| June 21, 2022
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Tweet - "Saturday, I attended the 20th Annual Celebration of World Refugee Day in Chicago. Since 1975, Illinois has resettled 124,000 refugees from more than 60 countries. They have enriched our state and the City of Chicago in many ways."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Reminder: It was over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation & 2 months after the end of the Civil War when news of emancipation finally reached the deepest corners of the former Confederacy on #Juneteenth--a delay which represents a gap in justice that still persists today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2022
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Tweet - "#PrideMonth is about celebrating the LGBTQ community--but without meaningful steps toward true equality, #Pride will always be a protest. That includes addressing the disproportionate violence LBGTQ Americans, and especially Black trans women, face."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 16, 2022
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Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Calling for Briefing on DHS Move to Discipline Innocent Border Patrol Agents
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| June 16, 2022
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Letter to the Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - "Congressman Biggs Calls for Briefing on DHS Move to Discipline Innocent Border Patrol Agents"
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| June 15, 2022
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Quigley Big Cat Legislation Moves Forward
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| June 15, 2022
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Oversight Subcommittee Report Reveals EPA Failed to Protect Pets, Owners From Dangerous Flea and Tick Collar
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 15, 2022
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Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act Passes Committee
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 14, 2022
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Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act To Be Considered Tomorrow
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 14, 2022
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Booker, Durbin Introduce Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act in Senate
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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DUCKWORTH STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN FRAMEWORK TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE, SAVE LIVES
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 12, 2022
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Durbin Statement on New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 12, 2022
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Durbin Statement On New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 12, 2022
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Tweet - "We have been elected to the United States Senate to respond to American crises. Each of the elements in this bipartisan gun safety package has the potential to save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 10, 2022
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Letter to Steven McCraw, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety - Requesting All Information Pertaining to the Uvalde Shooting Be Provided in Spanish
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| June 10, 2022
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ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE, DUCKWORTH UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO PASSING COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 9, 2022
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Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce Inspector General Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Abuses at USP Thomson
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2022
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Duckworth, Murray Introduce Legislation to Defend Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 8, 2022
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Following Judiciary Hearing on Domestic Terrorism, Durbin Urges Senate to Act to Combat Hateful Ideology that has Inspired Mass Shootings
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2022
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Tweet - "The safety of all Americans, including members of our judiciary and other public officials, is our highest priority. Violence, whether it springs from extremists on the right or left on the political spectrum, is never acceptable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Gun violence comes in many forms here in the U.S and it is going to take a lot of work to stop the violence. Enhanced background checks, limits on assault rifles, expanded trauma care, penalties for straw purchasing, the list goes on. You can count me in for all of it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 6, 2022
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Tweet - "The U.S. has had at least 246 mass shootings in the past 157 days. More than one a day. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on Republicans to help Dems do something to stop the bloodshed. We will not escape the judgement of history if we fail."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 6, 2022
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Tweet - "Had the chance to meet Uvalde native @McConaughey in DC today to discuss the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary as well as the larger problem of gun violence in America. We, like so many others, agree that gun safety reform is needed--I'll keep working to make that happen."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 6, 2022
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Letter to Secretary Blinken, Attorney General Garland, and Administrator Power - Concern About Recent Spikes in Forced Disappearances in Mexico
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| June 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Today I was joined by @ToniPreckwinkle and officials from Cook County Health to discuss the devastating impacts that gun violence has on victims and on communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution For Gun Violence Awareness
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2022
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Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 2, 2022
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Casten Launches New Digital Ad Highlight Gun Reform Efforts, Pro-Choice Record
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 2, 2022
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Tweet - "President Biden is right: How much more carnage are we willing to accept? No one law can prevent every act of violence. But how can we look at Uvalde, Buffalo, and Tulsa and conclude that our hands are tied? We must act to address our nation's gun violence epidemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2022
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Tweet - "Currently, approximately 7.8 percent of BOP inmates are housed in a form of restricted housing. The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon hold a hearing on the continued overuse of solitary confinement and restricted housing in federal prison facilities, including USP Thomson."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2022
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Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call for Immediate Federal Investigation into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Staff Abuses at USP Thomson
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Happy #Pride2022 to the LGBTQ community in Illinois and across the country! #PrideMonth is rooted in challenging the status quo. We've made enormous strides in the past few decades, but until everyone can be who they are and love who they love, #Pride will always be a protest."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2022
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Letter to President Joseph Biden, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Secretary Antony Blinken - Expanding Temporary Protected Status for Migrants From Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 27, 2022
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Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 27, 2022
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Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 27, 2022
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Durbin Statement on DOJ Decision to Again Decline Charges Against Former FBI Agents Who Mishandled Larry Nassar Abuse Case
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2022
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Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2022
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Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2022
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Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2022
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Jonathan Jackson, Candidate for Congress, 1st Congressional District Issues Statement on Ulvade, Texas, Mass Shooting and the 212 Massshootings in 2022
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Rep. Jonathan Jackson
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| May 25, 2022
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Tweet - "Yesterday, 19 innocent children and 2 teachers were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas. I wish I could say something like this had never happened before. Or will never happen again. But I know better. And until the Republican Party decides to care, nothing will change."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2022
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Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Shooting At Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2022
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Tweet - "These former ATF Directors and leaders are rallying behind Steve Dettelbach because they know he is more than adequately prepared to lead the Bureau. ATF hasn't had a Senate confirmed nominee since 2015. It's time we get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2022
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Tweet - "Today's news is heartbreaking and tragic. Fourteen young lives and a teacher gone far too soon. My heart is with the families and friends of these lives lost."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2022
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Duckworth After Uvalde School Shooting: Senate Must Suspend Filibuster to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Reforms, Save Children's Lives
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 23, 2022
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Tweet - "We can't keep repeating the same mistakes and then saying that no one is to blame when civilians are killed. We must do better than this. That's why I support @SenWarren 's bills to overhaul civilian harm prevention and transparency."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2022
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Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Praying for the victims of yet another devastating mass shooting, which happened last night in Chicago. All of us must do our part to reduce the gun violence that plagues communities across America. We must not give up.'
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Reminding President Biden of His Constitutional Duty to Protect States from Border Invasion
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Letters to Jason Citron, CEO of Discord, Emmett Shear, CEO of Twitch - Durbin Presses Social Media Platforms on their Roles in Promoting Extremist Content
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 18, 2022
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Letter to Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Murphy, Blumenthal, Markey Urge FTC to Investigate Marketing of Assault-Style Weapons to Children
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Durbin, Grassley, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 18, 2022
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Wasserman Schultz Leads House in 420-1 Vote to Condemn Antisemitism
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 17, 2022
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Durbin, Rubio, Members Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Detention Of Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, Call For His Release
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 16, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Calling for Passage of the Thin Blue Line Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 16, 2022
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Tweet - "While no act by Congress will bring back the lives lost in Buffalo, we can and must do more about the threat of terror in our own backyard. That begins with confronting the reality that white supremacy is fueling these violent terrorist attacks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 15, 2022
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Tweet - "My heart breaks for the Buffalo community and for those who lost loved ones yesterday. The horror of this latest mass shooting should be a call to action."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Ur M. Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter Calling on USCIS To Process Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Petitions for Vulnerable Youth
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 13, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Durbin, Leahy Seek Clarification of Administration's Position on Use of Torture-Derived Evidence
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 12, 2022
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Durbin: If Republicans are Concerned About the Safety of Public Officials, Where is their Outrage for the January 6 Insurrection?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2022
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Underwood-led Policy to Address Gaps in Border Health Security Recognized as "Critical" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner in Recent Hearing
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 11, 2022
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Duckworth, Rush Reintroduce Bill to Take on Gun Violence Epidemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 11, 2022
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Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Legislation to Protect Women's Constitutional Rights to Choose
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, & Science, and Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kaine, Bennet, Colleagues Request Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriation Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and ScienceBennet Requests Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Working to Restore Access to Medicaid Reproductive Health Services
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Statement from Congresswoman Miller on the Passing of Former Representative Tim Johnson
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| May 6, 2022
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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Wildlife & Water Sources From Toxic Lead Poisoning
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 6, 2022
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Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Grassley Push for Funding to Address Avian Influenza Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 6, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Durbin, Grassley, Cardin Press DOJ on Egregious Conditions at Prison Facility in Nation's Capitol
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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