| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "The late John McCain fought against big bureaucracies and too much brass. With new reports of proposed Space Force growing, we need better answers on how much this will cost --- and if that money is better invested in our troops and new space technologies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "The travel ban continues to separate families and hurt communities every day. It's time we #RepealTheBan. Read about the heartbreaking human stories behind the ban:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @RepJudyChu to make clear that President Trump's travel ban does not reflect our core values as a nation. Let's #RepealTheBan and pass the #NoBanAct."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Despite saying the Venezuelan govt is a threat to its people, Sec. Pompeo wouldn't commit to letting Venezuelans already in the US stay under Temporary Protected Status. I suspect it's because of this President's aversion to refugees & immigrants. It shouldn't be a hard choice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "I strongly support Israel, but believe the Palestinians deserve a home as well. Two sovereign states -- not a threat to one another. I worry the Trump Administration isn't thinking clearly about how its Israel-Palestine strategy ends well."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "That Erdogan continues to jail a U.S. citizen & Turkish staff that work for our consulates, not to mention prop up Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, warrants greater action by the Trump Administration. I joined @SenatorCardin & @SenatorWicker on a bill today to hold Turkey accountable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Durbin Presses Pompeo On Venezuela, Middle East Politics
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "The federal government isn't doing nearly enough to combat white supremacist terrorism. How we can learn from our past:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Bringing back a failed and ghastly family separation policy would be the height of irresponsibility and heartlessness."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Quigley, Rice Introduce Legislation to Reform Visa Laws and Increase National Security
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| April 9, 2019
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Van Hollen Co-Sponsors Legislation to Defend U.S. Citizens and Diplomatic Staff from Political Prosecution in Turkey
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 8, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Romney, Colleagues Call on Sec. Pompeo to Raise Key Concerns during Bilateral Meeting with Egyptian President Sisi
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2019
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Tweet - "While President Trump falsely claims "Our country's full" to turn back children fleeing gang & sexual violence, he quietly allows businesses, like Mar-a-Lago, to import 30K new foreign workers to take American jobs. The hypocrisy is not surprising but it is still appalling."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the horrific Rwandan genocide. We must renew our commitment to do more to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2019
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Tweet - "As Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen departs, the Trump Administration now says it will take up to 2 years to identify thousands of separated families, even though she falsely claimed, "We do not have a policy of separating families at the border." Disgraceful."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Ahead of Tuesday's Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Warren, Reed, & Colleagues Question Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan on Top Marine's Warning of "Unacceptable Risk" to Marine Corps Combat Readiness and Solvency
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2019
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Letter to Rep. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. David Joyce, Ranking Member of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Schiff, DelBene, DeFazio and 45 Colleagues Urge Increased Funding to Build Out Earthquake Early Warning System
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 7, 2019
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Statement by Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García on the Announcement of DHS Secretary Nielsen Leaving the Administration
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 7, 2019
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Underwood Statement on Resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press President Trump to Designate Venezuela for TPS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Warn President Trump Against Cutting Funding To Northern Triangle Countries
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Rep. Trone and Rep. Connolly Send Letter to Trump Demanding Answers for Death of Jamal Khashoggi
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Congressman Andy Levin, Bipartisan House Members, Urge DHS and ICE to Halt Mass Deportation of Iraqi Nationals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Senators Markey, Rubio, Durbin, Blackburn, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Highlighting Human Rights Concerns in the Philippines
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Udall, Durbin, Paul Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unconstitutional War with Iran
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Schneider Statement on Motion to Recommit
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| April 4, 2019
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unconstitutional War with Iran
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Print Carper, Menendez and More than 30 Democratic Senators Warn President Trump Against Cutting Funding to Northern Triangle
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Maloney Leads Coalition Demanding State Department Address Barbaric Anti-Gay Law in Brunei
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Menendez, Rubio Lead Bipartisan Group Introducing the VERDAD Act, Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Letter to Rep. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Peter J. Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs Announce Record Support for Program
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Menendez, Booker and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Lift Ban on DREAMers Working for Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Romney Joins Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues in Urging Sanctions, Export Controls and Financial Disclosures to Counter Chinese Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Durbin Statement On NATO Secretary General's Address To Joint Meeting Of Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2019
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Tweet - "I have met hundreds of Dreamers who are giving back to their communities as teachers, nurses, engineers & soldiers. I've also had Dreamers work in my office as volunteer interns. They're dedicated to public service & it makes no sense to deprive Congress of this homegrown talent."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2019
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Tweet - "Today's Joint Meeting of Congress reaffirmed NATO's importance as the foundation for mutual security, and Congress' bipartisan support for our democratic allies in North America and Europe. It's time for the President to join the bipartisan consensus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2019
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Durbin, Menendez, Rubio Lead Bipartisan Group Introducing Comprehensive Bill To Help Restore Democracy In Venezuela
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - LaHood Leads Effort to Combat Discriminatory Tax Proposals Targeting U.S. Businesses
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Durbin, Harris, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill To Lift Ban On Dreamers Working For Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "My statement on the Trump Administration's attempt to strip disaster aid funds from Puerto Rico:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "My staff have been asking the Trump Administration to brief us on their efforts to fight domestic terrorism threat for six months. Now we know why the Administration is stalling."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Trump Admin Attempt To Strip Disaster Aid Funds From Puerto Rico
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Requiring President and Vice President to Fully Disclose and Divest Conflicts of Interest
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 1, 2019
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Ahead of National Service Recognition Day, Reed, Larson, Coons, Duckworth & Members of Congress Call for ACTION to Expand Opportunities for National Service
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 31, 2019
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NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Responds to Trump's Decision to End Assistance to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador and Close the Border with Mexico
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 29, 2019
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Letter to Controller General Gene Dodaro, US Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Hassan Requests Examination of Federal and State Prison Emergency Preparedness Procedures
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 28, 2019
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Rep. Rice Introduces Legislation to Strengthen National Security, Bolster Tourism Economy
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Joined a bipartisan group of Senators on a resolution condemning the white supremacist terrorist attack in New Zealand. The United States Senate stands with our friends from NZ as they fight back against global terror, intolerance, and hatred."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 28, 2019
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Quigley Introduces Legislation to Bolster International Tourism and Protect National Security
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Quigley Statement on House Resolution Condemning Trump Ban on Transgender Servicemembers
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 28, 2019
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Senate Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attacks in New Zealand
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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New Democrat Coalition Releases National Security Task Force Goals for the 116th Congress
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Situation at the Southern Border
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 28, 2019
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Tweet - "I told Army leaders this week that the President is building his almighty wall at the expense of the military. It raises serious questions about the President's priorities when he undermines troop readiness to fund his campaign promise."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 27, 2019
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Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Combat White Supremacist Terrorist Threat
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 27, 2019
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Brown Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 27, 2019
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Durbin: President Trump Is Building His Wall At The Expense Of The Military
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 27, 2019
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Hearing Recap: Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Examined Improving Cybersecurity at Consumer Reporting Agencies
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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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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Letter to the Hon. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force - Capito, Bipartisan Group Urge Air Force Secretary to Upgrade C-130 H Propeller System
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 26, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Faith Leaders to Call for Budget that Reinvests in Communities and Cuts Immigration Enforcement
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 26, 2019
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As Ukraine Presidential Election Approaches, Merkley and Durbin Introduce Resolution to Support Ukrainian Democracy & Combat Russian Election Interference
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 26, 2019
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Bost Backs Bipartisan Bill to Compensate 9/11 First Responders & Survivors
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| March 26, 2019
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Graham, Durbin Reintroduce Dream Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Joined @LindseyGrahamSC today to reintroduce the #DreamAct. I'll do everything in my power as a United States Senator to protect #Dreamers and give them the chance to become American citizens so they can contribute to a brighter future for all Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2019
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Underwood Questions Experts on Health Impacts of Family Separation on Children
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Last night, without Congressional approval, DOD took $1 billion from the military to fund the President's almighty border wall. Pres. Trump & DOD leaders are putting political interference & pet projects ahead of our troops' needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 25, 2019
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Schneider, Zeldin, Nadler, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Two-State Solution and Opposing Global BDS Movement
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 25, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Funding to Fund Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 24, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Statement Following Conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Investigation into Russian Collusion
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| March 22, 2019
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Tweet - "My statement on Special Counsel Mueller's report:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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