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Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge IRS to Reverse Decision Protecting Dark Money Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Senate R's plan to rubber-stamp another unqualified Trump judicial nominee in Lawrence VanDyke. Mr. VanDyke was found "not qualified" by the ABA peer review process & was described as "arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans were promising this Inspector General report would be a "deep-state" bombshell. That turns out to be "fake news." Read my full statement on the DOJ OIG's report here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Department of Health and Human Services (hhs) Secretary Alex Azar - Ways & Means Democrats Call on Hhs to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Laws and Reverse Harmful Changes to Agency Policies Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Pres. Trump & Sec. Pompeo focus their meetings with Russian officials on firmly warning against future election interference, Russian assassinations in the West, and renewing the New Start Treaty instead of parroting the Kremlin's propaganda like others in their party." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It has become clear that Stephen Miller is entirely unfit to serve in the White House in any capacity. It is unacceptable that he remains a senior advisor to the President. I'm joining @SenKamalaHarris in demanding Mr. Miller's immediate removal from the White House." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Durbin Statement On DOJ IG's Report On The FBI's 2016 Russia Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harris Leads Colleagues in Demand For Stephen Miller's Removal From The White House Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Davis Statement on the Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman García Votes to Restore the Full Strength of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has it all wrong. It is Leader McConnell's Senate that has become a legislative graveyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to COP25 Madrid Press Conference Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk was an unqualified nominee with radical views, but Senate Republicans just rubber-stamped her for a lifetime judgeship. Inexperienced, radical judges diminish our system of justice. It's deeply troubling that Senate Republicans just don't seem to care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Quigley Statement on House Intelligence Committee Impeachment Inquiry Report Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm concerned by the potential outcomes of June Medical Services LLC v. Gee, which is currently pending before the Supreme Court & presents a direct challenge to the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. It could be disastrous for women's reproductive rights & access to health care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It has been an honor to serve alongside @SenatorIsakson. He is a good man with a good heart. He will be missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "We are less than one year away from the 2020 election and we know Russia is preparing to interfere again, just like they did in 2016. Democrats stand ready to secure our elections. Why won't our Republican colleagues join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today the gun lobby urged the Supreme Court to rule on a gun dispute that is already moot. Why? Because they want the Court to use this case to issue a sweeping ruling that would threaten important gun safety laws all across the nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn - Homeland Security Committee Press Top Social Media Companies on Enabling Users to Report Election-Related Misinformation and Disinformation Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 22, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Another unqualified GOP judicial nominee has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawrence VanDyke--like so many other GOP noms--was rated "not qualified" by the ABA & was described as "arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government through December 20, 2019:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL); Blockbuster Testimony in Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Career Administration Officials Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions VP Aide Williams and Lt. Col. Vindman During Impeachment Hearings Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I will oppose Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the Eastern District of Missouri. Mrs. Pitlyk is rated "not qualified" by the ABA, has never tried a case, and has a history of attacking reproductive rights. She is entirely unfit for a lifetime appointment as a federal trial judge." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions Volker During Impeachment Hearing Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell is wasting the United States Senate, proudly creating his own legislative graveyard. If the Senate Majority Leader doesn't want to use the Senate, he should give it to someone who will. @SenateDems have a few ideas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - Transcript: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is Interviewed About the Impeachment Investigation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers After News That President Trump May Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Promote Accountability and Accessibility in Government Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Paul Ray, Acting Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and Dr. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers After News That President Trump May Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Top Senate Democrats Demand Answers From Pentagon On Continued Delay Of Ukraine Military Aid Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Last Friday, DoD informed Congress that $35 million in critical Ukraine military funding is still unspent. Why the continued delay? @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorMenendez & I are asking DoD Sec. Esper to accelerate the release of this promised aid & answer for its delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Date Title Politician
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge IRS to Reverse Decision Protecting Dark Money Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Senate R's plan to rubber-stamp another unqualified Trump judicial nominee in Lawrence VanDyke. Mr. VanDyke was found "not qualified" by the ABA peer review process & was described as "arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans were promising this Inspector General report would be a "deep-state" bombshell. That turns out to be "fake news." Read my full statement on the DOJ OIG's report here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Department of Health and Human Services (hhs) Secretary Alex Azar - Ways & Means Democrats Call on Hhs to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Laws and Reverse Harmful Changes to Agency Policies Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Pres. Trump & Sec. Pompeo focus their meetings with Russian officials on firmly warning against future election interference, Russian assassinations in the West, and renewing the New Start Treaty instead of parroting the Kremlin's propaganda like others in their party." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It has become clear that Stephen Miller is entirely unfit to serve in the White House in any capacity. It is unacceptable that he remains a senior advisor to the President. I'm joining @SenKamalaHarris in demanding Mr. Miller's immediate removal from the White House." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Durbin Statement On DOJ IG's Report On The FBI's 2016 Russia Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harris Leads Colleagues in Demand For Stephen Miller's Removal From The White House Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Davis Statement on the Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman García Votes to Restore the Full Strength of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has it all wrong. It is Leader McConnell's Senate that has become a legislative graveyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to COP25 Madrid Press Conference Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk was an unqualified nominee with radical views, but Senate Republicans just rubber-stamped her for a lifetime judgeship. Inexperienced, radical judges diminish our system of justice. It's deeply troubling that Senate Republicans just don't seem to care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Quigley Statement on House Intelligence Committee Impeachment Inquiry Report Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm concerned by the potential outcomes of June Medical Services LLC v. Gee, which is currently pending before the Supreme Court & presents a direct challenge to the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. It could be disastrous for women's reproductive rights & access to health care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It has been an honor to serve alongside @SenatorIsakson. He is a good man with a good heart. He will be missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "We are less than one year away from the 2020 election and we know Russia is preparing to interfere again, just like they did in 2016. Democrats stand ready to secure our elections. Why won't our Republican colleagues join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today the gun lobby urged the Supreme Court to rule on a gun dispute that is already moot. Why? Because they want the Court to use this case to issue a sweeping ruling that would threaten important gun safety laws all across the nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn - Homeland Security Committee Press Top Social Media Companies on Enabling Users to Report Election-Related Misinformation and Disinformation Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 22, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Another unqualified GOP judicial nominee has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawrence VanDyke--like so many other GOP noms--was rated "not qualified" by the ABA & was described as "arrogant, lazy, an ideologue, and lacking in knowledge of the day-to-day practice."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government through December 20, 2019:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL); Blockbuster Testimony in Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Career Administration Officials Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions VP Aide Williams and Lt. Col. Vindman During Impeachment Hearings Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I will oppose Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the Eastern District of Missouri. Mrs. Pitlyk is rated "not qualified" by the ABA, has never tried a case, and has a history of attacking reproductive rights. She is entirely unfit for a lifetime appointment as a federal trial judge." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Quigley Questions Volker During Impeachment Hearing Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell is wasting the United States Senate, proudly creating his own legislative graveyard. If the Senate Majority Leader doesn't want to use the Senate, he should give it to someone who will. @SenateDems have a few ideas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - Transcript: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is Interviewed About the Impeachment Investigation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers After News That President Trump May Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Promote Accountability and Accessibility in Government Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Paul Ray, Acting Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and Dr. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers After News That President Trump May Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Top Senate Democrats Demand Answers From Pentagon On Continued Delay Of Ukraine Military Aid Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Last Friday, DoD informed Congress that $35 million in critical Ukraine military funding is still unspent. Why the continued delay? @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorMenendez & I are asking DoD Sec. Esper to accelerate the release of this promised aid & answer for its delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
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