| Feb. 25, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Illinois Airport Improvements
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 21, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce More Than $2.6 Million for Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Letter to James Owens, Acting Administrator of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Duckworth, Cantwell Demand Answers Following Reports That Major Child Car Seat Manufacturer Lied About Safety Testing and Requirements, Resulting in Fatalities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Letter to Jon Chamberlain, CEO of Evenflo Company, Inc. - Oversight Subcommittee Launches Probe into Car Seat Safety
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Feinstein, Colleagues Call for Rigorous Safety Standards on Autonomous Vehicles
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Awful news in Springfield last night. My heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims of this horrible tragedy, including Frank and Cinda Edwards. I join my fellow Springfield residents in mourning this loss."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Duckworth & Durbin Meet With Amtrak Ceo, Secure Accessibility Improvements for Customers With Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "After @Amtrak mistakenly charged a group of wheelchair advocates $25k to travel from Chicago to Bloomington-Normal, @SenDuckworth & I met with Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson today to express our disappointment & urge him to improve Amtrak's disability and accessibility policies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin & García to Amtrak CEO: Commit to Making Amtrak Affordable, Accessible and Reliable for Customers With Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 25, 2020
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Garamendi Introduces Oil-By-Rail Safety Bill
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you @SenDuckworth for your leadership on issues facing Americans with disabilities. This is unacceptable. @Amtrak must apologize for their mistake and work to ensure that their trains are fully accessible to all those who wish to ride."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 19, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Amtrak Attempting to Charge a Group of Passengers With Disabilities $25,000 for a Single Ride
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Applaud New DOT Initiatives To Protect Roadside First Responders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Raskin Cosponsors Oil-by-Rail Safety Bill
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2019
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Durbin Announces Creation Of New Website To Report Blocked Crossings To Federal Railroad Administration
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 18, 2019
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Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) - Rep. Denny Heck Sends Letter to Amtrak CEO Opposing New Arbitration Rules on Second Anniversary of DuPont Derailment
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Inhofe, Moran, Duckworth, Capito, Young, Bustos Introduce Bill To Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "When Americans fly, they trust their flight attendants to keep them safe, but we need the FAA to do its part as well. Good to sit down with @afa_cwa President @FlyingWithSara today to discuss promptly implementing new FAA safety rules and protecting worker's hard-earned pensions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Tweet - ".@Amtrak trains run late 27% of the time. More than half of those delays are due to interference by freight trains. My new bill, the Rail Passenger Fairness Act, will help Amtrak address & fix this ongoing problem."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "It was great to be at the groundbreaking ceremony for new bridges and a new underpass in Springfield. These new structures will decrease congestion and enhance vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist safety."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - ".@Amtrak riders deserve the assurance that they can arrive at their destination in a safe, timely manner. But too often, poor on-time performance is caused by freight interference. I'm introducing the Rail Passenger Fairness Act to help Amtrak to fix this problem."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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With Travel Season Ahead, Reps. García, Cohen and Sen. Markey, Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Rising Airline Fees
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Our government is at its best when we work together to address issues like infrastructure and transportation. Always great to host Illinois mayors from the West Central Municipal Conference in Washington."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Quigley, Quiet Skies Caucus Release Letter to FAA Administrator on Nationwide Aircraft Noise
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Bost Announces Carbondale Transportation Funding
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Nov. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to have worked with @SenDuckworth & @RepCheri to deliver $177M in funding for the Amtrak route between Chicago and Moline through December 2024. After years of unnecessary delay, we're working hard to make Amtrak to the Quad Cities a reality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Announce Multi-Year Extension For Quad Cities To Chicago Amtrak Rail Project Funding
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Senate Passes Domestic Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation - Duckworth Once Again Presses the FAA to Publish Advisory Circular on Best Practices for Manufacturing, Testing and Operating Angle of Attack Sensors
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Ranking Member Cantwell, Senator Duckworth Introduce Aviation Safety Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today I joined @ChicagosMayor and aviation leaders to break ground on a new runway extension at @fly2ohare. I was proud to help secure federal funding for this project, which will lead to a more efficient experience for travelers & create jobs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak, and Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - Durbin Pushes To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Following OIG Report
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Illinoisans across the state are looking for safe, efficient, and well-funded transportation systems. Today, I met with @MIPRC Commissioner Robert Guy to talk about our top transportation priorities and how we can improve rail service in Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Duckworth, Peters Re-Introduce Good Government Legislation to Require Public Disclosure of Trump Administration's Travel Spending
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus meet with FAA Administrator
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Reps. Takano, García, and Pressley Launch Future of Transportation Caucus
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning, I joined @GovPritzker & transportation leaders to announce a new collaboration with Chicago schools as part of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project. I'm proud to have worked to secure federal funding to help make this project a reality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Letter to Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group - Concerns over Outsourcing Jobs Abroad
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Oct. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Pleased to see @USDOT initiative that mirrors much of the bipartisan legislation I authored with @SenatorBraun to elevate and improve #rural transportation priorities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "It was great to attend the groundbreaking for Phase I of the @CTA Red and Purple Modernization Project this morning. I was proud to help secure federal funding for this project that will lead to a safer and more efficient transit system for Chicagoans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "I constantly hear from farmers & rural Illinoisans about serious transportation infrastructure needs in their communities. Today, I introduced the bipartisan Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act with @SenatorBraun to create a new office w/in @USDOT to focus on these issues."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Rural Infrastructure Office
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Oversight Launches Investigation of Ethics Allegations Against Chao
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Colleagues in Urging President to Help Rural Americans, and the Environment, by Upholding the Intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Young Bill to Improve the Efficiency of TSA Precheck
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Young-Duckworth Bill to Provide TSA Precheck to Disabled Veterans Passes the Senate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm closely watching the ongoing situation in Dupo, Illinois, and will continue to follow along as it unfolds. As of this time, thankfully, no injuries have been reported."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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As School Year Begins, Duckworth Highlights Legislation to Improve School Bus Safety
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - U.S. Senators Smith, Klobuchar, Stabenow, Durbin, Peters, Baldwin, and Brown Call for Stronger Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Colleagues Request A Meeting With New FAA Administrator Regarding Airplane Noise
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "The 35-day government shutdown is still impacting our air traffic control system, 6 months later. With a shortage of air traffic controllers and the delayed implementation of new safety systems, we need to make sure we're doing everything we can to secure our aviation system."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2019
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Duckworth Secures Important Illinois Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 29, 2019
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Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: This crucial federal funding will allow the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District to purchase new low-emission transit buses that will improve the quality of life for all residents -- even those who don't use public transportation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition letter urges president to prioritize bipartisan infrastructure legislation
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Rep. Hayes Introduces Legislation to Protect Health of America's School Chilldren
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Congressman Cohen, Senator Duckworth Introduce School Bus Safety Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Duckworth Votes Against FAA nominee Stephen Dickson
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 23, 2019
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Bost Disaster Assistance Reform Bill Focuses on Len Small Levee Repair
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 22, 2019
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GAO to Evaluate Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders Following Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 16, 2019
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Introduction of the Insurance Act--Improving National Safety By Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed By Commercial Motor Vehicles Per Event Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 16, 2019
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García, Johnson, and Cartwright Introduce Two Truck Safety Measures to Make Roads Safer
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos Call For GAO Review of "Move Over" Laws to Better Protect First Responders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Foster Payer State Amendment Passes House
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| June 26, 2019
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Duckworth Pushes For Swift Implementation of Positive Train Control Safety Features, Improvements In Amtrak On-Time Performance In Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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