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Politician
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works."
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. 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. 12, 2018
Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
Nov. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Today, America holds more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. Our overcrowded federal prisons consume one quarter of DOJ's discretionary budget. This undermines other important priorities, like preventing crime and treating drug addiction."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined local advocates at @SaferFoundation in Chicago to discuss the urgency of passing the bipartisan #cjreform bill. This is an extraordinary chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws and create a more equitable & fair justice system."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018
Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018
Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2018
Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 24, 2018
Bost Statement on Historic Opioid Legislation Becoming Law
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 17, 2018
Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 3, 2018
Durbin Applauds Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018
Rep. LaHood's Bill Included in Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 28, 2018
Bost Votes Again to Tackle Opioid Crisis
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 27, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends Additional Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Included In Appropriations Legislation
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 24, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 21, 2018
Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works."
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. 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. 12, 2018
Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
Nov. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Today, America holds more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. Our overcrowded federal prisons consume one quarter of DOJ's discretionary budget. This undermines other important priorities, like preventing crime and treating drug addiction."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined local advocates at @SaferFoundation in Chicago to discuss the urgency of passing the bipartisan #cjreform bill. This is an extraordinary chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws and create a more equitable & fair justice system."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2018
Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 65
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018
Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2018
Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 24, 2018
Bost Statement on Historic Opioid Legislation Becoming Law
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 17, 2018
Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 3, 2018
Durbin Applauds Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018
Rep. LaHood's Bill Included in Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 28, 2018
Bost Votes Again to Tackle Opioid Crisis
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 27, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends Additional Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Included In Appropriations Legislation
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 24, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 21, 2018
Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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, ...
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