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Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating Helen Octavia Dickens, the daughter of a former slave who went on to graduate from the @uiccom & become the first African American woman admitted to the @AmCollSurgeons ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 25, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi And Illinois Secretary Of Human Services Hou Lead Press Conference Opposing Trump Plan To Slash SNAP Anti-Hunger Program Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see @SECNAV Thomas Modly this afternoon and discuss maintaining the Navy's assets, including ships, and reviewing cost-savings in the upcoming fiscal year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today, HHS Sec. Azar came before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Services Appropriations Subcommittee, where I urged him to reconsider the Trump Administration's decision to allow cheap, disposable e-cigarette flavors to stay on the market." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet w/ @ChiPublicHealth Comm. Arwady today to discuss public health challenges in Chicago. I commend their efforts w/ @IDPH to quickly respond to the 2 cases of coronavirus in Chicago. We'll continue working together to have the resources needed to protect public health." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Illinois Airport Improvements Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The FDA must uphold its May 12 deadline on applications for new tobacco products--including e-cigs & vapes--without loopholes or lower standards for vaping companies. The health of our children should be HHS' top priority, not Big Tobacco's bottom line." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our military is at its best when our service members have all the resources and support they need--from mission-ready equipment to the serious handling of any and all assault claims. Good to receive an update on the @USArmyReserve from @LTG_Luckey this morning." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Department Of Public Health Commissioner To Discuss Coronavirus Response Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Presses Secretary Azar On Administration's E-Cigarette Flavor Policy & Family Separation Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Calls For Increased Federal Funding To Address Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. can & should do more to address the coronavirus. I support @SenSchumer 's request for additional funding for this purpose--the President's request for $2.5 billion is entirely inadequate. We must address the coronavirus now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce More Than $2.6 Million for Chicago Rockford International Airport Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Democrats Demand Fair Drug Pricing For Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit Jungman School yesterday to learn more about the work of @Common__Threads and @NUFeinbergMed to promote healthy eating and spark an interest in cooking among students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend the afternoon with @teamlucymeyer at Payton High School in Chicago. Lucy is a 5x swimming Gold Medalist in the @SpecialOlympics . As a @UNICEF Ambassador Lucy is leading a movement that aims to improve the lives of children with disabilities around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @US_FDA must prioritize the health of our children and not cave to the tobacco & e-cigarette industry when finally reviewing applications in May. I am joining several @SenateDems in writing to HHS Sec. Azar to ensure there are no loopholes for vaping companies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Senators To Trump Administration: Don't Let Tobacco Companies Evade E-Cigarette Product Review Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited the #NevermorePark art installation--home to @FlyboyUniverse --created by Chicago's own Hebru Brantley. Brantley has created an environment where young African Americans can see themselves and their culture represented." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Duckworth Visits Over the Rainbow's Midtown Crossing Apartments, Discusses Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Former Food Assistance Recipients In Congress Urge President Trump To Abandon Proposed Cuts To SNAP Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $8 Million to Support Public Housing in the Metro East Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $15 Million to Support Public Housing in Southern Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth on War Powers: Honoring Our Troops' Sacrifices Requires Congress to Do Its Job Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $74 Million to Support Public Housing in Chicagoland Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $16 Million to Support Public Housing in Northwest Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $21 Million to Support Public Housing in Central Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "JUUL told families that they never marketed their addictive e-cigarettes to children. They were lying. As a result, 5 million kids are now hooked on vaping. It's time we take JUUL and kid-friendly flavors off the market once and for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate finally found its bipartisan voice and asserted its Constitutional authority to decide whether to declare war. I was proud to join @timkaine in introducing this measure and urge the President to sign this resolution without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating Helen Octavia Dickens, the daughter of a former slave who went on to graduate from the @uiccom & become the first African American woman admitted to the @AmCollSurgeons ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 25, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi And Illinois Secretary Of Human Services Hou Lead Press Conference Opposing Trump Plan To Slash SNAP Anti-Hunger Program Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see @SECNAV Thomas Modly this afternoon and discuss maintaining the Navy's assets, including ships, and reviewing cost-savings in the upcoming fiscal year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today, HHS Sec. Azar came before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Services Appropriations Subcommittee, where I urged him to reconsider the Trump Administration's decision to allow cheap, disposable e-cigarette flavors to stay on the market." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet w/ @ChiPublicHealth Comm. Arwady today to discuss public health challenges in Chicago. I commend their efforts w/ @IDPH to quickly respond to the 2 cases of coronavirus in Chicago. We'll continue working together to have the resources needed to protect public health." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Illinois Airport Improvements Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The FDA must uphold its May 12 deadline on applications for new tobacco products--including e-cigs & vapes--without loopholes or lower standards for vaping companies. The health of our children should be HHS' top priority, not Big Tobacco's bottom line." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our military is at its best when our service members have all the resources and support they need--from mission-ready equipment to the serious handling of any and all assault claims. Good to receive an update on the @USArmyReserve from @LTG_Luckey this morning." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Department Of Public Health Commissioner To Discuss Coronavirus Response Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Presses Secretary Azar On Administration's E-Cigarette Flavor Policy & Family Separation Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Calls For Increased Federal Funding To Address Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. can & should do more to address the coronavirus. I support @SenSchumer 's request for additional funding for this purpose--the President's request for $2.5 billion is entirely inadequate. We must address the coronavirus now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce More Than $2.6 Million for Chicago Rockford International Airport Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Democrats Demand Fair Drug Pricing For Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit Jungman School yesterday to learn more about the work of @Common__Threads and @NUFeinbergMed to promote healthy eating and spark an interest in cooking among students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend the afternoon with @teamlucymeyer at Payton High School in Chicago. Lucy is a 5x swimming Gold Medalist in the @SpecialOlympics . As a @UNICEF Ambassador Lucy is leading a movement that aims to improve the lives of children with disabilities around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @US_FDA must prioritize the health of our children and not cave to the tobacco & e-cigarette industry when finally reviewing applications in May. I am joining several @SenateDems in writing to HHS Sec. Azar to ensure there are no loopholes for vaping companies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Senators To Trump Administration: Don't Let Tobacco Companies Evade E-Cigarette Product Review Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited the #NevermorePark art installation--home to @FlyboyUniverse --created by Chicago's own Hebru Brantley. Brantley has created an environment where young African Americans can see themselves and their culture represented." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Duckworth Visits Over the Rainbow's Midtown Crossing Apartments, Discusses Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Former Food Assistance Recipients In Congress Urge President Trump To Abandon Proposed Cuts To SNAP Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $8 Million to Support Public Housing in the Metro East Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $15 Million to Support Public Housing in Southern Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth on War Powers: Honoring Our Troops' Sacrifices Requires Congress to Do Its Job Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $74 Million to Support Public Housing in Chicagoland Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $16 Million to Support Public Housing in Northwest Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $21 Million to Support Public Housing in Central Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "JUUL told families that they never marketed their addictive e-cigarettes to children. They were lying. As a result, 5 million kids are now hooked on vaping. It's time we take JUUL and kid-friendly flavors off the market once and for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate finally found its bipartisan voice and asserted its Constitutional authority to decide whether to declare war. I was proud to join @timkaine in introducing this measure and urge the President to sign this resolution without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
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