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Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the countless, indispensable contributions of African Americans to every aspect of American history and culture. We also reflect on our shared future, recommitting ourselves to ensuring equal opportunity & justice for every American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Last October, I met De'Andre Wilborn at a Chicago HEAL Initiative roundtable through the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program. De'Andre, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , shared his ambitions to study medicine & give back to his community." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement On First Human-To-Human Transmission Of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act" Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement On Coronavirus In Illinois 8th District Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To U.S. Surgeon General's Report Showing Lack Of Evidence That E-Cigarettes Help With Smoking Cessation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NRHA_Advocacy 's Rural Health Champion Award. I will always be an advocate for #RuralHealth and am committed to ensuring our nation's rural communities have access to quality, affordable health care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Financial Security for Illinois Families Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the world tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus, @NUFeinbergMed is working with @UChicago and other members of the Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases to find out how to attack it. #AmericanCuresAct" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Receive Update On Coronavirus From The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update today from CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Schuchat about the status of the coronavirus outbreak. We're continuing to monitor the virus & are grateful for the CDC's work, along with IL health officials, to keep Illinoisans safe & informed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin Honored By Head Start Association As Champion For Children And Families Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Letter Urging House Leadership To Bring Forward Bill to Ban Vaping Flavors Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Awful news in Springfield last night. My heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims of this horrible tragedy, including Frank and Cinda Edwards. I join my fellow Springfield residents in mourning this loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to receive the @NatlHeadStart PROMISE Award with @RepDannyDavis . Through legislation like my RISE from Trauma Act & partners like @NatlHeadStart , we can address the trauma in young people's lives & give kids a fighting chance to build a healthy foundation for success." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, the Hon. Richard Glick, Commissioner, and the Hon. Bernard McNamee, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - House Democrats Condemn FERC Attack on Clean Energy Economy Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Duckworth & Durbin Meet With Amtrak Ceo, Secure Accessibility Improvements for Customers With Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services - Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Press Health Department for Updates on Novel Coronavirus After a Case Was Reported in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2020 Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Trahan, McKinley, Rose, and Simpson Lead Introduction of Congressional Resolution Supporting Minor League Baseball Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With 5 reported cases of the coronavirus in the US, including one in Chicago, we need to urgently seek a robust & scientifically-driven response to this outbreak. @SenDuckworth & I called on @HHSGov to act quickly & share info on how to prevent & treat the coronavirus properly." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin & García to Amtrak CEO: Commit to Making Amtrak Affordable, Accessible and Reliable for Customers With Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Press Health Secretary for Updates on Novel Coronavirus, Call for Continuing Robust, Science-Driven Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "I agree, @SenFeinstein --Congress needs to act against the youth vaping epidemic. 5 million children are now hooked on e-cigs. That's a 135% increase over the last 2 years of the Trump presidency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember the millions of lives that were lost 75 years ago and honor the survivors who faced immeasurable horrors with courage & resolve. We must re-commit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and hate wherever it may surface. #NeverAgain" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2020 Garamendi Introduces Oil-By-Rail Safety Bill Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of Coronavirus Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of Coronavirus Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 24, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 75 Years Since Auschwitz Liberation Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Graves, Schakowsky, And Roybal-Allard Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 2020 National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Congressman Brad Schneider Delivers Weekly Democratic Address on 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "A 2nd case of coronavirus in the U.S. has been confirmed in Chicago. I commend the IL health care officials & personnel who diagnosed this case in a quick & timely manner. @SenDuckworth & I are monitoring the situation & will work w/the CDC to ensure protection of public health." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Youth tobacco use is at its highest in nearly 20 years, primarily driven by e-cigarettes resulting in over 5 million youth now vaping across America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Coronavirus In Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the countless, indispensable contributions of African Americans to every aspect of American history and culture. We also reflect on our shared future, recommitting ourselves to ensuring equal opportunity & justice for every American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Last October, I met De'Andre Wilborn at a Chicago HEAL Initiative roundtable through the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program. De'Andre, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , shared his ambitions to study medicine & give back to his community." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement On First Human-To-Human Transmission Of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act" Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement On Coronavirus In Illinois 8th District Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To U.S. Surgeon General's Report Showing Lack Of Evidence That E-Cigarettes Help With Smoking Cessation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NRHA_Advocacy 's Rural Health Champion Award. I will always be an advocate for #RuralHealth and am committed to ensuring our nation's rural communities have access to quality, affordable health care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Financial Security for Illinois Families Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the world tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus, @NUFeinbergMed is working with @UChicago and other members of the Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases to find out how to attack it. #AmericanCuresAct" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Receive Update On Coronavirus From The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update today from CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Schuchat about the status of the coronavirus outbreak. We're continuing to monitor the virus & are grateful for the CDC's work, along with IL health officials, to keep Illinoisans safe & informed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin Honored By Head Start Association As Champion For Children And Families Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Letter Urging House Leadership To Bring Forward Bill to Ban Vaping Flavors Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Awful news in Springfield last night. My heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims of this horrible tragedy, including Frank and Cinda Edwards. I join my fellow Springfield residents in mourning this loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to receive the @NatlHeadStart PROMISE Award with @RepDannyDavis . Through legislation like my RISE from Trauma Act & partners like @NatlHeadStart , we can address the trauma in young people's lives & give kids a fighting chance to build a healthy foundation for success." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, the Hon. Richard Glick, Commissioner, and the Hon. Bernard McNamee, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - House Democrats Condemn FERC Attack on Clean Energy Economy Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Duckworth & Durbin Meet With Amtrak Ceo, Secure Accessibility Improvements for Customers With Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services - Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Press Health Department for Updates on Novel Coronavirus After a Case Was Reported in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2020 Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Trahan, McKinley, Rose, and Simpson Lead Introduction of Congressional Resolution Supporting Minor League Baseball Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With 5 reported cases of the coronavirus in the US, including one in Chicago, we need to urgently seek a robust & scientifically-driven response to this outbreak. @SenDuckworth & I called on @HHSGov to act quickly & share info on how to prevent & treat the coronavirus properly." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin & García to Amtrak CEO: Commit to Making Amtrak Affordable, Accessible and Reliable for Customers With Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Press Health Secretary for Updates on Novel Coronavirus, Call for Continuing Robust, Science-Driven Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "I agree, @SenFeinstein --Congress needs to act against the youth vaping epidemic. 5 million children are now hooked on e-cigs. That's a 135% increase over the last 2 years of the Trump presidency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember the millions of lives that were lost 75 years ago and honor the survivors who faced immeasurable horrors with courage & resolve. We must re-commit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and hate wherever it may surface. #NeverAgain" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2020 Garamendi Introduces Oil-By-Rail Safety Bill Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of Coronavirus Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of Coronavirus Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 24, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 75 Years Since Auschwitz Liberation Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Graves, Schakowsky, And Roybal-Allard Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 2020 National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Congressman Brad Schneider Delivers Weekly Democratic Address on 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "A 2nd case of coronavirus in the U.S. has been confirmed in Chicago. I commend the IL health care officials & personnel who diagnosed this case in a quick & timely manner. @SenDuckworth & I are monitoring the situation & will work w/the CDC to ensure protection of public health." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Youth tobacco use is at its highest in nearly 20 years, primarily driven by e-cigarettes resulting in over 5 million youth now vaping across America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Coronavirus In Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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