| April 12, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on the Chicago Police Gang Database
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 11, 2019
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Letter to Robert Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Chairmen Ask MLB for Documents on Antitrust Concerns with Potential Purchase of Regional Sports Networks
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 11, 2019
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Letter to Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Chuck Fleishmann, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Representative Adriano Espaillat Requests $10 Million to Equip CBP Agents with Body Cameras for Accountability
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 11, 2019
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Tweet - "I read the Trump Administration's own travel advisory saying it's unsafe to go to Venezuela on the Senate floor yesterday. If the President truly cared about the Venezuelan people, he'd grant TPS status to Venezuelans already in the U.S. so they're not forced to return to danger."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants to The Incarcerated
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Cut Taxes for Workers & Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues to Push for Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban, Prevent Future Discriminatory Bans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "No matter your age, race, occupation, religion, or sexuality, you should be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. But for too long & for too many people, this hasn't been the case."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Rice, Quigley Introduce JOLT Act to Expand International Tourism to the United States & Strengthen National Security
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump has abandoned America's bipartisan tradition of offering safe haven to refugees fleeing persecution. That's why I've introduced a bill to prevent any President from lowering refugee admissions to an unacceptable level. It's about our values as an immigrant nation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Durbin Questions Jefferey Rosen, President Trump's Deputy AG Nominee
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @RepJudyChu to make clear that President Trump's travel ban does not reflect our core values as a nation. Let's #RepealTheBan and pass the #NoBanAct."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "The travel ban continues to separate families and hurt communities every day. It's time we #RepealTheBan. Read about the heartbreaking human stories behind the ban:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Quigley, Rice Introduce Legislation to Reform Visa Laws and Increase National Security
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Despite saying the Venezuelan govt is a threat to its people, Sec. Pompeo wouldn't commit to letting Venezuelans already in the US stay under Temporary Protected Status. I suspect it's because of this President's aversion to refugees & immigrants. It shouldn't be a hard choice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Bringing back a failed and ghastly family separation policy would be the height of irresponsibility and heartlessness."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2019
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Tweet - "As Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen departs, the Trump Administration now says it will take up to 2 years to identify thousands of separated families, even though she falsely claimed, "We do not have a policy of separating families at the border." Disgraceful."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the horrific Rwandan genocide. We must renew our commitment to do more to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2019
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Tweet - "While President Trump falsely claims "Our country's full" to turn back children fleeing gang & sexual violence, he quietly allows businesses, like Mar-a-Lago, to import 30K new foreign workers to take American jobs. The hypocrisy is not surprising but it is still appalling."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2019
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Statement by Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García on the Announcement of DHS Secretary Nielsen Leaving the Administration
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press President Trump to Designate Venezuela for TPS
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Rep. Trone and Rep. Connolly Send Letter to Trump Demanding Answers for Death of Jamal Khashoggi
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Passes House
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| April 5, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Congressman Andy Levin, Bipartisan House Members, Urge DHS and ICE to Halt Mass Deportation of Iraqi Nationals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Durbin Discusses Highway Safety, Trooper Deaths With IDOT
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2019
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Violence Against Women Act Passes House, Includes Two Underwood Provisions
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 4, 2019
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bipartisan, Long-Term Reauthorization Of The Violence Against Women Act With Two New Provisions He Authored
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 4, 2019
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Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Violence Against Women Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 4, 2019
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Casten Amendment Passes House, Included in Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 4, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 4, 2019
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Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States with the Government Accountability Office - Feinstein, Durbin, Coons, Harris, Schatz Press GAO For Study on Use of Solitary Confinement in Federal Prisons
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Menendez, Booker and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Lift Ban on DREAMers Working for Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Tweet - "I have met hundreds of Dreamers who are giving back to their communities as teachers, nurses, engineers & soldiers. I've also had Dreamers work in my office as volunteer interns. They're dedicated to public service & it makes no sense to deprive Congress of this homegrown talent."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2019
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Durbin, Harris, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill To Lift Ban On Dreamers Working For Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2019
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Quigley Challenges HUD Secretary Over Failure to Protect LGBT Youth
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| April 2, 2019
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LaHood Stands Against Infanticide
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 2, 2019
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Bost Signs Discharge Petition to Bring Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to A Vote
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 2, 2019
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Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement in Investigating Fentanyl, Protecting Officers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 2, 2019
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Senators Lankford, Portman, Klobuchar, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Designate April 2019 as "Second Chance Month"
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Feinstein, Coons, Harris, Schatz Press Gao For Updated Study On Use Of Solitary Confinement In Federal Prisons
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 1, 2019
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 31, 2019
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NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 29, 2019
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Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Congressmen Gonzalez, Schneider, Kelly and Senator Durbin Introduce Legislation to Combat White Supremacist Threat
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Situation at the Southern Border
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 28, 2019
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Quigley Introduces Legislation to Bolster International Tourism and Protect National Security
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Joined a bipartisan group of Senators on a resolution condemning the white supremacist terrorist attack in New Zealand. The United States Senate stands with our friends from NZ as they fight back against global terror, intolerance, and hatred."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 28, 2019
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Senate Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attacks in New Zealand
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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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 27, 2019
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Duckworth, Kelly, Durbin Introduce Momma Act to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Defense Department Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Personnel Funding to Pay for President Trump's Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 27, 2019
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Letter to Chairman McCollum, Chairman Serrano, Ranking Member Joyce, and Ranking Member Aderholt - Dingell, Beyer, Nearly 100 Members Call for Enhanced Funding for Endangered Species Protections
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 27, 2019
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Brown Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Investigate Fentanyl, Protect Officers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 27, 2019
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The Green New Deal
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 27, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Entire Senate Democratic Caucus To Introduce For The People Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Violent white supremacists & other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today. I introduced a bill today that would require federal law enforcement to take the concrete steps needed to address it:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Affordable, Quality Child Care
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 26, 2019
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Underwood Questions Experts on Health Impacts of Family Separation on Children
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 26, 2019
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House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Quigley Animal Welfare Legislation
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 26, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Faith Leaders to Call for Budget that Reinvests in Communities and Cuts Immigration Enforcement
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 26, 2019
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Graham, Durbin Reintroduce Dream Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Joined @LindseyGrahamSC today to reintroduce the #DreamAct. I'll do everything in my power as a United States Senator to protect #Dreamers and give them the chance to become American citizens so they can contribute to a brighter future for all Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 25, 2019
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MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Quigley
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 22, 2019
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Tweet - "All too often religious institutions such as synagogues, mosques & other houses of worship are targets of hate crimes--from vandalism to violent attacks. We must ensure nonprofit organizations have the resources to secure their facilities. My letter to IL religious institutions:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2019
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Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Administration for Children and Families and Director Severino, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Lewis, Davis Seek Info on HHS Waiver to Permit Discrimination Against Prospective Foster Parents
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 20, 2019
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Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Markey, Young, Merkley and Durbin Call for Greater Accountability for Atrocities in Burma
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 20, 2019
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Tweet - "I disagreed with President George W. Bush on many issues, but I was proud to work with his Administration on bipartisan immigration reform. This is a good reminder that most Americans -- Republicans and Democrats -- agree that immigration makes our country stronger."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Each year, an estimated 700 to 900 maternal deaths occur in the U.S., with another 70,000 women suffering near-fatal, pregnancy related complications. It is estimated that more than 60% of maternal deaths nationwide are preventable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2019
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Durbin, Kelly Announce Legislation To Lower The Nation's Rising Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Standing in solidarity with the Muslim community today at a vigil in remembrance of the victims of Friday's brutal and senseless massacre in New Zealand. We must all stand together in opposition to anyone who tries to divide us from our brothers and sisters of every faith."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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