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May 23, 2019
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Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 18, 2019
State Journal Register - We Cannot Leave Work in Iraq Unfinished
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 14, 2019
Military Action Against Iran
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019
Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "The late John McCain fought against big bureaucracies and too much brass. With new reports of proposed Space Force growing, we need better answers on how much this will cost --- and if that money is better invested in our troops and new space technologies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2019
Letter to Rep. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Peter J. Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs Announce Record Support for Program
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 28, 2019
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Senate Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attacks in New Zealand
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force - Capito, Bipartisan Group Urge Air Force Secretary to Upgrade C-130 H Propeller System
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Funding to Fund Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2019
Durbin On Marine Corps Memo: President Trump Is Endangering Our Troops To Build His Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2019
Tweet - "If the President won't listen to the American people or Congress, then listen to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. When will the President wake up and put the U.S. military over his campaign promises?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Proposal to Take Money from Illinois Military Facilities for Border Wall
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Military Readiness and Logistics on the Korean Peninsula
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers from DoD on its Plans to Defund Military Projects to Pay for Trump's Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Duckworth to Vote to End US Military's Unauthorized Support of Sauid Arabia's Brutal Military Campaign in Yemen
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Announce Creation of Global Positioning System (GPS) Caucus
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 6, 2019
Duckworth: Investments in Transportation and Logistics Infrastructure Essential for Military Readiness in Europe
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Former Secretary James Mattis knew that the country can't hit the pause button on military readiness, but the White House still won't listen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "The safety, security, and readiness of our military is more important than President Trump keeping a campaign promise."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Public Service and Global Conflict at University of Chicago Institute of Politics Event
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Congress Must Fully Investigate White House Effort To Secretly Transfer Nuclear Technology To Saudi Arabia
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Yemen War Powers Resolution
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see so many members from the Illinois Congressional Delegation and their #SOTU guests tonight in my office before the speech."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary On President Trump's Demand For A Southern Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Air Force Secretary To Urge For New, Additional Mission At 183rd Wing In Springfield
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Met with Acting Sec. Defense Shanahan today. I cautioned him that if President Trump chooses to declare a national emergency & attempt to use DoD funds to pay for his beloved wall, that it would be a major breach of relations between DoD & Senate oversight committees."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "America has lost more than an exceptional Secretary of Defense. We have lost the adult in the room when the President goes off on a tweet-filled, uninformed rant about our national security."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops in Syria
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "First I believe the American people should decide where we fight a war -- that's what the constitution says. And secondly if we remove any troops from any country that are currently there -- let's do it in a thoughtful way that doesn't jeopardize remaining troops or allies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Senator Duckworth to Serve on Senate Armed Services Committee
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "I sent a letter to Sec. Mattis today with @SenJackReed, @SenatorLeahy, and @SenBrianSchatz expressing our concern for the proposed plan to build more barriers along the Arizona border. This would be wasteful and hurt military readiness. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/181210%20Mattis%20joint%20border%20letter.pdf "
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mattis - Plans To Build Barriers Along Arizona Border
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Durbin: Expel The Saudi Ambassador To The U.S.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Durbin Calls For Full Senate Briefing By CIA Director Haspel On Saudi Involvement In Khashoggi Murder
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 54
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Defazio, Lee, Jones Demand Trump Administration Provide Documentation Justifying Continued Us Involvement in Yemeni Civil War
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Seek Information on Saudi Nuclear Capability
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 14, 2018
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Funding for 182nd Airlift Wing Heads to President's Desk for Approval
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 13, 2018
Defense Summary
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018
HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna, CPC Co-Chair Mark Pocan announce plan to introduce a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from the war in Yemen
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date
Title
Politician
May 23, 2019
Ndaa
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 18, 2019
State Journal Register - We Cannot Leave Work in Iraq Unfinished
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 14, 2019
Military Action Against Iran
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019
Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019
Tweet - "The late John McCain fought against big bureaucracies and too much brass. With new reports of proposed Space Force growing, we need better answers on how much this will cost --- and if that money is better invested in our troops and new space technologies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2019
Letter to Rep. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Peter J. Visclosky, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs Announce Record Support for Program
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 28, 2019
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Senate Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attacks in New Zealand
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force - Capito, Bipartisan Group Urge Air Force Secretary to Upgrade C-130 H Propeller System
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Funding to Fund Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2019
Durbin On Marine Corps Memo: President Trump Is Endangering Our Troops To Build His Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2019
Tweet - "If the President won't listen to the American people or Congress, then listen to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. When will the President wake up and put the U.S. military over his campaign promises?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Trump Proposal to Take Money from Illinois Military Facilities for Border Wall
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Military Readiness and Logistics on the Korean Peninsula
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2019
Letter to Secretary Shanahan - Answers from DoD on its Plans to Defund Military Projects to Pay for Trump's Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019
Duckworth to Vote to End US Military's Unauthorized Support of Sauid Arabia's Brutal Military Campaign in Yemen
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
In Major Address Ahead of 16th Anniversary of Iraq, Duckworth Puts Forth New National Security Platform
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Announce Creation of Global Positioning System (GPS) Caucus
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 6, 2019
Duckworth: Investments in Transportation and Logistics Infrastructure Essential for Military Readiness in Europe
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Former Secretary James Mattis knew that the country can't hit the pause button on military readiness, but the White House still won't listen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "The safety, security, and readiness of our military is more important than President Trump keeping a campaign promise."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019
Duckworth Discusses Public Service and Global Conflict at University of Chicago Institute of Politics Event
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Congress Must Fully Investigate White House Effort To Secretly Transfer Nuclear Technology To Saudi Arabia
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Yemen War Powers Resolution
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see so many members from the Illinois Congressional Delegation and their #SOTU guests tonight in my office before the speech."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary On President Trump's Demand For A Southern Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Durbin Meets With Air Force Secretary To Urge For New, Additional Mission At 183rd Wing In Springfield
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Met with Acting Sec. Defense Shanahan today. I cautioned him that if President Trump chooses to declare a national emergency & attempt to use DoD funds to pay for his beloved wall, that it would be a major breach of relations between DoD & Senate oversight committees."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "America owes Defense Secretary Jim Mattis a thank you for a lifetime of service. The President's decision to oust him January 1 only serves to remind us that Mattis-brand of integrity is not welcome in this Administration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
LaHood Statement on Secretary Mattis Resignation
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Those of us who urged Defense Secretary Mattis to weather the White House storm knew that every honorable man has a principled limit. Secretary Mattis will be hard to replace."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "America has lost more than an exceptional Secretary of Defense. We have lost the adult in the room when the President goes off on a tweet-filled, uninformed rant about our national security."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Statement on Withdrawal of American Troops in Syria
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "First I believe the American people should decide where we fight a war -- that's what the constitution says. And secondly if we remove any troops from any country that are currently there -- let's do it in a thoughtful way that doesn't jeopardize remaining troops or allies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Senator Duckworth to Serve on Senate Armed Services Committee
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 13, 2018
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Resolution To Halt Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement In Yemen
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "I sent a letter to Sec. Mattis today with @SenJackReed, @SenatorLeahy, and @SenBrianSchatz expressing our concern for the proposed plan to build more barriers along the Arizona border. This would be wasteful and hurt military readiness. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/181210%20Mattis%20joint%20border%20letter.pdf "
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mattis - Plans To Build Barriers Along Arizona Border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Durbin: Expel The Saudi Ambassador To The U.S.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018
Durbin Calls For Full Senate Briefing By CIA Director Haspel On Saudi Involvement In Khashoggi Murder
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018
Motion to Discharge--S.J. Res. 54
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Defazio, Lee, Jones Demand Trump Administration Provide Documentation Justifying Continued Us Involvement in Yemeni Civil War
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Seek Information on Saudi Nuclear Capability
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 14, 2018
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Consult With Congress on Military Action in Syria
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Funding for 182nd Airlift Wing Heads to President's Desk for Approval
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 13, 2018
Defense Summary
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018
HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith, Rep. Ro Khanna, CPC Co-Chair Mark Pocan announce plan to introduce a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from the war in Yemen
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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