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Oct. 26, 2018 Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's proposal to strictly define gender in our civil rights laws is intolerant to the LGBTQ community and a blatant denial of reality #WontBeErased" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Letter to Jefferson Sessions, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - A Thorough, Impartial Investigation In The Wake Of Numerous Bomb Attacks Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 25, 2018 Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Davis Statement on Bomb Threats to Prominent Public Officials and The Press Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 24, 2018 Schakowsky statement on attempted domestic terrorist attacks Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 24, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Holding Honduran Government Accountable for Human Rights Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Bost Statement on Historic Opioid Legislation Becoming Law Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Mail Bombs To CNN And Public Figures: "Our Opposition To Political Violence Is A Fundamental Tenet Of Our Democracy" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2018 Quigley Condemns Report of Trump Administration's Despicable, Discriminatory Transgender Erasure Proposal Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 23, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Transparency On All Financial Ties Between Trump Administration Officials And Saudi Arabia, Investigation Of President Trump's Failure To Nominate An Ambassador Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of the Office of National Intelligence - Connolly Joins More than 50 Members of Congress in Calling On the Trump Administration to Release Evidence of Prior U.S. Awareness of the Saudi Plot to Capture Khashoggi Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey Joins Senator Shaheen on Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo Urging Trump Administration to Recommit to Refugee Admissions Program Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is reportedly working to gut civil rights protections for transgender Americans. We can't stand for this type of degrading and humiliating policy in America. The LGBTQ community #WontBeErased." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited Ms. Gomez' pre-k classroom in Chicago. She's a @TeachForAmerica alum, adored by her students, and one of more than 800,000 Dreamers across the country whose future is uncertain due to this administration's reckless decision to end #DACA" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Being stuck in legal limbo is no way to live. That's why it remains imperative that we protect DACA and continue fighting to give Dreamers a pathway to citizenship and pass the #DreamAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 18, 2018 Bipartisan Duckworth-Portman-Schatz-Booker Bill to Help Reduce Recidivism Rates Gains Support From Criminal Justice Leaders And Civil Rights Organizations Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In 2016, there were 72 pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in Illinois & 985 infant deaths. Today, women of color are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This is unacceptable. #BlanketChallenge" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "A good question for AG Sessions when he visits Chicago tomorrow to talk about crime: why is he still withholding federal Byrne JAG grant funding from the City? These are formula-based violence prevention funds, not a bargaining chip for the AG to use for ideological purposes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Schakowsky statement on the caravan of Honduran refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A new low for the Trump Administration. They've hijacked a government office, which is supposed to protect vulnerable children, to ensnare unwitting immigrants who offer to care for these children. This obsession with deporting as many people as possible seems to know no bounds." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 17, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: "While President Trump May Accept Saudi Arabia's Denials About The Disappearance And Death Of Jamal Khashoggi At Face Value, The American People Won't" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Months later, 66 kids remain in govt custody after being separated from their parents by President Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy. These kids may never see their parents again & yet Pres. Trump is considering a new family separation policy. It's intolerable and must be stopped." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's appalling that the President is considering separating more families. Public outrage forced him to back away from his first family separation policy. Now is the time to speak out to stop another self-inflicted humanitarian crisis. RT to spread the word." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Quigley Visits U.S.-Mexico Border for Firsthand Look at Humanitarian Crisis Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "I'm pressing Secretary of State Pompeo to address rising global authoritarianism and a crackdown on freedom of the press. Violence and murder against journalists and dissidents is barbaric and unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Students beware: accreditor puts #4profit colleges owned by Center for Excellence in Higher Education on probation. We're asking @usedgov to investigate accreditor's findings including predatory consumer practices and potential discriminatory policies against Native Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today is #NationalComingOutDay. Let's celebrate the courage of the LGBTQ community as we strive to create a more inclusive, supportive nation and continue the fight for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they love #LoveIsLove" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders shaping Illinois and our country. We are a nation full of immigrants and the traditions and cultures of Latino communities make this country a stronger and better nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Chicago And Surrounding Communities Can't "Sacrifice Real Police Reform For Jeff Sessions' Idea Of Law And Order" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined @JanSchakowsky and advocates at @SCN_Network to discuss the Trump administration's shameful decision -- in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history -- to slash refugee admission levels to a historic low of 30,000." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 26, 2018 Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's proposal to strictly define gender in our civil rights laws is intolerant to the LGBTQ community and a blatant denial of reality #WontBeErased" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Letter to Jefferson Sessions, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - A Thorough, Impartial Investigation In The Wake Of Numerous Bomb Attacks Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 25, 2018 Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Davis Statement on Bomb Threats to Prominent Public Officials and The Press Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 24, 2018 Schakowsky statement on attempted domestic terrorist attacks Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 24, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Holding Honduran Government Accountable for Human Rights Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Bost Statement on Historic Opioid Legislation Becoming Law Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Mail Bombs To CNN And Public Figures: "Our Opposition To Political Violence Is A Fundamental Tenet Of Our Democracy" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2018 Quigley Condemns Report of Trump Administration's Despicable, Discriminatory Transgender Erasure Proposal Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 23, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Transparency On All Financial Ties Between Trump Administration Officials And Saudi Arabia, Investigation Of President Trump's Failure To Nominate An Ambassador Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of the Office of National Intelligence - Connolly Joins More than 50 Members of Congress in Calling On the Trump Administration to Release Evidence of Prior U.S. Awareness of the Saudi Plot to Capture Khashoggi Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey Joins Senator Shaheen on Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo Urging Trump Administration to Recommit to Refugee Admissions Program Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is reportedly working to gut civil rights protections for transgender Americans. We can't stand for this type of degrading and humiliating policy in America. The LGBTQ community #WontBeErased." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited Ms. Gomez' pre-k classroom in Chicago. She's a @TeachForAmerica alum, adored by her students, and one of more than 800,000 Dreamers across the country whose future is uncertain due to this administration's reckless decision to end #DACA" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Being stuck in legal limbo is no way to live. That's why it remains imperative that we protect DACA and continue fighting to give Dreamers a pathway to citizenship and pass the #DreamAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 18, 2018 Bipartisan Duckworth-Portman-Schatz-Booker Bill to Help Reduce Recidivism Rates Gains Support From Criminal Justice Leaders And Civil Rights Organizations Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In 2016, there were 72 pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in Illinois & 985 infant deaths. Today, women of color are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This is unacceptable. #BlanketChallenge" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "A good question for AG Sessions when he visits Chicago tomorrow to talk about crime: why is he still withholding federal Byrne JAG grant funding from the City? These are formula-based violence prevention funds, not a bargaining chip for the AG to use for ideological purposes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Schakowsky statement on the caravan of Honduran refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "A new low for the Trump Administration. They've hijacked a government office, which is supposed to protect vulnerable children, to ensnare unwitting immigrants who offer to care for these children. This obsession with deporting as many people as possible seems to know no bounds." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 17, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: "While President Trump May Accept Saudi Arabia's Denials About The Disappearance And Death Of Jamal Khashoggi At Face Value, The American People Won't" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Months later, 66 kids remain in govt custody after being separated from their parents by President Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy. These kids may never see their parents again & yet Pres. Trump is considering a new family separation policy. It's intolerable and must be stopped." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's appalling that the President is considering separating more families. Public outrage forced him to back away from his first family separation policy. Now is the time to speak out to stop another self-inflicted humanitarian crisis. RT to spread the word." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Saudi Ambassador to the United States - Transparency in Jamal Khashoggi Affair Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Quigley Visits U.S.-Mexico Border for Firsthand Look at Humanitarian Crisis Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Halt Deportation of Black Mauritanians Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "I'm pressing Secretary of State Pompeo to address rising global authoritarianism and a crackdown on freedom of the press. Violence and murder against journalists and dissidents is barbaric and unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Students beware: accreditor puts #4profit colleges owned by Center for Excellence in Higher Education on probation. We're asking @usedgov to investigate accreditor's findings including predatory consumer practices and potential discriminatory policies against Native Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today is #NationalComingOutDay. Let's celebrate the courage of the LGBTQ community as we strive to create a more inclusive, supportive nation and continue the fight for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they love #LoveIsLove" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders shaping Illinois and our country. We are a nation full of immigrants and the traditions and cultures of Latino communities make this country a stronger and better nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Chicago And Surrounding Communities Can't "Sacrifice Real Police Reform For Jeff Sessions' Idea Of Law And Order" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined @JanSchakowsky and advocates at @SCN_Network to discuss the Trump administration's shameful decision -- in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history -- to slash refugee admission levels to a historic low of 30,000." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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