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Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Following bombshell @nytimes report on @TheJusticeDept as a "driving force" in Trump Admin's zero-tolerance policy, I'm calling on @JohnCornyn to immediately hold Immigration Subcommittee hearings. Those responsible for separating thousands of families must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Cornyn: Following Bombshell Report, Senate Must Hold A Hearing On Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - 126 Members of Congress Demand Protection for People Fleeing Violence and Persecution, Increase in Refugee Admissions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The draft DOJ OIG report--which I requested back in 2018--tells a sickening story of the zero-tolerance policy that forcibly separated thousands of infants, toddlers, & children from their parents at our border. Those responsible must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Durbin Statement On DOJ IG Report On Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been appalling. @SenWarren and I are calling on DOJ and BOP to take responsibility and fix their failures immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "This last-minute step is a ploy to cover up for the President's broken promise to stop H-1B abuse. He never responded to my call at the start of his term to protect workers from H-1B abuses. Instead, his Admin has granted tens of thousands of H-1B visas to outsourcing companies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Duckworth to Gop Senators Who Applauded Her Daughter's First Visit to The Capitol: Reconsider Whether You Can Vote for A Supreme Court Nominee Who Supported an Organization that Believes My Daughter Shouldn't Exist Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir, of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Warren To Federal Prison Authorities: Take Urgent Action To Contain Further Spread Of COVID-19 In Federal Prisons Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Quigley Statement On French Bulldog Puppies Rescue Success Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, it is no surprise that the Trump Administration sets the lowest refugee admissions target in history. Pres. Trump has harsher words for innocent refugees than for the dictators they are escaping." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Just left the Senate floor, where I tried to pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020, which passed the House unanimously last week. This was an easy opportunity for Senate Republicans to actually do something to stop violent white supremacists. Instead, they objected." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's not enough to condemn the President for telling violent white supremacists to "stand by." We have to do something to address this threat. Last week, the House unanimously passed by Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Now it's up to @SenateMajLdr to give my bill a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The @DHSOIG report I called for last year came back yesterday. Congress provided $414.7M in funding to purchase medical equipment, formula, & food at border detention facilities, but @DHSOIG found @CBP spent money on office supplies & restraints." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Admin Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal To Lowest Level In History Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Bass, Tri-Caucus Lead Call For Trump To Disavow Proud Boys Comment on National Television Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Slams President Trump's Refusal To Condemn White Supremacists Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join @advocatehealth in Lake County today to commemorate their new Trauma Recovery Center. I've made it a priority to provide federal resources to break the cycle of violence by helping people who've experienced trauma & addressing health disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Quigley, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose A Threat To Global Public Health Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act Introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations @Cubs on winning the NL Central! Now--onto the playoffs and a shot at the pennant." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin To Introduce Bill To Expand Protections For Puppies Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbroken by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must act in Congress to stem the gun violence epidemic in this country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "To all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and across the world--I wish you an easy fast and a blessed day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Trump Receives Medication Made Possible by Fetal Stem Cells; All Americans Deserve the Same Access Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky Announces Framework for College Athlete's Bill of Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @KatyTurNBC on @MSNBC soon to discuss the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case and the latest with the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo made sports history as the NFL's first interracial roommates and set a brilliant example for the world. Today we mourn the passing and celebrate the sensational life of the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Following bombshell @nytimes report on @TheJusticeDept as a "driving force" in Trump Admin's zero-tolerance policy, I'm calling on @JohnCornyn to immediately hold Immigration Subcommittee hearings. Those responsible for separating thousands of families must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Cornyn: Following Bombshell Report, Senate Must Hold A Hearing On Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - 126 Members of Congress Demand Protection for People Fleeing Violence and Persecution, Increase in Refugee Admissions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The draft DOJ OIG report--which I requested back in 2018--tells a sickening story of the zero-tolerance policy that forcibly separated thousands of infants, toddlers, & children from their parents at our border. Those responsible must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Durbin Statement On DOJ IG Report On Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been appalling. @SenWarren and I are calling on DOJ and BOP to take responsibility and fix their failures immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "This last-minute step is a ploy to cover up for the President's broken promise to stop H-1B abuse. He never responded to my call at the start of his term to protect workers from H-1B abuses. Instead, his Admin has granted tens of thousands of H-1B visas to outsourcing companies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Duckworth to Gop Senators Who Applauded Her Daughter's First Visit to The Capitol: Reconsider Whether You Can Vote for A Supreme Court Nominee Who Supported an Organization that Believes My Daughter Shouldn't Exist Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir, of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Warren To Federal Prison Authorities: Take Urgent Action To Contain Further Spread Of COVID-19 In Federal Prisons Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Quigley Statement On French Bulldog Puppies Rescue Success Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, it is no surprise that the Trump Administration sets the lowest refugee admissions target in history. Pres. Trump has harsher words for innocent refugees than for the dictators they are escaping." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Just left the Senate floor, where I tried to pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020, which passed the House unanimously last week. This was an easy opportunity for Senate Republicans to actually do something to stop violent white supremacists. Instead, they objected." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's not enough to condemn the President for telling violent white supremacists to "stand by." We have to do something to address this threat. Last week, the House unanimously passed by Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Now it's up to @SenateMajLdr to give my bill a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The @DHSOIG report I called for last year came back yesterday. Congress provided $414.7M in funding to purchase medical equipment, formula, & food at border detention facilities, but @DHSOIG found @CBP spent money on office supplies & restraints." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Admin Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal To Lowest Level In History Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Bass, Tri-Caucus Lead Call For Trump To Disavow Proud Boys Comment on National Television Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Slams President Trump's Refusal To Condemn White Supremacists Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join @advocatehealth in Lake County today to commemorate their new Trauma Recovery Center. I've made it a priority to provide federal resources to break the cycle of violence by helping people who've experienced trauma & addressing health disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Quigley, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose A Threat To Global Public Health Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act Introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations @Cubs on winning the NL Central! Now--onto the playoffs and a shot at the pennant." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin To Introduce Bill To Expand Protections For Puppies Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbroken by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must act in Congress to stem the gun violence epidemic in this country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "To all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and across the world--I wish you an easy fast and a blessed day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Trump Receives Medication Made Possible by Fetal Stem Cells; All Americans Deserve the Same Access Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky Announces Framework for College Athlete's Bill of Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @KatyTurNBC on @MSNBC soon to discuss the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case and the latest with the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo made sports history as the NFL's first interracial roommates and set a brilliant example for the world. Today we mourn the passing and celebrate the sensational life of the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers." Sen.Dick Durbin
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