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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. 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
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
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The 1990 campaign for Jesse Helms in North Carolina engaged in deeply disturbing tactics aimed at suppressing the vote. Who was Helms' legal counsel? Thomas Farr -- now seeking Senate confirmation to be a federal judge in NC."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans just voted to advance Thomas Farr's nomination for final Senate consideration. Farr, a notorious defender of voter suppression, doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is part of an overt attempt to suppress the vote of African Americans. We know who he is, and we know what he stands for. He doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Thomas Farr is "the preeminent attorney for North Carolina Republicans seeking to curtail the voting rights of people of color," according to @OfficialCBC. Tell @SenMajLeader to pull this nomination now."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "The Justice Department needs to stop playing games with Byrne-JAG violence prevention funding for the City of Chicago. Yesterday I joined 36 Members of Congress and filed an amicus brief in the 7th Circuit: we support the City's position in litigation over these critical funds."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Firing Of Attorney General Sessions Raises Serious Questions That Should Be Investigated By Congress
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 8, 2018
Schneider Statement on Firing of AG Sessions
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 7, 2018
Quigley Statement on Jeff Sessions
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the Ousting of Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Tweet - "For 2nd week in a row, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on controversial judicial nominees while the Senate is out of session, over the objection of Committee Dems. Why? Senate Rs want to avoid scrutiny as they pack the courts with ideologues."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Letter to Jefferson Sessions, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - A Thorough, Impartial Investigation In The Wake Of Numerous Bomb Attacks
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 24, 2018
Letter to Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division (DOJ) - Immediately Inform Congress Of Its Efforts To Protect The Rights Of Voters, Willing To Subpoena Documents In A Future Congressional Investigation If DOJ Is Uncooperative
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 11, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Matha Pacold, Mary Rowland, & Steven Seeger To Serve As U.S. District Judges For Northern District Of Illinois
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2018
Rep. LaHood Applauds Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court
Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 6, 2018
Schakowsky statement on Brett Kavanaugh's imminent confirmation to the Supreme Court
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Tomorrow is another day. We are blessed to live in a democracy that gives our citizens the last word at the polling place. Today, I voted against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
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. 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
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
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The 1990 campaign for Jesse Helms in North Carolina engaged in deeply disturbing tactics aimed at suppressing the vote. Who was Helms' legal counsel? Thomas Farr -- now seeking Senate confirmation to be a federal judge in NC."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans just voted to advance Thomas Farr's nomination for final Senate consideration. Farr, a notorious defender of voter suppression, doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is part of an overt attempt to suppress the vote of African Americans. We know who he is, and we know what he stands for. He doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Thomas Farr is "the preeminent attorney for North Carolina Republicans seeking to curtail the voting rights of people of color," according to @OfficialCBC. Tell @SenMajLeader to pull this nomination now."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "The Justice Department needs to stop playing games with Byrne-JAG violence prevention funding for the City of Chicago. Yesterday I joined 36 Members of Congress and filed an amicus brief in the 7th Circuit: we support the City's position in litigation over these critical funds."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Firing Of Attorney General Sessions Raises Serious Questions That Should Be Investigated By Congress
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 8, 2018
Schneider Statement on Firing of AG Sessions
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 7, 2018
Quigley Statement on Jeff Sessions
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the Ousting of Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Tweet - "For 2nd week in a row, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on controversial judicial nominees while the Senate is out of session, over the objection of Committee Dems. Why? Senate Rs want to avoid scrutiny as they pack the courts with ideologues."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018
Letter to Jefferson Sessions, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - A Thorough, Impartial Investigation In The Wake Of Numerous Bomb Attacks
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 24, 2018
Letter to Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division (DOJ) - Immediately Inform Congress Of Its Efforts To Protect The Rights Of Voters, Willing To Subpoena Documents In A Future Congressional Investigation If DOJ Is Uncooperative
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 11, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Matha Pacold, Mary Rowland, & Steven Seeger To Serve As U.S. District Judges For Northern District Of Illinois
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2018
Rep. LaHood Applauds Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court
Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 6, 2018
Schakowsky statement on Brett Kavanaugh's imminent confirmation to the Supreme Court
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Tomorrow is another day. We are blessed to live in a democracy that gives our citizens the last word at the polling place. Today, I voted against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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