| Oct. 3, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Methane Emissions Rule
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Tweet - "Confirmation the Rauner Administration's major concern was the PR fallout of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at IVH Quincy. Failing to quickly announce and respond to the crisis put more veterans and staff at risk."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Appropriations Bill Including Key Funding For Maternal Health
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Chicago Heal Initiative
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration - Immediately Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors, Restrict Online Sales
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "Americans are speaking out against the Tump Administration's efforts to weaken environmental protection laws, but the President won't listen. He's putting special interests over the public health of communities nationwide."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Leaders Decry Omission of Reproductive Health in Annual Human Rights Report
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Reps. Quigley, Lawrence Introduce the "get the Lead out Of Schools Act" to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Students
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "The Chicago HEAL Initiative is a groundbreaking collaboration between hospitals which recognizes that truly reducing violence requires more than just care to treat physical wounds--but a community-focused prevention strategy to address underlying root causes. #HEALChicago"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 29, 2018
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Tweet - "E-cigarette companies have one main target: our kids. It's time for the FDA to ban fruit and candy flavors, and regulate how these companies market to our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Letter to Mary Kendall, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Call for Investigation into Political Interference at Department of the Interior
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin Demand Meeting With EPA Acting Administrator After Regional Administrator Cancels Meeting Three Times With Little Notice or Explanation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Bost Votes Again to Tackle Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Rep. LaHood's Bill Included in Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Sept. 27, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends Additional Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Included In Appropriations Legislation
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip - Bipartisan Budget Act
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2018
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Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Statement on Epa Testing Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Emissions
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth, @RepBillFoster, and I are calling on the EPA and Sterigenics to test the air quality in Willowbrook for cancer-causing chemicals. These Illinois residents deserve transparency about whether any public health risks exist in their community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Schakowsky Introduces Bill Banning Toxic Ingredients from Personal Care Products
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 24, 2018
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Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 22, 2018
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Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - Subpoena for HHS and CMS Docs on Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Durbin, Duckworth: Defense, Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Package Provides Critical Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Quigley Joins Chicago Lawmakers, Advocates in Unveiling New Report on Impacts of Rolling Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Tweet - "12% of kids are vaping in America today. Why? The companies that sell these products have all types of candy and fruit flavors designed to attract children. The evidence is clear: e-cigarette companies are expanding their reach into our kids' lives. That has got to stop."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Bost Reaffirms Support for Pre-Existing Conditions Protections
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Congressman Danny K. Davis Commends the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (nhlbi) of The National Institute of Health on Their New Cure Sickle Cell Initiative
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Micheal Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Members Urges Strong Forest Management in Final Farm Bill Conference Report
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "Despite what the Trump Administration wants you to believe, make no mistake: The President has created one of the worst immigration and humanitarian crises this country has ever seen, and is traumatizing countless children in the process."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "My amendment with @ChuckGrassley & @SenAngusKing was supported by both parties, @AARP, American Medical Association, health insurance plans, 76% of Americans, Pres Trump & HHS. The only group who opposed it? Big Pharma & their Representatives in Congress:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "Today the FDA finally recognized that youth use of e-cigarettes has reached epidemic levels. Companies like JUUL have put a new generation at risk of nicotine addiction and that has got to come to an end."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Durbin Highlights Bipartisan Amendment To Take On Big Pharma, Require Disclosure Of Drug Prices In TV Ads
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Durbin Statement On FDA Announcement Of New Enforcement Actions On Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to Co-Chairs of the Global Climate Action Summit - Congressional Climate Champions Applaud Local Action on Display at the Global Climate Action Summit
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to The Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, The Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of The Department of Transportation - Matsui Leads 90 House Members on Letter Condemning Trump Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm glad the FDA has agreed with my repeated calls to crack down on e-cigarette companies that peddle kid-appealing flavors. This is a health epidemic, and FDA must follow through with today's announcement to protect youth from these dangerous and addictive products."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Duckworth Meets With Southeast Chicago Residents to Discuss Toxic Pollution Threatening Their Community
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Congressman Lowenthal Leads Effort Calling On House Leadership To Protect The Endangered Species Act And Conservation
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Heidi King, Deputy Administrator - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge President Trump's EPA to Extend Public Comment Period for Proposed Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 7, 2018
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Young, Brown Lead Senators in Urging Administration to Invest in Efforts to Defeat Tuberculosis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Durbin, Duckworth Join New Effort To Protect Seniors And Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "Yesterday I asked Judge Kavanaugh about his dissent in Garza v. Hargan. This case involved a 17-year-old young woman who sought an abortion in Texas while in immigration custody. She took every step required by law to move forward with her decision."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 5, 2018
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2018
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Tweet - "The future of the ACA and coverage for pre-existing conditions are at stake with the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh -- and his views on this landmark law are clear. #WhatsAtStake"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2018
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Casten: Roskam Puts Chemical Industry Over Public Safety
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 31, 2018
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Casten: What's Good for The Koch Brothers Is Bad for Sixth District Families
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Senator Hassan Leads Colleagues in Urging FCC to Maintain Focus on Maternal Health in Telehealth Pilot Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2018
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Tweet - "JUUL and other flavored e-cigarettes are pulling a page out of Big Tobacco's playbook to hook a generation of kids into a lifelong addiction. @lisamurkowski and I have intro'd a bill to restrict these kid-appealing flavors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on Gov. Rauner's Health Care Whiplash
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Aug. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "It may not be the biggest news story of the week but one of the most surprising: an evening tweet from Pres Trump praising an unnamed (Durbin-@ChuckGrassley) amendment which would require Pharma to disclose the price of their drugs on all of their ads."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Pharma tells you every detail in their ads about their high priced drugs EXCEPT the price. New Durbin-Grassley amendment would require honest price disclosure on all ads."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Tweet - "Yesterday the Senate passed a 5.4% increase for @NIH funding. We can't stop there - in order to make a real difference, investments to our medical research agencies must be sustained year after year."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Senate Passes Funding Bill That Includes Durbin Priority Of Increased Medical Research Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Tweet - "Today, Republicans held a vote to defund Planned Parenthood on the Senate floor, and it failed. I voted no on behalf of the millions of women who use it for their health care needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works - Democratic Senators Call for Hearing on Trump Fuel Economy Emissions Standards Roll-back
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Keep Anti-Environment Policy Riders Out of Senate Farm Bill Conference Report
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - In Bipartisan Effort, Senators Murray, Blunt, Heitkamp, Grassley Urge EPA to Boost Biodiesel, Support Jobs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II, HHS and the Hon. Seema Verma, CMS - Concern with Administration's Push for Medicaid Work Requirements
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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