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Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.6 Million In Telehealth Funding For Illinois Health Care Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit is making a difference in the lives of millions of families across the country. Today is the LAST DAY in 2021 for non-filers to sign up for their monthly benefit. See if you qualify here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Upton, House Republicans Request Full and Transparent Appraisal of Democrats' Partisan Spending Package Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Letter to Ms. Gayle Smith, Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security Senator, and Mr. Jeremy Konydyk Executive Director, COVID-19 Task Force United States Agency for International Development-Markey and Rep. Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "We have never gone wrong in America when we invest in the people of this country. President Biden's Build Back Better plan is just that--an investment in the American people. It's about leaving the next generation with the tools they need to win the 21st century." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, Hon. Richard Durbin, Majority Whip, Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Senate Finance Committee Chair - Permanent Solution to Debt Ceiling Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Graves Tells IRS To Stop Snooping in Bank Accounts Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Durbin, King, Smith, And Sinema Secure $14 Million For Open Textbook Pilot Program In Senate Appropriations Committee Annual Spending Bill Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "With the rising cost of college, many students can't afford to buy textbooks for class. I'm pleased to see @SenateApprops set aside $14M in FY22's appropriations bill for my Open Textbook Pilot Program to make quality instructional materials more accessible to students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet L. Yellen, Treasury Secretary - On the IRS Bank Surveillance Plan Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 15, 2021 As Fourth Child Tax Credit Payments Hit, Schneider Hosts Conversation With Tenth District Mother Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Pressley, Waters, Financial Services Democrats Call on Biden, Leadership to Fund Housing in Reconciliation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 3, 2021 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2021 University Park Fire Department Awarded $272,933 Federal Grant Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2021 Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2021 Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis in Support of the House Amendment to S. 1301 for the Temporary Extension of Public Debt Limit Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Why is keeping America's government open and functioning a political issue? I'm glad we passed a bill to fund the government through December 3, but cannot understand the Republican default wish that keeps us lurching from one deadline to the next." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Applauds the US Department of Justice for Providing Grants to Protect Women and Children Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Quigley Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Extension Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2021 Schneider Introduces Legislation to Establish Manufacturing Tax Credits for Onshore Wind Energy Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling alone, then so be it. But first Sen. McConnell needs to either lift his filibuster requiring 60 votes for passage or he needs to support @SenSchumer's request to allow a simple majority to pass this vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling on our own, then all they have to do is allow us to remove the 60 vote threshold. They'll have the chance to do so shortly on the Senate floor. I urge them to take it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have decided to keep the 60 vote threshold and continue to filibuster Democrats' efforts to suspend the debt ceiling. They are courting economic catastrophe for the sake of scoring cheap political points." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 LaHood Announces USDOT Order to Expand Service at Quincy Regional Airport Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 27, 2021 Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is a disastrous dine-and-dash by Congressional Republicans that America cannot afford." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Voting Against House-Passed CR & Debt Ceiling Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Hoyer, House Democrats Send Letter to Minority Leader McConnell Urging Action on the Debt Limit Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is playing a dangerous game with the debt ceiling. This self-created crisis of his would cost the American people dearly. I hope he comes to his senses soon and works with Democrats to keep the government funded and paying its bills on time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are risking the full faith and credit of the United States with this self-created debt limit standoff. They need to stop playing games with America's financial future. Far too much is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021 Tweet - "This is where Senator McConnell wants to take us. All to avoid paying for the debt he helped create with the Trump tax cuts. He alone owns this disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is courting disaster by threatening to allow the United States to default on our national debt. Every single American stands to lose something if he follows through with this cynical scheme." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2021 Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 23, 2021 Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the House for moving quickly to ensure our federal government will remain fully funded and functioning and that we pay our debts. Now it's time for Senator McConnell to avoid his -created crisis and do the same." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Four years ago, Republicans helped Donald Trump pass tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans & corporations. Now--instead of paying the tab for the debt they helped create--they're trying to dine & dash. It's a sad, cynical, & dangerous game they're playing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021 Foster Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021 Foster Announces $3.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs in Aurora Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021 Bost Votes Against Raising Debt Limit to Fund Dem's Spending Spree Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 21, 2021 Durbin Discusses Health Priorities With President Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Leadership Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default Rep. Sean Casten
Date Title Politician
Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.6 Million In Telehealth Funding For Illinois Health Care Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit is making a difference in the lives of millions of families across the country. Today is the LAST DAY in 2021 for non-filers to sign up for their monthly benefit. See if you qualify here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Upton, House Republicans Request Full and Transparent Appraisal of Democrats' Partisan Spending Package Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Letter to Ms. Gayle Smith, Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security Senator, and Mr. Jeremy Konydyk Executive Director, COVID-19 Task Force United States Agency for International Development-Markey and Rep. Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "We have never gone wrong in America when we invest in the people of this country. President Biden's Build Back Better plan is just that--an investment in the American people. It's about leaving the next generation with the tools they need to win the 21st century." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, Hon. Richard Durbin, Majority Whip, Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Senate Finance Committee Chair - Permanent Solution to Debt Ceiling Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Graves Tells IRS To Stop Snooping in Bank Accounts Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Durbin, King, Smith, And Sinema Secure $14 Million For Open Textbook Pilot Program In Senate Appropriations Committee Annual Spending Bill Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "With the rising cost of college, many students can't afford to buy textbooks for class. I'm pleased to see @SenateApprops set aside $14M in FY22's appropriations bill for my Open Textbook Pilot Program to make quality instructional materials more accessible to students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet L. Yellen, Treasury Secretary - On the IRS Bank Surveillance Plan Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 15, 2021 As Fourth Child Tax Credit Payments Hit, Schneider Hosts Conversation With Tenth District Mother Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Pressley, Waters, Financial Services Democrats Call on Biden, Leadership to Fund Housing in Reconciliation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 3, 2021 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2021 University Park Fire Department Awarded $272,933 Federal Grant Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2021 Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2021 Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis in Support of the House Amendment to S. 1301 for the Temporary Extension of Public Debt Limit Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Why is keeping America's government open and functioning a political issue? I'm glad we passed a bill to fund the government through December 3, but cannot understand the Republican default wish that keeps us lurching from one deadline to the next." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Applauds the US Department of Justice for Providing Grants to Protect Women and Children Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Quigley Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Extension Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2021 Schneider Introduces Legislation to Establish Manufacturing Tax Credits for Onshore Wind Energy Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling alone, then so be it. But first Sen. McConnell needs to either lift his filibuster requiring 60 votes for passage or he needs to support @SenSchumer's request to allow a simple majority to pass this vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling on our own, then all they have to do is allow us to remove the 60 vote threshold. They'll have the chance to do so shortly on the Senate floor. I urge them to take it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have decided to keep the 60 vote threshold and continue to filibuster Democrats' efforts to suspend the debt ceiling. They are courting economic catastrophe for the sake of scoring cheap political points." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 LaHood Announces USDOT Order to Expand Service at Quincy Regional Airport Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 27, 2021 Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is a disastrous dine-and-dash by Congressional Republicans that America cannot afford." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Voting Against House-Passed CR & Debt Ceiling Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Hoyer, House Democrats Send Letter to Minority Leader McConnell Urging Action on the Debt Limit Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is playing a dangerous game with the debt ceiling. This self-created crisis of his would cost the American people dearly. I hope he comes to his senses soon and works with Democrats to keep the government funded and paying its bills on time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are risking the full faith and credit of the United States with this self-created debt limit standoff. They need to stop playing games with America's financial future. Far too much is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021 Tweet - "This is where Senator McConnell wants to take us. All to avoid paying for the debt he helped create with the Trump tax cuts. He alone owns this disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is courting disaster by threatening to allow the United States to default on our national debt. Every single American stands to lose something if he follows through with this cynical scheme." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2021 Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 23, 2021 Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the House for moving quickly to ensure our federal government will remain fully funded and functioning and that we pay our debts. Now it's time for Senator McConnell to avoid his -created crisis and do the same." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Four years ago, Republicans helped Donald Trump pass tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans & corporations. Now--instead of paying the tab for the debt they helped create--they're trying to dine & dash. It's a sad, cynical, & dangerous game they're playing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021 Foster Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021 Foster Announces $3.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs in Aurora Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021 Bost Votes Against Raising Debt Limit to Fund Dem's Spending Spree Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 21, 2021 Durbin Discusses Health Priorities With President Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Leadership Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default Rep.Sean Casten
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