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May 13, 2020
Letter to Mark Bialek, Federal Reserve System, Inspector General - Senator Doug Jones Calls for Investigation into Improper Political Influence on Repeal of Federal Payday Lending Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce VoteSafe Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020
Durbin, Grassley, Booker Call On Ninth Circuit To Uphold Congressional Intent Of First Step Act Provision In Bipartisan Amicus Brief
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020
Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García on Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate Testimony
Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to Judge Ralph Erickson and Members of the Committee on the Codes of Conduct - Senate Democrats Back Stronger Ethics Guidance for Judges
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces State Commission Emergency Response Act To Allow State Service Commissions To Redeploy AmeriCorps Resources To Combat Pandemic
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for many Americans, especially during this pandemic. It's time for the Trump Administration to stop playing games with @USPS ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President's veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/ @timkaine , handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Durbin: Instead Of Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic, Senate Republicans Charging Ahead With Judicial Nomination Of Justin Walker
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - Leahy & McGovern Lead More Than 100 Members Of Congress In Letter Opposing Trump Policy Reversal On Antipersonnel Landmines
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of focusing on #COVID19, Sen. McConnell has brought Senators back to Washington to consider the nomination of his 37-year-old family friend Justin Walker to the second highest court in the land."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee should not waste time on hearings for unqualified right-wing judicial nominees in the midst of this pandemic. @JudiciaryDems are calling for hearings on issues under the Committee's jurisdiction that are directly related to #COVID19."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "Coming back for Sen. McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court in the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great to see my friend, Illinoisan Ron Gidwitz, named U.S. Acting Representative to the EU. His experience in the region as @USAmbBelgium makes Amb. Gidwitz a wonderful choice for this duel post. Congratulations!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "This is a long overdue step in the right direction. When life begins to return to normal, #SCOTUS should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and begin permitting live television coverage of all oral arguments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great to see that Illinois is 7th in the nation for Census responses. So far, 61.6% of Illinoisans have responded, which is 5% higher than the nat'l average of 56.3%. Illinoisans - let get this number even higher! Fill out your Census questionnaire here: https://my2020census.gov"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020
Tweet - "While we're together in Washington, the Senate must be focused on the public health & economic crisis caused by #COVID19. We should not be here just to rubber-stamp inexperienced judicial nominees who are friends with the Majority Leader."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020
Durbin: Senate Should Be Focused On Public Health & Economic Crisis, Not Confirming Right-Wing Judges
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020
Tweet - "Important decision by the 7th Circuit -- it reaffirms that the Department of Justice can't withhold vital Byrne-JAG violence prevention funds in its attempt to force communities to adopt the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant policies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Sherrill and King Lead Effort Calling on Treasury Secretary to Revise Guidelines that Penalize States Responding to COVID-19
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Spanberger, Katko, DeFazio, & Davis Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Congress to Support Counties in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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Politician
May 13, 2020
Letter to Mark Bialek, Federal Reserve System, Inspector General - Senator Doug Jones Calls for Investigation into Improper Political Influence on Repeal of Federal Payday Lending Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce VoteSafe Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020
Durbin, Grassley, Booker Call On Ninth Circuit To Uphold Congressional Intent Of First Step Act Provision In Bipartisan Amicus Brief
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020
Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García on Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate Testimony
Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to Judge Ralph Erickson and Members of the Committee on the Codes of Conduct - Senate Democrats Back Stronger Ethics Guidance for Judges
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces State Commission Emergency Response Act To Allow State Service Commissions To Redeploy AmeriCorps Resources To Combat Pandemic
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for many Americans, especially during this pandemic. It's time for the Trump Administration to stop playing games with @USPS ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President's veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/ @timkaine , handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Durbin: Instead Of Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic, Senate Republicans Charging Ahead With Judicial Nomination Of Justin Walker
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - Leahy & McGovern Lead More Than 100 Members Of Congress In Letter Opposing Trump Policy Reversal On Antipersonnel Landmines
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of focusing on #COVID19, Sen. McConnell has brought Senators back to Washington to consider the nomination of his 37-year-old family friend Justin Walker to the second highest court in the land."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee should not waste time on hearings for unqualified right-wing judicial nominees in the midst of this pandemic. @JudiciaryDems are calling for hearings on issues under the Committee's jurisdiction that are directly related to #COVID19."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "Coming back for Sen. McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court in the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great to see my friend, Illinoisan Ron Gidwitz, named U.S. Acting Representative to the EU. His experience in the region as @USAmbBelgium makes Amb. Gidwitz a wonderful choice for this duel post. Congratulations!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "This is a long overdue step in the right direction. When life begins to return to normal, #SCOTUS should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and begin permitting live television coverage of all oral arguments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great to see that Illinois is 7th in the nation for Census responses. So far, 61.6% of Illinoisans have responded, which is 5% higher than the nat'l average of 56.3%. Illinoisans - let get this number even higher! Fill out your Census questionnaire here: https://my2020census.gov"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020
Tweet - "While we're together in Washington, the Senate must be focused on the public health & economic crisis caused by #COVID19. We should not be here just to rubber-stamp inexperienced judicial nominees who are friends with the Majority Leader."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020
Durbin: Senate Should Be Focused On Public Health & Economic Crisis, Not Confirming Right-Wing Judges
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020
Tweet - "Important decision by the 7th Circuit -- it reaffirms that the Department of Justice can't withhold vital Byrne-JAG violence prevention funds in its attempt to force communities to adopt the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant policies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Sherrill and King Lead Effort Calling on Treasury Secretary to Revise Guidelines that Penalize States Responding to COVID-19
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Spanberger, Katko, DeFazio, & Davis Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Congress to Support Counties in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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