| July 25, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Establish Humanitarian Standards in Border Protection Custody
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 25, 2019
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New Documents Show JUUL Deliberately Targeted Children to Become the Nation's Largest Seller of E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 17, 2019
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Energy and Commerce Committee Forwards Four Schakowsky Bills to the House Floor
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 1, 2019
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Hot Car Deaths
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Call for Maintaining Strong Children's Television Rules
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services and Russell Vought, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget - Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter to Trump Administration on Proposed Cuts to Child Migrant Services
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Gillibrand Announces "Every Child Deserves a Family" Legislation to End Discrimination Against LQBTQ Adoptive Parents, Foster Parents and Children in the Federal Foster Care System and Help Give More Children a Loving Home
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Van Hollen, Duckworth, Introduce Legislation to Protect Infants from Deadly "Crib Bumpers"
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Tweet - "On #WorldDayAgainstChildLabor, we should be rethinking our labor practices and working to fix the gaps in U.S. law that allow for the exploitation of child labor."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 11, 2019
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Hearing of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis, Hearing on Responsible Fatherhood
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| June 11, 2019
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Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Childhood Trauma
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Responding to violence in our communities requires us to recognize the impact that traumatic experiences can have on our children. Trauma - such as witnessing violence, abuse, or a drug overdose - can harm brain development & cause emotional scars that follow a child for life."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Murray, Feinstein Press HHS For Information & Reforms Following Undisclosed Death Of Migrant Child
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 28, 2019
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Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 28, 2019
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Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2019
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Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Today @USGAO released a report that @RepDannyDavis and I requested that said states face challenges in supporting children who experience trauma. Last year, we passed a bill to support kids facing trauma & we will soon introduce bipartisan legislation to expand our efforts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Underwood Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes House of Representatives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 8, 2019
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Neal and Davis Statement on USDA Guidance that Puts Families at Greater Risk of Food Insecurity
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 7, 2019
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Tweet - ".@NetChoice is wrong. My bill sends a message to internet companies that harvest our children's online data for profit: give Americans the choice to delete the data trail you collected on them when they were just kids. Kids deserve a chance for a clean slate. It's common sense."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2019
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Tweet - "New CDC report once again shows why we need to pass #MOMMAact. Too many new moms & babies are dying from preventable conditions -- especially women & infants of color. My bill with @RepRobinKelly would help end this national tragedy. Time to get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 2, 2019
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Tweet - "Last year @SenCapito and I worked to create a task force of federal agencies to address childhood trauma. But we haven't seen any progress yet -- yesterday we wrote to HHS urging swift implementation in order to help kids nationwide."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Force
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 26, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce over $300,000 for Southwestern Illinois Head Start Programs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 11, 2019
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Schakowsky Calls on Mattel to Recall Dangerous Infant Sleeper
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 10, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 27, 2019
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The Green New Deal
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Affordable, Quality Child Care
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Americans deserve the right to request a clean slate for personal data that was collected on the internet about them while they were kids. A bill I reintroduced today would establish that basic privacy protection. "
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2019
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Durbin & Senators Reintroduce Bill To Protect Children's Online Privacy
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 8, 2019
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Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate the Military "Widows Tax"
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 8, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Bennet, Brown in Reintroducing Major Proposal to Cut Taxes for Families with Children
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 7, 2019
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Hearing of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee for the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Davis, Hearing on "Leveling the Playing Field for Working Families: Challenges and Opportunities"
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| March 5, 2019
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Durbin, Murkowski, Degette, Raskin Introduce Bill To Restrict Kid-Friendly Flavors In E-Cigarettes
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - Duckworth, Durbin & Kelly Demand EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Feb. 20, 2019
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Duckworth, Daines, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Underwood Fights for Paid Family leave
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "In Illinois, 532 children have died from gun violence in the last 5 years. This is unacceptable. It's time to pass stronger national gun control laws to protect children from deadly weapons & stop the epidemic of gun violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Reintroduce Paid Family & Medical Leave Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2019
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DeLauro, Gillibrand Reintroduce the FAMILY Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Lee Francis Cissna - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García leads Democratic Members in Demanding Accountability from USCIS
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Feb. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "In Illinois, even unpaid leave under current federal law is inaccessible for 60% of working people. This means Illinoisans are continuously faced with tough choices when starting families and dealing with personal and family health issues. #FAMILYAct"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "E-cigarettes are the main drivers for an increase in youth tobacco use. These products are reversing the progress we've made by hooking our children onto a deadly and addictive habit."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Helping Grieving Parents
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Bipartisan Delegation Introduces Bill to Expand Family and Medical Leave Act to Cover Loss of a Child
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Schneider Leads Bipartisan Introduction of Bill to Expand Family and Medical Leave Act to Cover Loss of a Child
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Feb. 6, 2019
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Bost Announces Support for Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Davis Calls for HHS Secretary to Account for Separated Children
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Trump Administration Move to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Jan. 17, 2019
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Durbin Statement On HHS OIG Report On Family Separation Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 27, 2018
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Tweet - "Enough. The deaths of eight-year-old Felipe and seven-year-old Jackelin a few weeks apart are evidence that Trump's "get tough" border policies are dangerous, especially to small children. In the name of our caring nation, Secretary Nielsen must go."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Durbin, Murkowski Statement On New FDA E-Cigarette Regulations
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "E-cigarette use among children and teenagers is an epidemic, just ask our federal health agencies or any school teacher in America. The FDA is finally moving in the right direction by cracking down on the sale of kid-friendly flavors in e-cigarettes and cigars."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "Just like Big Tobacco before them, e-cigarette companies are actively targeting kids with their addictive products. They peddle kid-appealing flavors like cupcake, whipped cream, and gummy bear, everywhere, including on the internet where it's easy for kids to buy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 30, 2018
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Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Being stuck in legal limbo is no way to live. That's why it remains imperative that we protect DACA and continue fighting to give Dreamers a pathway to citizenship and pass the #DreamAct."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Yesterday I visited Ms. Gomez' pre-k classroom in Chicago. She's a @TeachForAmerica alum, adored by her students, and one of more than 800,000 Dreamers across the country whose future is uncertain due to this administration's reckless decision to end #DACA"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Tweet - "I spoke to organizations tonight working to end violence against children. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and suffering, and I look forward to continuing to work towards making a difference for our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2018
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Tweet - "I've received the letter officially confirming an internal DOJ IG investigation into the Department's role in orchestrating and implementing the "zero-tolerance" family separation policy. This was immoral and cruel, and Americans deserve answers from AG Sessions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration - Immediately Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors, Restrict Online Sales
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Tweet - "News: The DOJ's Inspector General is reviewing DOJ's implementation of the zero-tolerance policy. It is completely unacceptable that no one in the Trump Administration has been held accountable for the humanitarian crisis created by its family separation policy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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