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Jan. 2, 2019
Tweet - "Let me be clear: Dems support strong, effective border security. The type of border security that Dems have long-supported, including increased funds for tech, is what experts have said is needed & actually works. What doesn't work is an ineffective, expensive & medieval wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Continuing Trump Shutdown
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 2, 2019
Durbin Statement On White House Briefing On Border Security
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2018
Tweet - "It has been one week since President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a $5 billion border wall. Federal employees continue to go without pay because of the President's temper tantrum over a wasteful and ineffective wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump has taken hundreds of thousands of federal employees' pay hostage in a last ditch effort to fulfill a campaign promise. Building a wall from sea to shining sea won't make us safer or stop drugs from coming into our country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Just went through TSA at STL Lambert. These professionals continue to do their job, without pay, in good spirits with many passengers thanking them. How can anyone be "proud" of a shutdown that hurts so many innocent people?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump's senseless government shutdown continues. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees remain without pay - during the holidays - because of his reckless demand for a medieval border wall. This will end when the President and Republicans want it to."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2018
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2018
Foster Introduces Legislation to End Congressional Perks during Government Shutdown
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 22, 2018
Tweet - "More than 400,000 federal employees will have to report to work without pay while President Trump continues his senseless government shutdown. Trying to gouge $5 billion for his medieval wall is taking priority over the paychecks of hardworking Americans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018
Tweet - "At midnight, President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a medieval border wall. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees - more than 8,000 in Illinois - will go without a paycheck over the holidays. This is senseless and cruel."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018
Foster Statement on Government Shutdown
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2018
Rep. Kelly Statement on the Trump Shutdown
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 21, 2018
LaHood Votes to Keep the Government Open and Fund Border Security
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "If President Trump chooses to shut the government down -- hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and without pay during the holidays. People who protect our border would be forced to work without pay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Schneider Statement on Impending Government Shutdown
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018
LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018
Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018
Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 15, 2018
Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 15, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 14, 2018
Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Durbin Statement On Passage Of Sexual Harassment Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "The alternatives available to victims of harassment and discrimination in Congress were in obvious need of reform. Congressional staff who experience harassment and discrimination will now have access to improved support and protections, and there will be clear accountability."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Foster Endorses Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 12, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump says we have to shut down our government if he doesn't get $5 billion for a wasteful and ineffective wall. We need modern technology to stop the drug cartels from importing the poison killing our kids, not a medieval solution like a wall from sea to shining sea."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Potential Closure of Chicago's Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Senate Republicans just voted to confirm a circuit court nominee, Jonathan Kobes, who was rated "not qualified" to serve in this position by the non-partisan American Bar Association. Why are Republicans pushing unqualified judges?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018
"I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018
Following Washington Post Report, Senators Reiterate Calls for Full Disclosure of Trump-Saudi Business Ties
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Honoring Illinois' Bicentennial
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 30, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Elected to Democratic Leadership Post
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to the efforts of so many, the nomination of Thomas Farr - a notorious defender of voter suppression - to serve as a federal judge now lacks the votes to pass."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 2, 2019
Tweet - "Let me be clear: Dems support strong, effective border security. The type of border security that Dems have long-supported, including increased funds for tech, is what experts have said is needed & actually works. What doesn't work is an ineffective, expensive & medieval wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Continuing Trump Shutdown
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 2, 2019
Durbin Statement On White House Briefing On Border Security
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2018
Tweet - "It has been one week since President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a $5 billion border wall. Federal employees continue to go without pay because of the President's temper tantrum over a wasteful and ineffective wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump has taken hundreds of thousands of federal employees' pay hostage in a last ditch effort to fulfill a campaign promise. Building a wall from sea to shining sea won't make us safer or stop drugs from coming into our country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Just went through TSA at STL Lambert. These professionals continue to do their job, without pay, in good spirits with many passengers thanking them. How can anyone be "proud" of a shutdown that hurts so many innocent people?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 26, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump's senseless government shutdown continues. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees remain without pay - during the holidays - because of his reckless demand for a medieval border wall. This will end when the President and Republicans want it to."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2018
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2018
Foster Introduces Legislation to End Congressional Perks during Government Shutdown
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 22, 2018
Tweet - "More than 400,000 federal employees will have to report to work without pay while President Trump continues his senseless government shutdown. Trying to gouge $5 billion for his medieval wall is taking priority over the paychecks of hardworking Americans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018
Tweet - "At midnight, President Trump decided to shut down the government over his demand for a medieval border wall. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees - more than 8,000 in Illinois - will go without a paycheck over the holidays. This is senseless and cruel."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2018
Foster Statement on Government Shutdown
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2018
Rep. Kelly Statement on the Trump Shutdown
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 21, 2018
LaHood Votes to Keep the Government Open and Fund Border Security
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "If President Trump chooses to shut the government down -- hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and without pay during the holidays. People who protect our border would be forced to work without pay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Schneider Statement on Impending Government Shutdown
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2018
LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018
Bost Votes to Keep Government Open Secure Border
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "It is unfortunate President Trump's demand for a border wall from sea to shining sea has held up 7 appropriations bills that have been passed out of committee. I'm glad this didn't end in an unnecessary government shutdown, but stopgap spending bills are no way to run a country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018
Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 15, 2018
Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 15, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 14, 2018
Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Durbin Statement On Passage Of Sexual Harassment Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "The alternatives available to victims of harassment and discrimination in Congress were in obvious need of reform. Congressional staff who experience harassment and discrimination will now have access to improved support and protections, and there will be clear accountability."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Foster Endorses Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 12, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump says we have to shut down our government if he doesn't get $5 billion for a wasteful and ineffective wall. We need modern technology to stop the drug cartels from importing the poison killing our kids, not a medieval solution like a wall from sea to shining sea."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Potential Closure of Chicago's Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Senate Republicans just voted to confirm a circuit court nominee, Jonathan Kobes, who was rated "not qualified" to serve in this position by the non-partisan American Bar Association. Why are Republicans pushing unqualified judges?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018
"I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018
Following Washington Post Report, Senators Reiterate Calls for Full Disclosure of Trump-Saudi Business Ties
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Honoring Illinois' Bicentennial
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 30, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Elected to Democratic Leadership Post
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to the efforts of so many, the nomination of Thomas Farr - a notorious defender of voter suppression - to serve as a federal judge now lacks the votes to pass."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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