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April 2, 2019
Durbin Statement On Trump Admin Attempt To Strip Disaster Aid Funds From Puerto Rico
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement in Investigating Fentanyl, Protecting Officers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 2, 2019
Senators Lankford, Portman, Klobuchar, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Designate April 2019 as "Second Chance Month"
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "My staff have been asking the Trump Administration to brief us on their efforts to fight domestic terrorism threat for six months. Now we know why the Administration is stalling."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "My statement on the Trump Administration's attempt to strip disaster aid funds from Puerto Rico:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 31, 2019
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2019
Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 29, 2019
Letter to Controller General Gene Dodaro, US Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Hassan Requests Examination of Federal and State Prison Emergency Preparedness Procedures
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 28, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Bolster International Tourism and Protect National Security
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 28, 2019
Congressmen Gonzalez, Schneider, Kelly and Senator Durbin Introduce Legislation to Combat White Supremacist Threat
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 28, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Releases National Security Task Force Goals for the 116th Congress
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "Joined a bipartisan group of Senators on a resolution condemning the white supremacist terrorist attack in New Zealand. The United States Senate stands with our friends from NZ as they fight back against global terror, intolerance, and hatred."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2019
Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "I told Army leaders this week that the President is building his almighty wall at the expense of the military. It raises serious questions about the President's priorities when he undermines troop readiness to fund his campaign promise."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Brown Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Defense Department Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Personnel Funding to Pay for President Trump's Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Is Building His Wall At The Expense Of The Military
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Combat White Supremacist Terrorist Threat
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Hearing Recap: Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Examined Improving Cybersecurity at Consumer Reporting Agencies
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 27, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus To Introduce For The People Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Tweet - "Violent white supremacists & other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today. I introduced a bill today that would require federal law enforcement to take the concrete steps needed to address it:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, without Congressional approval, DOD took $1 billion from the military to fund the President's almighty border wall. Pres. Trump & DOD leaders are putting political interference & pet projects ahead of our troops' needs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
Bost Backs Bipartisan Bill to Compensate 9/11 First Responders & Survivors
Rep. Mike Bost
March 25, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 24, 2019
Rep. LaHood Statement Following Conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Investigation into Russian Collusion
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 22, 2019
Tweet - "All too often religious institutions such as synagogues, mosques & other houses of worship are targets of hate crimes--from vandalism to violent attacks. We must ensure nonprofit organizations have the resources to secure their facilities. My letter to IL religious institutions:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2019
Tweet - "My statement on Special Counsel Mueller's report:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2019
Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Administration for Children and Families and Director Severino, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Lewis, Davis Seek Info on HHS Waiver to Permit Discrimination Against Prospective Foster Parents
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 20, 2019
Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Markey, Young, Merkley and Durbin Call for Greater Accountability for Atrocities in Burma
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Proposal to Take Money from Illinois Military Facilities for Border Wall
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2019
Tweet - "Earlier today, the Defense Department provided Congress with a list of projects that could be impacted by President Trump's desire to divert military funding to pay for his border wall. "
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Veto Of Congress' Emergency Declaration Rebuke
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Palazzo Leads Effort to Protect American Shipbuilding
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate's Bipartisan Rejection Of President Trump's Emergency Declaration
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To White Supremacist Terror Attacks On Mosques In New Zealand
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency" declaration. Today, the President chose his "big and beautiful" wall over the needs of the U.S. military."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Quigley Co-Sponsors the Bicameral, Bipartisan Equality Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 14, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Vote to Terminate Donald Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to join my colleagues to reintroduce the Equality Act to ensure that LGBTQ Americans are protected under our nation's civil rights laws. It is unacceptable that LGBTQ individuals are still at risk of being discriminated against because of who they love and who they are."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers from DoD on its Plans to Defund Military Projects to Pay for Trump's Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bipartisan Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate must continue to reject any effort by the President to shortchange our troops who risk their lives to keep us safe for a wild-eyed campaign pledge, which will not keep us safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Letter to Doug McMillon, Walmart, CEO - Support Workers with Disabilities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is a discriminatory policy that unfairly targets transgender Americans and drags our military backwards. If you meet the basic requirements to serve in our military, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "After signing the Farm Bill in December and saying "we have to take care of our farmers and we will,' President Trump is abandoning them in order to fulfill his campaign promise of building a big and beautiful wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen, DHS - Explain Actions Taken Against Journalists, Lawyers Along Mexico Border
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
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Politician
April 2, 2019
Durbin Statement On Trump Admin Attempt To Strip Disaster Aid Funds From Puerto Rico
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement in Investigating Fentanyl, Protecting Officers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 2, 2019
Senators Lankford, Portman, Klobuchar, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Designate April 2019 as "Second Chance Month"
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "My staff have been asking the Trump Administration to brief us on their efforts to fight domestic terrorism threat for six months. Now we know why the Administration is stalling."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "My statement on the Trump Administration's attempt to strip disaster aid funds from Puerto Rico:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 31, 2019
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2019
Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 29, 2019
Letter to Controller General Gene Dodaro, US Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Hassan Requests Examination of Federal and State Prison Emergency Preparedness Procedures
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 28, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Bolster International Tourism and Protect National Security
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 28, 2019
Congressmen Gonzalez, Schneider, Kelly and Senator Durbin Introduce Legislation to Combat White Supremacist Threat
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 28, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Releases National Security Task Force Goals for the 116th Congress
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "Joined a bipartisan group of Senators on a resolution condemning the white supremacist terrorist attack in New Zealand. The United States Senate stands with our friends from NZ as they fight back against global terror, intolerance, and hatred."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2019
Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 28, 2019
Tweet - "I told Army leaders this week that the President is building his almighty wall at the expense of the military. It raises serious questions about the President's priorities when he undermines troop readiness to fund his campaign promise."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Brown Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Defense Department Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Personnel Funding to Pay for President Trump's Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Is Building His Wall At The Expense Of The Military
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Combat White Supremacist Terrorist Threat
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019
Hearing Recap: Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Examined Improving Cybersecurity at Consumer Reporting Agencies
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 27, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus To Introduce For The People Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
Tweet - "Violent white supremacists & other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today. I introduced a bill today that would require federal law enforcement to take the concrete steps needed to address it:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, without Congressional approval, DOD took $1 billion from the military to fund the President's almighty border wall. Pres. Trump & DOD leaders are putting political interference & pet projects ahead of our troops' needs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
Bost Backs Bipartisan Bill to Compensate 9/11 First Responders & Survivors
Rep.Mike Bost
March 25, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 24, 2019
Rep. LaHood Statement Following Conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Investigation into Russian Collusion
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 22, 2019
Tweet - "All too often religious institutions such as synagogues, mosques & other houses of worship are targets of hate crimes--from vandalism to violent attacks. We must ensure nonprofit organizations have the resources to secure their facilities. My letter to IL religious institutions:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2019
Tweet - "My statement on Special Counsel Mueller's report:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2019
Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Administration for Children and Families and Director Severino, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Lewis, Davis Seek Info on HHS Waiver to Permit Discrimination Against Prospective Foster Parents
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 20, 2019
Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Markey, Young, Merkley and Durbin Call for Greater Accountability for Atrocities in Burma
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Proposal to Take Money from Illinois Military Facilities for Border Wall
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2019
Tweet - "Earlier today, the Defense Department provided Congress with a list of projects that could be impacted by President Trump's desire to divert military funding to pay for his border wall. "
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Veto Of Congress' Emergency Declaration Rebuke
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Palazzo Leads Effort to Protect American Shipbuilding
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate's Bipartisan Rejection Of President Trump's Emergency Declaration
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To White Supremacist Terror Attacks On Mosques In New Zealand
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency" declaration. Today, the President chose his "big and beautiful" wall over the needs of the U.S. military."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Quigley Co-Sponsors the Bicameral, Bipartisan Equality Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 14, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Vote to Terminate Donald Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate chose the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to join my colleagues to reintroduce the Equality Act to ensure that LGBTQ Americans are protected under our nation's civil rights laws. It is unacceptable that LGBTQ individuals are still at risk of being discriminated against because of who they love and who they are."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers from DoD on its Plans to Defund Military Projects to Pay for Trump's Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bipartisan Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate must continue to reject any effort by the President to shortchange our troops who risk their lives to keep us safe for a wild-eyed campaign pledge, which will not keep us safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Letter to Doug McMillon, Walmart, CEO - Support Workers with Disabilities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is a discriminatory policy that unfairly targets transgender Americans and drags our military backwards. If you meet the basic requirements to serve in our military, you should be able to do so. Period."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "After signing the Farm Bill in December and saying "we have to take care of our farmers and we will,' President Trump is abandoning them in order to fulfill his campaign promise of building a big and beautiful wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen, DHS - Explain Actions Taken Against Journalists, Lawyers Along Mexico Border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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