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Dec. 22, 2020 Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressman Chuy García Votes for COVID Relief, Government Funding, and Against Border Wall and Bloated Defense Spending Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 21, 2020 Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 20, 2020 Foster Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 20, 2020 Final Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Based on Original Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2020 Underwood Selected to Serve on The Appropriations Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 18, 2020 Quigley, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Presidential Records Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle say they're concerned about the crisis in Hong Kong. But what are we going to do about it? The Senate could pass the bipartisan, House-passed Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act today. Hong Kongers need legislation, not lamentation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nine months since Congress passed the CARES Act. Nine months of little to no action, where Senate Republicans refused to even negotiate with Dems on relief. We can't afford to wait any longer--we must pass the proposed bipartisan emergency relief bill before Christmas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must provide emergency relief for the American people before we go home for the holidays. I support the $748 billion bipartisan package. I urge my colleagues to support this package, and I call on the Senate Majority Leader to bring it to the floor for a vote this week." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Democrats to Graham: Follow Precedent, Stop Holding Nomination Hearings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "On December 26, roughly 12 million Americans are going to lose the unemployment benefits they are relying on to make it through this pandemic. How can any member of Congress leave for the holiday break in good conscience without acting on emergency relief?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks White House If Potential Presidential Pardons For President Trump's Family Or Himself Will Specify The Crimes For Which The Recipients Are Being Pardoned Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2020 Schakowsky Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to sabotage emergency COVID-19 relief over funding for state and local governments. If he succeeds in shutting down negotiations yet again, the American people are in for a long, dark winter." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's a disgrace that Senate Republicans continue to block the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which passed the House last year. If Democrats take the majority in the Senate, it will be at the top of my agenda. I'll never stop fighting to give #Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On WH Counsel For Answers On Anti-Bribery Safeguards Around Pardons As Well As President Trump's Reported Exploration Of Pardoning Rudy Giuliani, His Own Family, And Himself Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 García, Tlaib and Lynch Introduce Legislation Protecting Consumers from Cryptocurrency-Related Financial Threats Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Schakowsky Reappointed House Senior Chief Deputy Whip for 117th Congress Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "A bipartisan group of nine Senators released a $908 billion COVID-19 relief plan today. While it may not be a perfect plan, it's a good one--and much better than nothing at all, which is the worst possible outcome & the one Senator McConnell seems to want." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must come back from their Thanksgiving break ready to work on meaningful COVID-19 relief. Health care heroes, families, & small businesses cannot wait any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "While House Dems passed several relief proposals, Congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have spent the last 7+ months failing to respond to COVID-19. Americans are dying because of this inaction. November was bad, but December will be worse if we don't act now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Excited that my Floor Director, Reema Dodin, will be joining President-elect Biden's Leg Affairs team. She is smart, trusted, & has the respect of members on both sides of the aisle. Reema is just what our new President needs to help him in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I want to thank @SenFeinstein for her distinguished leadership on the Judiciary Committee during turbulent years. She has been a champion for common-sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and many other issues of critical importance to the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Congratulates Congressman Aguilar, Next Dem. Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 17, 2020 García, Warren, and 73 Members of Congress Urge Treasury and State to Ensure COVID-19 Aid Reaches U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth is one of the most courageous and dedicated public servants and I could not be more proud to serve the people of Illinois alongside her. Our nation owes her a debt of gratitude for her remarkable service and sacrifices." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am honored to be re-elected as Whip of the Senate Dem Caucus. The Nov 3 election showed that our nation is divided & the challenges we face are great. But under the leadership of President-elect Biden & VP-elect Harris, we can, & must, come together to meet those challenges." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Durbin Re-Elected Senate Democratic Whip For 117th Congress Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter DeFazio, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Grace Napolitano, Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment; Hon. Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Great Lakes Task Force Urges Support for Great Lakes in Water Resources Development Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 After Trump's Hospitalization, Duckworth Tells Gop Colleagues: Your Actions Now Can Set an Example and Save Lives Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Duckworth to Gop Senators Who Applauded Her Daughter's First Visit to The Capitol: Reconsider Whether You Can Vote for A Supreme Court Nominee Who Supported an Organization that Believes My Daughter Shouldn't Exist Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Senate Confirms Nominations Of Four Illinois District Judges Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 22, 2020 Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressman Chuy García Votes for COVID Relief, Government Funding, and Against Border Wall and Bloated Defense Spending Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 21, 2020 Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 20, 2020 Foster Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 20, 2020 Final Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Based on Original Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2020 Underwood Selected to Serve on The Appropriations Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 18, 2020 Quigley, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Presidential Records Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle say they're concerned about the crisis in Hong Kong. But what are we going to do about it? The Senate could pass the bipartisan, House-passed Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act today. Hong Kongers need legislation, not lamentation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nine months since Congress passed the CARES Act. Nine months of little to no action, where Senate Republicans refused to even negotiate with Dems on relief. We can't afford to wait any longer--we must pass the proposed bipartisan emergency relief bill before Christmas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must provide emergency relief for the American people before we go home for the holidays. I support the $748 billion bipartisan package. I urge my colleagues to support this package, and I call on the Senate Majority Leader to bring it to the floor for a vote this week." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Democrats to Graham: Follow Precedent, Stop Holding Nomination Hearings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "On December 26, roughly 12 million Americans are going to lose the unemployment benefits they are relying on to make it through this pandemic. How can any member of Congress leave for the holiday break in good conscience without acting on emergency relief?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks White House If Potential Presidential Pardons For President Trump's Family Or Himself Will Specify The Crimes For Which The Recipients Are Being Pardoned Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2020 Schakowsky Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to sabotage emergency COVID-19 relief over funding for state and local governments. If he succeeds in shutting down negotiations yet again, the American people are in for a long, dark winter." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's a disgrace that Senate Republicans continue to block the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which passed the House last year. If Democrats take the majority in the Senate, it will be at the top of my agenda. I'll never stop fighting to give #Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On WH Counsel For Answers On Anti-Bribery Safeguards Around Pardons As Well As President Trump's Reported Exploration Of Pardoning Rudy Giuliani, His Own Family, And Himself Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 García, Tlaib and Lynch Introduce Legislation Protecting Consumers from Cryptocurrency-Related Financial Threats Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Schakowsky Reappointed House Senior Chief Deputy Whip for 117th Congress Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "A bipartisan group of nine Senators released a $908 billion COVID-19 relief plan today. While it may not be a perfect plan, it's a good one--and much better than nothing at all, which is the worst possible outcome & the one Senator McConnell seems to want." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must come back from their Thanksgiving break ready to work on meaningful COVID-19 relief. Health care heroes, families, & small businesses cannot wait any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "While House Dems passed several relief proposals, Congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have spent the last 7+ months failing to respond to COVID-19. Americans are dying because of this inaction. November was bad, but December will be worse if we don't act now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Excited that my Floor Director, Reema Dodin, will be joining President-elect Biden's Leg Affairs team. She is smart, trusted, & has the respect of members on both sides of the aisle. Reema is just what our new President needs to help him in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I want to thank @SenFeinstein for her distinguished leadership on the Judiciary Committee during turbulent years. She has been a champion for common-sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and many other issues of critical importance to the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Congratulates Congressman Aguilar, Next Dem. Caucus Vice Chair Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 17, 2020 García, Warren, and 73 Members of Congress Urge Treasury and State to Ensure COVID-19 Aid Reaches U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth is one of the most courageous and dedicated public servants and I could not be more proud to serve the people of Illinois alongside her. Our nation owes her a debt of gratitude for her remarkable service and sacrifices." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am honored to be re-elected as Whip of the Senate Dem Caucus. The Nov 3 election showed that our nation is divided & the challenges we face are great. But under the leadership of President-elect Biden & VP-elect Harris, we can, & must, come together to meet those challenges." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Durbin Re-Elected Senate Democratic Whip For 117th Congress Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter DeFazio, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Grace Napolitano, Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment; Hon. Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Great Lakes Task Force Urges Support for Great Lakes in Water Resources Development Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 After Trump's Hospitalization, Duckworth Tells Gop Colleagues: Your Actions Now Can Set an Example and Save Lives Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Duckworth to Gop Senators Who Applauded Her Daughter's First Visit to The Capitol: Reconsider Whether You Can Vote for A Supreme Court Nominee Who Supported an Organization that Believes My Daughter Shouldn't Exist Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Senate Confirms Nominations Of Four Illinois District Judges Sen.Dick Durbin
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