| June 12, 2019
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Call Center Workers and U.S. Consumers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Letter Urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Cease Issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Hardship' Waivers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin and Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by Abusing 'Hardship' Waivers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to Steve Easterbrook, Chief Executive Order of McDonald's Corporation - Duckworth, Blumenthal, Brown, Harris, Klobuchar, Sanders, Van Hollen & Warren Demand McDonald's Improve Sexual Harassment Policies at Locations Across the Country
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Norcross, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter Pushing Back Against Department Of Veterans Affairs' Union-Busting Efforts
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 10, 2019
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable that 56 years have passed since the passage of the Equal Pay Act and we're still struggling to close the wage gap. #MomsEqualPayDay is a reminder that Congress needs to pass the #PaycheckFairness Act to address this problem and help working mothers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 10, 2019
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Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO of JUUL Labs, Inc. - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Opens Investigation Into JUUL's Role In The Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 7, 2019
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Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Help International Students Pursuing STEM Careers in the United States
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter tot Acting Inspector General Sheehan - Duckworth Asks for Investigation Into EPA's Abuse of Biofuel Waivers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 23, 2019
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Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Force Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Influence Elections
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Stands with Consumers Against the Big Banks
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 21, 2019
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Rep. Davis Reaffirms His Strong Support For HR 1500 Consumers First Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "A job can make the difference between a safe & successful life, and one that takes a turn towards violence & crime. @SenDuckworth, @RepRobinKelly, and I reintroduced bills to increase federal resources for communities looking to provide employment opportunities for their youth."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2019
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Durbin, Kelly, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Address Youth Unemployment In High Poverty Areas
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation that Protects Workers from Forced Arbitration
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 8, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2019
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Duckworth at COVID-19 Hearing: Why Isn't Cares Act Funding Being Used to Protect Airline Maintenance Workers?
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 6, 2019
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Congressman García, Senator Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Protect Consumers Against Discrimination in Credit Lending
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 6, 2019
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Tweet - "In 2016, 22 million Americans lost more than $9.5 billion to robocall scams that target the most vulnerable in society, like senior citizens, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. It's time to put an end to this."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 3, 2019
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Schakowsky Leads Letter to SSA Demanding the Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 3, 2019
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Representatives García, Grijalva, Costa, Schakowsky and 43 More Call on Social Security to Suspend Practice that Disproportionately Targets Immigrants
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of Federal Trade Commission - Investigation into Tax Preparation Companies Manipulating Free File Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 3, 2019
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Tweet - "OPM's new proposed rule would disqualify people who deserve an equal shot at federal employment opportunities. The Trump Administration shouldn't undercut bipartisan #cjreform efforts:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 2, 2019
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Bost, Lipinski Introduce Bipartisan "Buy American" Bill to Boose Job Creation
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 1, 2019
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Collins, Jeffries introduce bipartisan legislation to protect middle-class creators from copyright infringement
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 26, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Alexandra Dunn, Acting Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention with the Environmental Protection Agency - Van Hollen, Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 24, 2019
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Tweet - "April is #secondchancemonth--a time to break down barriers to employment that harm people, families, and communities. This OPM proposal is a step backwards."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Oppose Proposed Hiring Requirement That Undermines Criminal Justice Reform
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 23, 2019
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Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Steil Announce Middle Class Jobs Caucus Priorities
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 17, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Van Hollen, Senators Call on Subcommittee Chairman to Secure Funding for Job Training for Older Americans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2019
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Introduction of the Protections in Consumer Lending Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 11, 2019
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Schakowsky Calls on Mattel to Recall Dangerous Infant Sleeper
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 10, 2019
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "No matter your age, race, occupation, religion, or sexuality, you should be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. But for too long & for too many people, this hasn't been the case."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Sweeping Legislation To Address Harassment In The Workplace
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 9, 2019
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Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 9, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Allowing Workers to Receive Paid Sick Days
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Duckworth Announces Legislation to Help Small Businesses Get Financing They Need to Succeed
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 3, 2019
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Menendez, Booker and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Lift Ban on DREAMers Working for Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "In Illinois, for every $1 men make, women make 78 cents. It's on all of us, especially lawmakers and employers, to close the gender and racial #paygap. #EqualPayDay"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2019
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House Committee Unanimously Passes Murphy Bill to Help Move Unemployed Americans to Good-Paying Jobs
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Pallone & Schakowsky Question Buerkle's Industry Coordination on Dangerous Portable Generators
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 28, 2019
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Schneider, Chabot Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Entrepreneurs Access Early Capital
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 27, 2019
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Paycheck Fairness Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 21, 2019
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Letter to Mr. Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Launches Investigation Into Public Health Risks Of Carcinogens In Consumer Products
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 18, 2019
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Davis, Lipinski, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reinvigorate America's Apprenticeship Programs
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 14, 2019
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Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Schakowsky, Hearing on "Enhancing Vehicle Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving:"
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 13, 2019
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Letter to Doug McMillon, Walmart, CEO - Support Workers with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 6, 2019
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Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Level Playing Field for Women & Veteran Small Business Owners in Small Business Contracting
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 5, 2019
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Combat Workplace Harassment, and Increasing Transparency and Accountability
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Forced arbitration has warped our justice system. It gives special interests & corporations a free pass & stacks the deck against hardworking Americans. This must end. Proud to join @SenBlumenthal, @RepHankJohnson & @RepJerryNadler to intro the #FAIRAct. #EndForcedArbitration"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, I started new series of floor speeches called "Pharma Fleece Award" to shine light on the outrageous greed of Big Pharma. Drug companies continue to fleece Americans with the skyrocketing cost of Rx drugs, despite selling the same drugs for much less overseas #PharmaFleece"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ann Marie Buerkle - Long Overdue Oversight of CPSC
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2019
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Letter to Barbara Stewart,CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service - McCollum and 35 Representatives Call on Corporation for National and Community Service to Immediately Suspend the Closing of 46 State and Territorial Offices
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2019
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Rep. Danny K. Davis: Why I am a Co-sponsor of The Raise The Wage Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Feb. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "A big step forward for Illinois workers today as the General Assembly just approved a $15 minimum wage. Nobody who gets up every morning and does their job should have to live in poverty in America. They deserve a raise. #RaiseTheWage"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 14, 2019
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Letter to Stefano Pessina, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc - Lawmakers Urge Pharmacies To Stop Selling Tobacco Products
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2019
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Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart - Lawmakers Urge Pharmacies To Stop Selling Tobacco Products
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Underwood Fights for Paid Family leave
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Pallone Releases GAO Data Privacy Report, Announces First E&C Privacy Hearing this Congress
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "In Illinois, even unpaid leave under current federal law is inaccessible for 60% of working people. This means Illinoisans are continuously faced with tough choices when starting families and dealing with personal and family health issues. #FAMILYAct"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Bost Backs Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Student Loan Debt
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Rep. Mike Bost
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