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Jan. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The President's veto of #NDAA was unforgivable. This bill ensures a raise for our troops and supports our defense efforts at home and abroad. Just voted to override this dangerous veto and support our men and women in uniform." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 1, 2021 Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I voted to support the bipartisan 2021 NDAA and I'll support it again to override the President's unforgivable and reckless veto. My vote supports pay raises for troops and the removal of Confederate generals' names on American bases." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's last days will be remembered by war criminals and felons getting pardons, while pay raises for our troops get a veto." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Price, Lee, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been hell bent on sowing chaos and division in this nation, and today it is at the expense of our men & women in uniform. I will vote to override his veto and urge my Republican colleagues to do the same." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Urges Incoming Biden Administration to Cover Costs of National Guard Troops Activated to Respond to COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Durbin Meets With General Lloyd Austin, President-Elect Biden's Nominee For Defense Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Duckworth Calls on National Guard to Preserve Records Regarding Dangerous, Low-Flying Military Helicopter Flights Threatening Peaceful Protesters Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Senate Passes Several Duckworth Provisions as Part of 2021 Defense Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Hokanson About National Guard Operations, Covid-19 Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate's bipartisan passage of the NDAA shows that members on both sides of the aisle are committed to a strong national defense and to the protection of our women and men in uniform--regardless of petty veto threats from the outgoing President. My full statement:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of NDAA Conference Report Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sami D. Said, Lieutenant General, Office of the Air Force Inspector General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Blumenthal in Urging Investigation Into Possible Politically-Motivated C-130 J Basing Selection Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Disappointed that my Republican colleagues decided to support President Trump's proposed arms sale to the UAE. Adding more advanced U.S. weaponry into the region, and to a country with a troubling role in the Yemen war and human rights record, deserved more consideration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the US Department of State - Duckworth Writes to Pompeo Demanding a Call to Discuss Plans for Illinoisan's Safe Return from Afghanistan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth Commends Marine Corps and Navy on Efforts to Respect Black Servicemembers by Removing Confederate Symbols from Military Installations Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth Responds to Trump's Second Threat to Block Pay Raise for Our Troops Over Unrelated Policy Issues Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 23, 2020 Casten, Riggleman Introduce Bill to Uncover Authoritarian Regimes Misuse of the U.S. Financial System Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's impulsive conduct -- including a possible war with Iran not authorized by Congress -- needs to be reined in during this lame duck period of his Presidency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Decision To Draw Down Troop Levels In Afghanistan And Iraq Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to draw down troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq recklessly undermines American leverage amid ongoing peace talks and attempts to release American captives, including Illinoisan Mark Frerichs. My full statement:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @SecAFOfficial about potential PFAS levels near Peoria and Springfield National Guard bases. We must do everything we can to detect and remediate PFAS chemicals so we can protect our servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 As President Trump Purges Pentagon, Durbin Speaks With Acting Defense Secretary Miller Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Peoria And Springfield National Guard Bases With Air Force Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Sending best wishes to our top military leaders after they were exposed to #COVID19. Another stark reminder that no American can dismiss this virus. We need a plan to defeat the pandemic, and it starts with listening to experts and following the science." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "As Congress considers proposals for #COVID19 relief, we must ensure that any additional funds provided to the Dept. of Defense are transparent and justified. My op-ed in @defense_news with @RepAdamSmith :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Defense News - With billions of dollars at stake, let's responsibly and deliberately spend America's funds Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 31, 2020 Quigley Champions Illinois Communities in Second FY21 Funding Package Rep. Mike Quigley
July 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Defense Spending In Republicans' COVID-19 Response Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The President's veto of #NDAA was unforgivable. This bill ensures a raise for our troops and supports our defense efforts at home and abroad. Just voted to override this dangerous veto and support our men and women in uniform." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 1, 2021 Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I voted to support the bipartisan 2021 NDAA and I'll support it again to override the President's unforgivable and reckless veto. My vote supports pay raises for troops and the removal of Confederate generals' names on American bases." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's last days will be remembered by war criminals and felons getting pardons, while pay raises for our troops get a veto." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Price, Lee, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been hell bent on sowing chaos and division in this nation, and today it is at the expense of our men & women in uniform. I will vote to override his veto and urge my Republican colleagues to do the same." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Urges Incoming Biden Administration to Cover Costs of National Guard Troops Activated to Respond to COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Durbin Meets With General Lloyd Austin, President-Elect Biden's Nominee For Defense Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Duckworth Calls on National Guard to Preserve Records Regarding Dangerous, Low-Flying Military Helicopter Flights Threatening Peaceful Protesters Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Senate Passes Several Duckworth Provisions as Part of 2021 Defense Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Hokanson About National Guard Operations, Covid-19 Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate's bipartisan passage of the NDAA shows that members on both sides of the aisle are committed to a strong national defense and to the protection of our women and men in uniform--regardless of petty veto threats from the outgoing President. My full statement:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of NDAA Conference Report Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sami D. Said, Lieutenant General, Office of the Air Force Inspector General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Blumenthal in Urging Investigation Into Possible Politically-Motivated C-130 J Basing Selection Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Disappointed that my Republican colleagues decided to support President Trump's proposed arms sale to the UAE. Adding more advanced U.S. weaponry into the region, and to a country with a troubling role in the Yemen war and human rights record, deserved more consideration." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the US Department of State - Duckworth Writes to Pompeo Demanding a Call to Discuss Plans for Illinoisan's Safe Return from Afghanistan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth Commends Marine Corps and Navy on Efforts to Respect Black Servicemembers by Removing Confederate Symbols from Military Installations Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth Responds to Trump's Second Threat to Block Pay Raise for Our Troops Over Unrelated Policy Issues Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 23, 2020 Casten, Riggleman Introduce Bill to Uncover Authoritarian Regimes Misuse of the U.S. Financial System Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's impulsive conduct -- including a possible war with Iran not authorized by Congress -- needs to be reined in during this lame duck period of his Presidency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Decision To Draw Down Troop Levels In Afghanistan And Iraq Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to draw down troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq recklessly undermines American leverage amid ongoing peace talks and attempts to release American captives, including Illinoisan Mark Frerichs. My full statement:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @SecAFOfficial about potential PFAS levels near Peoria and Springfield National Guard bases. We must do everything we can to detect and remediate PFAS chemicals so we can protect our servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 As President Trump Purges Pentagon, Durbin Speaks With Acting Defense Secretary Miller Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Peoria And Springfield National Guard Bases With Air Force Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Sending best wishes to our top military leaders after they were exposed to #COVID19. Another stark reminder that no American can dismiss this virus. We need a plan to defeat the pandemic, and it starts with listening to experts and following the science." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "As Congress considers proposals for #COVID19 relief, we must ensure that any additional funds provided to the Dept. of Defense are transparent and justified. My op-ed in @defense_news with @RepAdamSmith :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Defense News - With billions of dollars at stake, let's responsibly and deliberately spend America's funds Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 31, 2020 Quigley Champions Illinois Communities in Second FY21 Funding Package Rep.Mike Quigley
July 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Defense Spending In Republicans' COVID-19 Response Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
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