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July 20, 2020 Tweet - "What have Senate Republicans been waiting for? More than 140,000 Americans have died. Millions continue to file for unemployment benefits, and are losing their health insurance. With each passing day, Sen. McConnell's refusal to act becomes more and more inexcusable." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Mike Bost
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "ICE should abandon its deeply flawed plan to launch a "Chicago Citizens Academy' in the midst of a global pandemic. The Trump Admin's mass deportation agenda has created widespread fear in our immigrant communities that cannot be fixed by a tone-deaf public-relations effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Opposing Russia's Inclusion In G7 Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have spent the last 3 months ignoring the spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths across the US. And now they're drafting a partisan bill behind closed doors that prioritizes special interests over working families. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Contrary to what the President seems to believe, symbols of hate have no place on our nation's military installations. This is a good--and long overdue--decision by the Pentagon." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of using all of the tools at his disposal to fight back against Russian threats against our troops, our election, & the sovereignty of democratic nations across the globe, Pres. Trump has sought to normalize U.S. relations & reward the Kremlin. That cannot stand." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Leahy, Durbin, Murray And Tester Call On President Trump To Increase PPE And Testing Capacity Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Duckworth Tours MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, Discusses Federal Aviation Priorities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Senate Republicans could easily do something to actually help Venezuelans living in the US -- grant Temporary Protected Status so they aren't forced back to the dictatorial failed state." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Mayors Lightfoot And Rockingham Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "When I spoke to @SecAzar last month, I pressed him to fix the grant process & provide more funding to rural & safety net hospitals on the front lines of COVID19. On Friday, @HHSgov announced it will award $4B in new funding to these hospitals, incl. more than $100M for Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Experts Tell Subcommittee that Transparency, Independent Scientific Review are Crucial to Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 15, 2020 In Homeland Security Hearing, Underwood Continues Fight to Deliver PPE for Illinois Health Care Providers and Frontline Workers Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 15, 2020 Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020 Durbin Calls On President Trump To Comply With Supreme Court Decision To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Following DOD Confirmation that Lt. Col. Vindman Was Set to Be Promoted, Duckworth Paves Way for Senior Military Promotions to Be Confirmed Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 14, 2020 Casten Introduces the National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act Rep. Sean Casten
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to be back in my hometown of East St. Louis yesterday to discuss the #COVID19 pandemic response. I will keep pushing for additional federal assistance to assist in the economic recovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "In June, a landmark Supreme Court decision rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to repeal DACA, calling it "arbitrary and capricious." Yesterday was the deadline to comply, but there's no indication that the Trump DHS has taken any steps to reopen DACA for new applicants." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "This should be a call to action. As of May, 5.4 million Americans lost their health insurance as a result of this pandemic, right when they need it most. That's why I'm working in congress to help people keep their employer health plans--even if they lose their job--at no cost." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Letter to Gina Haspel, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Welch, Request Information From CIA And FBI On Misinformation About Antifa Activity Used To Incite Tensions Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Another blatant attempt to silence opposition voices and undermine Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law. Sadly, we continue to see more democratic backsliding around the world under President Trump and Sec. Pompeo." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Defense Secretary: Why Won't You Confirm in Writing that You Didn't Interfere in Lt. Col. Vindman's Promotion? Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "What have Senate Republicans been waiting for? More than 140,000 Americans have died. Millions continue to file for unemployment benefits, and are losing their health insurance. With each passing day, Sen. McConnell's refusal to act becomes more and more inexcusable." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Mike Bost
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "ICE should abandon its deeply flawed plan to launch a "Chicago Citizens Academy' in the midst of a global pandemic. The Trump Admin's mass deportation agenda has created widespread fear in our immigrant communities that cannot be fixed by a tone-deaf public-relations effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Opposing Russia's Inclusion In G7 Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have spent the last 3 months ignoring the spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths across the US. And now they're drafting a partisan bill behind closed doors that prioritizes special interests over working families. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Contrary to what the President seems to believe, symbols of hate have no place on our nation's military installations. This is a good--and long overdue--decision by the Pentagon." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of using all of the tools at his disposal to fight back against Russian threats against our troops, our election, & the sovereignty of democratic nations across the globe, Pres. Trump has sought to normalize U.S. relations & reward the Kremlin. That cannot stand." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Leahy, Durbin, Murray And Tester Call On President Trump To Increase PPE And Testing Capacity Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Duckworth Tours MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, Discusses Federal Aviation Priorities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Senate Republicans could easily do something to actually help Venezuelans living in the US -- grant Temporary Protected Status so they aren't forced back to the dictatorial failed state." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Mayors Lightfoot And Rockingham Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "When I spoke to @SecAzar last month, I pressed him to fix the grant process & provide more funding to rural & safety net hospitals on the front lines of COVID19. On Friday, @HHSgov announced it will award $4B in new funding to these hospitals, incl. more than $100M for Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Experts Tell Subcommittee that Transparency, Independent Scientific Review are Crucial to Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 15, 2020 In Homeland Security Hearing, Underwood Continues Fight to Deliver PPE for Illinois Health Care Providers and Frontline Workers Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 15, 2020 Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020 Durbin Calls On President Trump To Comply With Supreme Court Decision To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Following DOD Confirmation that Lt. Col. Vindman Was Set to Be Promoted, Duckworth Paves Way for Senior Military Promotions to Be Confirmed Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 14, 2020 Casten Introduces the National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act Rep.Sean Casten
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to be back in my hometown of East St. Louis yesterday to discuss the #COVID19 pandemic response. I will keep pushing for additional federal assistance to assist in the economic recovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "In June, a landmark Supreme Court decision rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to repeal DACA, calling it "arbitrary and capricious." Yesterday was the deadline to comply, but there's no indication that the Trump DHS has taken any steps to reopen DACA for new applicants." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "This should be a call to action. As of May, 5.4 million Americans lost their health insurance as a result of this pandemic, right when they need it most. That's why I'm working in congress to help people keep their employer health plans--even if they lose their job--at no cost." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Letter to Gina Haspel, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Welch, Request Information From CIA And FBI On Misinformation About Antifa Activity Used To Incite Tensions Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 13, 2020 Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Another blatant attempt to silence opposition voices and undermine Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law. Sadly, we continue to see more democratic backsliding around the world under President Trump and Sec. Pompeo." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Defense Secretary: Why Won't You Confirm in Writing that You Didn't Interfere in Lt. Col. Vindman's Promotion? Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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