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Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Family Detention is Morally Wrong, Harmful to Children and Parents, Inconsistent with Fundamental Values Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Young, Duckworth, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families from Lead in Federally Assisted Housing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, and the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Family Detention Is Morally Wrong, Harmful To Children And Parents, Inconsistent With Fundamental Values Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "These sexual assault allegations are serious and credible - they deserve respect and an FBI investigation. These three women bravely came forward, risked everything in doing so, and the response they get from the President of the United States is "big con job." Shameful." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenFeinstein, @PattyMurray & I sent a clear message to DHS Secretary Nielsen & HHS Secretary Azar: family detention is immoral, cruel & harmful to the health of children & parents. They must rescind the proposed rule that would implement this indefinite detention policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Quigley Convenes Chicago Latino Leaders, Immigration Advocates for Roundtable Discussion on Key Issues Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Ending the Flores agreement would allow this anti-immigrant Trump Administration to indefinitely detain children. That's something we can't stand for in America. It's cruel and unnecessary." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump has once again dropped America's moral standing to a new low by setting the refugee ceiling at an embarrassingly low 30,000 in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history. This betrays America's values & relinquishes our leadership role in defending human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has demonstrated extraordinary bravery coming forward and facing an intense spotlight. Her allegations are credible and serious and should be treated as such. The FBI must conduct an independent investigation before a hearing is held." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Rs are rushing a hearing within a week after a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh. No FBI background investigation has been completed, no witnesses beyond the Judge & Dr. Blasey Ford have been asked to testify. Rs are trying to rig the hearing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose Staff Call on Kavanaugh Allegations Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Along with my Democratic colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, I'm requesting the White House confirm it has directed the FBI to conduct a background investigation into Dr. Ford's serious and credible allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cannot simply dismiss Dr. Ford's allegations with a conference call. These are serious and credible allegations. Thursday's vote must be delayed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on Senate Republicans to delay next week's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Despite what the Trump Administration wants you to believe, make no mistake: The President has created one of the worst immigration and humanitarian crises this country has ever seen, and is traumatizing countless children in the process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 House Passes Schneider, Smith Led Bill to Elevate Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy is a humanitarian disaster of this Administration's own creation. Hundreds of children are still separated from their families. It's heartless and antithetical to our values as a kind and caring nation. And no one has been held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senators Carper and Udall Lead Democratic Senators in Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Attacks on Landmark Endangered Species Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Attorney General is supposed to advance justice for everyone in our country -- including immigrants. Instead, Jeff Sessions disparages lawyers who represent immigrants & undermines the independence of immigration courts to suit his anti-immigrant agenda" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember #September11. We'll never forget the innocent Americans we lost 17 years ago, and those who fought overseas to defend our freedom. This country was united by love and common purpose in the days & years after the attack. In those dark times, we found the light." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join colleagues in Rockford yesterday to announce more than $450,000 in federal funding to help the city open a Family Justice Center, which will provide comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, assault, and human trafficking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen and the Hon. Alex Azar - 64 Members of Congress Urge DHS and HHS Secretaries to Support Flores Settlement Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Tweet - "History in India and a victory for LGBTQ rights and equality around the world. Love is love." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I asked Judge Kavanaugh about his dissent in Garza v. Hargan. This case involved a 17-year-old young woman who sought an abortion in Texas while in immigration custody. She took every step required by law to move forward with her decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda moves from separating families to indefinitely detaining them. The American Academy of Pediatrics found that DHS facilities "do not meet the basic standard of care for children." We must forcefully stand against this." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, President Trump announced he was ending the #DACA program. With the stroke of a pen, he could fix it and give #Dreamers the future they deserve in the only country they call home. #SaveDACA" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Pascrell, Ways and Means Democrats, Oppose Potential New Trade Negotiations with Philippines Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Attended Sen. McCain's service with a friend that may surprise some, my former campaign opponent, Rep. Durkin. It is my sincere hope that politicians on both sides of the aisle will heed Sen. McCain's final words of putting aside "tribal loyalties."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "We are more than 5 weeks past the court ordered deadline to reunite families that were ripped apart at the border by the Trump Admin. Yet, 100's of kids remain separated including babies whose parents were deported without them. When will the cruelty end?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2018 Casten: What's Good for The Koch Brothers Is Bad for Sixth District Families Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "More evidence of the Trump Administration's extreme anti-immigrant agenda - they sanction Nicaraguan government that "brutalized their own people" while forcing Nicaraguans with clean records and deep roots in our country to return to face these abuses." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - With the Number of Refugees Permitted to Come to the U.S. on Pace for Lowest Number on Record, Senators Call on Trump Administration to Step Up Efforts and Honor America's Legacy as a Safe Haven for Families Fleeing Persecution Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Kirsjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Speier and Colleagues Send Letter to DHS Urging Action to Reunite Families Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Family Detention is Morally Wrong, Harmful to Children and Parents, Inconsistent with Fundamental Values Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Young, Duckworth, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families from Lead in Federally Assisted Housing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, and the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Family Detention Is Morally Wrong, Harmful To Children And Parents, Inconsistent With Fundamental Values Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "These sexual assault allegations are serious and credible - they deserve respect and an FBI investigation. These three women bravely came forward, risked everything in doing so, and the response they get from the President of the United States is "big con job." Shameful." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenFeinstein, @PattyMurray & I sent a clear message to DHS Secretary Nielsen & HHS Secretary Azar: family detention is immoral, cruel & harmful to the health of children & parents. They must rescind the proposed rule that would implement this indefinite detention policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Quigley Convenes Chicago Latino Leaders, Immigration Advocates for Roundtable Discussion on Key Issues Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Ending the Flores agreement would allow this anti-immigrant Trump Administration to indefinitely detain children. That's something we can't stand for in America. It's cruel and unnecessary." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Pres Trump has once again dropped America's moral standing to a new low by setting the refugee ceiling at an embarrassingly low 30,000 in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history. This betrays America's values & relinquishes our leadership role in defending human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has demonstrated extraordinary bravery coming forward and facing an intense spotlight. Her allegations are credible and serious and should be treated as such. The FBI must conduct an independent investigation before a hearing is held." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In June, the Judiciary Committee held two hearings that discussed the challenges sexual assault survivors face in coming forward. #MeToo has shown that credible allegations often surface many years after the fact. We must respect & listen to survivors, not attack & bully them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Don't Repeat Past Mistakes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Rs are rushing a hearing within a week after a serious, credible allegation of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh. No FBI background investigation has been completed, no witnesses beyond the Judge & Dr. Blasey Ford have been asked to testify. Rs are trying to rig the hearing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose Staff Call on Kavanaugh Allegations Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Along with my Democratic colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, I'm requesting the White House confirm it has directed the FBI to conduct a background investigation into Dr. Ford's serious and credible allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cannot simply dismiss Dr. Ford's allegations with a conference call. These are serious and credible allegations. Thursday's vote must be delayed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on Senate Republicans to delay next week's Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Despite what the Trump Administration wants you to believe, make no mistake: The President has created one of the worst immigration and humanitarian crises this country has ever seen, and is traumatizing countless children in the process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 House Passes Schneider, Smith Led Bill to Elevate Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy is a humanitarian disaster of this Administration's own creation. Hundreds of children are still separated from their families. It's heartless and antithetical to our values as a kind and caring nation. And no one has been held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senators Carper and Udall Lead Democratic Senators in Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Attacks on Landmark Endangered Species Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Attorney General is supposed to advance justice for everyone in our country -- including immigrants. Instead, Jeff Sessions disparages lawyers who represent immigrants & undermines the independence of immigration courts to suit his anti-immigrant agenda" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember #September11. We'll never forget the innocent Americans we lost 17 years ago, and those who fought overseas to defend our freedom. This country was united by love and common purpose in the days & years after the attack. In those dark times, we found the light." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join colleagues in Rockford yesterday to announce more than $450,000 in federal funding to help the city open a Family Justice Center, which will provide comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, assault, and human trafficking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2018 Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen and the Hon. Alex Azar - 64 Members of Congress Urge DHS and HHS Secretaries to Support Flores Settlement Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Tweet - "History in India and a victory for LGBTQ rights and equality around the world. Love is love." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I asked Judge Kavanaugh about his dissent in Garza v. Hargan. This case involved a 17-year-old young woman who sought an abortion in Texas while in immigration custody. She took every step required by law to move forward with her decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda moves from separating families to indefinitely detaining them. The American Academy of Pediatrics found that DHS facilities "do not meet the basic standard of care for children." We must forcefully stand against this." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "One year ago today, President Trump announced he was ending the #DACA program. With the stroke of a pen, he could fix it and give #Dreamers the future they deserve in the only country they call home. #SaveDACA" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Pascrell, Ways and Means Democrats, Oppose Potential New Trade Negotiations with Philippines Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Attended Sen. McCain's service with a friend that may surprise some, my former campaign opponent, Rep. Durkin. It is my sincere hope that politicians on both sides of the aisle will heed Sen. McCain's final words of putting aside "tribal loyalties."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "We are more than 5 weeks past the court ordered deadline to reunite families that were ripped apart at the border by the Trump Admin. Yet, 100's of kids remain separated including babies whose parents were deported without them. When will the cruelty end?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2018 Casten: What's Good for The Koch Brothers Is Bad for Sixth District Families Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "More evidence of the Trump Administration's extreme anti-immigrant agenda - they sanction Nicaraguan government that "brutalized their own people" while forcing Nicaraguans with clean records and deep roots in our country to return to face these abuses." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - With the Number of Refugees Permitted to Come to the U.S. on Pace for Lowest Number on Record, Senators Call on Trump Administration to Step Up Efforts and Honor America's Legacy as a Safe Haven for Families Fleeing Persecution Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Kirsjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Speier and Colleagues Send Letter to DHS Urging Action to Reunite Families Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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