| July 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Kinzinger, Durbin Send Letter to HHS to Save Rural Hospitals
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Tweet - "Pleased to see the long overdue release of Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed M'khaitir, who never should have been jailed in the first place."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2019
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Duckworth Secures Important Illinois Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to Vice Admiral Mike Gilday, @USNavy nominee for Chief of Naval Operations, for stopping by today to discuss acquisition reform, improving ship safety, and his past experience in surface warfare and cyber command."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2019
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Tweet - "The Cahokia Mounds represent the indigenous peoples & landscapes that once made up North America's first city. Proud to stand alongside @RepBost to introduce a bill designating the mounds as a National Historic Park, protecting this fascinating site for generations to come."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2019
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Make Cahokia Mounds A National Historic Park
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2019
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Reps. LaHood, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 29, 2019
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Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: This crucial federal funding will allow the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District to purchase new low-emission transit buses that will improve the quality of life for all residents -- even those who don't use public transportation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition letter urges president to prioritize bipartisan infrastructure legislation
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Uttam Dhillion, Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency - Sens. Kennedy (R-La.) and Durbin (D-Ill.) Urge DEA to Reduce Opioid Production Quotas
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Give Students a Second Chance
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Rep. Cisneros joins Rep. Waltz in bipartisan group of veterans to handwash Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Rep. Hayes Introduces Legislation to Protect Health of America's School Chilldren
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Clark, Quigley & Fitzpatrick introduce bill to expand trauma-informed practices in schools
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Representatives Quigley, Clark & Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Expand Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Like Big Tobacco before them, JUUL can claim innocence all they want. But the fact remains: JUUL is the single main cause of today's youth vaping epidemic. It's time for the @FDA to do its job & protect our kids from these dangerous and addictive products."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 26, 2019
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Give Students a Second Chance
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 25, 2019
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New Documents Show JUUL Deliberately Targeted Children to Become the Nation's Largest Seller of E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Tweet - "JUUL likes to boast about its warning ads that are supposed to deter children from using their product. Where do we see those ads? The Washington Post is one place. How many children wake up and read the Post in the morning?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 25, 2019
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Hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Casten Delivers Climate Policy Proposals to House Energy and Commerce Committee
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 25, 2019
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Congressman Cohen, Senator Duckworth Introduce School Bus Safety Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: You Must Act On The Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic In Order To Earn My Support
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2019
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Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, García Introduce Legislation to Require the Fed to Act on Faster Payments
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 24, 2019
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Durbin Testifies At House Oversight Subcommittee Hearing On JUUL'S Role In Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2019
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Duckworth Votes Against FAA nominee Stephen Dickson
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 24, 2019
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García, Pressley, Van Hollen, Warren Introduce Legislation to Ensure the Fed Will Act on Faster Payments
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 24, 2019
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Reps. Pressley, Garcia, Senators Warren, Van Hollen Introduce Faster Payments Legislation
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to @CongressmanRaja for inviting me to testify at today's hearing about youth vaping. Most parents care when their teenager is lost in a cloud of vape smoke. Does Congress? Does this Administration? We have to act to curb this e-cigarette epidemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, I met with General Milley, the nominee to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, to discuss Russia, China, Iran, Afghanistan, and defense acquisition reform. He will make an excellent Chairman."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2019
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Bost Disaster Assistance Reform Bill Focuses on Len Small Levee Repair
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Like Cairo Affected by Public Housing Fraud and Abuse
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Voted yes to #Renew911VCF today. There was no excuse for Leader McConnell to delay this vote as long as he did. We cannot turn our backs on these heroes -- not now, not ever."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2019
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GAO to Evaluate Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders Following Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 21, 2019
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Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 19, 2019
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bost Joins the Illinois Delegation in Clarifying Nass June Report
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 18, 2019
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Rep. Sewell Named Co-Chair of Ways & Means Committee's Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Support Fab Lab Network
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 18, 2019
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Underwood, Bipartisan Members of The Illinois Delegation Work to Help Illinois Farmers
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 18, 2019
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Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 18, 2019
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Tweet - "30 million Americans have diabetes and 7.5 million take insulin to stay alive. When will Sen. McConnell allow our legislation to reduce insulin prices to come to the Senate floor for a vote?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2019
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Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 17, 2019
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Bost Votes to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax"
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 17, 2019
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Energy and Commerce Committee Forwards Four Schakowsky Bills to the House Floor
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 17, 2019
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Tweet - "For certain patients, Medicare covers life-saving kidney transplants but cuts off coverage for vital anti-rejection drugs after 36 months. This makes no sense. @SenBillCassidy and I will soon be introducing a bill to fix this."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Infant and maternal mortality rates in the U.S. -- especially among women and babies of color -- are a national tragedy. That's why I introduced the MOMMA Act w/ @RepRobinKelly to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes and help save the lives of new moms and babies. #BumpDay"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2019
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Reps. Dean, Quigley, Steube Introduce Legislation to Collect Data on Law Enforcement Suicide Rates
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| July 16, 2019
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García, Johnson, and Cartwright Introduce Two Truck Safety Measures to Make Roads Safer
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 16, 2019
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Ways and Means Committee Launches Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 16, 2019
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As Administration Escalates Tensions with Iran, Reps. Lee, Price, and Schakowsky Introduce Resolution for U.S. Re-entry into Iran Nuclear Agreement
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 16, 2019
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Introduction of the Insurance Act--Improving National Safety By Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed By Commercial Motor Vehicles Per Event Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 16, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2019
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Duckworth Meets with Dod Secretary Nominee Mark Esper
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Democratic Social Security and Labor Leaders in Congress Urge New Commissioner to Support Workers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 15, 2019
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Durbin Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Speed Up Availability Of Generic Insulin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 12, 2019
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Underwood Supports Critical Investment in National Defense
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 12, 2019
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Bost Votes for 9/11 First Responder Compensation Bill
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 12, 2019
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Schakowsky Statement on FTC Fine of Facebook
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 12, 2019
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House Passes Schakowsky Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Providing Oversight of Private Security Contractors
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 12, 2019
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House Passes the National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 12, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Principled Defense Bill
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 12, 2019
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Quigley, Dean, Steube Introduce Legislation to Collect Data on Law Enforcement Suicide Rates
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 12, 2019
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Quigley Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 11, 2019
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - House Members Urge Administration To Take Action To Lower Drug Prices In USMCA Trade Talks
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 11, 2019
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - House Members Urge Administration to Take Action To Lower Drug Prices in USMCA Trade Talks
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 11, 2019
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Tweet - "The majority of veterans enrolled in the VA health care system are non-smokers & should be protected from deadly consequences of secondhand smoke. Today I intro'd bill supporting the VA's efforts to prohibit smoking at VHA facilities & help protect the lives of America's heroes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 11, 2019
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Durbin, Cramer, Smith Introduce Bill To Speed Up Availability Of Generic Insulin
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Durbin, Collins, Wenstrup, Rice Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Make The VA Smoke-Free
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Subcommittee of House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Two Schakowsky Bills
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 11, 2019
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Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Hold Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lee, Senators Press HHS About Public Health Impact Of "Fentanyl-Related" Scheduling
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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