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Feb. 5, 2019
Schneider Statement Ahead of State of the Union Address
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 5, 2019
Foster Statement on State of the Union Address
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 5, 2019
Quigley Participates in Polling Place Training & Raises Awareness of Critical Election Security Resources
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 5, 2019
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Your State of the Union Recap from Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's SOTU Address
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2019
Tweet - "This historic drug seizure at a legal port of entry proves wrong nearly every single thing President Trump has said on border security. His big beautiful wall is not an effective way to stop the lethal drugs that are killing our children. Technology and customs officers are."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 30, 2019
Durbin: Conference Committee Must Focus On Smart & Effective Border Security
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2019
Tweet - "I'm hopeful that Dems & Republicans can negotiate a bipartisan agreement on smart & effective ways to secure our border. But all bets are off if the President has the last word & sticks to his position of keeping his unrealistic campaign promise of a big and beautiful wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2019
During First Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Duckworth Discusses Military's Readiness To Respond To Global Challenges
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Bost Statement on Government Funding Agreement
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 25, 2019
Casten Statement on Deal to End Government Shutdown
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 25, 2019
Foster Statement on the Temporary End of Trump Shutdown
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "There is no reason why essential federal employees should continue to suffer while politicians in Washington bargain a compromise on border security. That is why I voted to reopen the government for two weeks while we continue to debate smart and effective border security."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Bost Votes to Pay Federal Employees During Negotiations
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Here are some of the anti-immigrant provisions included in the Trump-McConnell bill to end the #TrumpShutdown:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Durbin: Federal Employees Don't Deserve To Be Punished While We Debate Border Security
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Votes To End President Trump's Shutdown
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump loves to talk tough on crime. But his shutdown is impeding federal law enforcement efforts to combat violent crime, child trafficking, and terrorism. Mr. President: end this shutdown, stop hampering national security, and then we can negotiate border security."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Durbin On White House Legislation To End Trump Shutdown: Even Worse Than Advertised
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "I have a dream. On MLK Day, President Trump announces the shutdown will end this week. Senators of both parties agree to stay in session this week until we can produce 60 votes for a bill that finally protects Dreamers & reaches an agreement on border security."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Speech
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The President has successfully forced the longest government shutdown in this country's history. That's 28 days of more than 800,000 federal employees working without pay. This is unacceptable. Reopen the government and allow for negotiations on border security to continue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider Meets With Local Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The President has a wall around his mind when it comes to border security. Here's how we can effectively secure our border and stop drugs from flowing in:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Gun Buyback Program Legislation
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 17, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Casten Statement on Vote to Block Trump Administration's Lifting of Russian Sanctions
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 17, 2019
Shutdown
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's family separation policy is more than a bureaucratic lapse in judgment. It is and was a cruel policy inconsistent with the values of this nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Holding 250,000 Veterans' Paychecks Hostage For His Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, I sat down with CBP Commissioner McAleenan. Customs officers at legal ports of entry seize the vast majority of lethal narcotics coming into our country. We need more screening technology, not a wall, to stop the flow of drugs through our border."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "My message to Senator McConnell: reopen the government while we continue to negotiate border security. You do not need a permission slip from President Trump to do your job. It's time for the Senate to act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "All of this pain that President Trump is causing is over a campaign promise. We can have a debate about effective border security, but we shouldn't do it while holding the rest of the federal government hostage."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The House Intelligence Committee
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 15, 2019
Durbin Discusses Effective Border Security With CBP Commissioner
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "I asked President Trump's AG nominee William Barr whether he believes barriers will stop the flow of drugs from coming through our border at legal ports of entry. Experts say more screening technology, not a wall, is what works."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 12, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has shut down the government for the longest period of time in history. It's an unnecessary punishment to hundreds of thousands of federal workers. We can debate border security without holding their paychecks hostage & stalling critical govt services for millions"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "No, Mr. President. According to your own Admin, the majority of drugs are smuggled into U.S. through legal ports of entry. A wall would do nothing to stop that. More screening technology at ports of entry would. We can save lives, but not with an ineffective wall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Border Security
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 10, 2019
Durbin:Senator McConnell Is Waiting For A Permission Slip From President Trump To Reopen The Government
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Contrary to claims by President Trump and Congressional Republicans about unprecedented numbers of migrants rushing the southwestern border, apprehensions have been at historic lows for several years."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Address To The Nation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 5, 2019
Schneider Statement Ahead of State of the Union Address
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 5, 2019
Foster Statement on State of the Union Address
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 5, 2019
Quigley Participates in Polling Place Training & Raises Awareness of Critical Election Security Resources
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 5, 2019
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Your State of the Union Recap from Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's SOTU Address
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2019
Tweet - "This historic drug seizure at a legal port of entry proves wrong nearly every single thing President Trump has said on border security. His big beautiful wall is not an effective way to stop the lethal drugs that are killing our children. Technology and customs officers are."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 30, 2019
Durbin: Conference Committee Must Focus On Smart & Effective Border Security
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2019
Tweet - "I'm hopeful that Dems & Republicans can negotiate a bipartisan agreement on smart & effective ways to secure our border. But all bets are off if the President has the last word & sticks to his position of keeping his unrealistic campaign promise of a big and beautiful wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2019
During First Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Duckworth Discusses Military's Readiness To Respond To Global Challenges
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Bost Statement on Government Funding Agreement
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 25, 2019
Casten Statement on Deal to End Government Shutdown
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 25, 2019
Foster Statement on the Temporary End of Trump Shutdown
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "There is no reason why essential federal employees should continue to suffer while politicians in Washington bargain a compromise on border security. That is why I voted to reopen the government for two weeks while we continue to debate smart and effective border security."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Bost Votes to Pay Federal Employees During Negotiations
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Here are some of the anti-immigrant provisions included in the Trump-McConnell bill to end the #TrumpShutdown:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Durbin: Federal Employees Don't Deserve To Be Punished While We Debate Border Security
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Votes To End President Trump's Shutdown
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump loves to talk tough on crime. But his shutdown is impeding federal law enforcement efforts to combat violent crime, child trafficking, and terrorism. Mr. President: end this shutdown, stop hampering national security, and then we can negotiate border security."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
Durbin On White House Legislation To End Trump Shutdown: Even Worse Than Advertised
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "I have a dream. On MLK Day, President Trump announces the shutdown will end this week. Senators of both parties agree to stay in session this week until we can produce 60 votes for a bill that finally protects Dreamers & reaches an agreement on border security."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Speech
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The President has successfully forced the longest government shutdown in this country's history. That's 28 days of more than 800,000 federal employees working without pay. This is unacceptable. Reopen the government and allow for negotiations on border security to continue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider Meets With Local Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The President has a wall around his mind when it comes to border security. Here's how we can effectively secure our border and stop drugs from flowing in:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Gun Buyback Program Legislation
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 17, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Casten Statement on Vote to Block Trump Administration's Lifting of Russian Sanctions
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 17, 2019
Shutdown
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's family separation policy is more than a bureaucratic lapse in judgment. It is and was a cruel policy inconsistent with the values of this nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Holding 250,000 Veterans' Paychecks Hostage For His Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, I sat down with CBP Commissioner McAleenan. Customs officers at legal ports of entry seize the vast majority of lethal narcotics coming into our country. We need more screening technology, not a wall, to stop the flow of drugs through our border."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "My message to Senator McConnell: reopen the government while we continue to negotiate border security. You do not need a permission slip from President Trump to do your job. It's time for the Senate to act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "All of this pain that President Trump is causing is over a campaign promise. We can have a debate about effective border security, but we shouldn't do it while holding the rest of the federal government hostage."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The House Intelligence Committee
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 15, 2019
Durbin Discusses Effective Border Security With CBP Commissioner
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "I asked President Trump's AG nominee William Barr whether he believes barriers will stop the flow of drugs from coming through our border at legal ports of entry. Experts say more screening technology, not a wall, is what works."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 12, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has shut down the government for the longest period of time in history. It's an unnecessary punishment to hundreds of thousands of federal workers. We can debate border security without holding their paychecks hostage & stalling critical govt services for millions"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "No, Mr. President. According to your own Admin, the majority of drugs are smuggled into U.S. through legal ports of entry. A wall would do nothing to stop that. More screening technology at ports of entry would. We can save lives, but not with an ineffective wall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Border Security
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 10, 2019
Durbin:Senator McConnell Is Waiting For A Permission Slip From President Trump To Reopen The Government
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Contrary to claims by President Trump and Congressional Republicans about unprecedented numbers of migrants rushing the southwestern border, apprehensions have been at historic lows for several years."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Address To The Nation
Sen.Dick Durbin
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