| Oct. 24, 2018
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Tweet - "17 million people are walking today thanks to the polio vaccine. This #WorldPolioDay, let's work to ensure every child worldwide has a @ShotAtLife and is protected from this preventable disease."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Preserve Military Lending Act Protections
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2018
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NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "Nearly 5M Illinoisans-- 40% of people in our state -- receive Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or tax credits from ACA to help buy health insurance. And yet, congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have made no secret of the fact that they want to cut these essential programs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2018
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Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 17, 2018
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Tweet - "Secretary DeVos & Pres. Trump have done everything in their power to deny defrauded former for-profit college students federal student debt relief. Finally, the courts have stepped in to stop the stalling on borrower defense. Sec DeVos must expeditiously implement & enforce it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2018
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Tweet - "Republican control of the Senate next Congress means one thing: more health care uncertainty and sabotage. Majority Leader McConnell made that clear today advocating for another try at an ACA repeal and potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2018
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Tweet - "Your health depends as much on your zip code as your genetic code. To improve health across Chicago neighborhoods and nationwide, we must improve economic opportunity, expand access to behavioral health, and uplift communities for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2018
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 15, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 15, 2018
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Durbin Statement On HHS Announcement To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "It's time for @usedgov to fully discharge federal student debt of defrauded Corinthian borrowers once and for all. Sec DeVos has ignored tens of thousands of defrauded Corinthian students seeking discharges of their debt, or shortchanged them with partial relief #CancelCorinthian"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "Of course they scramble to respond once the writing is on the wall. Vague, voluntary action by Big Pharma to direct patients to an industry website for watered down, misleading information is a hasty and half-hearted attempt to cover their bases."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, let's thank the hard working farmers in Illinois and across the country who keep this country moving forward #ThankAFarmer"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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USA Today - Donald Trump Knows Nothing About Medicare, Health Care or Democrats: Talker
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders shaping Illinois and our country. We are a nation full of immigrants and the traditions and cultures of Latino communities make this country a stronger and better nation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 10, 2018
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Letter to Secretary DeVos, DoEd - Troubling Findings At For-Profit Colleges By Accreditor
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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. 10, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Amendment To Research The Economic Impacts Of Airport Noise Becomes Law
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "In a few minutes, senators will vote on whether they support protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I'll be voting yes to @SenatorBaldwin's resolution -- will Republicans join us to tell President Trump #NoJunkPlans? #ProtectOurCare"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 10, 2018
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Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "A few minutes ago, Senate Republicans made it clear they're ok allowing President Trump to peddle worthless junk insurance plans to Americans. They just told millions of people with a pre-existing condition, "good luck" #NoJunkPlans"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Tweet - "We can never go back to the days where insurance companies can deny you coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Never. That's why I'll stand with @SenatorBaldwin this week. #NoJunkPlans #ProtectOurCare"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Duckworth's Fam Act to Help Nursing Mothers Signed Into Law
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Rep. LaHood Applauds President Trump's E15 Announcement
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Oct. 4, 2018
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Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Quigley Leads T-Hud Member Letter to Secretary Carson on Continued Absence of Lgbt Housing Resources
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bipartisan Consensus On Need To Shut Down Sterigenics Plant Over Cancer Risks
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 4, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Defazio, Lee, Jones Demand Trump Administration Provide Documentation Justifying Continued Us Involvement in Yemeni Civil War
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2018
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Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Investigation Into Rauner Administration's Response to Legionnaires' Outbreaks at Ivh Quincy
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 4, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Rush Joins Letter Urging EPA to Rescind Clean Power Plan Replacement Proposal
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Durbin Applauds Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Senate Passes Duckworth Proposals to Help Nursing Mothers, Protect Passengers with Disabilities & Make Air Travel Safer
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Tweet - "Confirmation the Rauner Administration's major concern was the PR fallout of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at IVH Quincy. Failing to quickly announce and respond to the crisis put more veterans and staff at risk."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Appropriations Bill Including Key Funding For Maternal Health
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration - Immediately Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors, Restrict Online Sales
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Chicago Heal Initiative
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "The Chicago HEAL Initiative is a groundbreaking collaboration between hospitals which recognizes that truly reducing violence requires more than just care to treat physical wounds--but a community-focused prevention strategy to address underlying root causes. #HEALChicago"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 29, 2018
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Tweet - "E-cigarette companies have one main target: our kids. It's time for the FDA to ban fruit and candy flavors, and regulate how these companies market to our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Seek Information on Saudi Nuclear Capability
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip - Bipartisan Budget Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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TRIP Act Passes Senate by Unanimous Consent
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Grassley Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Farm Bill Conferees on Payment Limit Amendment
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Letter to Senator Roberts, Senator Stabenow, Representative Conaway, and Representative Peterson - Grassley Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Farm Bill Conferees on Payment Limit Amendment
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Schakowsky Introduces Bill Banning Toxic Ingredients from Personal Care Products
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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House Passes Bost Amendments on American-Made Steel and Workforce Development
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Foster Announces Bipartisan Energy Legislation Signed into Law
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Cairo Housing Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2018
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Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "It took an Act of Congress, but we finally have regular public reporting of the Department of Education's processing of borrower defense claims again. It's no surprise the Department didn't want to do this."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - Subpoena for HHS and CMS Docs on Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Durbin, Duckworth: Defense, Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Package Provides Critical Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Quigley Joins Chicago Lawmakers, Advocates in Unveiling New Report on Impacts of Rolling Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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