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Politician
Sept. 16, 2019
Durbin Statement On Recent Reporting On Justice Kavanaugh's Confirmation Process
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019
Tweet - "My statement regarding the recent reporting around Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation process:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. Kevin McAleen, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Consult Congress about Refugee Resettlement, as Required by Law
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Duckworth on Trump Firing Bolton: "We Expect Our Troops to do Their Jobs, but don't Have a President or National Security Advisor Willing to do Theirs"
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 31, 2019
Tweet - ".@RepShimkus and I have worked on many projects together, recently on expanding the fine work at @ScottAFB and establishing a bipartisan approach to filling judicial vacancies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump on his racist attacks: "I have no strategy.""
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Wishing @GovPritzker a speedy and full recovery."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, Persident of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 28, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 28, 2019
Foster Statement on Supporting Impeachment Inquiry
Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 28, 2019
Tweet - ".@SenatorIsakson's departure from the Senate is the loss of a friend & a brave, constructive voice America desperately needs. Johnny stepped up for sensible immigration reform and defied the fire breathers and haters in his own party. I sent him a series of deserved fan letters."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senator Isakson's Decision To Resign
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Releases Statement Supporting Impeachment Investigation
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois stands to lose at least $1,800 per year in federal funding, for ten years, for each person who goes uncounted. This morning @CongressmanRaja, @RepBobbyRush, @RepMikeQuigley, and I were at @MyForefront to call for a full and fair #Census2020 count."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019
Illinois Post Office to Be Named for Tuskegee Airman
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 23, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reacts To President Trump's Erratic Behavior And Its Impact On The Economy
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 22, 2019
Schneider Calls for Impeachment Inquiry
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 15, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Brad Schneider"
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "The Supreme Court shouldn't undertake political projects at the behest of dark money groups like the NRA. I'm joining @SenWhitehouse, @MazieHirono, @SenBlumenthal, & @SenGillibrand in urging SCOTUS not to deviate from judicial principles just to satisfy these groups' demands."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Durbin, Senators Call Out Partisan 'Project' To Tip Supreme Court In Favor Of NRA-Backed Plaintiffs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon, Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Illinois Congressional Democrats Urge Census Bureau To Ensure Full And Fair Count For 2020 Census
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I'm concerned about the census. For each person who goes uncounted, Illinois stands to lose at least $1,800 per year. Read the letter I sent, along with the other Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, to US Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Trump: "Trump defends racially charged remarks."
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Andy Levin Leads Letter Opposing Nomination of DOL Secretary Nominee Eugene Scalia
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on Rod Blagojevich
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Raskin Calls on House and Senate Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Address Rising Threat of White Supremacist Terrorism
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 54 years ago today, only to be gutted by the Supreme Court in 2013. In the 6 years since, too many states have successfully taken steps to make it harder for people to vote. It's time for Congress to #RestoreTheVote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Wild, Lawmakers Call for Resignation of Carla Provost, Chief of U.S. Border Patrol
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Cardin, Civil Rights Leadership Groups Call for Passage of the End Racial and Religious Profiling Act, Legislation to End Profiling By Law Enforcement Nationwide
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for Sen. McConnell to put the country over his fear of the President's tweets and take up legislation in the Senate to secure our elections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with Deputy Sec. of Defense nominee David Norquist today to discuss how DoD's audit uncovered waste, his stance on border security, and the need to fix acquisition reform."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Why won't Sen. McConnell allow a vote on election security legislation? Ever since 2016, when our top intelligence chiefs urged him to speak up and he refused, he has consistently failed to stand up to Russia's election interference. Inaction is putting our democracy at risk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Reps. Slotkin, Underwood, and Crow Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's new target, Rep. Elijah Cummings, is one of the most respected members of the House. The fact that the President has chosen another person of color to unleash his latest vile smear raises a question: coincidence or pattern?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show - Transcript: "Trump reverses decades of policy."
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 26, 2019
Campaign Finance Reform Measure Will Change The Way We Finance Senate Elections
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 25, 2019
Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Colleagues Seek Defense Funding for Safe Cleanup of Toxic Military Waste on Puerto Rican Island of Vieques
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 25, 2019
Foster Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act
Rep. Bill Foster
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Director Mueller warned us that the Russians are interfering in our elections "as we sit here today." Leader McConnell is abdicating his responsibility to protect American democracy so he can protect a President who unravels it day-by-day."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Mueller testifies Trump misled probe."
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Attorney General William Barr - Feinstein, Schatz, Colleagues Bill Would Block Trump Administration From Obtaining, Politicizing Citizenship Information
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 24, 2019
Quigley Statement on Special Counsel's Testimony
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 24, 2019
Casten Statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Testimony Before House Judiciary And Intelligence Committees
Rep. Sean Casten
July 24, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly's Statement on the Mueller Hearing
Rep. Robin Kelly
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
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 16, 2019
Durbin Statement On Recent Reporting On Justice Kavanaugh's Confirmation Process
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019
Tweet - "My statement regarding the recent reporting around Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation process:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. Kevin McAleen, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Consult Congress about Refugee Resettlement, as Required by Law
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Duckworth on Trump Firing Bolton: "We Expect Our Troops to do Their Jobs, but don't Have a President or National Security Advisor Willing to do Theirs"
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 31, 2019
Tweet - ".@RepShimkus and I have worked on many projects together, recently on expanding the fine work at @ScottAFB and establishing a bipartisan approach to filling judicial vacancies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump on his racist attacks: "I have no strategy.""
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Wishing @GovPritzker a speedy and full recovery."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, Persident of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 28, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 28, 2019
Foster Statement on Supporting Impeachment Inquiry
Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 28, 2019
Tweet - ".@SenatorIsakson's departure from the Senate is the loss of a friend & a brave, constructive voice America desperately needs. Johnny stepped up for sensible immigration reform and defied the fire breathers and haters in his own party. I sent him a series of deserved fan letters."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senator Isakson's Decision To Resign
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Releases Statement Supporting Impeachment Investigation
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois stands to lose at least $1,800 per year in federal funding, for ten years, for each person who goes uncounted. This morning @CongressmanRaja, @RepBobbyRush, @RepMikeQuigley, and I were at @MyForefront to call for a full and fair #Census2020 count."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019
Illinois Post Office to Be Named for Tuskegee Airman
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 23, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reacts To President Trump's Erratic Behavior And Its Impact On The Economy
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 22, 2019
Schneider Calls for Impeachment Inquiry
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 15, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Brad Schneider"
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "The Supreme Court shouldn't undertake political projects at the behest of dark money groups like the NRA. I'm joining @SenWhitehouse, @MazieHirono, @SenBlumenthal, & @SenGillibrand in urging SCOTUS not to deviate from judicial principles just to satisfy these groups' demands."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Durbin, Senators Call Out Partisan 'Project' To Tip Supreme Court In Favor Of NRA-Backed Plaintiffs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon, Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Illinois Congressional Democrats Urge Census Bureau To Ensure Full And Fair Count For 2020 Census
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I'm concerned about the census. For each person who goes uncounted, Illinois stands to lose at least $1,800 per year. Read the letter I sent, along with the other Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, to US Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Trump: "Trump defends racially charged remarks."
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Andy Levin Leads Letter Opposing Nomination of DOL Secretary Nominee Eugene Scalia
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on Rod Blagojevich
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Raskin Calls on House and Senate Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Address Rising Threat of White Supremacist Terrorism
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 54 years ago today, only to be gutted by the Supreme Court in 2013. In the 6 years since, too many states have successfully taken steps to make it harder for people to vote. It's time for Congress to #RestoreTheVote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Wild, Lawmakers Call for Resignation of Carla Provost, Chief of U.S. Border Patrol
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Cardin, Civil Rights Leadership Groups Call for Passage of the End Racial and Religious Profiling Act, Legislation to End Profiling By Law Enforcement Nationwide
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for Sen. McConnell to put the country over his fear of the President's tweets and take up legislation in the Senate to secure our elections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with Deputy Sec. of Defense nominee David Norquist today to discuss how DoD's audit uncovered waste, his stance on border security, and the need to fix acquisition reform."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Why won't Sen. McConnell allow a vote on election security legislation? Ever since 2016, when our top intelligence chiefs urged him to speak up and he refused, he has consistently failed to stand up to Russia's election interference. Inaction is putting our democracy at risk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Reps. Slotkin, Underwood, and Crow Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's new target, Rep. Elijah Cummings, is one of the most respected members of the House. The fact that the President has chosen another person of color to unleash his latest vile smear raises a question: coincidence or pattern?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show - Transcript: "Trump reverses decades of policy."
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 26, 2019
Campaign Finance Reform Measure Will Change The Way We Finance Senate Elections
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 25, 2019
Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Colleagues Seek Defense Funding for Safe Cleanup of Toxic Military Waste on Puerto Rican Island of Vieques
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 25, 2019
Foster Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act
Rep.Bill Foster
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Director Mueller warned us that the Russians are interfering in our elections "as we sit here today." Leader McConnell is abdicating his responsibility to protect American democracy so he can protect a President who unravels it day-by-day."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Mueller testifies Trump misled probe."
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Attorney General William Barr - Feinstein, Schatz, Colleagues Bill Would Block Trump Administration From Obtaining, Politicizing Citizenship Information
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 24, 2019
Quigley Statement on Special Counsel's Testimony
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 24, 2019
Casten Statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Testimony Before House Judiciary And Intelligence Committees
Rep.Sean Casten
July 24, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly's Statement on the Mueller Hearing
Rep.Robin Kelly
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
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