| Sept. 3, 2019
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Tweet - "It's unthinkable that the President would take funding away from our troops in order to pay for his vanity project at the border. Fulfilling a failed campaign promise is no excuse for this overreach in authority. Congress must put our service members first."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Leahy, Durbin, Schatz REAX To President Trump Robbing From The Military To Pay For His Vanity Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Durbin, Shaheen, Portman Lead Bipartisan Ukraine Caucus Leadership Letter Urging Trump Administration To Release Obligated Military Security Assistance For Ukraine
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2019
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Tweet - ".@RepShimkus and I have worked on many projects together, recently on expanding the fine work at @ScottAFB and establishing a bipartisan approach to filling judicial vacancies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Quigley Re-Introduces Poland Visa Waiver Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Aug. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "The service members of the @Arsenal_Island are some of our nation's best & brightest. I'm proud to announce, along with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri, a $52M federal investment that will improve the installation and enhance mission readiness for years to come."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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In City Club Address, Duckworth Lays out Vision for How to Achieve True American Strength
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to Vice Admiral Mike Gilday, @USNavy nominee for Chief of Naval Operations, for stopping by today to discuss acquisition reform, improving ship safety, and his past experience in surface warfare and cyber command."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, I met with General Milley, the nominee to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, to discuss Russia, China, Iran, Afghanistan, and defense acquisition reform. He will make an excellent Chairman."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2019
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As Administration Escalates Tensions with Iran, Reps. Lee, Price, and Schakowsky Introduce Resolution for U.S. Re-entry into Iran Nuclear Agreement
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 15, 2019
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Duckworth Meets with Dod Secretary Nominee Mark Esper
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 12, 2019
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Underwood Supports Critical Investment in National Defense
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 12, 2019
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House Passes Schakowsky Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Providing Oversight of Private Security Contractors
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 12, 2019
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Quigley Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 12, 2019
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House Passes the National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 12, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Principled Defense Bill
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 2, 2019
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Foster Introduces Resolution to Allow DREAMers to Serve in Military
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| June 28, 2019
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Letter to Joseph Lengyel, Chief at the National Guard Bureau, and Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - LaHood, Illinois Lawmakers Urge Air National Guard to Assign Flying Mission to 183rd Wing in Springfield
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| June 27, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of NDAA
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 27, 2019
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Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions To Protect Servicemembers & Support Illinois Jobs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 17, 2019
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Udall Statement on Reports that Iran Will Exceed Uranium Enrichment Limits from 2015 Nuclear Deal in Next 10 Days
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Udall, Kaine, Senators File Bipartisan Iran Amendment to NDAA to Prevent Unauthorized War
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Would a "stable genius" require handlers to hide a warship to avoid triggering another Pres. Trump tirade on John McCain?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2019
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Chicago Tribune - Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Now is not the time to leave Iraq
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 23, 2019
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Ndaa
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 18, 2019
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State Journal Register - We Cannot Leave Work in Iraq Unfinished
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 14, 2019
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Military Action Against Iran
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2019
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Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 15, 2019
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Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "The late John McCain fought against big bureaucracies and too much brass. With new reports of proposed Space Force growing, we need better answers on how much this will cost --- and if that money is better invested in our troops and new space technologies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2019
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Letter to Rep. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Peter J. Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs Announce Record Support for Program
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Senate Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attacks in New Zealand
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force - Capito, Bipartisan Group Urge Air Force Secretary to Upgrade C-130 H Propeller System
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 25, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Funding to Fund Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 21, 2019
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Durbin On Marine Corps Memo: President Trump Is Endangering Our Troops To Build His Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2019
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Tweet - "If the President won't listen to the American people or Congress, then listen to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. When will the President wake up and put the U.S. military over his campaign promises?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2019
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Duckworth Statement on Trump Proposal to Take Money from Illinois Military Facilities for Border Wall
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 15, 2019
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Duckworth Discusses Military Readiness and Logistics on the Korean Peninsula
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 14, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers from DoD on its Plans to Defund Military Projects to Pay for Trump's Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 13, 2019
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Duckworth to Vote to End US Military's Unauthorized Support of Sauid Arabia's Brutal Military Campaign in Yemen
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 13, 2019
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In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 13, 2019
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Cloture Motion
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2019
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Duckworth, Ernst Announce Creation of Global Positioning System (GPS) Caucus
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 6, 2019
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Duckworth: Investments in Transportation and Logistics Infrastructure Essential for Military Readiness in Europe
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Former Secretary James Mattis knew that the country can't hit the pause button on military readiness, but the White House still won't listen."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "The safety, security, and readiness of our military is more important than President Trump keeping a campaign promise."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 22, 2019
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Duckworth Discusses Public Service and Global Conflict at University of Chicago Institute of Politics Event
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 19, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Congress Must Fully Investigate White House Effort To Secretly Transfer Nuclear Technology To Saudi Arabia
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 14, 2019
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Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Yemen War Powers Resolution
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Great to see so many members from the Illinois Congressional Delegation and their #SOTU guests tonight in my office before the speech."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary On President Trump's Demand For A Southern Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Durbin Meets With Air Force Secretary To Urge For New, Additional Mission At 183rd Wing In Springfield
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Met with Acting Sec. Defense Shanahan today. I cautioned him that if President Trump chooses to declare a national emergency & attempt to use DoD funds to pay for his beloved wall, that it would be a major breach of relations between DoD & Senate oversight committees."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 24, 2018
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Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "America has lost more than an exceptional Secretary of Defense. We have lost the adult in the room when the President goes off on a tweet-filled, uninformed rant about our national security."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops in Syria
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "First I believe the American people should decide where we fight a war -- that's what the constitution says. And secondly if we remove any troops from any country that are currently there -- let's do it in a thoughtful way that doesn't jeopardize remaining troops or allies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2018
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Senator Duckworth to Serve on Senate Armed Services Committee
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 13, 2018
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 10, 2018
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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
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 10, 2018
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Letter to Secretary Mattis - Plans To Build Barriers Along Arizona Border
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Durbin: Expel The Saudi Ambassador To The U.S.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2018
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Durbin Calls For Full Senate Briefing By CIA Director Haspel On Saudi Involvement In Khashoggi Murder
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 54
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 4, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Defazio, Lee, Jones Demand Trump Administration Provide Documentation Justifying Continued Us Involvement in Yemeni Civil War
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Seek Information on Saudi Nuclear Capability
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Funding for 182nd Airlift Wing Heads to President's Desk for Approval
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Defense Summary
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna, CPC Co-Chair Mark Pocan announce plan to introduce a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from the war in Yemen
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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