| 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. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week I visited Chicago Lighthouse Industries and the newly renovated @UIHealth Customer Care Center, where @ChiLighthouse provides industrial and service job opportunities to veterans and individuals with disabilities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is #AAPIEqualPay Day, which marks the amount of additional time that Asian American & Pacific Islander women must work on average to catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men made in 2019."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Baldwin, Brown, Sanders Demand Answers From Amazon as Work-Related Injuries Continue to Rise
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Casten Votes to Strengthen Protections for Workers
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "11 years ago this week, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, closing loopholes that allow for gender-based wage discrimination. But we've still got work to do - it's time to pass the #PaycheckFairness Act to help close the pay gap for good."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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. 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. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, the House @WaysMeansCmte held a hearing to discuss the #FAMILYAct--a bill I cosponsor. The #FAMILYAct would help more Illinoisans care for themselves & their families without risking their job or their paycheck. It's time to make #PaidLeave accessible to every American."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Kelly Engages New SBA Administrator on Concerns Related to SBA Programs Preventing Equity Investment in Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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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. 17, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon Preston Rutledge, Assistant Secretary of Labor - Rep. Lee, Colleagues to Labor Department: Enforce Mental Health Parity Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives - Golden Leads 75 Members of Congress to Call for Floor Vote on PRO Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Booker, Merkley, Murkowski, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Breastfeeding Protections At Work
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 7, 2020
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Underwood Secures Biodiesel Tax Credit for Illinois Farmers and Small Businessowners
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Durbin, Maloney Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Murphy, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Financing Tools for Farmers and Manufacturers
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 was an important first step in protecting families' economic security, but approximately 40% of today's workforce is not eligible for leave under this outdated legislation. As families change, so should the laws designed to help them."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2019
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Durbin Announces Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "For more than 25 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been an important first step in protecting families' economic security. However, more must be done to better address the needs of today's workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "With more foul balls being hit at high speeds into the stands than ever before, it was imperative for @MLB to address ballpark safety at this year's Winter Meetings. Today, MLB Commissioner Manfred announced that all 30 teams will extend protective netting next season."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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DelBene, LaHood Bill to Empower Small Business Receives Strong Industry Support
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On MLB Announcement Of Extended Netting
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Cornyn, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Support Small Businesses Owned by Spouses of Deceased Veterans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Schakowsky, Pressley Question Johnson & Johnson on Harmful Products and Targeted Marketing to Women & Girls of Color
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Cardin, Senators Defend Social Security Workers, Urge Reversal of Abrupt Cancellation of Telework
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Nov. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "November 30th is Small Business Saturday across the United States. Show support for your local businesses by going out to #ShopSmall today."
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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. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "The gifts and products we buy children should not end with an emergency room visit. We must keep pressure on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure that the toys our children, grandchildren, and loved ones receive are not dangers in disguise."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Congressman García, Labor and Faith Leaders Demand Justice for Mexican Unionists Murdered During NAFTA Renegotiations and Demand Revised NAFTA That Protects All North American Workers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks #LatinaEqualPayDay - a reminder that Latinas must work 23 months to earn what white men make in 12 months. #EqualPay is long overdue, and I'm proud to cosponsor the #PaycheckFairness Act to achieve equal pay for equal work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Reps. García, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Market Manipulation
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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. 19, 2019
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Congressmembers Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, and Garcia Denounce Assassination of Honduran Trade Unionist
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Axne Works to Advance Legislation that Helps Small Businesses and Workers
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Patriotic Employer Protection Act of 2019
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2019
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Verification Alignment and Service-Disabled Business Adjustment Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Schneider Bill Promoting Veteran Entrepreneurship Passes House
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Senator Murray, 28 Democrats Oppose EEOC Decision to Stop Collecting Data Needed to Combat Wage Discrimination
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Introduction of the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Casten Urges NOAA to Disregard Political Pressure by the Administration When Reporting Natural Disasters
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The Investing In American Workers Act To Establish A Worker Training Tax Credit For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Our veterans courageously served to defend the American values we hold dear. During National Veterans Small Business Week, let's support, celebrate, and empower our servicemembers and their journeys to create successful small businesses here at home. #VetBiz"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Durbin Pushes For Legislation To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Schneider, Crow, Hagedorn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support National Veterans Small Business Week
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning I met with business leaders @ISTPLifeScience in Skokie who use research to launch new products. We must invest in scientific, biomedical, and agriculture research so the U.S. remains a world leader in development and discovery."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation of the Department of Transportation - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Urge the Administration to Reverse Decision to Restrict U.S. Commercial Air Travel to Cuba
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, United States Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Nita M. Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick M. Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Pressley, Progressive Caucus colleagues lead letter urging back pay for federal contractors
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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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. 31, 2019
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable that there are still women in the United States who have to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy. Congress must pass legislation to #ProtectPregnantWorkers and finally end pregnancy discrimination once and for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Duckworth, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Small Business Contracting Throughout the Federal Government
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin Demands CFPB Investigation Of Mismanagement Of Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Durbin, Jones, Bustos Introduce New Bill To Invest In American Workforce
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Sunday Riley Settlement
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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