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Feb. 12, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The framers understood full well that if we're going to ask American families to potentially sacrifice the lives of their sons & daughters in combat & in war, then they should have a voice in that decision. It's why they gave Congress--and Congress alone--the power to declare war."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020
In Hearing, Duckworth Pushes to Reassert Congressional Role in Matters of War and Peace in Afghanistan
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Rounds, Manchin Lead Colleagues in Letter to International Trade Commission Urging Proper Enforcement of Trade Laws
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Transgender migrants & asylum seekers are uniquely vulnerable while in immigration detention centers. I'm joining @PattyMurray , @SenFeinstein , and others in holding ICE accountable for their treatment of transgender detainees in their custody."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020
Republicans Introduce Bill To Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots Are Counted In Elections
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "While the President dismisses traumatic brain injuries as "headaches," more than 100 U.S. troops have been diagnosed with TBIs--serious injuries that should not be dismissed so lightly. When will this President live up to his oath as Commander-in-chief?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration seems to sink to a new low each and every day. It's disgraceful that the President is allowing Native American burial sites to be destroyed like this, all in order to build his useless border wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020
Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Farmers need trade aid payments, but once again, @USDA overcompensated southern cotton growers whose market losses are smaller & whose prices have gone up, getting more aid on a county-by-county basis than Illinois' soybean farmers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's "asylum cooperative agreements" to forcibly return women & children fleeing horrific violence are inhumane & likely illegal. I'm joining @SenWarren , @SenatorMenendez , & others in writing Sec. Pompeo, AG Barr, & Acting DHS Sec. Wolf demanding more information."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to all the @Maine_West students who participated in our immigration discussion. I love hearing from the young people of Illinois and appreciate their passion for making our country a better place."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Durbin Statement On USDA Third Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
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
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Levin, Lowenthal Lead Letter with 100+ Dems Opposing President's "Peace Plan"
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - ""The events of the past year, while deeply disturbing, show that even though our institutions and our fellow citizens are being challenged in ways that few of us ever expected, we will endure, we will persist and we will prevail." Well said, Ambassador Yovanovitch."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to meet with interim Venezuelan President Juan Guaidó yesterday as he courageously works to restore democracy and reverse the country's humanitarian crisis. Why do Cuba, Russia, & Turkey continue to undermine his efforts, further fostering repression and suffering?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces. I strongly support the Army turning RIA into "the hub" of additive manufacturing capability, & I applaud their commitment to fill the Arsenal's warehouse to capacity."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 12, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The framers understood full well that if we're going to ask American families to potentially sacrifice the lives of their sons & daughters in combat & in war, then they should have a voice in that decision. It's why they gave Congress--and Congress alone--the power to declare war."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020
In Hearing, Duckworth Pushes to Reassert Congressional Role in Matters of War and Peace in Afghanistan
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Rounds, Manchin Lead Colleagues in Letter to International Trade Commission Urging Proper Enforcement of Trade Laws
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Transgender migrants & asylum seekers are uniquely vulnerable while in immigration detention centers. I'm joining @PattyMurray , @SenFeinstein , and others in holding ICE accountable for their treatment of transgender detainees in their custody."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020
Republicans Introduce Bill To Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots Are Counted In Elections
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "While the President dismisses traumatic brain injuries as "headaches," more than 100 U.S. troops have been diagnosed with TBIs--serious injuries that should not be dismissed so lightly. When will this President live up to his oath as Commander-in-chief?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration seems to sink to a new low each and every day. It's disgraceful that the President is allowing Native American burial sites to be destroyed like this, all in order to build his useless border wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020
Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Farmers need trade aid payments, but once again, @USDA overcompensated southern cotton growers whose market losses are smaller & whose prices have gone up, getting more aid on a county-by-county basis than Illinois' soybean farmers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's "asylum cooperative agreements" to forcibly return women & children fleeing horrific violence are inhumane & likely illegal. I'm joining @SenWarren , @SenatorMenendez , & others in writing Sec. Pompeo, AG Barr, & Acting DHS Sec. Wolf demanding more information."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to all the @Maine_West students who participated in our immigration discussion. I love hearing from the young people of Illinois and appreciate their passion for making our country a better place."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Durbin Statement On USDA Third Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
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
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Levin, Lowenthal Lead Letter with 100+ Dems Opposing President's "Peace Plan"
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - ""The events of the past year, while deeply disturbing, show that even though our institutions and our fellow citizens are being challenged in ways that few of us ever expected, we will endure, we will persist and we will prevail." Well said, Ambassador Yovanovitch."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to meet with interim Venezuelan President Juan Guaidó yesterday as he courageously works to restore democracy and reverse the country's humanitarian crisis. Why do Cuba, Russia, & Turkey continue to undermine his efforts, further fostering repression and suffering?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces. I strongly support the Army turning RIA into "the hub" of additive manufacturing capability, & I applaud their commitment to fill the Arsenal's warehouse to capacity."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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