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Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump 9/11: "We have a problem in our country … nobody really thought about too much a few years ago, and it's called "vaping" -- especially vaping as it pertains to innocent children … And we're going to have to do something about it. " Pres. Trump 11/18: Nevermind." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's reported decision to reverse course on his planned e-cigarette flavor ban:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of listening to Big Vape and Big Tobacco, President Trump should listen to our kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal death rates are far too high in the United States, which is why I introduced the MOMMA Act with @RepRobinKelly to improve health outcomes for new moms and babies--especially women and infants of colors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Remember when the President and the First Lady announced from the Oval Office that they would take dramatic steps to end the epidemic of children vaping? Well it looks like that promise is going up in smoke." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Walorski, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "More than 25% of U.S. high school students are now vaping, and that's no myth. Read my letter to the @washingtonpost on vaping here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This @CDCgov study highlights the harm that trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on a child's future health--linking them to at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death. My RISE from Trauma Act addresses this very issue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "New report reveals that JUUL: 1. Scoured Big Tobacco's old research for tips on how to hook customers. 2. Knew 4 years ago that their products were popular with underage kids, but did nothing. 3. Refused to implement technology to make their products safer and less addictive." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It was great hosting @LurieChildrens hospital leaders in Washington today to meet incoming CEO Dr. Shanley. Thanks for being a committed partner to the Chicago HEAL Initiative and for providing quality health care for Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ray, Acting Admin. for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget - Subcommittee Calls on OIRA to Complete Review of Administration's Vaping Flavor Ban in Ten Days Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for my Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act. This bill is intended to help lower America's rising maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce racial disparities in health" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 The Washington Post - Vaping is a problem, and that's no myth Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA must follow through on its promise to ban e-cigarette flavors--including mint and menthol--that have hooked 5 million children on nicotine. Today, I joined @PattyMurray and 20+ @SenateDems in calling on the Trump Administration and FDA to keep their word." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Durbin Calls On FTC To Scrutinize Unsubstantiated Claim In E-Cigarette Advertisment Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - ""If mint and menthol e-cigs remain on the market, the biggest beneficiaries are tobacco companies like Altria and Reynolds which mass produce these products, harming kids who are largely using these brands." -- Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Great to participate in the ribbon cutting for @gadshillcenter's new flagship location in Brighton Park. The new facility will provide early childhood education, trauma-informed mental health practices, and family support services." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarette flavors on the market today: Unicorn Milk, Gummy Bear, Cotton Candy, Razzleberry, Neon Dream. High school children now hooked on e-cigarettes: 5 million." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Durbin Presses Trump Administration To Finalize E-Cigarettes Flavor Ban Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldPolioDay, we've reached an important milestone with the eradication of the second of three strains of polio. Because of the polio vaccine, more than 18 million people are walking today, but there's still progress to be made." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "A 2nd person in IL has now died from lung illness linked to vaping--we now have 34 deaths nationwide. For years, @US_FDA refused to regulate vaping products. Now 5M kids are hooked on e-cigs, and people are getting sick, & even dying. It's time to regulate these products. Today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump 9/11: "We have a problem in our country … nobody really thought about too much a few years ago, and it's called "vaping" -- especially vaping as it pertains to innocent children … And we're going to have to do something about it. " Pres. Trump 11/18: Nevermind." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's reported decision to reverse course on his planned e-cigarette flavor ban:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of listening to Big Vape and Big Tobacco, President Trump should listen to our kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal death rates are far too high in the United States, which is why I introduced the MOMMA Act with @RepRobinKelly to improve health outcomes for new moms and babies--especially women and infants of colors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Remember when the President and the First Lady announced from the Oval Office that they would take dramatic steps to end the epidemic of children vaping? Well it looks like that promise is going up in smoke." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Walorski, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "More than 25% of U.S. high school students are now vaping, and that's no myth. Read my letter to the @washingtonpost on vaping here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This @CDCgov study highlights the harm that trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on a child's future health--linking them to at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death. My RISE from Trauma Act addresses this very issue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "New report reveals that JUUL: 1. Scoured Big Tobacco's old research for tips on how to hook customers. 2. Knew 4 years ago that their products were popular with underage kids, but did nothing. 3. Refused to implement technology to make their products safer and less addictive." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It was great hosting @LurieChildrens hospital leaders in Washington today to meet incoming CEO Dr. Shanley. Thanks for being a committed partner to the Chicago HEAL Initiative and for providing quality health care for Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ray, Acting Admin. for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget - Subcommittee Calls on OIRA to Complete Review of Administration's Vaping Flavor Ban in Ten Days Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for my Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act. This bill is intended to help lower America's rising maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce racial disparities in health" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 The Washington Post - Vaping is a problem, and that's no myth Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - ".@US_FDA must follow through on its promise to ban e-cigarette flavors--including mint and menthol--that have hooked 5 million children on nicotine. Today, I joined @PattyMurray and 20+ @SenateDems in calling on the Trump Administration and FDA to keep their word." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Durbin Calls On FTC To Scrutinize Unsubstantiated Claim In E-Cigarette Advertisment Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - ""If mint and menthol e-cigs remain on the market, the biggest beneficiaries are tobacco companies like Altria and Reynolds which mass produce these products, harming kids who are largely using these brands." -- Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Great to participate in the ribbon cutting for @gadshillcenter's new flagship location in Brighton Park. The new facility will provide early childhood education, trauma-informed mental health practices, and family support services." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "E-cigarette flavors on the market today: Unicorn Milk, Gummy Bear, Cotton Candy, Razzleberry, Neon Dream. High school children now hooked on e-cigarettes: 5 million." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Durbin Presses Trump Administration To Finalize E-Cigarettes Flavor Ban Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On #WorldPolioDay, we've reached an important milestone with the eradication of the second of three strains of polio. Because of the polio vaccine, more than 18 million people are walking today, but there's still progress to be made." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "A 2nd person in IL has now died from lung illness linked to vaping--we now have 34 deaths nationwide. For years, @US_FDA refused to regulate vaping products. Now 5M kids are hooked on e-cigs, and people are getting sick, & even dying. It's time to regulate these products. Today." Sen.Dick Durbin
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