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Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats: Committee Must Protect Witnesses From Presidential Intimidation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I heard from Illinois companies about how the President's reckless trade policies are impacting their work. It's clear that American businesses, consumers, and farmers are feeling the brunt of the President's tariffs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's open solicitation to Ukraine & reported discussion with the Russians dismissing their attacks on the 2016 U.S. election are stunning abdications of his oath of office."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David S. Johanson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission - Brown urges Trade Commission to side with American workers in antidumping investigation into mattresses imported from China
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar and Members of Congress Urge India to Restore Communication in Kashmir
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia's Statement on ICE's Attack on Sanctuary Cities
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Menashi, White House Counsel - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Menashi: Disclose Involvement in Zelensky Call, Whistleblower Complaint
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
CNN - Dick Durbin: Why Trump's handling of Ukraine demands investigation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Latest Assault On Refugees
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was great to join Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants last night at their 2019 Solidarity Gala. The work they do for immigrants and migrant children is critical and I am proud to stand beside them."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Underwood's Bipartisan Counter Terrorist Network Act Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in our history, the Trump Administration has decided to drop America's moral standing to a new low by drastically reducing the U.S. refugee admissions goal to only 18,000 for the next year."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
U.S. Rep. Kirkpatrick Introduces Legislation Allowing DREAMers Employment on Capitol Hill
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Bost Introduces Bill to Recognize the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 26, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) Responds to Census Bureau Attempt to Gather Information from IL Driver's Licenses Database
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 26, 2019
Counter Terrorist Network Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schneider, Schweikert Question U.S. Trade Representative About Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum From Israel
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Good to see the Senate Appropriations Committee pass my amendment with @SenatorLeahy today to prohibit entry to any Philippine Government Officials involved in the politically motivated imprisonment of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima in 2017. We must #FreeLeilaNow."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Duckworth Votes to Terminate Donald Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "For now the 2nd time in 6 months, GOP & Dem Senators came together to put the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration. The President must not be allowed to take funding away from our military just so he can build his useless border wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin Discusses Immigrant Labor And Climate Change At Agriculture Committee Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Back in November 2017, I called on Equatorial Guinean President Obiang to release Ramon Esono - the artist who he had wrongfully jailed for criticizing the country's corrupt, undemocratic leader. Now that his fight for freedom is over, it was great to meet with Ramon today in DC."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to Mr. Brandon L. Van Grack, Director of FARA Registration Unit, National Security Division - As Giuliani's Ukraine Involvement Becomes Clearer, Seven Senate Democrats Again Request Immediate DOJ Review of Giuliani's Foreign Agent Registration Compliance
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "I'm calling on the DoD OIG to investigate the withholding of Ukraine military aid appropriated by Congress, allegedly at the direction of the White House. The delay raises questions about whether DoD officials were involved in any scheme to target a political opponent."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to @ArmyChiefStaff General James McConville for sitting down with me today to review funding for modernizing our military and to discuss my concerns about deploying more troops to Saudi Arabia."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Expressing Sense of the House with Respect to Whistleblower Complaint Made to Inspector General of Intelligence Community
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Vote To Reject President Trump's Emergency Declaration
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Glenn Fine, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press DOD OIG To Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding That Was Held By Trump Administration
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin, Menendez, Leahy Respond To Trump Falsehood On Ukraine
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico - Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead Push for Oversight Against Wall Street Corruption in Puerto Rico
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Durbin Meets With Illinois Manufacturing Association To Discuss Trade And Workforce Development
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "More American troops to the Saudi peninsula is a dangerous escalation. Not enough troops to make a difference & too many American lives at risk. Pres. Trump's Iran strategy goes from bad to worse."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Cornstein, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary - Durbin, Engel, Leahy, Malinowski Call For U.S. Ambassador To Hungary To Uphold American Democratic & Security Norms
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General - Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter Demanding Investigation into Trump's Use of Troops at the Southern Border
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Mathews" - Transcript: "Trump admits discussing Biden."
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 23, 2019
Congressman García: ICE is Declaring War on Our Neighborhoods
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Wall Street Journal writes that Trump was pressuring the Ukrainian President to cooperate with Rudy Giuliani and investigate Joe Biden and his son. We do know the Administration refused to release Ukrainian security funds..."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: A great story about Nasir Zakaria, who I've had the privilege of meeting. Nasir is a Rohingya, and was able to come to the U.S. via a refugee resettlement program in 2013 before becoming a citizen this past summer. Congratulations, Nasir!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Cotton, Duckworth Bill to Help More Families of Fallen Service Members Travel to Dover Air Force Base
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "We can't let President Trump stumble into a war with Iran on behalf of the Saudis. Another war in the Middle East would be ruinous for everyone involved."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate Judiciary Democrats: Committee Must Protect Witnesses From Presidential Intimidation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I heard from Illinois companies about how the President's reckless trade policies are impacting their work. It's clear that American businesses, consumers, and farmers are feeling the brunt of the President's tariffs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's open solicitation to Ukraine & reported discussion with the Russians dismissing their attacks on the 2016 U.S. election are stunning abdications of his oath of office."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David S. Johanson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission - Brown urges Trade Commission to side with American workers in antidumping investigation into mattresses imported from China
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar and Members of Congress Urge India to Restore Communication in Kashmir
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia's Statement on ICE's Attack on Sanctuary Cities
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Menashi, White House Counsel - Senate Judiciary Democrats to Menashi: Disclose Involvement in Zelensky Call, Whistleblower Complaint
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
CNN - Dick Durbin: Why Trump's handling of Ukraine demands investigation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Latest Assault On Refugees
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was great to join Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants last night at their 2019 Solidarity Gala. The work they do for immigrants and migrant children is critical and I am proud to stand beside them."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Underwood's Bipartisan Counter Terrorist Network Act Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in our history, the Trump Administration has decided to drop America's moral standing to a new low by drastically reducing the U.S. refugee admissions goal to only 18,000 for the next year."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
U.S. Rep. Kirkpatrick Introduces Legislation Allowing DREAMers Employment on Capitol Hill
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Bost Introduces Bill to Recognize the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 26, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) Responds to Census Bureau Attempt to Gather Information from IL Driver's Licenses Database
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 26, 2019
Counter Terrorist Network Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schneider, Schweikert Question U.S. Trade Representative About Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum From Israel
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Good to see the Senate Appropriations Committee pass my amendment with @SenatorLeahy today to prohibit entry to any Philippine Government Officials involved in the politically motivated imprisonment of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima in 2017. We must #FreeLeilaNow."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019
Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Duckworth Votes to Terminate Donald Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "For now the 2nd time in 6 months, GOP & Dem Senators came together to put the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration. The President must not be allowed to take funding away from our military just so he can build his useless border wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin Discusses Immigrant Labor And Climate Change At Agriculture Committee Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Back in November 2017, I called on Equatorial Guinean President Obiang to release Ramon Esono - the artist who he had wrongfully jailed for criticizing the country's corrupt, undemocratic leader. Now that his fight for freedom is over, it was great to meet with Ramon today in DC."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to Mr. Brandon L. Van Grack, Director of FARA Registration Unit, National Security Division - As Giuliani's Ukraine Involvement Becomes Clearer, Seven Senate Democrats Again Request Immediate DOJ Review of Giuliani's Foreign Agent Registration Compliance
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "I'm calling on the DoD OIG to investigate the withholding of Ukraine military aid appropriated by Congress, allegedly at the direction of the White House. The delay raises questions about whether DoD officials were involved in any scheme to target a political opponent."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to @ArmyChiefStaff General James McConville for sitting down with me today to review funding for modernizing our military and to discuss my concerns about deploying more troops to Saudi Arabia."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Expressing Sense of the House with Respect to Whistleblower Complaint Made to Inspector General of Intelligence Community
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Vote To Reject President Trump's Emergency Declaration
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Glenn Fine, Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press DOD OIG To Investigate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Funding That Was Held By Trump Administration
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin, Menendez, Leahy Respond To Trump Falsehood On Ukraine
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico - Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead Push for Oversight Against Wall Street Corruption in Puerto Rico
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Durbin Meets With Illinois Manufacturing Association To Discuss Trade And Workforce Development
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "More American troops to the Saudi peninsula is a dangerous escalation. Not enough troops to make a difference & too many American lives at risk. Pres. Trump's Iran strategy goes from bad to worse."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Cornstein, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary - Durbin, Engel, Leahy, Malinowski Call For U.S. Ambassador To Hungary To Uphold American Democratic & Security Norms
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General - Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter Demanding Investigation into Trump's Use of Troops at the Southern Border
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Mathews" - Transcript: "Trump admits discussing Biden."
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 23, 2019
Congressman García: ICE is Declaring War on Our Neighborhoods
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Wall Street Journal writes that Trump was pressuring the Ukrainian President to cooperate with Rudy Giuliani and investigate Joe Biden and his son. We do know the Administration refused to release Ukrainian security funds..."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: A great story about Nasir Zakaria, who I've had the privilege of meeting. Nasir is a Rohingya, and was able to come to the U.S. via a refugee resettlement program in 2013 before becoming a citizen this past summer. Congratulations, Nasir!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Cotton, Duckworth Bill to Help More Families of Fallen Service Members Travel to Dover Air Force Base
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "We can't let President Trump stumble into a war with Iran on behalf of the Saudis. Another war in the Middle East would be ruinous for everyone involved."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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