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March 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chief Of National Guard To Discuss Trump Admin Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our military is at its best when our service members have all the resources and support they need--from mission-ready equipment to the serious handling of any and all assault claims. Good to receive an update on the @USArmyReserve from @LTG_Luckey this morning." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see @SECNAV Thomas Modly this afternoon and discuss maintaining the Navy's assets, including ships, and reviewing cost-savings in the upcoming fiscal year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth on War Powers: Honoring Our Troops' Sacrifices Requires Congress to Do Its Job Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate finally found its bipartisan voice and asserted its Constitutional authority to decide whether to declare war. I was proud to join @timkaine in introducing this measure and urge the President to sign this resolution without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Iran War Powers Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The framers understood full well that if we're going to ask American families to potentially sacrifice the lives of their sons & daughters in combat & in war, then they should have a voice in that decision. It's why they gave Congress--and Congress alone--the power to declare war." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 In Hearing, Duckworth Pushes to Reassert Congressional Role in Matters of War and Peace in Afghanistan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces. I strongly support the Army turning RIA into "the hub" of additive manufacturing capability, & I applaud their commitment to fill the Arsenal's warehouse to capacity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "During my meeting with @USAFReserve Lieutenant General Scobee today, we discussed advancing our military priorities--from operating satellites to improving the quality of life for reserve personnel--to ensure the mission readiness of the Air Force Reserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Responds to the President's State of the Union Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date Title Politician
March 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chief Of National Guard To Discuss Trump Admin Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our military is at its best when our service members have all the resources and support they need--from mission-ready equipment to the serious handling of any and all assault claims. Good to receive an update on the @USArmyReserve from @LTG_Luckey this morning." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see @SECNAV Thomas Modly this afternoon and discuss maintaining the Navy's assets, including ships, and reviewing cost-savings in the upcoming fiscal year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth on War Powers: Honoring Our Troops' Sacrifices Requires Congress to Do Its Job Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate finally found its bipartisan voice and asserted its Constitutional authority to decide whether to declare war. I was proud to join @timkaine in introducing this measure and urge the President to sign this resolution without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Iran War Powers Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The framers understood full well that if we're going to ask American families to potentially sacrifice the lives of their sons & daughters in combat & in war, then they should have a voice in that decision. It's why they gave Congress--and Congress alone--the power to declare war." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 In Hearing, Duckworth Pushes to Reassert Congressional Role in Matters of War and Peace in Afghanistan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces. I strongly support the Army turning RIA into "the hub" of additive manufacturing capability, & I applaud their commitment to fill the Arsenal's warehouse to capacity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "During my meeting with @USAFReserve Lieutenant General Scobee today, we discussed advancing our military priorities--from operating satellites to improving the quality of life for reserve personnel--to ensure the mission readiness of the Air Force Reserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Responds to the President's State of the Union Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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