| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA's Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response & Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein today about #COVID19 response and PFAS contamination at @ScottAFB . I will continue working with Gen. Goldfein & others to protect the public health of all those who work at Scott AFB as well as the residents living nearby."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Enviromental Protection And Climate Change With The Nature Conservancy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We owe it to our kids and grandkids to leave them a habitable planet, and it will take determination to get that done. Great to speak with @nature_org today about the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay tomorrow and ways we can preserve our environment for years to come."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Writes to Schumer & McConnell Requesting Funding for Environmental Justice Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "These environmental standards are intended to protect the very same communities who are being disproportionately affected by #COVID19 cases & deaths. This is a bad decision for the health and safety of the American people."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Rep. Garcia's Statement on EPA's Decision on Air Quality Standards
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 15, 2020
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Illinois Democrats Slam EPA Decision on Air Quality Standards
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Carper, Duckworth, Foster, Schneider Ask EPA To Improve Communication Of Public Health Risks Of EtO Emissions
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - ". @EPA must do a better job of communicating the potential health risks of ethylene oxide emissions to at-risk communities. @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , @RepBillFoster , @RepSchneider , & I are calling on EPA to uphold its mission to protect public health."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Scott, Quigley, McNerney Urge EPA to Slow Rulemaking Rushed Through During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Helps Secure Hand Sanitizer Production at Big River Resources' Galva Ethanol Plant by Global Impact Innovation
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "As we battle #COVID19, federal agencies should not take any action that could exacerbate underlying conditions -- like asthma, lung disease, or heart disease -- that would leave people at greater risk. Joining @SenMarkey in urging the EPA to ensure that happens:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Senators Call for Halt to EPA Rulemakings That Would Worsen Air and Water Pollution During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Bipartisan Congressional Ethylene Oxide Task Force Holds Call with EPA Administrator Wheeler, Urges More Engagement with Communities Affected by ETO
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "IL is in short supply of the PPE our health care workers so desperately need. Spoke with @EPAGreatLakes Director Thiede yesterday to urge him to donate any available masks, gloves, or gowns in EPA storage to our hospitals & health care workers without delay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Disappointed in the Admin's decision to ease standards for the industry that leads our nation in greenhouse gas emissions. We are in an existential fight against climate change. This move will only take us backwards."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Members of SEEC Leadership condemn EPA suspension of environmental enforcement during COVID-19 crisis
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Availability Of Protective Masks With EPA Region 5 Administrator
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2020
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E&C Leaders Blast Trump Administration's Rollback of Clean Car Standards
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to Lisa Murkowski and Tom Udall, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Bipartisan Colleagues Request Full FY2021 Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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New Democrat Coalition Continues Leadership on Climate Change
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2019. We have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, but there is still so much work left to do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Secretary Of The Air Force
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I asked @SecAFOfficial for an update on the @usairforce 's efforts to learn more about detectable PFAS levels at @ScottAFB . In order to protect public health, it's crucial for the community around the base to remain informed about the potential contamination of their water."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Director of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Urge EPA to Immediately Conduct Air Testing for PFAS in Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in asking the @EPA to immediately begin conducting air testing for PFAS in Illinois. After PFAS was detected in the ground water at @ScottAFB , it is essential for EPA to determine the full extent of PFAS exposure risk in Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Chicago Army Corps Commander To Discuss Shoreline Protection
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "When 20 ft. waves pummeled the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jan., it flooded nearby communities in Chicago. The Trump Admin. must commit to funding critical infrastructure projects to protect our shoreline. Proud to work with @usacechicago to ensure these projects move forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The restoration of Quincy Bay & the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program--which will modernize 7 locks along the Mississippi & Illinois rivers--are vital to the agriculture & waterways industry in IL. Proud to work with Col. Sattinger & @USACERockIsland to fund these projects."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "ArcelorMittal's pollution issues put the health of Illinoisans at risk. I told U.S. CEO John Brett today that he must provide transparency to @EPA and IDEM, correct his plant's issues, & take responsibility for this summer's environmental disaster."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin Meets With ArcelorMittal USA CEO About Pollution Violations At Burns Harbor Facility
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 2, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee - Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Quigley Single-Use Plastic Legislation
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Senators Markey, Carper, and Colleagues Call on Trump Admin. to Withdraw Proposal That Would Ignore Climate, Economic, Environmental Impacts of Federal Projects
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "The Bureau of Land Management must not be allowed to sell off America's Arctic for oil & gas development. It will destroy a diverse & unique ecosystem and accelerate climate change. I'm joining @SenJeffMerkley in urging the Bureau of Land Management to reconsider this decision."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Funding For Opportunity For Air Toxics Monitoring
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Warren Joins Shaheen, Gillibrand Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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During Trip To Puerto Rico, Durbin, Garcia Highlight Reconstruction & Resiliency Efforts In Aftermath Of Recent Natural Disasters
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Feinstein, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on EPA to Make Good on PFAS Action Plan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Luis Cabrales, the Student Conservation Assoc. Corps Member of the Year, stopped by my office today to talk about the incredible grassroots organizing he's been working on w/his nonprofit the Southeast Youth Alliance. Thank you for leading Chicago's conservation efforts, Luis!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By No Later Than 2050
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Casten Questions Chairman Powell About What Actions the Fed is Taking to Combat the Systemic Climate-Related Risks in Our Financial System
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S. by No Later Than 2050
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "If we want to leave our kids & grandkids a livable planet, we must have the determination to seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proud to stand with @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , & 30 of my @SenateDems colleagues to introduce The Clean Economy Act today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Casten Statement on President Trump's FY2021 Budget Request
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Senators To EPA: Protect Communities In Region Five
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "As Kurt Thiede takes on his new role as @EPA Region 5 Administrator, my colleagues from Great Lakes states and I are asking him to prioritize protecting public health and safety & to ensure that the hard-working EPA employees under his leadership have his full support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Senator Duckworth to Spotlight Environmental Justice With State of the Union Guest
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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