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Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Amata's Statement Remembering September 11th Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
Sept. 11, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill Op-Ed in Saline Courier: Remembering the Fallen Rep. James Hill
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Lucas Cosponsors Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Rep. Frank Lucas
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Condemns President Trump's Reopening Comments Disparaging U.S. Service Members On Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump reportedly called military heroes "losers" and "suckers" The White House tried to deny it but he's said nearly the same thing out loud, on video before I just joined @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to demand the Senate condemn Trump's comments Senate GOP objected" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Gardner, Sinema, Cramer, and Heinrich Launch U.S. Senate Space Force Caucus Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor with @SenDuckworth to speak out against President Trump's reported comments disparaging U.S. servicemembers, where he allegedly called those who were injured or killed in battle "losers" and "suckers." Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Armed Services and Oversight Subcommittees Open Investigation Into Recent Service Member Deaths at Fort Hood Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Illinois and the men and women of America's military are blessed to have the clear, courageous voice of @SenDuckworth . And I am fortunate to call her my colleague and friend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Chairman Smith Statement on Trump's Lack of Respect for the Military Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Trump Comments on Sacrifice of American Servicemembers Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. Cisneros and Congressional Veterans Condemn President's Attack on Servicemembers Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. Takano Statement on Trump Comments Regarding Fallen Servicemembers Rep. Mark Takano
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's insulting comments about our men and women in uniform are appalling. Our military deserves a Commander-in-Chief who respects their service. Clearly, Trump does not. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/9420-2" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 4, 2020 Reed: Trump Has Disparaged Fallen U.S. Soldiers & Gold Star Families on the Record Sen. Jack Reed
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This President denigrates military service and sacrifice. His allegiance is not to patriotic principles but to personal profit. These are not the actions of a commander in chief." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's words about those who died defending our nation were disgusting and outrageous. Never before have I seen a president so callously demean the sacrifices and service of America's fallen heroes and those currently serving. Read my full statement:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Comments Demeaning Servicemembers Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Subcommittee Chairs Demand Answers from DOD on Racial Disparities in Military Justice System Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "In just the last few months President Trump has let Putin get away with: Poisoning his opposition Putting bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Ramming US military personnel in Syria All without saying a word. Putin has him wrapped around his finger." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Hon. Jame Inhofe, Ranking Member and Chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member Senate Armed Services Committee - Cornyn Calls for Senate Hearing on Fort Hood Deaths Sen. John Cornyn
Sept. 3, 2020 McBath Hosts Events for Local Students Interested in Coding, U.S. Service Academies Rep. Lucy McBath
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Mark Frerichs has been a prisoner in Afghanistan since January. His release should be a top priority for the Trump Admin as it negotiates a possible US withdrawal. As @SenDuckworth & I told the President last month--we stand ready to help however we can." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Boozman, Colleagues Urge DoD to Reinstate Stars and Stripes Funding Sen. John Boozman
Aug. 31, 2020 Joyce, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Suicid Rep. Dave Joyce
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 HBCU, ROTC Funding Takes "FLIGHT' at Delaware State University Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Secretary of Defense Expresses Support for Awarding Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe the Medal of Honor Rep. Dan Crenshaw, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to send off members of the @SD_Guard 's 196th MEB at their activation ceremony in Sioux Falls. So proud of these South Dakotans who have all chosen to serve our country." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan D. McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Cornyn Presses Pentagon for Answers on Missing Fort Hood Soldiers Sen. John Cornyn
Aug. 21, 2020 Amata Congratulates Joseph Toloa'i Ho Ching II Upon CASA Appointment Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "American servicemembers rely on @USPS for the delivery of medications, bills, letters from home, and so much more--including ballots. Any attempt to make absentee voting more difficult amounts to disenfranchising the very Americans serving & sacrificing on the frontlines." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Boozman Recognizes Military Service of Late Little Rock Air Force Base Commander Sen. John Boozman
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "USPS is the only mail service that can deliver to our military overseas. Making absentee voting more difficult disenfranchises the very Americans who serve and sacrifice on the front lines in defense of our right to vote. That's unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Bill Expanding Protections for Military Families Impacted by COVID-19 Signed Into Law Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Chairman Smith, and Ranking Member Thornberry - Buchanan Calls for Congressional Hearing on Military Training Accidents Rep. Vern Buchanan
Aug. 15, 2020 REP. MARSHALL, SEN. MORAN SEEK ANSWERS FROM ARMY CORPS ON BEHALF OF CITY OF HILLSBORO Sen. Roger Marshall
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Smith and Reed Statement on Title 32 Authorities for State Response to COVID-19 Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You must restore full funding to all states for their National Guard response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is critical within our states to supporting the health and well-being of millions of Americans. From @SenatorLeahy , @SenateDems & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Amata's Statement Remembering September 11th Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
Sept. 11, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill Op-Ed in Saline Courier: Remembering the Fallen Rep.James Hill
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Lucas Cosponsors Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Rep.Frank Lucas
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Condemns President Trump's Reopening Comments Disparaging U.S. Service Members On Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump reportedly called military heroes "losers" and "suckers" The White House tried to deny it but he's said nearly the same thing out loud, on video before I just joined @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to demand the Senate condemn Trump's comments Senate GOP objected" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Gardner, Sinema, Cramer, and Heinrich Launch U.S. Senate Space Force Caucus Sen.Kevin Cramer, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor with @SenDuckworth to speak out against President Trump's reported comments disparaging U.S. servicemembers, where he allegedly called those who were injured or killed in battle "losers" and "suckers." Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Armed Services and Oversight Subcommittees Open Investigation Into Recent Service Member Deaths at Fort Hood Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Illinois and the men and women of America's military are blessed to have the clear, courageous voice of @SenDuckworth . And I am fortunate to call her my colleague and friend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Chairman Smith Statement on Trump's Lack of Respect for the Military Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Trump Comments on Sacrifice of American Servicemembers Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. Cisneros and Congressional Veterans Condemn President's Attack on Servicemembers Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. Takano Statement on Trump Comments Regarding Fallen Servicemembers Rep.Mark Takano
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's insulting comments about our men and women in uniform are appalling. Our military deserves a Commander-in-Chief who respects their service. Clearly, Trump does not. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/9420-2" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 4, 2020 Reed: Trump Has Disparaged Fallen U.S. Soldiers & Gold Star Families on the Record Sen.Jack Reed
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This President denigrates military service and sacrifice. His allegiance is not to patriotic principles but to personal profit. These are not the actions of a commander in chief." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's words about those who died defending our nation were disgusting and outrageous. Never before have I seen a president so callously demean the sacrifices and service of America's fallen heroes and those currently serving. Read my full statement:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Comments Demeaning Servicemembers Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Subcommittee Chairs Demand Answers from DOD on Racial Disparities in Military Justice System Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "In just the last few months President Trump has let Putin get away with: Poisoning his opposition Putting bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Ramming US military personnel in Syria All without saying a word. Putin has him wrapped around his finger." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Hon. Jame Inhofe, Ranking Member and Chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member Senate Armed Services Committee - Cornyn Calls for Senate Hearing on Fort Hood Deaths Sen.John Cornyn
Sept. 3, 2020 McBath Hosts Events for Local Students Interested in Coding, U.S. Service Academies Rep.Lucy McBath
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Mark Frerichs has been a prisoner in Afghanistan since January. His release should be a top priority for the Trump Admin as it negotiates a possible US withdrawal. As @SenDuckworth & I told the President last month--we stand ready to help however we can." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Boozman, Colleagues Urge DoD to Reinstate Stars and Stripes Funding Sen.John Boozman
Aug. 31, 2020 Joyce, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Suicid Rep.Dave Joyce
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 HBCU, ROTC Funding Takes "FLIGHT' at Delaware State University Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Secretary of Defense Expresses Support for Awarding Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe the Medal of Honor Rep.Dan Crenshaw, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to send off members of the @SD_Guard 's 196th MEB at their activation ceremony in Sioux Falls. So proud of these South Dakotans who have all chosen to serve our country." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan D. McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Cornyn Presses Pentagon for Answers on Missing Fort Hood Soldiers Sen.John Cornyn
Aug. 21, 2020 Amata Congratulates Joseph Toloa'i Ho Ching II Upon CASA Appointment Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "American servicemembers rely on @USPS for the delivery of medications, bills, letters from home, and so much more--including ballots. Any attempt to make absentee voting more difficult amounts to disenfranchising the very Americans serving & sacrificing on the frontlines." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Boozman Recognizes Military Service of Late Little Rock Air Force Base Commander Sen.John Boozman
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "USPS is the only mail service that can deliver to our military overseas. Making absentee voting more difficult disenfranchises the very Americans who serve and sacrifice on the front lines in defense of our right to vote. That's unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Sens. Moran, Tester Bill Expanding Protections for Military Families Impacted by COVID-19 Signed Into Law Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Chairman Smith, and Ranking Member Thornberry - Buchanan Calls for Congressional Hearing on Military Training Accidents Rep.Vern Buchanan
Aug. 15, 2020 REP. MARSHALL, SEN. MORAN SEEK ANSWERS FROM ARMY CORPS ON BEHALF OF CITY OF HILLSBORO Sen.Roger Marshall
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Smith and Reed Statement on Title 32 Authorities for State Response to COVID-19 Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You must restore full funding to all states for their National Guard response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is critical within our states to supporting the health and well-being of millions of Americans. From @SenatorLeahy , @SenateDems & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
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