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Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the Trump Administration is doing everything they can to avoid Congressional oversight. I support @SenSchumer in this effort--we need answers on the appointment of Postmaster General DeJoy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Are you seeing this Senator McConnell?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was the best of us. We would all do well to take his advice--follow the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you believe in. It's how John lived his life. He will be dearly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was a dear friend of mine and a true American hero. He leaves behind a towering legacy that few in our history could ever claim to match. Our nation will miss him dearly." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Honor John Lewis' Life By Protecting The Right To Vote For All Americans Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the towering legacy of my dear friend, and a true American hero--John Lewis--and to discuss @SenateDems priorities for the next federal coronavirus relief package. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis risked his life for the right of every man & woman in America to vote & have a voice in our democracy. Words of praise for John Lewis are fine--but they are not enough. The only way to truly honor his monumental legacy is to fully restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2020 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Rulings on Access to Trump Financial Records Rep. Bill Foster
July 9, 2020 Quigley Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Trump Financial Records Rep. Mike Quigley
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tucker Carlson calling @SenDuckworth a "moron" and a "vandal" is pathetic. Tammy Duckworth is a national hero. Tucker Carlson is a national embarrassment." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, Sen. McConnell's top priority has been confirming judicial nominees instead of responding to this crisis. We need another relief effort ASAP. @SpeakerPelosi passed the #HeroesAct 6 weeks ago. It's time for the Senate to do the same." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "When 8 or more CPD officers & supervisors are caught camping out in @RepBobbyRush 's office, making popcorn & brewing coffee in midst of neighborhood looting, it's an insult to the Congressman, the people they were sworn to protect & their fellow officers who were doing their job." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "110,000+ Americans have lost their lives to #COVID19. Massive, nationwide protests are calling for racial justice. And what are Senate R's focused on? Confirming right-wing judges & blocking an anti-lynching bill -- unacceptable dereliction of their duty as public servants." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020 Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Rep. Bost Urge Chairman Takano to Resume In-Person Committee Business Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Several months ago, the White House withdrew John Ratcliffe's name to serve as DNI. There were serious concerns about his experience, resume claims, & ability to handle this sensitive national security position in a non-partisan way. Today, I voted no on his confirmation." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Fred Keller Signs Letter Calling for Regulatory Relief to Supercharge COVID-19 Economic Recovery Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Coming back for Sen. McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court in the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Durbin: Senate Should Be Focused On Public Health & Economic Crisis, Not Confirming Right-Wing Judges Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to go back to work next week. But our focus must be on #COVID19 -- not confirming unqualified & partisan judicial nominees." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 The New York Times - How Congress Can Vote Remotely Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 should be a wake-up call for Congress - we must be prepared to function during national crises, even if we cannot meet in person. To do that, Congress must be prepared to vote remotely. My op-ed in the @NYTimes w/ @SenRobPortman & Jason Matheny:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senate Democrats Urge McConnell To Focus Senate Business on Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Sen. Coons, colleagues call for boosted Lifeline assistance funding to keep Americans connected Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders , we're proud to have your clear voice and unshakable values back in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Demanding Answers About DHS' Newly Claimed Authorities To Override Federal Laws At Southern Border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Schneider Urges Creation of "Supply Chain Czar" to Oversee Federal Response Medical Equipment Shortages Caused by COVID-19 Rep. Brad Schneider
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "My condolences to the friends & family of former Senator Tom Coburn on his passing. We disagreed on many issues, but we reached across the aisle to find common ground on human rights and co-author laws to combat genocide, child soldier recruiting, and human trafficking." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders is absolutely right -- working families need to be our top priority right now. Glad to have allies in the Senate to fight alongside for working families when it matters most." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senators must be allowed to vote remotely during a crisis like this one. My op-ed in the @washingtonpost with @SenRobPortman :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Majority Whip James Clyburn; and Minority Whip Steve Scalise - Reps. Miller and Foster Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Gig Economy Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and colleague, @SenDuckworth ! It is an honor to serve the people of Illinois alongside you in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the Trump Administration is doing everything they can to avoid Congressional oversight. I support @SenSchumer in this effort--we need answers on the appointment of Postmaster General DeJoy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Are you seeing this Senator McConnell?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was the best of us. We would all do well to take his advice--follow the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you believe in. It's how John lived his life. He will be dearly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was a dear friend of mine and a true American hero. He leaves behind a towering legacy that few in our history could ever claim to match. Our nation will miss him dearly." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Honor John Lewis' Life By Protecting The Right To Vote For All Americans Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the towering legacy of my dear friend, and a true American hero--John Lewis--and to discuss @SenateDems priorities for the next federal coronavirus relief package. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis risked his life for the right of every man & woman in America to vote & have a voice in our democracy. Words of praise for John Lewis are fine--but they are not enough. The only way to truly honor his monumental legacy is to fully restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2020 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Rulings on Access to Trump Financial Records Rep.Bill Foster
July 9, 2020 Quigley Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Trump Financial Records Rep.Mike Quigley
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tucker Carlson calling @SenDuckworth a "moron" and a "vandal" is pathetic. Tammy Duckworth is a national hero. Tucker Carlson is a national embarrassment." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, Sen. McConnell's top priority has been confirming judicial nominees instead of responding to this crisis. We need another relief effort ASAP. @SpeakerPelosi passed the #HeroesAct 6 weeks ago. It's time for the Senate to do the same." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "When 8 or more CPD officers & supervisors are caught camping out in @RepBobbyRush 's office, making popcorn & brewing coffee in midst of neighborhood looting, it's an insult to the Congressman, the people they were sworn to protect & their fellow officers who were doing their job." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "110,000+ Americans have lost their lives to #COVID19. Massive, nationwide protests are calling for racial justice. And what are Senate R's focused on? Confirming right-wing judges & blocking an anti-lynching bill -- unacceptable dereliction of their duty as public servants." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020 Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2020 Ranking Member Roe, Rep. Bost Urge Chairman Takano to Resume In-Person Committee Business Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Several months ago, the White House withdrew John Ratcliffe's name to serve as DNI. There were serious concerns about his experience, resume claims, & ability to handle this sensitive national security position in a non-partisan way. Today, I voted no on his confirmation." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Fred Keller Signs Letter Calling for Regulatory Relief to Supercharge COVID-19 Economic Recovery Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Coming back for Sen. McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court in the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Durbin: Senate Should Be Focused On Public Health & Economic Crisis, Not Confirming Right-Wing Judges Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to go back to work next week. But our focus must be on #COVID19 -- not confirming unqualified & partisan judicial nominees." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 The New York Times - How Congress Can Vote Remotely Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 should be a wake-up call for Congress - we must be prepared to function during national crises, even if we cannot meet in person. To do that, Congress must be prepared to vote remotely. My op-ed in the @NYTimes w/ @SenRobPortman & Jason Matheny:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senate Democrats Urge McConnell To Focus Senate Business on Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Sen. Coons, colleagues call for boosted Lifeline assistance funding to keep Americans connected Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders , we're proud to have your clear voice and unshakable values back in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Demanding Answers About DHS' Newly Claimed Authorities To Override Federal Laws At Southern Border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Schneider Urges Creation of "Supply Chain Czar" to Oversee Federal Response Medical Equipment Shortages Caused by COVID-19 Rep.Brad Schneider
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "My condolences to the friends & family of former Senator Tom Coburn on his passing. We disagreed on many issues, but we reached across the aisle to find common ground on human rights and co-author laws to combat genocide, child soldier recruiting, and human trafficking." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders is absolutely right -- working families need to be our top priority right now. Glad to have allies in the Senate to fight alongside for working families when it matters most." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senators must be allowed to vote remotely during a crisis like this one. My op-ed in the @washingtonpost with @SenRobPortman :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Majority Whip James Clyburn; and Minority Whip Steve Scalise - Reps. Miller and Foster Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Gig Economy Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and colleague, @SenDuckworth ! It is an honor to serve the people of Illinois alongside you in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
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