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Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee - Reps. Lee, Pocan Urge Lower NDAA Spending Levels Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 28, 2021 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Lee and Bass Call on Administration to Donate 100 million Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to African Nations Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, with all the pain and anger that America felt, this President reminded us what leadership requires by taking responsibility "for all that's happened." What a contrast to Donald Trump, who in the darkest days of the pandemic refused to take any responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Bombing Attacks In Afghanistan Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Schakowsky Statement On Bombing At Kabul Airport Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Lee and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Call for an Increase in United States Refugee Admissions Programs Cap as Afghanistan Crisis Continues Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "My heart is with families and loved ones of the service members and other innocent people who have been injured or killed in these heinous acts of terror today in Kabul. My statement:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Rep. Casten Statement on the Kabul Airport Attacks Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 26, 2021 LaHood Statement on Deadly Attacks in Kabul Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Marshall Demands Plan to Mitigate President Biden's Afghanistan Crisis Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Unbelievable that this conservative majority would so blatantly reverse themselves on a position they repeatedly upheld throughout the Trump Administration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - U.S. Rep. Lawrence and Democratic Women's Caucus Call for Security for Afghan Women and a Women, Peace, and Security-Centered U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Crucial Rohingya Genocide Determination Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy placed innocent asylum seekers in danger of assault, rape, and kidnapping. This shameful decision will bring back that grim reality. We should all be outraged." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Call on President Biden to Highlight LGBTQ+ Rights in Ukraine During Meeting with President Zelensky Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on the 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "We must do everything in our power to secure the release of Mark Frerichs before the August 31 evacuation deadline. It would be a tragic failure to leave him behind in Afghanistan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Ford County can't repair this month's devastating flood damage alone. Pleased to see @SBAgov heed @GovPritzker's request & my letter with @SenDuckworth & the IL Congressional Delegation urging the federal government grant a disaster declaration for Ford County." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - ""Reconciliation is not only a legitimate way to realize these long overdue measures, it may be the only way." #HomeIsHere. It's time to get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging SBA To Grant Economic Injury Disaster Declaration For Ford County Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging Sba To Grant Economic Injury Disaster Declaration For Ford County Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Schneider Town Hall: Wheeling Discusses Afghanistan, Infrastructure Investment Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Urging SBA to Help Ford County Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Warner & Kaine Join Shaheen, Ernst & Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Act on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins David Axelrod On The Axe Files To Discuss His Personal Story And The News Out Of Afghanistan Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges White House Action To Expand Global Vaccine Aid As New Poll Reveals 7-in-10 Americans Support Such Efforts Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee - Reps. Lee, Pocan Urge Lower NDAA Spending Levels Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 28, 2021 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Lee and Bass Call on Administration to Donate 100 million Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to African Nations Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, with all the pain and anger that America felt, this President reminded us what leadership requires by taking responsibility "for all that's happened." What a contrast to Donald Trump, who in the darkest days of the pandemic refused to take any responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Bombing Attacks In Afghanistan Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Schakowsky Statement On Bombing At Kabul Airport Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Lee and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Call for an Increase in United States Refugee Admissions Programs Cap as Afghanistan Crisis Continues Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "My heart is with families and loved ones of the service members and other innocent people who have been injured or killed in these heinous acts of terror today in Kabul. My statement:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Rep. Casten Statement on the Kabul Airport Attacks Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 26, 2021 LaHood Statement on Deadly Attacks in Kabul Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Marshall Demands Plan to Mitigate President Biden's Afghanistan Crisis Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Unbelievable that this conservative majority would so blatantly reverse themselves on a position they repeatedly upheld throughout the Trump Administration." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - U.S. Rep. Lawrence and Democratic Women's Caucus Call for Security for Afghan Women and a Women, Peace, and Security-Centered U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Crucial Rohingya Genocide Determination Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy placed innocent asylum seekers in danger of assault, rape, and kidnapping. This shameful decision will bring back that grim reality. We should all be outraged." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Call on President Biden to Highlight LGBTQ+ Rights in Ukraine During Meeting with President Zelensky Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on the 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "We must do everything in our power to secure the release of Mark Frerichs before the August 31 evacuation deadline. It would be a tragic failure to leave him behind in Afghanistan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Ford County can't repair this month's devastating flood damage alone. Pleased to see @SBAgov heed @GovPritzker's request & my letter with @SenDuckworth & the IL Congressional Delegation urging the federal government grant a disaster declaration for Ford County." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - ""Reconciliation is not only a legitimate way to realize these long overdue measures, it may be the only way." #HomeIsHere. It's time to get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging SBA To Grant Economic Injury Disaster Declaration For Ford County Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging Sba To Grant Economic Injury Disaster Declaration For Ford County Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Schneider Town Hall: Wheeling Discusses Afghanistan, Infrastructure Investment Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Urging SBA to Help Ford County Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Warner & Kaine Join Shaheen, Ernst & Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Act on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins David Axelrod On The Axe Files To Discuss His Personal Story And The News Out Of Afghanistan Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges White House Action To Expand Global Vaccine Aid As New Poll Reveals 7-in-10 Americans Support Such Efforts Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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