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Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "When online companies don't do enough to protect your personal data, they need to be held accountable. That's why I support @SenBrianSchatz's #DataCareAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "In today's era of "big data,' Americans are using the internet every day without fully understanding the consequences of every click and whether that click just handed over their personal data for unwanted uses. This is simply unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Security efforts by the Department of Homeland Security could be compromised in a government shutdown. No matter what President Trump thinks, a shutdown is not good for the country and it won't make America safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Sens. Grassley, Durbin on "Smarter' Criminal Law, Bipartisanship Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "I joined Senate and House Democrats asking for a briefing on Sec. Pompeo's meeting with the Ecuadorian Foreign Minister. We need to know when Julian Assange's hiding at the Ecuadorian embassy will finally end and who he might have met with while there." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 Senate Passes Durbin, Duckworth Resolution Honoring Victims Of Shooting At Mercy Hospital Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Senate & House Lawmakers Release Updated First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Prioritize Issues That Matter Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Senate just passed the Farm Bill - which includes my bill with @SenPatRoberts that will provide new funding for rural fire and EMS agencies to fight the opioid epidemic, address chronic disease & emergency challenges, and strengthen their workforce." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration requested only $44 million for modern technology that can stop deadly fentanyl from crossing our border & is currently being used to screen only 18% of incoming border traffic, but $5 billion to build a medieval wall that a ladder or tunnel would thwart." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "They are called guardians for a reason. This year, @TIME honors journalists at home and abroad for relentlessly pursuing the truth in the face of unprecedented attacks from those who wish to silence them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Durbin: Democrats Want Border Security, But Will Not Support Administration's Hardline Anti-Immigrant Agenda Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Senate Passes Durbin, Roberts Legislation To Support Rural EMS Agencies As Part Of Final Farm Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today I called for Leader McConnell to call a vote on the #FirstStepAct. We should seize this incredible opportunity for bipartisan criminal justice reform now #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018 Congresswoman Kelly to Introduce Cybersecurity Legislation for Government-Purchased Internet-Connected Devices Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "For years Big Pharma flooded the market with excessive painkillers - causing addiction & overdose. But that's changing thanks to a bill I passed this year w/@SenJohnKennedy. Today DEA issued lower & reasonable opioid production quotas for 2019. This will help fight the epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I sent a letter to Sec. Mattis today with @SenJackReed, @SenatorLeahy, and @SenBrianSchatz expressing our concern for the proposed plan to build more barriers along the Arizona border. This would be wasteful and hurt military readiness. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/181210%20Mattis%20joint%20border%20letter.pdf …" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2018 Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018 "I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "I joined @PattyMurray, Sen. Kaine, and colleagues requesting an investigation of DOJ's shameful agreement in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein got the "deal of a lifetime" for his horrific abuse of children, and the American people deserve answers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Tornadoes in Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is the best chance we've had in years to create a fairer justice system. It has overwhelming support in the Senate, and it's time for Leader McConnell to call a vote. #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The ball is in Leader McConnell's court when it comes to passing criminal justice reform this year. The #FirstStepAct is an incredible bipartisan accomplishment that deserves a vote in the Senate:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018 Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, and Merkley Re-introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Amid Increasing Evidence of Genocide Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 30, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018 Hurd & Kelly's Bipartisan IT Bill Passes House Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "When online companies don't do enough to protect your personal data, they need to be held accountable. That's why I support @SenBrianSchatz's #DataCareAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "In today's era of "big data,' Americans are using the internet every day without fully understanding the consequences of every click and whether that click just handed over their personal data for unwanted uses. This is simply unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Security efforts by the Department of Homeland Security could be compromised in a government shutdown. No matter what President Trump thinks, a shutdown is not good for the country and it won't make America safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Sens. Grassley, Durbin on "Smarter' Criminal Law, Bipartisanship Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "I joined Senate and House Democrats asking for a briefing on Sec. Pompeo's meeting with the Ecuadorian Foreign Minister. We need to know when Julian Assange's hiding at the Ecuadorian embassy will finally end and who he might have met with while there." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 Senate Passes Durbin, Duckworth Resolution Honoring Victims Of Shooting At Mercy Hospital Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Senate & House Lawmakers Release Updated First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Prioritize Issues That Matter Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Senate just passed the Farm Bill - which includes my bill with @SenPatRoberts that will provide new funding for rural fire and EMS agencies to fight the opioid epidemic, address chronic disease & emergency challenges, and strengthen their workforce." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration requested only $44 million for modern technology that can stop deadly fentanyl from crossing our border & is currently being used to screen only 18% of incoming border traffic, but $5 billion to build a medieval wall that a ladder or tunnel would thwart." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "They are called guardians for a reason. This year, @TIME honors journalists at home and abroad for relentlessly pursuing the truth in the face of unprecedented attacks from those who wish to silence them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Durbin: Democrats Want Border Security, But Will Not Support Administration's Hardline Anti-Immigrant Agenda Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Senate Passes Durbin, Roberts Legislation To Support Rural EMS Agencies As Part Of Final Farm Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today I called for Leader McConnell to call a vote on the #FirstStepAct. We should seize this incredible opportunity for bipartisan criminal justice reform now #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018 Congresswoman Kelly to Introduce Cybersecurity Legislation for Government-Purchased Internet-Connected Devices Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "For years Big Pharma flooded the market with excessive painkillers - causing addiction & overdose. But that's changing thanks to a bill I passed this year w/@SenJohnKennedy. Today DEA issued lower & reasonable opioid production quotas for 2019. This will help fight the epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I sent a letter to Sec. Mattis today with @SenJackReed, @SenatorLeahy, and @SenBrianSchatz expressing our concern for the proposed plan to build more barriers along the Arizona border. This would be wasteful and hurt military readiness. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/181210%20Mattis%20joint%20border%20letter.pdf …" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2018 Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018 "I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "I joined @PattyMurray, Sen. Kaine, and colleagues requesting an investigation of DOJ's shameful agreement in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein got the "deal of a lifetime" for his horrific abuse of children, and the American people deserve answers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Tornadoes in Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is the best chance we've had in years to create a fairer justice system. It has overwhelming support in the Senate, and it's time for Leader McConnell to call a vote. #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The ball is in Leader McConnell's court when it comes to passing criminal justice reform this year. The #FirstStepAct is an incredible bipartisan accomplishment that deserves a vote in the Senate:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018 Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, and Merkley Re-introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Amid Increasing Evidence of Genocide Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 30, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018 Hurd & Kelly's Bipartisan IT Bill Passes House Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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