| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Sat down with Illinois State's Attorneys today for a discussion on encrypted communications, drug treatment funding, and supporting the John R. Justice student loan program for state prosecutors & public defenders."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Brooks Introduces Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Using Technology
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Eyes on the Courts Act" Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Only in America. Big Pharma is suing to avoid having to tell patients the price of their drugs in TV ads. The result of pharma flooding the air with ads? Medicare & Medicaid paid $34 billion in taxpayer dollars on the top 20 advertised drugs in 2018."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Jan. 2, 2020
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Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes Senate, Signed by President
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that robocalls are out of control. Glad to see the Senate pass the TRACED Act today. I urge President Trump to sign this bill into law promptly."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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House Passes Three National Security Bills And Public Health Amendment Authored By Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi As Part Of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Net neutrality is essential to a free and open internet. But the #SaveTheInternetAct--like so many other bills this Congress--has passed the House & awaits a vote in the Senate. Yet another bill that will die in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "In the era of big data, consumers want to know they can trust websites & apps w/ their information. Proud to cosponsor the Data Care Act with @brianschatz & @SenDuckworth to ensure online providers are protecting people's personal data from being misused."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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House Passes Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Robocalls are out of control. I'm glad the House passed the TRACED Act today, and I urge Leader McConnell to take it up in the Senate as soon as possible. This should be something we can all agree on."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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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
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they're also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Big Pharma spends $6 billion to flood the airwaves with drug ads that tell you everything but the price. Patients deserve to know the cost, but Big Pharma wants to keep it a secret. Yesterday, I tried to pass my bill with @ChuckGrassley to require price tags in drug ads."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Duckworth Secures Key Priorities in NASA Reauthorization Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Durbin Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The Investing In American Workers Act To Establish A Worker Training Tax Credit For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Durbin Pushes For Legislation To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Schakowsky, Hearing on Reauthorizing Brand USA and the U.S. SAFE WEB Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the Department of State - Brown Joins Senators Seeking Information about State Department Policies to Protect Journalists
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Kelly, McMorris Rodgers Introduce US SAFE WEB Extension Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "#HoldAVote"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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RESCHEDULED: Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. SAFE WEB Act Legislation
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Foster Introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "There is a #digitaldivide in this country and rural communities are being left behind. Illinoisans need the internet to complete homework, start businesses, and allow doctors to communicate with their patients."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "Broadband access is essential to #digitalinclusion across America. Congress must pass my bicameral Promoting Access to Broadband Act with @RepSeanMaloney to address the cost barriers to broadband that are inhibiting #digitalequity across the United States."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 4, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Reliable broadband service is essential for kids doing their homework, people looking for a job, & improving access to health care in rural areas. Cost shouldn't be a barrier to broadband. Proud to work w/ @RepSeanMaloney to increase enrollment for the FCC's Lifeline program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Hearing scheduled on corporate responsibility online, consumer protection & the pros and cons of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Great to see @CBS, @WarnerMediaGrp, and @Viacom drop the misleading ads for e-cigarette companies like JUUL. #VapingTargetsKids with these ads, so this is an important step towards keeping these dangerous and addictive products out of the hands of our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Reps. Foster and Takano, Sens. Hirono and Tillis Introduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 5, 2019
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Youtube settlement
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "YouTube paid $170M after the FTC alleged it illegally collected personal information online from children. More reason why Americans should be able to delete personal data that was collected about them online while they were kids. My Clean Slate bill would do just that."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "We can all agree, robocalls are annoying. It's time to give consumers the ability to fight back."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "In the era of Big Data, we must ensure that our students and children are protected from harmful data collection practices. Yesterday, I joined @SenMarkey and @SenBlumenthal in urging EdTech companies to commit to complying with federal data protections."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Presses FCC to Protect Consumers from Cellphone Fraud
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 19, 2019
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Hirono, Durbin, Kennedy, Tillis Bipartisan Bill to Defend Intellectual Property from Theft Heads to U.S. Senate Floor
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 17, 2019
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Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 16, 2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 10, 2019
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Sens. Coons and Cotton, Reps. Stivers and Foster introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect US patent holders, inventors
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Call for Maintaining Strong Children's Television Rules
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Reps. Cleaver, Hollingsworth, Foster, Hill Hold Bipartisan Briefing with FinCEN Director, Cleaver Questions Director on Facebook's Planned Cryptocurrency
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Zuckerberg Pressed by Rep. McNerney and E&C Democrats About Doctored Pelosi Video
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "5 BILLION Robocalls in May! The House has introduced a strong bill to stop these pests. Count me in to support it in the Senate. (But please don't call to thank me.)"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 18, 2019
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Tweet - "According to the FCC, more than 21 million Americans lack access to high-speed internet, though that number may be much higher. If we're ever going to bridge the digital divide, we'll need a better understanding of the issue at hand."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Illinois Congressional Delegation To FCC: Improve Rural Broadband Maps
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| June 17, 2019
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Tweet - "This is frightening - robocalls are completely out of control. Passing the bipartisan TRACED Act was a step in the right direction, but Congress needs to build on those reforms by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. Enough is enough."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 12, 2019
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Hurd, Kelly Bill to Improve Cybersecurity of IoT Devices Gains Momentum
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| June 12, 2019
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Net Neutrality
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 12, 2019
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Oversight Committee Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Cybersecurity Legislation
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| June 11, 2019
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Duckworth, Portman, Booker, Schatz, Markey & King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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