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Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On this #TransDayOfRemembrance we honor all of the transgender and gender-nonconforming Americans whose lives were stolen by transphobic violence. I will continue doing everything I can to make this country--and its laws--more equal and accepting of every American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 LaHood Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin Questions Indiana U.S. Attorney On Gun Trafficking During Confirmation Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth & 23 of my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Senator McConnell to provide relief to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the US. More than 130,000 TPS holders are essential workers during this pandemic--we can't afford to lose them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Latinos have played a major role in shaping our nation from the beginning and it's time we hear their stories. I'm a proud cosponsor of @SenatorMenedez 's bill to establish a @latinomuseum . #LatinoMuseumNOW" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook has revolutionized the way we communicate--but it has also been used to dehumanize & stoke violence against the Muslim community. Joining @ChrisCoons to call on Facebook to take immediate action to combat bigotry on its platform." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues Press Facebook To Take Immediate Action To Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @CarolMarin has made countless contributions to journalism and the people of Chicago throughout her award-winning career. Though she will be deeply missed, I wish Carol the best in this well-deserved retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Kim Ng and the @Marlins made history this week, and it was about time. I look forward to rooting for Kim during her groundbreaking first season--as long as her Marlins are not playing my @Cubs !" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating today! May your day be full of happiness, peace, and light." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution Recognizing The Religious And Historical Significance Of The Festival Of Diwali Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues On Letter To McConnell To Support TPS Holders Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "AG Barr is clearly attempting to fabricate a veneer of legitimacy for the baseless claims of voter fraud made by President Trump and his supporters. In doing so, he is once again sacrificing the reputation of the DOJ to serve the political interests of our lame-duck President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On this #TransDayOfRemembrance we honor all of the transgender and gender-nonconforming Americans whose lives were stolen by transphobic violence. I will continue doing everything I can to make this country--and its laws--more equal and accepting of every American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 LaHood Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin Questions Indiana U.S. Attorney On Gun Trafficking During Confirmation Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth & 23 of my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Senator McConnell to provide relief to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the US. More than 130,000 TPS holders are essential workers during this pandemic--we can't afford to lose them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Latinos have played a major role in shaping our nation from the beginning and it's time we hear their stories. I'm a proud cosponsor of @SenatorMenedez 's bill to establish a @latinomuseum . #LatinoMuseumNOW" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook has revolutionized the way we communicate--but it has also been used to dehumanize & stoke violence against the Muslim community. Joining @ChrisCoons to call on Facebook to take immediate action to combat bigotry on its platform." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues Press Facebook To Take Immediate Action To Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @CarolMarin has made countless contributions to journalism and the people of Chicago throughout her award-winning career. Though she will be deeply missed, I wish Carol the best in this well-deserved retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Kim Ng and the @Marlins made history this week, and it was about time. I look forward to rooting for Kim during her groundbreaking first season--as long as her Marlins are not playing my @Cubs !" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating today! May your day be full of happiness, peace, and light." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution Recognizing The Religious And Historical Significance Of The Festival Of Diwali Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues On Letter To McConnell To Support TPS Holders Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "AG Barr is clearly attempting to fabricate a veneer of legitimacy for the baseless claims of voter fraud made by President Trump and his supporters. In doing so, he is once again sacrificing the reputation of the DOJ to serve the political interests of our lame-duck President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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