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Politician
Aug. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It has been more than 3 months since I led a letter to Attorney General Barr asking what specific steps the Justice Department is taking to combat white supremacist violence. I still have not received a response."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019
Tweet - "White supremacists have accounted for more deaths than any other domestic terrorist group in recent years. This is a serious threat to the safety of our nation & we must redouble our efforts to address this senseless, hate-filled, & violent ideology."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for Sen. McConnell to put the country over his fear of the President's tweets and take up legislation in the Senate to secure our elections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Why won't Sen. McConnell allow a vote on election security legislation? Ever since 2016, when our top intelligence chiefs urged him to speak up and he refused, he has consistently failed to stand up to Russia's election interference. Inaction is putting our democracy at risk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, U.S Secretary of State - Cortez Masto Joins Letter Raising Concerns About Trump Administration's Incoherent Policies for Central America
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 30, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "With counties still fighting standing water & closed roads, it's challenging to account for the damage done during the last six months of flooding in IL. I'm joining the IL delegation & @GovPritzker in asking @fema for an extension in conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "When my former GOP Senate colleague, Dan Coats, said publicly that Trump's relationship with Putin was not in our nation's best interest, we knew his days as head of National Intelligence were numbered."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "Simply put, President Trump is endangering our troops in order to pay for his ineffective border wall. I hope that as this continues to play out in the courts, the right decision will be reached."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Preliminary Flood Damage Assessment
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Director Mueller warned us that the Russians are interfering in our elections "as we sit here today." Leader McConnell is abdicating his responsibility to protect American democracy so he can protect a President who unravels it day-by-day."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Election Security With State Board Of Elections Chair Chuck Scholz
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Three words for Leader McConnell: protect our elections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Director Mueller reminded the American people today of the reason why this investigation was necessary. Russia interfered with our democracy in 2016 to sway the presidential race, and they are at it again in 2020. Leader McConnell: we must act to secure our elections now."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "It's no secret that our elections are under attack and that the Russians are at it again in 2020. Met with @SenDuckworth & IL Board of Elections Chairman Chuck Scholz today to discuss how we can support state efforts to secure our elections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "White supremacists pose a grave threat to our national security, accounting for more homicides from 2000 to 2016 than any other domestic extremist movement. Today I asked FBI Director Wray whether his agency takes the threat seriously."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Our major intelligence agencies have confirmed that the Russians have continued their efforts to interfere in our elections. What are we doing about it? Nothing. The reason? Leader McConnell."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Director Wray made it clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Russians are still trying to interfere in our elections. Why is Leader McConnell afraid to bring election security bills to the floor for a vote?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Durbin Presses FBI Director Wray On Effort To Combat White Supremacist Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019
Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with Under Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy, to discuss Rock Island Arsenal, the budget crisis, the southwest border, and Army recruiting goals."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019
Quigley Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 12, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Principled Defense Bill
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 12, 2019
House Passes the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 11, 2019
Durbin Statement On Administration Briefing Regarding Election Security
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Our intelligence agencies are spending millions of dollars to stop the Russians from making a mockery of the 2020 election. Unfortunately, Leader McConnell is blocking critical, comprehensive election security legislation that would help to assure every vote will be counted."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019
Underwood Introduces the Counter Terrorist Network Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges USDA To Support State's Request For Disaster Declaration
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2019
Tweet - "These tragedies will continue if violent extremism is left unchecked. The Senate should immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "There he goes again -- siding with foreign dictators as they continue to meddle in our democracy and interfere in our elections. When will President Trump and Leader McConnell realize what's at stake? This isn't a joke.Senator Dick Durbin added,"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 27, 2019
Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border
Rep. Darin LaHood
June 27, 2019
Bost Statement on Border Security Bill
Rep. Mike Bost
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, @RepUnderwood and I met with Acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor to discuss ways we can improve the state application process for flood mitigation assistance. I look forward to working together to ensure IL gets much-needed federal funding"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep. Sean Casten
June 26, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Underwood Meet With FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2019
Rep. LaHood Urges Bipartisan Effort to Address the Humanitarian Crisis at the Southern Border
Rep. Darin LaHood
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "I've been down to the facilities on our border, I've seen the detestable, inhumane conditions. People are scared to death, children are frightened. That is what this President wants."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Make no mistake -- the buck stops with President Trump. The humanitarian crisis at our border is the direct result of his decisions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019
Tweet - "Four years have passed since the devastating shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, and my heart still breaks for the innocent victims and their families. We must pass commonsense gun safety legislation and we must stand up to racism and hatred in all forms."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "Time and time again, when severe weather strikes communities in Illinois, our state struggles to receive federal assistance. It's unfair and wrong. FEMA's disaster declaration process must be made more transparent and equitable for communities in larger states like Illinois."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It has been more than 3 months since I led a letter to Attorney General Barr asking what specific steps the Justice Department is taking to combat white supremacist violence. I still have not received a response."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019
Tweet - "White supremacists have accounted for more deaths than any other domestic terrorist group in recent years. This is a serious threat to the safety of our nation & we must redouble our efforts to address this senseless, hate-filled, & violent ideology."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for Sen. McConnell to put the country over his fear of the President's tweets and take up legislation in the Senate to secure our elections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Why won't Sen. McConnell allow a vote on election security legislation? Ever since 2016, when our top intelligence chiefs urged him to speak up and he refused, he has consistently failed to stand up to Russia's election interference. Inaction is putting our democracy at risk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, U.S Secretary of State - Cortez Masto Joins Letter Raising Concerns About Trump Administration's Incoherent Policies for Central America
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 30, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "With counties still fighting standing water & closed roads, it's challenging to account for the damage done during the last six months of flooding in IL. I'm joining the IL delegation & @GovPritzker in asking @fema for an extension in conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "When my former GOP Senate colleague, Dan Coats, said publicly that Trump's relationship with Putin was not in our nation's best interest, we knew his days as head of National Intelligence were numbered."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "Simply put, President Trump is endangering our troops in order to pay for his ineffective border wall. I hope that as this continues to play out in the courts, the right decision will be reached."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Preliminary Flood Damage Assessment
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Director Mueller warned us that the Russians are interfering in our elections "as we sit here today." Leader McConnell is abdicating his responsibility to protect American democracy so he can protect a President who unravels it day-by-day."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Election Security With State Board Of Elections Chair Chuck Scholz
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Three words for Leader McConnell: protect our elections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Director Mueller reminded the American people today of the reason why this investigation was necessary. Russia interfered with our democracy in 2016 to sway the presidential race, and they are at it again in 2020. Leader McConnell: we must act to secure our elections now."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "It's no secret that our elections are under attack and that the Russians are at it again in 2020. Met with @SenDuckworth & IL Board of Elections Chairman Chuck Scholz today to discuss how we can support state efforts to secure our elections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "White supremacists pose a grave threat to our national security, accounting for more homicides from 2000 to 2016 than any other domestic extremist movement. Today I asked FBI Director Wray whether his agency takes the threat seriously."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Our major intelligence agencies have confirmed that the Russians have continued their efforts to interfere in our elections. What are we doing about it? Nothing. The reason? Leader McConnell."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Director Wray made it clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Russians are still trying to interfere in our elections. Why is Leader McConnell afraid to bring election security bills to the floor for a vote?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019
Durbin Presses FBI Director Wray On Effort To Combat White Supremacist Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019
Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with Under Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy, to discuss Rock Island Arsenal, the budget crisis, the southwest border, and Army recruiting goals."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019
Quigley Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 12, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Principled Defense Bill
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 12, 2019
House Passes the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 11, 2019
Durbin Statement On Administration Briefing Regarding Election Security
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Our intelligence agencies are spending millions of dollars to stop the Russians from making a mockery of the 2020 election. Unfortunately, Leader McConnell is blocking critical, comprehensive election security legislation that would help to assure every vote will be counted."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019
Underwood Introduces the Counter Terrorist Network Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges USDA To Support State's Request For Disaster Declaration
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2019
Tweet - "These tragedies will continue if violent extremism is left unchecked. The Senate should immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "There he goes again -- siding with foreign dictators as they continue to meddle in our democracy and interfere in our elections. When will President Trump and Leader McConnell realize what's at stake? This isn't a joke.Senator Dick Durbin added,"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 27, 2019
Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border
Rep.Darin LaHood
June 27, 2019
Bost Statement on Border Security Bill
Rep.Mike Bost
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, @RepUnderwood and I met with Acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor to discuss ways we can improve the state application process for flood mitigation assistance. I look forward to working together to ensure IL gets much-needed federal funding"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep.Sean Casten
June 26, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Underwood Meet With FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2019
Rep. LaHood Urges Bipartisan Effort to Address the Humanitarian Crisis at the Southern Border
Rep.Darin LaHood
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "I've been down to the facilities on our border, I've seen the detestable, inhumane conditions. People are scared to death, children are frightened. That is what this President wants."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Make no mistake -- the buck stops with President Trump. The humanitarian crisis at our border is the direct result of his decisions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019
Tweet - "Four years have passed since the devastating shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, and my heart still breaks for the innocent victims and their families. We must pass commonsense gun safety legislation and we must stand up to racism and hatred in all forms."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "Time and time again, when severe weather strikes communities in Illinois, our state struggles to receive federal assistance. It's unfair and wrong. FEMA's disaster declaration process must be made more transparent and equitable for communities in larger states like Illinois."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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