| April 19, 2022
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Duckworth Statement on Biden Administration's Announcement of NEPA Phase 1 Regulation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 15, 2022
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Carper, Booker, Duckworth Applaud Administration Equity Action Plans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 14, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragán Urge EPA to Implement Robust Prevention and Safety Standards to Prevent Chemical Disasters
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 11, 2022
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Letter to Dr. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - Reps. Delgado, McEachin, Kildee Lead Effort to Close PFAS Reporting Loophole
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 5, 2022
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Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Thune Urge Environmental Protection Agency to Update Modeling for Biofuel Emissions
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 24, 2022
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Letter to Richard Glick, Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Castor, Tonko, Casten, Heinrich, Smith Urge Ferc to Help Deploy Advanced Grid Technologies
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 22, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer, Co-Signers Send Letter to President Biden Calling for a National Climate Emergency Declaration
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 17, 2022
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Durbin Honors World Water Day As Tribute To Late Senator Paul Simon
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2022
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Durbin Honors World Water Day As Tribute To Late Senator Paul Simon
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2022
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Casten Calls on Congress to Ban Stock Trades Among Members
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Micheal Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - McEachin, Dingell Lead 17 Members in Commending EPA Lead Strategy, Providing Additional Recommendations
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 16, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Discusses Forest Management, Climate Change, And Community Engagement With Carole King And Other Witnesses In Oversight Subcommittee Hearing
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 14, 2022
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Tweet - "Had a productive discussion with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Commander Colonel Jesse Curry last week about bringing several Illinois water infrastructure projects, including the Quincy Bay Restoration Project, to fruition."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 14, 2022
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Illinois Winners of Epa's 2021 Diesel Emission Reduction Act School Bus Rebates
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 14, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Negotiations on Historic Climate Investments
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 13, 2022
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Tweet - "My office is closely monitoring the unfolding situation around the Marathon Pipeline leak. We are in contact with @EPA and @ILEPA and will continue to do everything we can to ensure federal resources are available if necessary to help with the clean-up."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2022
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Tweet - ". @ILEPA , @SustainChicago , & @EPAGreatLakes have been working hard to deliver clean, healthy air & it shows. We must build on this milestone & fight for zero-emission technologies in every corner of the US so we can all breathe easier."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 9, 2022
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Duckworth Meets With U.s. Army Corps of Engineers Commanders to Discuss Priority Infrastructure Projects for Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Congratulations to Carol Browner for winning @PureEarthNow 's Force of Nature award. Carol's tenure as the longest-serving @EPA Administrator was key to establishing numerous, essential programs protecting children's health. I can think of no better recipient of this award."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2022
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Duckworth Discusses Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Benefits and Job Growth With Bloomington-normal Economic Development Council One Voice
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2021. And while we have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, there is still so much work left to do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2022
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Tweet - "One of the United States' most effective tools to combat climate change is on the line in West Virginia v. EPA, a case SCOTUS heard today. I fully support @EPA 's ability to regulate emissions and protect the public from harmful pollution."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 24, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Markey and Reps. Levin & Bowman Urge Epa to Support Funding to Address Harmful Toxins in Schools
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2022
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Duckworth Joins Peters, Moran, Capito, Klobuchar, Lummis to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic Pfas at Commercial Airports
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic PFAS at Commercial Airports
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Duckworth, Durbin Statement on City Gf Chicago's Decision to Deny Permit for Reserve Management Group's Southside Recycling
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Duckworth and Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Breastfeeding Moms During Natural Disasters
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Duckworth, Schneider, Foster, Underwood and Krishnamoorthi Highlight How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Helping Protect Lake Michigan, Provide Cleaner Water & Create Jobs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Duckworth, Carper, Booker Praise Release of Environmental Justice Mapping and Screening Tool
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Duckworth Joins Stabenow in Introducing Resolution to Stop Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Near Great Lakes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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The Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - 92 Representatives Urge EPA To Adopt Strengthened Methane Rules
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Duckworth Reinforces Importance of Her Bipartisan Stranded Act for Communities Affected by Nuclear Waste
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General USPS - Pingree, House Colleagues Urge PMG DeJoy not to procure fossil fuel-powered USPS fleet
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Provide Comprehensive Funding Plan To Address PFAS
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan and Hon. Michael L. Connor, Administrator US Environmental Protection Agency and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Public Works), Democratic Letter Calling for Repeal of Trump Dirty Water Rule
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Hon. Roman Martinez, Chairman of USPS Board of Governors - Brown, Colleagues Call for USPS to Prioritize Widespread Fleet Electrification
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Letter To President Biden Urging Funding For PFAS Research And Remediation In FY2023 Budget Request
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Durbin Join Klobuchar, Grassley & Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2022
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Over the weekend, I visited the Brandon Road Lock & Dam over the Des Plaines River in Joliet, which will play a key role in protecting the Great Lakes from invasive Asian Carp. Another massive win for Illinois--and the entire region--in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2022
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Tweet: Today I joined @SenDuckworth in Joliet to discuss the $225.8M in @USACEHQ funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Brandon Road project to stop the spread of invasive Asian Carp.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2022
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Tweet: The impact of Asian Carp would be devastating to the economic and environmental resources of the Great Lakes, and the Brandon Road project is our best chance at protecting our region's greatest natural resource.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 28, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Tweet: The bottom line: It's time to expand the Chicago Shoreline project to new areas of the shoreline that are being impacted by climate change and the threat of invasive Asian Carp to the economic and environmental resources of the Great Lakes is real and must be addressed.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Tweet: Today I was joined by @chicagosmayor and other leaders at @shedd_aquarium to celebrate $1.5 million allocated by @USACEHQ to study the Chicago Shoreline project and $225 million to stop the spread of invasive Asian Carp into Lake Michigan.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Babin Demands DHS Focus on Its True Mission
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Durbin, Lightfoot, Members Of Delegation Highlight How Infrastructure Bill Will Benefit Chicago's Shoreline And Lake Michigan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Following Call by EtO Task Force, EPA Affirms EtO Health Risk Determination
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Tweet: I signed on to a letter to @SecVilsack calling on @USDA and @forestservice to protect the Tongass National Forest--restoring roadless protections & stopping old-growth logging. I urge them to work closely with Indigenous leaders & local communities to #ProtectTheTongass.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Congressional EtO Task Force Statement on EPA Affirming EtO Health Risk Determination
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Tweet: The #CleanAirAct gives @EPA the authority to protect Americans' from harmful pollution--including greenhouse gasses. We must not allow this important safety measure to be undone through the courts.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Tweet: Today I was joined by @RepCheri and local stakeholders in Creve Coeur to celebrate the $829 million allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the modernization of Illinois locks and dams.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 24, 2022
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DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, MAYOR LIGHTFOOT, REP. KELLY, MEMBERS OF CHICAGO DELEGATION ANNOUNCE $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL TO RESTORE CHICAGO SHORELINE
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - LETTER: Gallego, Cantwell Lead Letter to Department of Agriculture Supporting Reinstatement of the Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary US Dept. of the Interior - Durbin, Senators Urge Department Of Interior To Protect Lands By Designing Wilderness Study Areas
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Tweet: Lake Michigan is one of Chicago's most valuable assets, so I am heartened to see Pres. Biden commit $1.5M in funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help expand the Chicago Shoreline Project in response to climate change.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Bustos, Hinson, Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley Announce $829 Million in Funding to Modernize Lock and Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley, Bustos, Hinson Announce $829 Million In Funding To Modernize Lock And Dams On The Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth, Mayor Lightfoot, Members Of Chicago Delegation Announce $1.5 Million In Funding From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal To Restore Chicago Shoreline
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Foster Announces $225 Million in Funding for Brandon Road Project
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Jan. 17, 2022
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Congressman García's Statement on Sims Metal & General Iron
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Jan. 14, 2022
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DUCKWORTH, DURBIN, MARKEY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE, ASSESS, AND INFORM FEDERAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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New Dem Climate Change Task Force Leaders Call for Swift Action to Tackle the Existential Climate Crisis by Negotiating a Strong Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Tweet: I applaud @EPA for taking the threat of coal ash contamination seriously. It is a massive environmental and public health concern for communities throughout Illinois, particularly Black and brown communities.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ACTION TO ADDRESS COAL ASH POLLUTION
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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Tweet: The @EPA 's report confirms what we know to be true - winters are getting more extreme with warmer temperatures & heavier snowstorms. We must take bold steps to combat climate change, beginning with passing the #BuildBackBetter agenda.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Request for Funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "This is good news for East St. Louis. Every American, no matter what city or state they live in, should be able to live their life free from the threat of hazardous waste and pollution."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the extreme weather events that hit Illinois over the weekend and why we cannot wait any longer to take bold climate action. Watch:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS has approved @GovPritzker 's emergency declaration request for Illinois, which was support by myself and the entire delegation. Severe weather and tornadoes left a trail of destruction through a large part of our state--this federal aid is desperately needed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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