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Jan. 24, 2019
Durbin: Federal Employees Don't Deserve To Be Punished While We Debate Border Security
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Why in the world would we continue to endanger Americans because of our inability to reach a political agreement? Mr. President, end this shutdown."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Brian's wife, @sabrevaya , worked on my staff in D.C. I'm thinking about them, and so many others, as they confront ALS. I will continue to fight for increased medical research funding that results in new cures and treatments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Duckworth Will Serve As Top Democrat On Senate Subcommittee On Transportation And Safety
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "How much longer will President Trump squeeze security efforts at our nation's airports? He can end this shutdown today and start paying hardworking TSA agents, many who live paycheck to paycheck."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I met with Air Traffic Controllers at @flystl . The financial stress of not getting paid during the shutdown is impacting their ability to stay focused on the job and keep us safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
U.S. Reps. Lawson and Bost Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 21, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider Bill to Help Small Businesses Acquire Federal Contracts Passes House
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote On No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Durbin, Duckworth Press President Trump On Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Schneider to Serve on Health and Social Security Subcommittees of Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Once again, the #ACA is under attack by the Republican party. The TX court ruling completely undermines protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. I've cosponsored the Senate Resolution that will help defend the ACA and protect people with pre-existing conditions"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019
Bost, Lawson Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 15, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Wins Seats on the Health, Energy & Consumer Protection Subcommittees
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Education & Labor
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2019
Trump Shutdown Hurts Already Embattled Illinois Farmers and Farming Families
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 14, 2019
Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Access to Medical Records
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Trump Threat To Declare National TO BUILD BORDER WALL
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Illinois Families and American Farmers and to Re-Open the Department of Agriculture and Other Key Agencies
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The @SeedsofChange grant announcement for @ChiPubSchools Eat What You Grow program will help 130 schools build gardens for students. This is a great initiative to improve health, community engagement, and academic success for Chicago students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Vulnerable Illinois Families and to Re-Open the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Michele Aavang is a McHenry County farmer. She's been hit hard from the President's reckless trade war with China, and the #TrumpShutdown is causing more harm as she prepares for planting season."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Selected to Serve on Powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "#4profit colleges account for 34% of federal student loan defaults but enroll 9% of college students. These companies scam people and bury them in student loan debt. Why is Sec. DeVos insistent on propping them up?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Air Force Priorities With Secretary Wilson
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Air Force Secretary To Urge For New, Additional Mission At 183rd Wing In Springfield
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Met with Acting Sec. Defense Shanahan today. I cautioned him that if President Trump chooses to declare a national emergency & attempt to use DoD funds to pay for his beloved wall, that it would be a major breach of relations between DoD & Senate oversight committees."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Protecting Affordable Healthcare
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary On President Trump's Demand For A Southern Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 7, 2019
Tweet - "One of the many consequences of shutting down the government is the work being done at federal labs across the nation - including Peoria's Ag Lab. I'm headed to @USDA_ARS today to hear how the President's shutdown is impacting their work."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019
Duckworth Meets With Aviation Commissioner Rhee At O'hare
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2019
Quigley Statement on HUD's Failure to Renew Housing Contracts for the Most Vulnerable
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 5, 2019
Tweet - "While Ed Sec. Betsy DeVos continues to coddle for-profit colleges, students are being buried in debt and taxpayers end up holding the bag. Thanks to @ILAttyGeneral Madigan for fighting for students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2019
Congressman Cohen Introduces NEWBORN Act to Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 2, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Provide Full Student Loan Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 24, 2019
Durbin: Federal Employees Don't Deserve To Be Punished While We Debate Border Security
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Why in the world would we continue to endanger Americans because of our inability to reach a political agreement? Mr. President, end this shutdown."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Brian's wife, @sabrevaya , worked on my staff in D.C. I'm thinking about them, and so many others, as they confront ALS. I will continue to fight for increased medical research funding that results in new cures and treatments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Duckworth Will Serve As Top Democrat On Senate Subcommittee On Transportation And Safety
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "How much longer will President Trump squeeze security efforts at our nation's airports? He can end this shutdown today and start paying hardworking TSA agents, many who live paycheck to paycheck."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I met with Air Traffic Controllers at @flystl . The financial stress of not getting paid during the shutdown is impacting their ability to stay focused on the job and keep us safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019
U.S. Reps. Lawson and Bost Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 21, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Schneider Bill to Help Small Businesses Acquire Federal Contracts Passes House
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 17, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote On No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Durbin, Duckworth Press President Trump On Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Schneider to Serve on Health and Social Security Subcommittees of Ways and Means Committee
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Once again, the #ACA is under attack by the Republican party. The TX court ruling completely undermines protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. I've cosponsored the Senate Resolution that will help defend the ACA and protect people with pre-existing conditions"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019
Bost, Lawson Focus on Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 15, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Wins Seats on the Health, Energy & Consumer Protection Subcommittees
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Education & Labor
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2019
Trump Shutdown Hurts Already Embattled Illinois Farmers and Farming Families
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 14, 2019
Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Access to Medical Records
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2019
Duckworth Statement On Trump Threat To Declare National TO BUILD BORDER WALL
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Illinois Families and American Farmers and to Re-Open the Department of Agriculture and Other Key Agencies
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The @SeedsofChange grant announcement for @ChiPubSchools Eat What You Grow program will help 130 schools build gardens for students. This is a great initiative to improve health, community engagement, and academic success for Chicago students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Vulnerable Illinois Families and to Re-Open the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Michele Aavang is a McHenry County farmer. She's been hit hard from the President's reckless trade war with China, and the #TrumpShutdown is causing more harm as she prepares for planting season."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Selected to Serve on Powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "#4profit colleges account for 34% of federal student loan defaults but enroll 9% of college students. These companies scam people and bury them in student loan debt. Why is Sec. DeVos insistent on propping them up?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Air Force Priorities With Secretary Wilson
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Air Force Secretary To Urge For New, Additional Mission At 183rd Wing In Springfield
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Met with Acting Sec. Defense Shanahan today. I cautioned him that if President Trump chooses to declare a national emergency & attempt to use DoD funds to pay for his beloved wall, that it would be a major breach of relations between DoD & Senate oversight committees."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Protecting Affordable Healthcare
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary On President Trump's Demand For A Southern Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 7, 2019
Tweet - "One of the many consequences of shutting down the government is the work being done at federal labs across the nation - including Peoria's Ag Lab. I'm headed to @USDA_ARS today to hear how the President's shutdown is impacting their work."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2019
Duckworth Meets With Aviation Commissioner Rhee At O'hare
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 7, 2019
Quigley Statement on HUD's Failure to Renew Housing Contracts for the Most Vulnerable
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 5, 2019
Tweet - "While Ed Sec. Betsy DeVos continues to coddle for-profit colleges, students are being buried in debt and taxpayers end up holding the bag. Thanks to @ILAttyGeneral Madigan for fighting for students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2019
Congressman Cohen Introduces NEWBORN Act to Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 2, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - Provide Full Student Loan Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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