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Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President Trump's Declassification Of Russia Investigation Documents: "As Reckless As It Is Nakedly Political" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has demonstrated extraordinary bravery coming forward and facing an intense spotlight. Her allegations are credible and serious and should be treated as such. The FBI must conduct an independent investigation before a hearing is held." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Rs are rushing a hearing within a week after a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh. No FBI background investigation has been completed, no witnesses beyond the Judge & Dr. Blasey Ford have been asked to testify. Rs are trying to rig the hearing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Can No Longer Afford To Ignore Climate Change's Role In Magnifying The Damage Of Storms And Their Staggering Cost To Taxpayers" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cannot simply dismiss Dr. Ford's allegations with a conference call. These are serious and credible allegations. Thursday's vote must be delayed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose Staff Call on Kavanaugh Allegations Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Along with my Democratic colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, I'm requesting the White House confirm it has directed the FBI to conduct a background investigation into Dr. Ford's serious and credible allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Thinking about those lost due to Hurricane Florence and everyone who is still affected by the storm. Very thankful for the hard work of first responders who have braved the elements and danger to rescue those in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on Senate Republicans to delay next week's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: Inspector General's Investigation Into FEMA Administrator Brock Long Reaffirms Need for Greater Oversight Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 13, 2018 House Passes Schneider, Smith Led Bill to Elevate Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2018 House Passes Water Infrastructure Bill with Bost's Provision for Len Small Levee Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 13, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 13, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Repeats Call For FEMA To Account For Impact Of Climate Change In Planning For Natural Disasters Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The President's assertions fly in the face of the what we know happened to our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, and completely disrespects their suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The people of Puerto Rico were left without electricity for almost a year. They suffered greatly in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The President has forgotten the obvious, and he shouldn't be bragging about the response to that hurricane." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "This executive order has no teeth. Russia is actively seeking to interfere in our elections, and if the President wants to hold Putin accountable he should say he supports passing the sanctions bill in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "2,911 deaths in Puerto Rico were unaccounted for following Hurricane Maria. Families who qualified for federal funeral assistance could have been denied it, which is why I'm asking the Trump Administration what it plans to do to help these families:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join colleagues in Rockford yesterday to announce more than $450,000 in federal funding to help the city open a Family Justice Center, which will provide comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, assault, and human trafficking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long, FEMA Administrator, and the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS Secretary - Warren, Lawmakers Press FEMA, HHS on Updated Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Schneider, Other Delegation Members Meet with Department of Homeland Security on Illinois Election Security Efforts Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to The Honorable John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General - Seven Senate Democrats Request Immediate DOJ Review of Giuliani's FARA Compliance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Pascrell, Ways and Means Democrats, Oppose Potential New Trade Negotiations with Philippines Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Wrong, Mr. President. Nearly 3,000 American citizens lost their lives in this tragedy because of a botched effort to quickly get Puerto Rico the aid they so desperately needed. This isn't how America should respond to disasters. Ever." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President Trump's Declassification Of Russia Investigation Documents: "As Reckless As It Is Nakedly Political" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has demonstrated extraordinary bravery coming forward and facing an intense spotlight. Her allegations are credible and serious and should be treated as such. The FBI must conduct an independent investigation before a hearing is held." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Rs are rushing a hearing within a week after a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh. No FBI background investigation has been completed, no witnesses beyond the Judge & Dr. Blasey Ford have been asked to testify. Rs are trying to rig the hearing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Can No Longer Afford To Ignore Climate Change's Role In Magnifying The Damage Of Storms And Their Staggering Cost To Taxpayers" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cannot simply dismiss Dr. Ford's allegations with a conference call. These are serious and credible allegations. Thursday's vote must be delayed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose Staff Call on Kavanaugh Allegations Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Along with my Democratic colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, I'm requesting the White House confirm it has directed the FBI to conduct a background investigation into Dr. Ford's serious and credible allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Thinking about those lost due to Hurricane Florence and everyone who is still affected by the storm. Very thankful for the hard work of first responders who have braved the elements and danger to rescue those in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on Senate Republicans to delay next week's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: Inspector General's Investigation Into FEMA Administrator Brock Long Reaffirms Need for Greater Oversight Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 13, 2018 House Passes Schneider, Smith Led Bill to Elevate Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2018 House Passes Water Infrastructure Bill with Bost's Provision for Len Small Levee Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 13, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 13, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Repeats Call For FEMA To Account For Impact Of Climate Change In Planning For Natural Disasters Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The President's assertions fly in the face of the what we know happened to our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, and completely disrespects their suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The people of Puerto Rico were left without electricity for almost a year. They suffered greatly in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The President has forgotten the obvious, and he shouldn't be bragging about the response to that hurricane." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "This executive order has no teeth. Russia is actively seeking to interfere in our elections, and if the President wants to hold Putin accountable he should say he supports passing the sanctions bill in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "2,911 deaths in Puerto Rico were unaccounted for following Hurricane Maria. Families who qualified for federal funeral assistance could have been denied it, which is why I'm asking the Trump Administration what it plans to do to help these families:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join colleagues in Rockford yesterday to announce more than $450,000 in federal funding to help the city open a Family Justice Center, which will provide comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, assault, and human trafficking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long, FEMA Administrator, and the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS Secretary - Warren, Lawmakers Press FEMA, HHS on Updated Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Schneider, Other Delegation Members Meet with Department of Homeland Security on Illinois Election Security Efforts Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to The Honorable John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General - Seven Senate Democrats Request Immediate DOJ Review of Giuliani's FARA Compliance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Pascrell, Ways and Means Democrats, Oppose Potential New Trade Negotiations with Philippines Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Wrong, Mr. President. Nearly 3,000 American citizens lost their lives in this tragedy because of a botched effort to quickly get Puerto Rico the aid they so desperately needed. This isn't how America should respond to disasters. Ever." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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