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March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Americans shouldn't have to choose between maintaining their health and exercising their right to vote at the ballot box during this coronavirus pandemic. We must provide states with the resources they need to expand early in-person voting and absentee vote-by-mail options."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020
Durbin, Portman Introduce Resolution To Maintain Senate's Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020
Durbin Pushes For More Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies On Call With CDC Director
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020
Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020
Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Covid-19 National Emergency Declaration
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020
Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and colleague, @SenDuckworth ! It is an honor to serve the people of Illinois alongside you in the Senate."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. Paul Simon always understood the value of fostering global awareness & partnerships, & I'm glad to see the @PSimonInstitute honor his legacy. Pleasure to meet with Director John Shaw this morning to receive a copy of the Institute's new book on American statesmanship."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "Starting today, households will begin receiving information on how to respond to the #Census2020. Once you receive your 12-digit Census code, you can begin taking the questionnaire online. More info on how to find your code can be found here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020
One Year After House Passage, Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass For The People Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "I'm going to the Senate floor to call for a vote on the #ForThePeople Act. The House did their job. It's time for the Senate to pass this bill and return political power to the American people, where it belongs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Leaders Seek Additional Information from HHS Regarding Whistleblower Allegation
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Hearing of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Quigley on Ukraine Assistance
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 10, 2020
Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2020
June Medical Services V. Russo
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John G. Roberts, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - Quigley Pushes for Livestreaming of Scotus Proceedings
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 8, 2020
Tweet - "One year ago today, the House passed H.R. 1, the #ForThePeople Act. It was the most significant package of anti-corruption reforms Congress has considered in a generation. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Senate companion bill. Sadly, Sen. McConnell refuses to let us vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020
Tweet - "This morning I spoke at the Woodlawn Community Summit. It was inspiring to see residents, business owners, and representatives of non-profit, educational, and other community organizations come together to preserve and enhance Woodlawn and surrounding communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020
Tweet - "I spent the morning with future doctors, nurses, and medical researchers at the @TeamBMWC Youth Summit. America needs more black and brown men and women in the medical field. #TeamBMWC"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Hoyer, DeFazio, House Democrats Call on FEMA to Approve Disaster Recovery Aid to Permanently Restore Infrastructure in Puerto Rico
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 6, 2020
Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Devon Westhill - Reps. Fudge, Kuster Lead Letter Calling on Agriculture Department to Step Up Civil Rights Enforcement
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 5, 2020
Durbin: What Are We Doing To Prevent Election Interference From China?
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration's Botched Response to Covid-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020
Tweet - "Women's access to health care is on the line today at the Supreme Court. The June Medical Services decision could impact the future of abortion access in states across the country that are working to restrict care. Every woman has the right to choose. We must defend that right."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois' share of federal funding & Congressional representation will be determined by the #Census2020. It is absolutely essential for Illinoisans to participate--our state stands to lose $1,400 for each person undercounted. #ILCountMeIn2020"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020
Senators Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral No CORRUPTION Act
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 26, 2020
Rep. Axne Introduces Commonsense Legislation to Cut Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
Letter to Caroline Hunter, Chair of the Federal Election Commission, Steven Walther, Vice Chairman of the FEC, and Ellen Weintraub, Commissioner of the FEC - Underwood Works to Protect U.S. Elections from Foreign Interference
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Illinois Airport Improvements
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 25, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois Chapter Of The Postmasters And Managers Of America
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Americans shouldn't have to choose between maintaining their health and exercising their right to vote at the ballot box during this coronavirus pandemic. We must provide states with the resources they need to expand early in-person voting and absentee vote-by-mail options."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020
Durbin, Portman Introduce Resolution To Maintain Senate's Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020
Durbin Pushes For More Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies On Call With CDC Director
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020
Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020
Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Covid-19 National Emergency Declaration
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020
Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and colleague, @SenDuckworth ! It is an honor to serve the people of Illinois alongside you in the Senate."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. Paul Simon always understood the value of fostering global awareness & partnerships, & I'm glad to see the @PSimonInstitute honor his legacy. Pleasure to meet with Director John Shaw this morning to receive a copy of the Institute's new book on American statesmanship."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "Starting today, households will begin receiving information on how to respond to the #Census2020. Once you receive your 12-digit Census code, you can begin taking the questionnaire online. More info on how to find your code can be found here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020
One Year After House Passage, Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass For The People Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "I'm going to the Senate floor to call for a vote on the #ForThePeople Act. The House did their job. It's time for the Senate to pass this bill and return political power to the American people, where it belongs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Leaders Seek Additional Information from HHS Regarding Whistleblower Allegation
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Hearing of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Quigley on Ukraine Assistance
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 10, 2020
Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2020
June Medical Services V. Russo
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John G. Roberts, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - Quigley Pushes for Livestreaming of Scotus Proceedings
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 8, 2020
Tweet - "One year ago today, the House passed H.R. 1, the #ForThePeople Act. It was the most significant package of anti-corruption reforms Congress has considered in a generation. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Senate companion bill. Sadly, Sen. McConnell refuses to let us vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020
Tweet - "This morning I spoke at the Woodlawn Community Summit. It was inspiring to see residents, business owners, and representatives of non-profit, educational, and other community organizations come together to preserve and enhance Woodlawn and surrounding communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020
Tweet - "I spent the morning with future doctors, nurses, and medical researchers at the @TeamBMWC Youth Summit. America needs more black and brown men and women in the medical field. #TeamBMWC"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Hoyer, DeFazio, House Democrats Call on FEMA to Approve Disaster Recovery Aid to Permanently Restore Infrastructure in Puerto Rico
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 6, 2020
Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Devon Westhill - Reps. Fudge, Kuster Lead Letter Calling on Agriculture Department to Step Up Civil Rights Enforcement
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 5, 2020
Durbin: What Are We Doing To Prevent Election Interference From China?
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration's Botched Response to Covid-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020
Tweet - "Women's access to health care is on the line today at the Supreme Court. The June Medical Services decision could impact the future of abortion access in states across the country that are working to restrict care. Every woman has the right to choose. We must defend that right."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois' share of federal funding & Congressional representation will be determined by the #Census2020. It is absolutely essential for Illinoisans to participate--our state stands to lose $1,400 for each person undercounted. #ILCountMeIn2020"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020
Senators Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral No CORRUPTION Act
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 26, 2020
Rep. Axne Introduces Commonsense Legislation to Cut Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
Letter to Caroline Hunter, Chair of the Federal Election Commission, Steven Walther, Vice Chairman of the FEC, and Ellen Weintraub, Commissioner of the FEC - Underwood Works to Protect U.S. Elections from Foreign Interference
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Illinois Airport Improvements
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 25, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois Chapter Of The Postmasters And Managers Of America
Sen.Dick Durbin
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