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Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Bob Dole was a patriot and public servant. As we gather in the Capitol to honor his life today, I hope we can all look back on the legacy he left behind as an example of how to best serve this nation. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans talk tough about border security. But only 1 voted to confirm the new head of @CBP --Arizona police chief with 40 years of law enforcement experience. I voted to confirm Chief Magnus to head CBP &and I wish him well as he tackles the challenges ahead." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Durbin Highlights Dangerous Dysfunction At Bureau Of Prisons, Calls On Attorney General Garland To Dismiss Director Carvajal Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Lead Senate Sponsors Laud Passage Of Judicial Security Bill Through Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Guantanamo Bay represents a dark chapter in American history. It's time to finally close the infamous detention facility and put it behind us once and for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Durbin Calls For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay In NDAA Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Booker and Durbin Introduce Legislation Aimed at Increasing Membership within U.S. Sentencing Commission Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - García, Tlaib Lead Letter Asking AG Garland, DOJ to Intervene in Donziger Case Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Our bill makes a simple but impactful change in the administration of justice within federal courts. For a small annual cost, we can help hundreds of federal defendants who are presumed innocent get fair treatment and increase public safety at the same time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "A defense bill is a declaration of our values. That's why I introduced an amendment to the 2022 NDAA that would finally close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. It's time to put this dark chapter in American history behind us once and for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Durbin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Fairness In Criminal Justice System Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 24, 2021 García, Quigley, Jayapal and Advocates Call for Passage of PROTECT Immigration Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I hope today's verdict can provide some small solace to Ahmaud Arbery's family and friends, but the cold truth is that Mr. Arbery will never have a chance to marry, raise children, or grow old." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2021 QUIGLEY, ADVOCATES CALL FOR PASSAGE OF PROTECT IMMIGRATION ACT Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to President Biden Encouraging the Elimination of Private Prisons Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Using fine print to force students to give up their rights to go to court is a dirty trick long used by #4profit colleges to evade accountability at the expense of students. I'm introducing the CLASS Act to ensure students can have their day in court." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Support for Israel Participation in US Visa Waiver Program Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader Senate; Hon. Patrick Leahy, President Pro Tempore Senate; Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair Committee on the Judiciary Senate - Representatives García, Ocasio-Cortez, Correa, Espaillat, & Meng Release Statement On Immigration Reform In Build Back Better Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Feinstein, Grassley Press Inspector General, FBI To Act On Larry Nassar Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Representatives Steve Cohen and Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Letter to President Biden on Commuting Prison Sentences Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at @PODERWorks 's groundbreaking for their new headquarters in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. I commend their work to advance the well-being and economic potential of the communities they serve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 LaHood Introduces Bill to Reauthorize the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Rep. Darin LaHood
Date Title Politician
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Bob Dole was a patriot and public servant. As we gather in the Capitol to honor his life today, I hope we can all look back on the legacy he left behind as an example of how to best serve this nation. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans talk tough about border security. But only 1 voted to confirm the new head of @CBP --Arizona police chief with 40 years of law enforcement experience. I voted to confirm Chief Magnus to head CBP &and I wish him well as he tackles the challenges ahead." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Durbin Highlights Dangerous Dysfunction At Bureau Of Prisons, Calls On Attorney General Garland To Dismiss Director Carvajal Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Lead Senate Sponsors Laud Passage Of Judicial Security Bill Through Committee Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Guantanamo Bay represents a dark chapter in American history. It's time to finally close the infamous detention facility and put it behind us once and for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Durbin Calls For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay In NDAA Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Booker and Durbin Introduce Legislation Aimed at Increasing Membership within U.S. Sentencing Commission Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - García, Tlaib Lead Letter Asking AG Garland, DOJ to Intervene in Donziger Case Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Our bill makes a simple but impactful change in the administration of justice within federal courts. For a small annual cost, we can help hundreds of federal defendants who are presumed innocent get fair treatment and increase public safety at the same time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "A defense bill is a declaration of our values. That's why I introduced an amendment to the 2022 NDAA that would finally close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. It's time to put this dark chapter in American history behind us once and for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Durbin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Fairness In Criminal Justice System Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 24, 2021 García, Quigley, Jayapal and Advocates Call for Passage of PROTECT Immigration Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I hope today's verdict can provide some small solace to Ahmaud Arbery's family and friends, but the cold truth is that Mr. Arbery will never have a chance to marry, raise children, or grow old." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2021 QUIGLEY, ADVOCATES CALL FOR PASSAGE OF PROTECT IMMIGRATION ACT Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to President Biden Encouraging the Elimination of Private Prisons Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Using fine print to force students to give up their rights to go to court is a dirty trick long used by #4profit colleges to evade accountability at the expense of students. I'm introducing the CLASS Act to ensure students can have their day in court." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Support for Israel Participation in US Visa Waiver Program Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader Senate; Hon. Patrick Leahy, President Pro Tempore Senate; Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair Committee on the Judiciary Senate - Representatives García, Ocasio-Cortez, Correa, Espaillat, & Meng Release Statement On Immigration Reform In Build Back Better Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Feinstein, Grassley Press Inspector General, FBI To Act On Larry Nassar Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Representatives Steve Cohen and Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Letter to President Biden on Commuting Prison Sentences Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at @PODERWorks 's groundbreaking for their new headquarters in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. I commend their work to advance the well-being and economic potential of the communities they serve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 LaHood Introduces Bill to Reauthorize the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Rep.Darin LaHood
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