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Dec. 13, 2018
Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "Introduced a bill with @SenatorMenendez and @SenRubioPress today that would grant displaced Venezuelans who are fleeing dire conditions in their country temporary protected status here in the U.S."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Quigley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Reversing Rising Maternal Mortality Rates
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 12, 2018
Senate & House Lawmakers Release Updated First Step Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Potential Closure of Chicago's Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Sens. Grassley, Durbin on "Smarter' Criminal Law, Bipartisanship
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Senate Passes Durbin, Duckworth Resolution Honoring Victims Of Shooting At Mercy Hospital
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Prioritize Issues That Matter
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration requested only $44 million for modern technology that can stop deadly fentanyl from crossing our border & is currently being used to screen only 18% of incoming border traffic, but $5 billion to build a medieval wall that a ladder or tunnel would thwart."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats support border security and we stand ready to work on bipartisan immigration reform legislation. But we are not going to support the Trump Administration's hardline anti-immigrant agenda."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Durbin: Democrats Want Border Security, But Will Not Support Administration's Hardline Anti-Immigrant Agenda
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "They are called guardians for a reason. This year, @TIME honors journalists at home and abroad for relentlessly pursuing the truth in the face of unprecedented attacks from those who wish to silence them."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today I called for Leader McConnell to call a vote on the #FirstStepAct. We should seize this incredible opportunity for bipartisan criminal justice reform now #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "For years Big Pharma flooded the market with excessive painkillers - causing addiction & overdose. But that's changing thanks to a bill I passed this year w/@SenJohnKennedy. Today DEA issued lower & reasonable opioid production quotas for 2019. This will help fight the epidemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018
"I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is the best chance we've had in years to create a fairer justice system. It has overwhelming support in the Senate, and it's time for Leader McConnell to call a vote. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @PattyMurray, Sen. Kaine, and colleagues requesting an investigation of DOJ's shameful agreement in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein got the "deal of a lifetime" for his horrific abuse of children, and the American people deserve answers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 5, 2018
Tweet - "I was honored to be among those remembering the life of President George H.W. Bush at today's funeral at the National Cathedral. We mourn the loss of this great hero, and celebrate the decades he dedicated to serving our country and making the world a better place. #Remembering41"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, and Merkley Re-introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Amid Increasing Evidence of Genocide
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The ball is in Leader McConnell's court when it comes to passing criminal justice reform this year. The #FirstStepAct is an incredible bipartisan accomplishment that deserves a vote in the Senate:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018
Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Honored to be at the Capitol tonight paying respects to President George H.W. Bush. He was a man of great decency who throughout his life always found a way to serve this country. He will be sorely missed. #Remembering41"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2018
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Read the book "Flyboys" and you will never think of President George H. W. Bush as anything other than one of the heroes of World War II."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 1, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Read the book "Flyboys" and you will never think of President George H. W. Bush as anything other than one of the heroes of World War II."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers
Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 29, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018
Rep. Robin Kelly
Date
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Politician
Dec. 13, 2018
Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "How will we fight the drug epidemic in America, and stop the fentanyl coming into our country that is killing our children, when the President is fixated on a wall? We need modern technology and more customs officers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "Introduced a bill with @SenatorMenendez and @SenRubioPress today that would grant displaced Venezuelans who are fleeing dire conditions in their country temporary protected status here in the U.S."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Tweet - "A wall won't stop fentanyl but scanning devices and more customs officers will."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Durbin: A Border Wall Will Not Reduce Cartel Violence Or Stop Fentanyl From Flooding Into Our Country
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018
Quigley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Reversing Rising Maternal Mortality Rates
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 12, 2018
Senate & House Lawmakers Release Updated First Step Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Potential Closure of Chicago's Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Sens. Grassley, Durbin on "Smarter' Criminal Law, Bipartisanship
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Senate Passes Durbin, Duckworth Resolution Honoring Victims Of Shooting At Mercy Hospital
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Prioritize Issues That Matter
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration requested only $44 million for modern technology that can stop deadly fentanyl from crossing our border & is currently being used to screen only 18% of incoming border traffic, but $5 billion to build a medieval wall that a ladder or tunnel would thwart."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats support border security and we stand ready to work on bipartisan immigration reform legislation. But we are not going to support the Trump Administration's hardline anti-immigrant agenda."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Durbin: Democrats Want Border Security, But Will Not Support Administration's Hardline Anti-Immigrant Agenda
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "They are called guardians for a reason. This year, @TIME honors journalists at home and abroad for relentlessly pursuing the truth in the face of unprecedented attacks from those who wish to silence them."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Today I called for Leader McConnell to call a vote on the #FirstStepAct. We should seize this incredible opportunity for bipartisan criminal justice reform now #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "For years Big Pharma flooded the market with excessive painkillers - causing addiction & overdose. But that's changing thanks to a bill I passed this year w/@SenJohnKennedy. Today DEA issued lower & reasonable opioid production quotas for 2019. This will help fight the epidemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2018
"I Would Bet My Life That Bob Mueller Will Do Things The Right Way": Former FBI Director James Comey Informs Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And The House Oversight And Judiciary Committees
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is the best chance we've had in years to create a fairer justice system. It has overwhelming support in the Senate, and it's time for Leader McConnell to call a vote. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @PattyMurray, Sen. Kaine, and colleagues requesting an investigation of DOJ's shameful agreement in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein got the "deal of a lifetime" for his horrific abuse of children, and the American people deserve answers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 5, 2018
Tweet - "I was honored to be among those remembering the life of President George H.W. Bush at today's funeral at the National Cathedral. We mourn the loss of this great hero, and celebrate the decades he dedicated to serving our country and making the world a better place. #Remembering41"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, and Merkley Re-introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Amid Increasing Evidence of Genocide
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The ball is in Leader McConnell's court when it comes to passing criminal justice reform this year. The #FirstStepAct is an incredible bipartisan accomplishment that deserves a vote in the Senate:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2018
Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Honored to be at the Capitol tonight paying respects to President George H.W. Bush. He was a man of great decency who throughout his life always found a way to serve this country. He will be sorely missed. #Remembering41"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2018
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Read the book "Flyboys" and you will never think of President George H. W. Bush as anything other than one of the heroes of World War II."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 1, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Read the book "Flyboys" and you will never think of President George H. W. Bush as anything other than one of the heroes of World War II."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 29, 2018
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers
Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 29, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer for Amazon, Inc. - Markey and Reps. Gomez, Gutiérrez Lead Renewed Call for Information on Amazon's Sale of "Rekognition" to Law Enforcement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018
Rep.Robin Kelly
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