| July 19, 2022
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Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 23, 2022
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Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 8, 2022
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Letter to Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers From FDA Panel Regarding COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 24, 2022
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Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Calls on Cdc to Protect Infant Lives by Tracking Cronobacter Infections
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 20, 2022
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Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 13, 2022
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Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 26, 2022
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Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 6, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 4, 2022
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Duckworth and Durbin Join Chairwoman Stabenow in Introducing Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 1, 2022
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Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 24, 2022
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Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 21, 2022
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García, McEachin, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Protect Children in Public Housing from Lead Poisoning
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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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 2, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 1, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Duckworth Joins Ernst in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Families Can Access and Afford Diapers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Dr. Robert Califf To Lead FDA
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Foster, Cohen Lead Effort to Extend COVID-19 Sick Leave for Workers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Casten, Levin Host Press Conference on Bill to Reduce Firearm Deaths in Children
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "For far too long, Big Tobacco and companies like JUUL has been allowed to target "American children with their dangerous and addictive vaping products. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on @US_FDA to finally take action on e-cigarettes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists'
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Child Needs Who Lost Care Takers Due to Covid
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 19, 2021
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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DUCKWORTH INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH AND HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Casten Statement on Passage of Historic Investment to Combat Climate Crisis, Strengthen Our Economy, and Lower Costs for Illinois Families
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of Transformational Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Foster Statement on Passage of Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Representative Danny K. Davis Praises Passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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UNDERWOOD SUPPORTS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LOWERING COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES WITH PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Congressman García Votes to Pass the Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Congressman Danny K. Davis In Support of the Build Back Better Act - November 18, 2021
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Nov. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit is making a difference in the lives of millions of families across the country. Today is the LAST DAY in 2021 for non-filers to sign up for their monthly benefit. See if you qualify here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Parents--a COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children as young as five years old. Please talk to your child's health care provider about the vaccine and how best to protect your family."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Letter to Christi A. Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Health & Human Services - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Letter to Cindy Huang, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 29, 2021
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Blackburn, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2021
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Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 27, 2021
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Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis in Support of H.r. 5661, Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Oct. 26, 2021
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Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 26, 2021
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Reps. Davis and Walorski Champion Pandemic Protections for Foster Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Oct. 26, 2021
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Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2021
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Nursing Mothers Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Childcare/Education in Build Back Better
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Program in Build Back Better Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2021
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Tweet - "I am closely monitoring @FDA 's tobacco decisions and remain concerned about how the agency is applying its risk framework. Flavored vaping products are proven to hook kids and that must be prioritized."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Renewing And Strengthening The Violence Against Women Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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