| Jan. 31, 2019
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Tweet - "The reports about the alleged hate crime against Jussie Smollett in Chicago are horrific, and I wish him a quick and full recovery. Our nation must address the significant, ongoing threat of violence motivated by racism, homophobia, and other forms of bigotry and hate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Ethics in Public Service Included in the for the People Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "10 years after the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, women in the workforce continue to face pay inequalities. This is why I support the #PaycheckFairnessAct. It's time to close the gender pay gap and provide equal pay for equal work. #Ledbetter10 #EqualPay"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 25, 2019
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Feinstein, Durbin, Murphy Introduce Resolution Condemning Hungary's Orban Government
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Duckworth Statement On Supreme Court Order On Military Transgender Ban
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Time the Trump administration speaks up for the courageous Sudanese who want change from their brutal dictator -- the same one responsible for the genocide in Darfur and for sending child soldiers to fight for the Saudis in Yemen."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The message of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be a voice of inspiration around the world, and it pushes our nation forward to be its best self. On this #MLKDay, we honor the legacy and life work of one of our country's greatest leaders."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 16, 2019
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Deutch, Norton, Schakowsky Introduce Bill to Strengthen Sixth Amendment
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Jan. 3, 2019
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Tweet - "Today is an exciting day in history, as we welcome a historically diverse group of Democratic members to Washington, including two new members of the Senate Democratic Caucus: @SenJackyRosen and @SenatorSinema. I look forward to working with them in the #116thCongress."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 18, 2018
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Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2018
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CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "They are called guardians for a reason. This year, @TIME honors journalists at home and abroad for relentlessly pursuing the truth in the face of unprecedented attacks from those who wish to silence them."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2018
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Emergency Hearing On Allegations Of Election Fraud In North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 4, 2018
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Young, Cardin, Durbin, Rubio, and Merkley Re-introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Burmese Officials for Rohingya Atrocities Amid Increasing Evidence of Genocide
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Quigley to Transgender Community: You #wontbeerased
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Nov. 9, 2018
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Tweet - "In a democracy it takes a free press to hold politicians of both parties accountable. That's their job and we have to respect it. When we start telling folks that they are fake or don't pay attention to them, that discredits an important part of America's democracy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 2, 2018
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Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2018
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Foster Statement on Report that Trump wants to End Birthright Citizenship
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis on The Synagogue Massacre
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Oct. 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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Quigley Condemns Report of Trump Administration's Despicable, Discriminatory Transgender Erasure Proposal
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2018
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Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is reportedly working to gut civil rights protections for transgender Americans. We can't stand for this type of degrading and humiliating policy in America. The LGBTQ community #WontBeErased."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2018
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Bipartisan Duckworth-Portman-Schatz-Booker Bill to Help Reduce Recidivism Rates Gains Support From Criminal Justice Leaders And Civil Rights Organizations
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm pressing Secretary of State Pompeo to address rising global authoritarianism and a crackdown on freedom of the press. Violence and murder against journalists and dissidents is barbaric and unacceptable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "Students beware: accreditor puts #4profit colleges owned by Center for Excellence in Higher Education on probation. We're asking @usedgov to investigate accreditor's findings including predatory consumer practices and potential discriminatory policies against Native Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Judge Emmet Sullivan, Denied in Part the Government's Motion to Dismiss Our Lawsuit Against the President, for Violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on The Latest Massive Facebook Data Breach
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 27, 2018
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Schneider, Marchant Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Aid Survivors of Human Trafficking
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Pascrell, Ways and Means Democrats, Oppose Potential New Trade Negotiations with Philippines
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel Leads Bipartisan Group Pushing for Justice for Victims of Mass Atrocities in Burma
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II, HHS and the Hon. Seema Verma, CMS - Concern with Administration's Push for Medicaid Work Requirements
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "When President Trump calls the press "fake news" or the "enemy of the people," it discredits an important part of America's democracy. It takes a free press to hold politicians of both parties accountable. That's their job, and it's more important now than ever before."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 16, 2018
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Congresswoman Kelly Speaks Out on Trump Administration Lies Regarding Jobs in the African American Community
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Aug. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "Today we honor Heather Heyer, Trooper-Pilot Berke Bates, Lt. Jay Cullen, and those who were injured when white supremacists brought hate, bigotry, and violence to Charlottesville one year ago. Inclusion and love make this nation great, not bigotry and hatred."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 12, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement On The Anniversary Of The Violence In Charlottesville
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 8, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Hate-Motivated Attack On Sikh Man In California: In This Assault "We Have Seen The Worst Of Our Country, But Not Its True Nature"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 7, 2018
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Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on the Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2018
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Tweet - "When we call the press "fake news" or tell people not to pay attention to them, it discredits an important part of America's democracy. It takes a free press to hold politicians of both parties accountable. That's their job, and it's more important now than ever before."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 26, 2018
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On the Anniversary of the ADA, Rep. Jan Schakowsky introduces the Inclusive Home Design Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 16, 2018
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Alarming Surge of Hate Group Affiliation
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 12, 2018
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Letter to Health Insurance Company CEO's - Lawmakers Press Major Health Insurers To Ramp Up Their Efforts To Reduce Racial Disparities In Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 9, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Request Hearing on Federal Workforce Diversity
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 26, 2018
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Tweet - "#OTD 3 years ago, love won. But we can't ever stop fighting for full equality. LGBTQ people continue to face discrimination simply for being who they are. That's wrong, and I'm proud to support federal protections that will ensure love always wins."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 20, 2018
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The Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act can save Black mommas
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| June 4, 2018
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi on Giuliani Claims of Presidential Immunity: "It's a Dark Day When the President's Lawyer Publicly Muses That the President Could Shoot James Comey and Pardon Himself for the Hit Without Being Subject to Prosecution"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 31, 2018
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Letter to the Hon Thomas Homan, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Urge Designation of Courts as Immigrant Safe Spaces
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 31, 2018
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Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for making history and finally ratifying the ERA last night. Women have been waiting far too long for our nation's most important document to reflect their humanity and value to the United States."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 30, 2018
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Letter to Virginia Halas McCaskey, Owner of the Chicago Bears and George McCaskey, Chairman of the Chicago Bears - Congresswoman Kelly leads Chicago Delegation Members in Letter Opposing Freedom of Speech Restrictions by the Chicago Bears and NFL
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Protect Colombian Human Rights Defenders, Social Leaders Amid Dangerous Escalation of Targeted Murders
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 120 Members of Bipartisan Task Force Urge Sec. Pompeo to Fill Anti-Semitism Special Envoy Position
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 23, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 22, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Press DeVos on Department of Education Actions to Weaken Discrimination Protections
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2018
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Hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Opening Statement of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Hearing on "Challenges to Freedom of Speech on College Campuses: Part II"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 21, 2018
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Tweet - "I've been working for years to reform @USCIRF to more effectively promote human rights and religious freedom for all. These anti-LGBTQ appointments are a deeply troubling sign for the Commission's future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 18, 2018
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Votes to Advance Schneider Bill to Elevate Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 15, 2018
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Statement of Tech Accountability Caucus Co-Chairs on Amazon's "Rooney Rule' Reversal
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 9, 2018
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Rep. Davis Announces Beginning of Process of Formulating Anti-Lynching Legislation
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 3, 2018
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Letter to Wa Lone, and Kyaw Soe Oo, Reuters News Service - Reuters Journalists Imprisoned in Myanmar
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 16, 2018
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Letter to John Sullivan, US Deputy Secretary of State - Holocaust Distortion in Poland and Ukraine
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Rep. Danny Davis
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