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Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Green, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Romney Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter to Administration in Support of Burma's Elections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Under Questioning By Underwood, Top DHS Official Confirms the Department's Need For An Electronic Health Record System, Says Implementation is in Process Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Far too many communities have been victimized by domestic terrorism in recent years. For too long, we've failed to take action to combat this deadly menace in our own backyard. We cannot afford to wait any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @Rotary, @CDCgov, @UNICEF, and others help Nigeria and the whole African continent work towards soon becoming polio free." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin, Schneider Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Domestic Terrorist Threat Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin: The Power To Declare War Rests Solely With Congress Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army soldier Miguel Villalon of Aurora, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Afghanistan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Serrano Leads Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Statement by Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García on the Situation in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to stand by leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, African-American, Latino, Sikh, and LGBTQ+ communities at @loop_chicago in the fight to combat violent domestic extremism. The threat of hate crimes and domestic terrorism is not new, but has increased sharply in recent years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As Honduras struggles with challenging levels of criminal impunity, U.S. support can make a difference. Today @SenatorMenendez, @marcorubio, @SenLeahy, @timkaine, and I wrote the Trump Admin. to express our support for an extension of the anti-corruption efforts of MACCIH." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - In Aftermath Of Recent Attacks, Durbin Again Calls For Trump Admin To Step Up Efforts To Combat Domestic Terrorism & Hate Crimes Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Michael Kozak, Acting Assistant Secretary of State - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Requesting Support for a Clean Extension of OAS' Anti-corruption Mission in Honduras Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Rubio, Markey, Colleagues Applaud Passage of Resolution on Human Rights Abuses in the Philippines Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Non-Binding War Powers Resolution Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. Robin Kelly to Vote YES on War Powers Resolution Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 9, 2020 Casten Votes for War Powers Resolution Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 9, 2020 Quigley Statement on Vote Limiting President's Authority to Attack Iran Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of a War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Action Against Iran Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, as wildfires raged up & down our Pacific Coast, Australian firefighters came to provide much-needed aid. I'm glad we are reciprocating. Today, I led the Friends of Australia Caucus in pledging U.S. support for the people of Australia during the ongoing bushfire crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "With rain and snow in the weekend forecast, I urge Illinoisans to take the proper precautions to stay safe amid potential flooding. FEMA offers preparedness resources and information here: http://www.ready.gov/floods ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see the House pass a War Powers Resolution today with bipartisan support to keep Pres. Trump from starting a war all on his own. The Senate must do the same & pass my resolution with @timkaine. Congress alone has the Constitutional power to decide whether to declare war." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Ernst and Duckworth Team Up to Tackle Sexual Misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the ongoing human rights abuses in the Philippines. Passage of this resolution shows that the U.S. Senate stands united in our condemnation of the Duterte government's ongoing troubling behavior & democratic backsliding." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "In yesterday's briefing, the Trump Admin could only give us general conclusions about any Iranian threats to the U.S. -- zero specificity. So much intelligence was left off the table." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces 2020 U.S. Service Academy Nominations Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump wants to send more American troops to the Middle East, it is important that he briefs Congress on his plans to do so. Yesterday @SenSchumer, @SenJackReed, and I wrote to Defense Sec. Esper & Army General Milley to demand that happens as required by law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If we are looking for stability in the Middle East & trying to reduce state-sponsored terrorism from Iran and other countries, then we must act thoughtfully and not impulsively. We must not allow this situation to escalate into an all-out war with Iran." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin To Colleagues: Stand Up & Support Iran War Powers Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Bost statement on Iran missile attacks Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must not be a rubber stamp for President Trump's worst instincts. Any member--on either side of the aisle--who wants a war with Iran needs to step up, face their constituents, and record their vote accordingly. I gladly welcome the chance to do so myself." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin Calls On Philippine Government To Release Filipina Senator De Lima Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Green, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Romney Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter to Administration in Support of Burma's Elections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Under Questioning By Underwood, Top DHS Official Confirms the Department's Need For An Electronic Health Record System, Says Implementation is in Process Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Far too many communities have been victimized by domestic terrorism in recent years. For too long, we've failed to take action to combat this deadly menace in our own backyard. We cannot afford to wait any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @Rotary, @CDCgov, @UNICEF, and others help Nigeria and the whole African continent work towards soon becoming polio free." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin, Schneider Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Domestic Terrorist Threat Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin: The Power To Declare War Rests Solely With Congress Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army soldier Miguel Villalon of Aurora, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Afghanistan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Serrano Leads Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Statement by Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García on the Situation in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to stand by leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, African-American, Latino, Sikh, and LGBTQ+ communities at @loop_chicago in the fight to combat violent domestic extremism. The threat of hate crimes and domestic terrorism is not new, but has increased sharply in recent years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As Honduras struggles with challenging levels of criminal impunity, U.S. support can make a difference. Today @SenatorMenendez, @marcorubio, @SenLeahy, @timkaine, and I wrote the Trump Admin. to express our support for an extension of the anti-corruption efforts of MACCIH." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - In Aftermath Of Recent Attacks, Durbin Again Calls For Trump Admin To Step Up Efforts To Combat Domestic Terrorism & Hate Crimes Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Michael Kozak, Acting Assistant Secretary of State - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Requesting Support for a Clean Extension of OAS' Anti-corruption Mission in Honduras Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Rubio, Markey, Colleagues Applaud Passage of Resolution on Human Rights Abuses in the Philippines Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Non-Binding War Powers Resolution Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. Robin Kelly to Vote YES on War Powers Resolution Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 9, 2020 Casten Votes for War Powers Resolution Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 9, 2020 Quigley Statement on Vote Limiting President's Authority to Attack Iran Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of a War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Action Against Iran Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, as wildfires raged up & down our Pacific Coast, Australian firefighters came to provide much-needed aid. I'm glad we are reciprocating. Today, I led the Friends of Australia Caucus in pledging U.S. support for the people of Australia during the ongoing bushfire crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "With rain and snow in the weekend forecast, I urge Illinoisans to take the proper precautions to stay safe amid potential flooding. FEMA offers preparedness resources and information here: http://www.ready.gov/floods ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see the House pass a War Powers Resolution today with bipartisan support to keep Pres. Trump from starting a war all on his own. The Senate must do the same & pass my resolution with @timkaine. Congress alone has the Constitutional power to decide whether to declare war." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Ernst and Duckworth Team Up to Tackle Sexual Misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the ongoing human rights abuses in the Philippines. Passage of this resolution shows that the U.S. Senate stands united in our condemnation of the Duterte government's ongoing troubling behavior & democratic backsliding." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "In yesterday's briefing, the Trump Admin could only give us general conclusions about any Iranian threats to the U.S. -- zero specificity. So much intelligence was left off the table." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces 2020 U.S. Service Academy Nominations Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump wants to send more American troops to the Middle East, it is important that he briefs Congress on his plans to do so. Yesterday @SenSchumer, @SenJackReed, and I wrote to Defense Sec. Esper & Army General Milley to demand that happens as required by law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If we are looking for stability in the Middle East & trying to reduce state-sponsored terrorism from Iran and other countries, then we must act thoughtfully and not impulsively. We must not allow this situation to escalate into an all-out war with Iran." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin To Colleagues: Stand Up & Support Iran War Powers Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Bost statement on Iran missile attacks Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must not be a rubber stamp for President Trump's worst instincts. Any member--on either side of the aisle--who wants a war with Iran needs to step up, face their constituents, and record their vote accordingly. I gladly welcome the chance to do so myself." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin Calls On Philippine Government To Release Filipina Senator De Lima Sen.Dick Durbin
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