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July 21, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity for businesses will not make America safer. It would make the current situation even worse. Our top priority must be protecting workers and families from #COVID19--not protecting businesses from being held accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 16, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: Stop Holding Up COVID-19 Relief For Corporation Lawsuit Immunity
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2020
Congressman Davis Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Rep. Danny Davis
June 5, 2020
Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 26, 2020
As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans in Washington are talking about passing new federal laws to give corporations broad legal immunity if workers and customers get sick. @SenateDems , on the other hand, believe that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020
Durbin Discusses DACA, Legal Aid Services With Illinois Bar Association Leaders
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Restore Amtrak Riders' Legal Rights & Protections
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Sat down with Illinois State's Attorneys today for a discussion on encrypted communications, drug treatment funding, and supporting the John R. Justice student loan program for state prosecutors & public defenders."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019
Representatives Danny K. Davis and Paul A. Gosar Introduce Bipartisan Inventor Rights Act of 2019
Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Whether it's a Grammy-winning chart-topper or a new song from an up-and-comer, every original tune should have protections from theft and infringement. Great to host @Jason_Mraz today to talk about the importance of the CASE Act for singers and songwriters."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019
Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Writers, from @AuthorDanBrown & @JohnGrisham to the next aspiring author, must be able to protect their copyrighted works from infringement. Good to sit down with these authors & @AuthorsGuild to discuss the CASE Act and the protections it provides."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Politician
July 21, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity for businesses will not make America safer. It would make the current situation even worse. Our top priority must be protecting workers and families from #COVID19--not protecting businesses from being held accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 16, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: Stop Holding Up COVID-19 Relief For Corporation Lawsuit Immunity
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2020
Congressman Davis Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Rep.Danny Davis
June 5, 2020
Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 26, 2020
As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans in Washington are talking about passing new federal laws to give corporations broad legal immunity if workers and customers get sick. @SenateDems , on the other hand, believe that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020
Durbin Discusses DACA, Legal Aid Services With Illinois Bar Association Leaders
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Restore Amtrak Riders' Legal Rights & Protections
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Sat down with Illinois State's Attorneys today for a discussion on encrypted communications, drug treatment funding, and supporting the John R. Justice student loan program for state prosecutors & public defenders."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019
Representatives Danny K. Davis and Paul A. Gosar Introduce Bipartisan Inventor Rights Act of 2019
Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Whether it's a Grammy-winning chart-topper or a new song from an up-and-comer, every original tune should have protections from theft and infringement. Great to host @Jason_Mraz today to talk about the importance of the CASE Act for singers and songwriters."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019
Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Writers, from @AuthorDanBrown & @JohnGrisham to the next aspiring author, must be able to protect their copyrighted works from infringement. Good to sit down with these authors & @AuthorsGuild to discuss the CASE Act and the protections it provides."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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