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Rep. Jonathan Jackson
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| May 24, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Shooting At Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2022
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Duckworth After Uvalde School Shooting: Senate Must Suspend Filibuster to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Reforms, Save Children's Lives
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 24, 2022
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Tweet - "Today's news is heartbreaking and tragic. Fourteen young lives and a teacher gone far too soon. My heart is with the families and friends of these lives lost."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2022
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Tweet - "These former ATF Directors and leaders are rallying behind Steve Dettelbach because they know he is more than adequately prepared to lead the Bureau. ATF hasn't had a Senate confirmed nominee since 2015. It's time we get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2022
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Tweet - "We can't keep repeating the same mistakes and then saying that no one is to blame when civilians are killed. We must do better than this. That's why I support @SenWarren 's bills to overhaul civilian harm prevention and transparency."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Praying for the victims of yet another devastating mass shooting, which happened last night in Chicago. All of us must do our part to reduce the gun violence that plagues communities across America. We must not give up.'
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Buffalo is not the first time Discord nor Twitch have been used to fuel hatred and domestic violent extremism. It is essential that Congress understand what social media platforms are doing to address efforts by violent extremists to recruit, plan, and amplify their attacks.'
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2022
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Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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House Passes Durbin, Schneider Bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 19, 2022
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Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bipartisan Bills Supporting Law Enforcement During Police Week
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 19, 2022
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Senate Commemorates National Police Week
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 19, 2022
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Letters to Jason Citron, CEO of Discord, Emmett Shear, CEO of Twitch - Durbin Presses Social Media Platforms on their Roles in Promoting Extremist Content
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 18, 2022
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Letter to Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Murphy, Blumenthal, Markey Urge FTC to Investigate Marketing of Assault-Style Weapons to Children
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Durbin, Grassley, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 18, 2022
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Wasserman Schultz Leads House in 420-1 Vote to Condemn Antisemitism
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 17, 2022
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Durbin, Rubio, Members Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Detention Of Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, Call For His Release
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 16, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Calling for Passage of the Thin Blue Line Act
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| May 16, 2022
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Tweet - "While no act by Congress will bring back the lives lost in Buffalo, we can and must do more about the threat of terror in our own backyard. That begins with confronting the reality that white supremacy is fueling these violent terrorist attacks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 15, 2022
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Tweet - "My heart breaks for the Buffalo community and for those who lost loved ones yesterday. The horror of this latest mass shooting should be a call to action."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Durbin, Leahy Seek Clarification of Administration's Position on Use of Torture-Derived Evidence
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 13, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm pleased to learn that @POTUS will designate $10 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for public safety, including over $2 billion for Community Violence Intervention programs proven to prevent gun violence and save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2022
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Durbin: If Republicans are Concerned About the Safety of Public Officials, Where is their Outrage for the January 6 Insurrection?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2022
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Duckworth, Rush Reintroduce Bill to Take on Gun Violence Epidemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, & Science, and Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kaine, Bennet, Colleagues Request Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriation Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and ScienceBennet Requests Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 6, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Durbin, Grassley, Cardin Press DOJ on Egregious Conditions at Prison Facility in Nation's Capitol
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 3, 2022
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Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Herrell Leads GOP House Members Urging DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Combat Synthetic Opioids with Title 42
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 2, 2022
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Durbin: Congress Must Address Gun Violence In America
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 2, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Draft Supreme Court Opinion Overturning Roe V. Wade, Stripping American Women Of Their Right To Choose
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 29, 2022
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Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - To Improve Public Safety, We Must Better Support Local Law Enforcement
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Underwood Continues to Protect Small Businesses and Elections From Foreign Interference During Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 28, 2022
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Tweet - "This is a long-overdue step forward. For years, Big Tobacco has added menthol flavor to mask the harshness of cigarettes, and targeted these addictive, deadly products particularly to Black smokers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes FDA Decision To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars, Calls On Agency To Also Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Sexual harassment and misconduct in agency ranks always demand immediate action. Any efforts by an OIG to obscure or downplay the seriousness or pervasiveness of the issue, or to improperly delay releasing evidence of misconduct, are inappropriate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Durbin, Braun Introduce Legislation To Improve Safety And Ensure Transparency Of Dietary Supplement Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Durbin Statement on President Biden's Clemency Grants, Plan to Increase Opportunity or Formerly Incarcerated Persons
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - Policy actions like these are critical to undoing the decades of harm that the failed "war on drugs' caused--particularly in communities of color. I commend President Biden for a plan that upholds the values of dignity, fairness, and belief in second chances."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Today I met with Rob Jeffreys, Director of the Illinois Dept. of Corrections, to discuss his efforts to reform programming and reentry services in our state's correctional system. By improving our criminal justice system, we can increase public safety and reduce recidivism."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Duckworth Re-introduces Legislation to Expand Voting Rights and Improve Civic Participation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 26, 2022
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Durbin: Americans Should Know What Is In Dietary Supplements
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - "As we search for new ways to reduce violence, the work of hospitals I convened under the Chicago HEAL Initiative should serve as a model for collaboration and community engagement to tackle the root causes of gun violence. My op-ed here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2022
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Tweet - "It was great to be at @MxDInnovates to celebrate the opening of the Midwest's first-ever @DIU_x office with @SenDuckworth , @GovPritzker , & @chicagosmayor . This office will help IL in harnessing the power of innovation to strengthen America's cybersecurity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Our Guard members have responded to a pandemic, natural disasters, and even to secure our U.S. Capitol building. A new facility will help ensure that our Illinois National Guard troops have the proper and safe facilities they need to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 12, 2022
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Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 11, 2022
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Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 11, 2022
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Durbin Statement on Biden Announcements to Combat Gun Crime
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2022
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Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Passes Judiciary Markup
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 5, 2022
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Durbin Urges New FDA Commissioner To Finally Complete E-Cigarette Review
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 5, 2022
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Following The Atrocities In Bucha, Durbin To Introduce Legislation To Hold Russian War Criminals Accountable
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2022
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Tweet - "With January 6 and the Big Lie looming large, DOJ has a critical role to play in protecting our nation's election officials from threats of violence. DOJ has taken important steps to address this issue, but more must be done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 4, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 1, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| April 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Violence in Chicago comes down to one thing above all else: easy access to illicit firearms. I appreciate the efforts by AG Garland and @TheJusticeDept to focus on stopping the flood of illicit guns onto Chicago's streets."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2022
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Foster Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin for Illinois Families
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 31, 2022
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Underwood-Backed Legislation to Cap the Monthly Cost of Insulin at $35 Passes House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 31, 2022
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Casten Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 30, 2022
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Administration to Require Investment Advisers to Proactively Combat Money Laundering and Support Sanctions Compliance
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 29, 2022
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Durbin, Grassley Press FBI On Reports Of Widespread Rule-Breaking In Sensitive Investigations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 29, 2022
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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. Glad to be with President Biden to see this bill over the finish line."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 28, 2022
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Tweet - "Due to the nature of their subjects, these investigations present heightened constitutional and civil liberties concerns and therefore merit greater scrutiny and supervision. Glad to join my friend and colleague, Senator Grassley, in this important oversight work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense And Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hagerty, Kennedy, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Americans Against Russian Cyberattacks -
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 18, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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