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July 24, 2019 Tweet - "It's no secret that our elections are under attack and that the Russians are at it again in 2020. Met with @SenDuckworth & IL Board of Elections Chairman Chuck Scholz today to discuss how we can support state efforts to secure our elections." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Election Security With State Board Of Elections Chair Chuck Scholz Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Director Mueller reminded the American people today of the reason why this investigation was necessary. Russia interfered with our democracy in 2016 to sway the presidential race, and they are at it again in 2020. Leader McConnell: we must act to secure our elections now." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Add another Communist dictatorship to the list of friends President Trump favors over world democracies." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Schneider on the Passage of Bipartisan Resolution OpposingGlobal BDS Movement and Supporting Two-State Solution Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 23, 2019 Durbin Presses FBI Director Wray On Effort To Combat White Supremacist Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, Director Wray made it clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Russians are still trying to interfere in our elections. Why is Leader McConnell afraid to bring election security bills to the floor for a vote?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 23, 2019 Schneider Bipartisan Resolution Opposing Global Bds Movement, Supporting Two-State Solution Passes House Rep. Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act Rep. Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Opposing Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement Targeting Israel Rep. Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our major intelligence agencies have confirmed that the Russians have continued their efforts to interfere in our elections. What are we doing about it? Nothing. The reason? Leader McConnell." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "White supremacists pose a grave threat to our national security, accounting for more homicides from 2000 to 2016 than any other domestic extremist movement. Today I asked FBI Director Wray whether his agency takes the threat seriously." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Situation in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "I welcome the UAE's decision to scale back their involvement in the disastrous war in Yemen. They should also release human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor, who's being held there on questionable charges." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I had the chance to meet with Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad @US4AfghanPeace. The war in Afghanistan is now the longest in US history and I support Khalilzad's efforts to find a negotiated resolution." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with Under Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy, to discuss Rock Island Arsenal, the budget crisis, the southwest border, and Army recruiting goals." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Praise Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating Fifth Anniversary Of Ukraine's Revolution Of Dignity Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Feinstein, Durbin, Reed Introduce Bill to Stop Corporate Inversions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Just now on the Senate floor, I voted against the Tax Treaty with Luxembourg, but it was not a reflection on the merits of the proposed protocol." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep. Mike Quigley
July 16, 2019 As Administration Escalates Tensions with Iran, Reps. Lee, Price, and Schakowsky Introduce Resolution for U.S. Re-entry into Iran Nuclear Agreement Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep. Brad Schneider
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2019 Duckworth Meets with Dod Secretary Nominee Mark Esper Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @RepChuyGarcia, @RepMikeQuigley, @CongressmanRaja, @ChicagosMayor, and the people of Little Village in solidarity with the immigrant community." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "It's no secret that our elections are under attack and that the Russians are at it again in 2020. Met with @SenDuckworth & IL Board of Elections Chairman Chuck Scholz today to discuss how we can support state efforts to secure our elections." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Election Security With State Board Of Elections Chair Chuck Scholz Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Director Mueller reminded the American people today of the reason why this investigation was necessary. Russia interfered with our democracy in 2016 to sway the presidential race, and they are at it again in 2020. Leader McConnell: we must act to secure our elections now." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Add another Communist dictatorship to the list of friends President Trump favors over world democracies." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Schneider on the Passage of Bipartisan Resolution OpposingGlobal BDS Movement and Supporting Two-State Solution Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 23, 2019 Durbin Presses FBI Director Wray On Effort To Combat White Supremacist Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, Director Wray made it clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Russians are still trying to interfere in our elections. Why is Leader McConnell afraid to bring election security bills to the floor for a vote?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 23, 2019 Schneider Bipartisan Resolution Opposing Global Bds Movement, Supporting Two-State Solution Passes House Rep.Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act Rep.Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Opposing Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement Targeting Israel Rep.Brad Schneider
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our major intelligence agencies have confirmed that the Russians have continued their efforts to interfere in our elections. What are we doing about it? Nothing. The reason? Leader McConnell." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "White supremacists pose a grave threat to our national security, accounting for more homicides from 2000 to 2016 than any other domestic extremist movement. Today I asked FBI Director Wray whether his agency takes the threat seriously." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Situation in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "I welcome the UAE's decision to scale back their involvement in the disastrous war in Yemen. They should also release human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor, who's being held there on questionable charges." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I had the chance to meet with Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad @US4AfghanPeace. The war in Afghanistan is now the longest in US history and I support Khalilzad's efforts to find a negotiated resolution." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with Under Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy, to discuss Rock Island Arsenal, the budget crisis, the southwest border, and Army recruiting goals." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Praise Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating Fifth Anniversary Of Ukraine's Revolution Of Dignity Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Feinstein, Durbin, Reed Introduce Bill to Stop Corporate Inversions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Just now on the Senate floor, I voted against the Tax Treaty with Luxembourg, but it was not a reflection on the merits of the proposed protocol." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep.Mike Quigley
July 16, 2019 As Administration Escalates Tensions with Iran, Reps. Lee, Price, and Schakowsky Introduce Resolution for U.S. Re-entry into Iran Nuclear Agreement Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep.Brad Schneider
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2019 Duckworth Meets with Dod Secretary Nominee Mark Esper Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @RepChuyGarcia, @RepMikeQuigley, @CongressmanRaja, @ChicagosMayor, and the people of Little Village in solidarity with the immigrant community." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
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