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Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 4, 2018 Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "Charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - CPC Urges Withdrawal of Judge Kavanaugh's Nomination and Vows to Exercise House Oversight on Perjury Allegations Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans rigged the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh so the FBI couldn't follow the facts where they led. This does a disservice to Dr. Ford, Deborah Ramirez, all sexual assault survivors, and the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Calling what President Trump did at a political rally last night "stating the facts" is outrageous. He openly mocked a sexual assault survivor in an attempt to rally his base and intimidate Dr. Ford. Senate Republicans must stand up to this bullying." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump belittled and ridiculed Dr. Blasey Ford at a political rally last night. He is sending a clear message to sexual assault survivors: if you have the courage to come forward, I will mock you and attack your credibility. Will Senate Republicans condemn this outrage?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary Nielsen signed off on a cruel and immoral family separation policy. She then denied its existence. It's unthinkable that she remains head of DHS, and it's time for her to go." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Durbin Applauds Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I've never seen as partisan a statement by a federal judicial nominee as I saw from Judge Kavanaugh last week. He claimed that he bore "no ill will" towards Dr. Ford, then turned right around and called her allegations, "a calculated and orchestrated political hit."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Confirms that DHS was completely unprepared to implement the Trump Administration's disastrous zero-tolerance policy. The humanitarian crisis that resulted was not only predictable, but apparently orchestrated." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must not interfere with the FBI's ability to follow the facts and get to the truth. We need to let the career professionals at the FBI do their job without partisan political interference." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President, and the Hon. Christoper Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Must Investigate All 3 Credible Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "In investigating the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh, the FBI must be allowed to follow the facts where they lead and interview all relevant witnesses. The White House should disclose what limits it placed on the FBI so there is full transparency for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Americans Who Died From Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 28, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on The Latest Massive Facebook Data Breach Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 28, 2018 Bost Votes Again to Tackle Opioid Crisis Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 28, 2018 Rep. LaHood's Bill Included in Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 28, 2018 Durbin: I Believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Will Oppose Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Nominee To The Supreme Court Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The American Bar Association does not make decisions like this lightly. A neutral, professional FBI investigation is our best path forward on the Kavanaugh nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Today will be an important moment for the Judiciary Committee, and for our country. We're deciding whether a nominee should receive a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land -- a position that no nominee is entitled to." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin To Dr. Blasey Ford: For Every Scurrilous Charge & Pathetic Tweet, There Are Thousands Of Americans Who Believe You, Support You, And Thank You For Your Courage Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin Presses Judge Kavanaugh To Call For FBI Investigation Into Allegations Of Sexual Assault; Judge Kavanaugh Refuses Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I questioned Judge Kavanaugh, repeatedly, on whether he would ask for an impartial FBI investigation into the allegations against him. He declined. Repeatedly." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends Additional Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Included In Appropriations Legislation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford's courage in coming forward has given countless Americans the strength to face their own life-shattering past & begin to heal their wounds. By example, she brought many families into honest & sometimes painful dialogue that should have occurred a long time ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Schneider, Marchant Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Aid Survivors of Human Trafficking Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "These sexual assault allegations are serious and credible - they deserve respect and an FBI investigation. These three women bravely came forward, risked everything in doing so, and the response they get from the President of the United States is "big con job." Shameful." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must choose: either immediately call for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault by Judge Kavanaugh or withdraw his nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - White House Fails to Comply with Federal Law Requiring Report on Security Clearance Procedures Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the President - On One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Duckworth Urges Trump to Recognize Official Death Toll and Imrpove Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, devastating the island and claiming the lives of thousands. We must not forgot this tragedy and the work that still needs to be done to help our fellow Americans. I will continue to support their road to recovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long - Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Menendez, Colleagues Blast FEMA for Cutting off Federal Assistance for Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures in Puerto Rico Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 4, 2018 Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "Charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - CPC Urges Withdrawal of Judge Kavanaugh's Nomination and Vows to Exercise House Oversight on Perjury Allegations Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans rigged the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh so the FBI couldn't follow the facts where they led. This does a disservice to Dr. Ford, Deborah Ramirez, all sexual assault survivors, and the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Calling what President Trump did at a political rally last night "stating the facts" is outrageous. He openly mocked a sexual assault survivor in an attempt to rally his base and intimidate Dr. Ford. Senate Republicans must stand up to this bullying." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump belittled and ridiculed Dr. Blasey Ford at a political rally last night. He is sending a clear message to sexual assault survivors: if you have the courage to come forward, I will mock you and attack your credibility. Will Senate Republicans condemn this outrage?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary Nielsen signed off on a cruel and immoral family separation policy. She then denied its existence. It's unthinkable that she remains head of DHS, and it's time for her to go." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Durbin Applauds Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I've never seen as partisan a statement by a federal judicial nominee as I saw from Judge Kavanaugh last week. He claimed that he bore "no ill will" towards Dr. Ford, then turned right around and called her allegations, "a calculated and orchestrated political hit."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to US Senators - Oppose Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Nomination, Citing Threat to Women's Health Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Confirms that DHS was completely unprepared to implement the Trump Administration's disastrous zero-tolerance policy. The humanitarian crisis that resulted was not only predictable, but apparently orchestrated." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must not interfere with the FBI's ability to follow the facts and get to the truth. We need to let the career professionals at the FBI do their job without partisan political interference." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President, and the Hon. Christoper Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Must Investigate All 3 Credible Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "In investigating the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh, the FBI must be allowed to follow the facts where they lead and interview all relevant witnesses. The White House should disclose what limits it placed on the FBI so there is full transparency for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Americans Who Died From Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 28, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on The Latest Massive Facebook Data Breach Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 28, 2018 Bost Votes Again to Tackle Opioid Crisis Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 28, 2018 Rep. LaHood's Bill Included in Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 28, 2018 Durbin: I Believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Will Oppose Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Nominee To The Supreme Court Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The American Bar Association does not make decisions like this lightly. A neutral, professional FBI investigation is our best path forward on the Kavanaugh nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Today will be an important moment for the Judiciary Committee, and for our country. We're deciding whether a nominee should receive a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land -- a position that no nominee is entitled to." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin To Dr. Blasey Ford: For Every Scurrilous Charge & Pathetic Tweet, There Are Thousands Of Americans Who Believe You, Support You, And Thank You For Your Courage Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin Presses Judge Kavanaugh To Call For FBI Investigation Into Allegations Of Sexual Assault; Judge Kavanaugh Refuses Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I questioned Judge Kavanaugh, repeatedly, on whether he would ask for an impartial FBI investigation into the allegations against him. He declined. Repeatedly." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends Additional Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Included In Appropriations Legislation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford's courage in coming forward has given countless Americans the strength to face their own life-shattering past & begin to heal their wounds. By example, she brought many families into honest & sometimes painful dialogue that should have occurred a long time ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Schneider, Marchant Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Aid Survivors of Human Trafficking Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "These sexual assault allegations are serious and credible - they deserve respect and an FBI investigation. These three women bravely came forward, risked everything in doing so, and the response they get from the President of the United States is "big con job." Shameful." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must choose: either immediately call for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault by Judge Kavanaugh or withdraw his nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - White House Fails to Comply with Federal Law Requiring Report on Security Clearance Procedures Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the President - On One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Duckworth Urges Trump to Recognize Official Death Toll and Imrpove Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, devastating the island and claiming the lives of thousands. We must not forgot this tragedy and the work that still needs to be done to help our fellow Americans. I will continue to support their road to recovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long - Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Menendez, Colleagues Blast FEMA for Cutting off Federal Assistance for Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures in Puerto Rico Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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