| Jan. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Army To Review Illinois Army Reserve's Handling Of Sexual Assault Claims
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The 416th Theater Engineer Command has a responsibility to serve & protect the soldiers under its leadership. That includes taking allegations of sexual assault seriously. Reports that 416th leaders mishandled these allegations are extremely troubling."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army soldier Miguel Villalon of Aurora, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Afghanistan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Ernst and Duckworth Team Up to Tackle Sexual Misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Announces 2020 U.S. Service Academy Nominations
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "If Pres. Trump wants to send more American troops to the Middle East, it is important that he briefs Congress on his plans to do so. Yesterday @SenSchumer, @SenJackReed, and I wrote to Defense Sec. Esper & Army General Milley to demand that happens as required by law."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "My prayers are with the U.S. service members and personnel in harms way in Iraq right now, as well as their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., of Hazel Crest, IL, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Kenya."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 23, 2019
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Schneider Donates Frequent Flyer Miles to Help Wounded Service Members and Military Families
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Underwood Helps Secure Investments in National Defense in the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Bost Votes to Strengthen Military
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to the members of my Service Academy selection committee who meet in Springfield each year to sort through the applications and put forth strong nominees for each branch of our nation's military."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Russell Dotson's GI Bill benefit transferability must be restored. His daughter Paige is now more than $20,000 in debt because Mr. Dotson was mistakenly told--by the Navy--that he'd served long enough for his children to receive these benefits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Rep. Jason Crow Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Great discussion with Chairman of @thejointstaff, Gen. Milley, yesterday about the need to fully fund our troops and the rest of the federal government, as well as the host of challenges facing our nation around the world, especially in the Middle East and Asia."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Foster's Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families Passes House
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to announce today with @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, & @daveloebsack the addition of 50 new jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, which has long been a critical asset for both our national security & the economy of the Quad Cities region."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack Announce Addition Of 50 Jobs At Rock Island Arsenal
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2019
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Murray, Durbin: New Report Shows Need to Improve Financial Training for Servicemembers Amid Implementation of New Retirement System
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning I visited @ScottAFB to meet with leadership and @IL_Natl_Guard about current base operations. Scott AFB is not only critical for our national defense, it's a driving force for the Metro East economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Logistics Specialist Seaman Juan Jose Garcia-Herrera."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Retirement of Capt. Vincent L. Tiseo, United States Navy
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "More American troops to the Saudi peninsula is a dangerous escalation. Not enough troops to make a difference & too many American lives at risk. Pres. Trump's Iran strategy goes from bad to worse."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 23, 2019
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Letter to Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General - Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter Demanding Investigation into Trump's Use of Troops at the Southern Border
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "On the 72nd birthday of the @usairforce, we thank our Airmen and women, especially those working at @ScottAFB and @IL_Natl_Guard, for their leadership, sacrifice, and continued exemplary service to our country. #HBDUSAF"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Young-Duckworth Bill to Provide TSA Precheck to Disabled Veterans Passes the Senate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration Diverting Funding for Nationasl Defense Projects to Ineffective Border Wall
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop disrespecting U.S. servicemembers and diplomats willing to sacrifice for our nation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 28, 2019
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Letter to General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bustos, LaHood, Bost Urge Air National Guard To Assign Flying Mission To 183d Wing In Springfield
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Stoewall Riots, Duckworth & Pappas Introduce Bill to Improve VA Services for LGBT Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 27, 2019
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Gillibrand and Schatz Announce "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" To Clear Discriminatory Records of Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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After Recent Department of Defense Report Highlights Its Continued Failure to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act and Calls On Congress to Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act To Address Crisis Of Military Sexual Assault
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 25, 2019
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Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Send More US Troops to Middle East, Circumvent Congress in Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 22, 2019
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New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 11, 2019
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Reps. Kildee, Speier and Sens. Duckworth, Peters Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Families from Lead Exposure
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 1, 2019
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Ahead of National Service Recognition Day, Reed, Larson, Coons, Duckworth & Members of Congress Call for ACTION to Expand Opportunities for National Service
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Quigley Statement on House Resolution Condemning Trump Ban on Transgender Servicemembers
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 20, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Help Americans Refinance Student Loans and Save Thousands of Dollars
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 13, 2019
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Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Education Benefits for Military Families
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 13, 2019
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In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 13, 2019
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Tweet - "This is a discriminatory policy that unfairly targets transgender Americans and drags our military backwards. If you meet the basic requirements to serve in our military, you should be able to do so. Period."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 8, 2019
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Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate the Military "Widows Tax"
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 6, 2019
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Duckworth: Military Must Improve Handling of Military Sexual Assault
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Warner, Kaine Join Senate Dems In Calling On Trump Admin. To Shield Troops From Predatory Lenders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2019
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Duckworth: Military Must Reduce Barriers to Reporting Sexual Trauma
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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In Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Duckworth Discusses Instability In South America And Threats Of Extremists In Africa
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 5, 2019
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Duckworth Discusses Transportation Logistics Security In The Middle East With CENTCOM General
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Schakowsky Statement on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Transgender Military Ban
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Casten Statement Concerning Supreme Court Temporarily Allowing Administration's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Duckworth Statement On Supreme Court Order On Military Transgender Ban
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 3, 2018
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Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 30, 2018
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses with National Guard and Military Reservists
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Preserve Military Lending Act Protections
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Judiciary Committee Adopts Schneider Amendment on Veteran Entrepreneurship and U.S. Patent Protections
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Aug. 22, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Abandon Rollback of Military Lending Oversight
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2018
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Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Tweet - "#OTD a year ago, President Trump impulsively tweeted a ban on our transgender troops. If you're skilled enough to qualify, you should be allowed to serve, period. I'm proud to stand with @HRC & @LambdaLegal in a #TransBanTweetUp to always #ProtectTransTroops."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2018
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Letter to Chairmen McCain and Thorberry, and Ranking Members Reed and Smith - Dingell Urges Congressional Leaders to Expand Restraining Orders in Military
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 19, 2018
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Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 19, 2018
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Duckworth, Graham, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train Veterans for Successful Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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