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Sept. 10, 2019 Duckworth on Trump Firing Bolton: "We Expect Our Troops to do Their Jobs, but don't Have a President or National Security Advisor Willing to do Theirs" Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farmers Union To Discuss Farm Economy, Trade, And Biofuels Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 The Disconnect Between the Beltway and the American People Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "If we want to compete with China, we must start investing more in cutting-edge agricultural research. My America Grows Act would increase federal research funding so that @USDA has the resources it needs to make more breakthroughs and foster innovation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Discusses The Importance Of Continued U.S. Global Engagement At Council On Foreign Relations Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm closely watching the ongoing situation in Dupo, Illinois, and will continue to follow along as it unfolds. As of this time, thankfully, no injuries have been reported." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm at @CFR_org tonight to discuss the United States' role in the world, and the importance and benefit of our continued global engagement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth Statement on the Breakdown of Peace Negotiations with the Taliban Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth, Garcia Discuss Impact of "Public Charge" Rule on Immigrant Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are paying for President Trump's tariffs on China. The damage will take years to undo." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate Democrats Push for Action on North Korea Violations of U.N. Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative and the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of Labor - Schakowsky, Grijalva, Levin Lead Letter Calling On Honduras To Halt Labor Violations Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "With the recent pardoning and release of numerous Azerbaijani political prisoners, it's time for all the bogus charges against Azerbaijani Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Khadija Ismayilova to also be dropped." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Despite President Trump's best efforts, North Korea continues to test ballistic missiles and violate UN Security Council Resolutions. The President needs to rethink his strategy. Flattery isn't working." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senate Democrats urge President Trump to push for action against North Korea for violation of U.N. security resolutions and to redouble efforts to build pragmatic path to verifiable denuclearization Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Schatz, Leahy, Durbin Statement On DoD Plan To Defund Military Projects To Pay For Trump Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Ending medical deferrals for immigrants is another shameful chapter in the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant campaign. These are people with life-threatening medical conditions who could die if they are deported. It's un-American and just plain wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Push For Action Against North Korea For Violation Of U.N. Security Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It has been two years since President Trump ended the #DACA program, ripping the American Dream away from 800,000 young people who have known no home outside of the United States. These young people now live in fear as their lives hang in the balance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration Diverting Funding for Nationasl Defense Projects to Ineffective Border Wall Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump finds $3.6 billion in loose change in our Defense budget to divert to his almighty wall. A question: shouldn't our military come first before a promise at a campaign rally?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy was implemented with little planning & zero regard for the well-being of the children involved. An investigation I requested confirms these children suffered psychological damage as a result. But the worst part? The President doesn't care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I remember when Mexico was going to pay for President Trump's border wall. He failed entirely to fulfill that promise and has now decided to steal funding from our armed service members and their families instead. Over 120 military projects are going to lose funding as a result." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary General - Torres, members of congress to United Nations Secretary General: "Ensure the physical safety of CICIG employees in Guatemala" Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Leahy, Durbin, Schatz REAX To President Trump Robbing From The Military To Pay For His Vanity Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Durbin, Shaheen, Portman Lead Bipartisan Ukraine Caucus Leadership Letter Urging Trump Administration To Release Obligated Military Security Assistance For Ukraine Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the bipartisan Senate Ukraine Caucus came together to urge the Trump Administration to release the funds designated for military security assistance to the Ukraine. This funding is essential to Ukraine's long-term stability & independence and must be obligated immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "As Hurricane Dorian moves towards the eastern coast of the United States, my thoughts are with those in the Bahamas whose homes and lives have been devastated by this storm. The United States must stand by and support our neighbors to the south in this time of need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's unthinkable that the President would take funding away from our troops in order to pay for his vanity project at the border. Fulfilling a failed campaign promise is no excuse for this overreach in authority. Congress must put our service members first." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in Odessa, Texas yesterday is a tragedy that is far too familiar in American life these days. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. We must come together as a nation to stop this senseless violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Another tragic mass shooting, and my heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. We must take meaningful action to implement common sense gun safety measures at the federal level. That has to be our main priority in the Senate this fall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - ".@RepShimkus and I have worked on many projects together, recently on expanding the fine work at @ScottAFB and establishing a bipartisan approach to filling judicial vacancies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Quigley Re-Introduces Poland Visa Waiver Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop disrespecting U.S. servicemembers and diplomats willing to sacrifice for our nation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019 Duckworth visits Vietnam & Thailand as part of armed services committee congressional delegation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "This is going to put Ukraine's long-term stability at risk. President Trump must direct DOD to obligate these funds immediately - there's no reason to delay. Unless, of course, he's yet again acting at the behest of his favorite Russian dictator & good friend, Putin." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation came together in support of @GovPritzker's request for federal assistance to help the State recover from this year's severe flooding. We stand ready to assist in whatever capacity we can." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's Remain in Mexico policy is a betrayal of American values and will only further instability in Mexican border cities. I joined my @SenateDems colleagues in demanding an end to this short-sighted and inhumane policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Deporting children with cancer is about as low as you can sink. This is yet another step in the Trump Administration's heartless campaign to use immigration to divide us. But I have faith in the American people - we are a kind and generous nation and we will reject this cruelty." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "With Tropical Storm Dorian bearing down on Puerto Rico, the Trump Admin is raiding millions of dollars of disaster relief funds so they can detain more immigrants. Putting Americans at risk to serve the President's anti-immigrant agenda is beyond the pale." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's scorched-Earth trade war has hurt American farmers, and it's only getting worse. At some point, the President is going to have to start treating our nation's agricultural community as more than pawns in his harmful dispute with China." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Why does President Trump continue to be former communist KGB agent Putin's cheerleader? And when will my Republican colleagues finally speak out against President Trump's championing of a Russian dictator?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The fires burning through the Amazon Rainforest are devastating one of our planet's most precious natural resources. My heart is with the Brazilian people as they work to put out this blaze." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2019 Tweet - "More than one million Rohingya continue to live in refugee camps after being savagely chased from their homes in Burma. This is unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 In Thailand, Duckworth highlights importance of the U.S.-Thai alliance and maintaining the international rule of law Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We should be doing everything in our power to help keep innocent families out of harm's way by granting TPS to Venezuelans already living in the US. Sadly, President Trump and Senate Republicans are blocking TPS for Venezuela, putting lives at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 21, 2019 In Bangkok, Duckworth meets with Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The President's scorched-Earth trade policies aren't working, and American consumers are paying the price." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Rep. Johnson, Colleagues Ask DOJ for Answers on Brazil Corruption & Persecution of Former President Lula da Silva Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Israel Denying Entry To Her Two Colleagues Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Israel's Decision To Deny Members Of Congress Entry At President Trump's Urging Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 15, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Brad Schneider" Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Schneider Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu Denying Entry to Israel to Two Members of Congress Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed in Israel's decision to deny entry to two sitting members of the United States Congress -- as well as Pres. Trump's heinous & unprecedented lobbying efforts on the matter. Nothing is gained by stifling voices or opinions you disagree with." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Casten Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Bar Members of Congress from Entering Israel Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The service members of the @Arsenal_Island are some of our nation's best & brightest. I'm proud to announce, along with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri, a $52M federal investment that will improve the installation and enhance mission readiness for years to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2019 Duckworth on Trump Firing Bolton: "We Expect Our Troops to do Their Jobs, but don't Have a President or National Security Advisor Willing to do Theirs" Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farmers Union To Discuss Farm Economy, Trade, And Biofuels Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 The Disconnect Between the Beltway and the American People Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "If we want to compete with China, we must start investing more in cutting-edge agricultural research. My America Grows Act would increase federal research funding so that @USDA has the resources it needs to make more breakthroughs and foster innovation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Discusses The Importance Of Continued U.S. Global Engagement At Council On Foreign Relations Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm closely watching the ongoing situation in Dupo, Illinois, and will continue to follow along as it unfolds. As of this time, thankfully, no injuries have been reported." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm at @CFR_org tonight to discuss the United States' role in the world, and the importance and benefit of our continued global engagement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth Statement on the Breakdown of Peace Negotiations with the Taliban Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Duckworth, Garcia Discuss Impact of "Public Charge" Rule on Immigrant Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are paying for President Trump's tariffs on China. The damage will take years to undo." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate Democrats Push for Action on North Korea Violations of U.N. Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative and the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of Labor - Schakowsky, Grijalva, Levin Lead Letter Calling On Honduras To Halt Labor Violations Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "With the recent pardoning and release of numerous Azerbaijani political prisoners, it's time for all the bogus charges against Azerbaijani Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Khadija Ismayilova to also be dropped." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Despite President Trump's best efforts, North Korea continues to test ballistic missiles and violate UN Security Council Resolutions. The President needs to rethink his strategy. Flattery isn't working." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senate Democrats urge President Trump to push for action against North Korea for violation of U.N. security resolutions and to redouble efforts to build pragmatic path to verifiable denuclearization Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Schatz, Leahy, Durbin Statement On DoD Plan To Defund Military Projects To Pay For Trump Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Ending medical deferrals for immigrants is another shameful chapter in the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant campaign. These are people with life-threatening medical conditions who could die if they are deported. It's un-American and just plain wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Push For Action Against North Korea For Violation Of U.N. Security Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It has been two years since President Trump ended the #DACA program, ripping the American Dream away from 800,000 young people who have known no home outside of the United States. These young people now live in fear as their lives hang in the balance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration Diverting Funding for Nationasl Defense Projects to Ineffective Border Wall Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump finds $3.6 billion in loose change in our Defense budget to divert to his almighty wall. A question: shouldn't our military come first before a promise at a campaign rally?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy was implemented with little planning & zero regard for the well-being of the children involved. An investigation I requested confirms these children suffered psychological damage as a result. But the worst part? The President doesn't care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I remember when Mexico was going to pay for President Trump's border wall. He failed entirely to fulfill that promise and has now decided to steal funding from our armed service members and their families instead. Over 120 military projects are going to lose funding as a result." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary General - Torres, members of congress to United Nations Secretary General: "Ensure the physical safety of CICIG employees in Guatemala" Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Leahy, Durbin, Schatz REAX To President Trump Robbing From The Military To Pay For His Vanity Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Durbin, Shaheen, Portman Lead Bipartisan Ukraine Caucus Leadership Letter Urging Trump Administration To Release Obligated Military Security Assistance For Ukraine Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the bipartisan Senate Ukraine Caucus came together to urge the Trump Administration to release the funds designated for military security assistance to the Ukraine. This funding is essential to Ukraine's long-term stability & independence and must be obligated immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "As Hurricane Dorian moves towards the eastern coast of the United States, my thoughts are with those in the Bahamas whose homes and lives have been devastated by this storm. The United States must stand by and support our neighbors to the south in this time of need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's unthinkable that the President would take funding away from our troops in order to pay for his vanity project at the border. Fulfilling a failed campaign promise is no excuse for this overreach in authority. Congress must put our service members first." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in Odessa, Texas yesterday is a tragedy that is far too familiar in American life these days. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. We must come together as a nation to stop this senseless violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Another tragic mass shooting, and my heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. We must take meaningful action to implement common sense gun safety measures at the federal level. That has to be our main priority in the Senate this fall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - ".@RepShimkus and I have worked on many projects together, recently on expanding the fine work at @ScottAFB and establishing a bipartisan approach to filling judicial vacancies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Quigley Re-Introduces Poland Visa Waiver Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop disrespecting U.S. servicemembers and diplomats willing to sacrifice for our nation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019 Duckworth visits Vietnam & Thailand as part of armed services committee congressional delegation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "This is going to put Ukraine's long-term stability at risk. President Trump must direct DOD to obligate these funds immediately - there's no reason to delay. Unless, of course, he's yet again acting at the behest of his favorite Russian dictator & good friend, Putin." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation came together in support of @GovPritzker's request for federal assistance to help the State recover from this year's severe flooding. We stand ready to assist in whatever capacity we can." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's Remain in Mexico policy is a betrayal of American values and will only further instability in Mexican border cities. I joined my @SenateDems colleagues in demanding an end to this short-sighted and inhumane policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Deporting children with cancer is about as low as you can sink. This is yet another step in the Trump Administration's heartless campaign to use immigration to divide us. But I have faith in the American people - we are a kind and generous nation and we will reject this cruelty." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "With Tropical Storm Dorian bearing down on Puerto Rico, the Trump Admin is raiding millions of dollars of disaster relief funds so they can detain more immigrants. Putting Americans at risk to serve the President's anti-immigrant agenda is beyond the pale." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's scorched-Earth trade war has hurt American farmers, and it's only getting worse. At some point, the President is going to have to start treating our nation's agricultural community as more than pawns in his harmful dispute with China." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Why does President Trump continue to be former communist KGB agent Putin's cheerleader? And when will my Republican colleagues finally speak out against President Trump's championing of a Russian dictator?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The fires burning through the Amazon Rainforest are devastating one of our planet's most precious natural resources. My heart is with the Brazilian people as they work to put out this blaze." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2019 Tweet - "More than one million Rohingya continue to live in refugee camps after being savagely chased from their homes in Burma. This is unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 In Thailand, Duckworth highlights importance of the U.S.-Thai alliance and maintaining the international rule of law Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We should be doing everything in our power to help keep innocent families out of harm's way by granting TPS to Venezuelans already living in the US. Sadly, President Trump and Senate Republicans are blocking TPS for Venezuela, putting lives at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 21, 2019 In Bangkok, Duckworth meets with Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The President's scorched-Earth trade policies aren't working, and American consumers are paying the price." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Rep. Johnson, Colleagues Ask DOJ for Answers on Brazil Corruption & Persecution of Former President Lula da Silva Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Israel Denying Entry To Her Two Colleagues Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Israel's Decision To Deny Members Of Congress Entry At President Trump's Urging Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 15, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Brad Schneider" Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Schneider Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu Denying Entry to Israel to Two Members of Congress Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed in Israel's decision to deny entry to two sitting members of the United States Congress -- as well as Pres. Trump's heinous & unprecedented lobbying efforts on the matter. Nothing is gained by stifling voices or opinions you disagree with." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Casten Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Bar Members of Congress from Entering Israel Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The service members of the @Arsenal_Island are some of our nation's best & brightest. I'm proud to announce, along with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri, a $52M federal investment that will improve the installation and enhance mission readiness for years to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
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