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March 13, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bicameral Bill To Support Military Families By Fixing Inconsistency In GI Bill Benefit
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 7, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Veterans' Economic Security
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 6, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Level Playing Field for Women & Veteran Small Business Owners in Small Business Contracting
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 5, 2019
Bost Votes to Support Veterans Affected by "Burn Pits"
Rep. Mike Bost
March 5, 2019
Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Bost Bill Will Restore Certainty in VA Leadership
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Va Medical Centers
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 19, 2019
Roe, Bost Applaud VA for Full Implementation of Appeals Reform
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve VA Care For Women Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I joined @SherrodBrown to introduce the VA Employee Fairness Act. This bill restores VA health care professionals' collective bargaining rights that will allow workers to advocate for better work environments, competitive pay, and patient care concerns."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019
Duckworth Joins Tester, Murkowski & Pingree In Re-Introducing Legislation To Support Survivors Of Military Sexual Trauma
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Durbin Request VA, CDC & EPA Assistance In Investigating Potential Legionella-Linked Death At Manteno Illinois Veterans Home
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Durbin Discusses Legionnaires' Case At IVH Manteno With Governor Pritzker
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see improved wait time numbers at the VA. Our veterans deserve timely care, and I'll support initiatives here in the Senate to keep building on this success in Illinois and across the country:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
U.S. Reps. Lawson and Bost Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Toby, a 6-year Air Force veteran from Aurora, is an air traffic controller who has gone without a paycheck since Dec. 31. I shared his story today on the Senate floor."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Holding 250,000 Veterans' Paychecks Hostage For His Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019
Bost, Lawson Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Bipartisan Duckworth-Kennedy-Durbin Legislation to Help Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Succeed Now Law
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 2, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The Caregivers program has helped countless veterans & those who take care of them. It's why I've urged the VA not decrease access to it & I'll be outspoken when I feel our veterans are getting pushed aside like this. They deserve better."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018
Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Kennedy-Duckworth-Durbin Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Good news: the Senate just passed the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act introduced by @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and me. This is a commonsense bill that can help veterans save costs as they open new businesses and store fronts."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Duckworth, Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018
Duckworth & Hassan: Va Inspector General Must Investigate Potential Legal & Ethics Violations at Trump's Va
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to Governor Rauner - Call For Illinois Public Health Director Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaires' Outbreak At IVH Quincy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 12, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Veteran Entrepreneurs
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Illinois is lucky to have so many veterans who call our state home. They answered the call when our nation needed it most. Today - and every day - we honor them for their bravery and sacrifices. #VeteransDay"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2018
Duckworth Honors Our Nation's Veterans at City of Chicago Veterans Day Ceremony
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 11, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Veterans Day 2018
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 9, 2018
Tweet - "Great to see @Fermilab is looking to hire our veterans for positions in its technical and computing departments. Veterans bring unique skills to the workforce."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2018
Duckworth Delivers Keynote Address at Commercial Club of Chicago's Annual Veterans Recognition Program
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 5, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth & I are calling on IL Director of Public Health Nirav Shah to resign. There was definitive evidence that a serious public health crisis was underway at IVH Quincy, and the Rauner Admin & Director Shah chose to sit on their hands as veterans & staff fell victim."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee passed a bill that @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and I introduced to help veterans succeed. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act encourages small business growth and gives veterans opportunities to succeed at home."
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
Trump Signs Bost's Veterans Bill Into Law
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 4, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Investigation Into Rauner Administration's Response To Legionnaires' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Confirmation the Rauner Administration's major concern was the PR fallout of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at IVH Quincy. Failing to quickly announce and respond to the crisis put more veterans and staff at risk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2018
Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
Title
Politician
March 13, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bicameral Bill To Support Military Families By Fixing Inconsistency In GI Bill Benefit
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 7, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Veterans' Economic Security
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 6, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Level Playing Field for Women & Veteran Small Business Owners in Small Business Contracting
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 5, 2019
Bost Votes to Support Veterans Affected by "Burn Pits"
Rep.Mike Bost
March 5, 2019
Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Bost Bill Will Restore Certainty in VA Leadership
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Va Medical Centers
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 19, 2019
Roe, Bost Applaud VA for Full Implementation of Appeals Reform
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve VA Care For Women Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I joined @SherrodBrown to introduce the VA Employee Fairness Act. This bill restores VA health care professionals' collective bargaining rights that will allow workers to advocate for better work environments, competitive pay, and patient care concerns."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019
Duckworth Joins Tester, Murkowski & Pingree In Re-Introducing Legislation To Support Survivors Of Military Sexual Trauma
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Durbin Request VA, CDC & EPA Assistance In Investigating Potential Legionella-Linked Death At Manteno Illinois Veterans Home
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Durbin Discusses Legionnaires' Case At IVH Manteno With Governor Pritzker
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see improved wait time numbers at the VA. Our veterans deserve timely care, and I'll support initiatives here in the Senate to keep building on this success in Illinois and across the country:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
U.S. Reps. Lawson and Bost Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Toby, a 6-year Air Force veteran from Aurora, is an air traffic controller who has gone without a paycheck since Dec. 31. I shared his story today on the Senate floor."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2019
Durbin: President Trump Holding 250,000 Veterans' Paychecks Hostage For His Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019
Bost, Lawson Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Bipartisan Duckworth-Kennedy-Durbin Legislation to Help Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Succeed Now Law
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 2, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "The Caregivers program has helped countless veterans & those who take care of them. It's why I've urged the VA not decrease access to it & I'll be outspoken when I feel our veterans are getting pushed aside like this. They deserve better."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018
Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Kennedy-Duckworth-Durbin Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Good news: the Senate just passed the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act introduced by @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and me. This is a commonsense bill that can help veterans save costs as they open new businesses and store fronts."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 28, 2018
Duckworth, Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018
Duckworth & Hassan: Va Inspector General Must Investigate Potential Legal & Ethics Violations at Trump's Va
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to Governor Rauner - Call For Illinois Public Health Director Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaires' Outbreak At IVH Quincy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 12, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Veteran Entrepreneurs
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Illinois is lucky to have so many veterans who call our state home. They answered the call when our nation needed it most. Today - and every day - we honor them for their bravery and sacrifices. #VeteransDay"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2018
Duckworth Honors Our Nation's Veterans at City of Chicago Veterans Day Ceremony
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 11, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Veterans Day 2018
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 9, 2018
Tweet - "Great to see @Fermilab is looking to hire our veterans for positions in its technical and computing departments. Veterans bring unique skills to the workforce."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2018
Duckworth Delivers Keynote Address at Commercial Club of Chicago's Annual Veterans Recognition Program
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 5, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth & I are calling on IL Director of Public Health Nirav Shah to resign. There was definitive evidence that a serious public health crisis was underway at IVH Quincy, and the Rauner Admin & Director Shah chose to sit on their hands as veterans & staff fell victim."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee passed a bill that @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and I introduced to help veterans succeed. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act encourages small business growth and gives veterans opportunities to succeed at home."
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
Trump Signs Bost's Veterans Bill Into Law
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 4, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Investigation Into Rauner Administration's Response To Legionnaires' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Confirmation the Rauner Administration's major concern was the PR fallout of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at IVH Quincy. Failing to quickly announce and respond to the crisis put more veterans and staff at risk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2018
Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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