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March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with @ChiefNGB Gen. Lengyel today, I shared my frustration with the Trump Admin's decision to prioritize the President's border wall over the underfunded @NationalGuard --undermining the Guard's mission & hurting my constituents at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our military is at its best when our service members have all the resources and support they need--from mission-ready equipment to the serious handling of any and all assault claims. Good to receive an update on the @USArmyReserve from @LTG_Luckey this morning." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see @SECNAV Thomas Modly this afternoon and discuss maintaining the Navy's assets, including ships, and reviewing cost-savings in the upcoming fiscal year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth on War Powers: Honoring Our Troops' Sacrifices Requires Congress to Do Its Job Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate finally found its bipartisan voice and asserted its Constitutional authority to decide whether to declare war. I was proud to join @timkaine in introducing this measure and urge the President to sign this resolution without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Iran War Powers Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The framers understood full well that if we're going to ask American families to potentially sacrifice the lives of their sons & daughters in combat & in war, then they should have a voice in that decision. It's why they gave Congress--and Congress alone--the power to declare war." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 In Hearing, Duckworth Pushes to Reassert Congressional Role in Matters of War and Peace in Afghanistan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces. I strongly support the Army turning RIA into "the hub" of additive manufacturing capability, & I applaud their commitment to fill the Arsenal's warehouse to capacity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "During my meeting with @USAFReserve Lieutenant General Scobee today, we discussed advancing our military priorities--from operating satellites to improving the quality of life for reserve personnel--to ensure the mission readiness of the Air Force Reserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Responds to the President's State of the Union Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act" Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert much-needed military construction funds toward building his ineffective border wall. @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenBrianSchatz, and I are urging Defense Sec. Esper to oppose this action. You can read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Leahy, Durbin, Reed And Schatz Demand Answers On Reports That President Trump Intends To Raid $7.2 Billion From The Military And Military Families For His Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin: The Power To Declare War Rests Solely With Congress Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Non-Binding War Powers Resolution Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 9, 2020 Quigley Statement on Vote Limiting President's Authority to Attack Iran Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. Robin Kelly to Vote YES on War Powers Resolution Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 9, 2020 Casten Votes for War Powers Resolution Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 9, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of a War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Action Against Iran Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see the House pass a War Powers Resolution today with bipartisan support to keep Pres. Trump from starting a war all on his own. The Senate must do the same & pass my resolution with @timkaine. Congress alone has the Constitutional power to decide whether to declare war." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Bost statement on Iran missile attacks Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump wants to send more American troops to the Middle East, it is important that he briefs Congress on his plans to do so. Yesterday @SenSchumer, @SenJackReed, and I wrote to Defense Sec. Esper & Army General Milley to demand that happens as required by law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must not be a rubber stamp for President Trump's worst instincts. Any member--on either side of the aisle--who wants a war with Iran needs to step up, face their constituents, and record their vote accordingly. I gladly welcome the chance to do so myself." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin To Colleagues: Stand Up & Support Iran War Powers Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If we are looking for stability in the Middle East & trying to reduce state-sponsored terrorism from Iran and other countries, then we must act thoughtfully and not impulsively. We must not allow this situation to escalate into an all-out war with Iran." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with @ChiefNGB Gen. Lengyel today, I shared my frustration with the Trump Admin's decision to prioritize the President's border wall over the underfunded @NationalGuard --undermining the Guard's mission & hurting my constituents at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Our military is at its best when our service members have all the resources and support they need--from mission-ready equipment to the serious handling of any and all assault claims. Good to receive an update on the @USArmyReserve from @LTG_Luckey this morning." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see @SECNAV Thomas Modly this afternoon and discuss maintaining the Navy's assets, including ships, and reviewing cost-savings in the upcoming fiscal year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth on War Powers: Honoring Our Troops' Sacrifices Requires Congress to Do Its Job Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate finally found its bipartisan voice and asserted its Constitutional authority to decide whether to declare war. I was proud to join @timkaine in introducing this measure and urge the President to sign this resolution without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Iran War Powers Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The framers understood full well that if we're going to ask American families to potentially sacrifice the lives of their sons & daughters in combat & in war, then they should have a voice in that decision. It's why they gave Congress--and Congress alone--the power to declare war." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 In Hearing, Duckworth Pushes to Reassert Congressional Role in Matters of War and Peace in Afghanistan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Rock Island Arsenal plays an essential role in supplying our nation's armed forces. I strongly support the Army turning RIA into "the hub" of additive manufacturing capability, & I applaud their commitment to fill the Arsenal's warehouse to capacity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "During my meeting with @USAFReserve Lieutenant General Scobee today, we discussed advancing our military priorities--from operating satellites to improving the quality of life for reserve personnel--to ensure the mission readiness of the Air Force Reserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Responds to the President's State of the Union Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Vote to Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of the "No War Against Iran Act" Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert much-needed military construction funds toward building his ineffective border wall. @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenBrianSchatz, and I are urging Defense Sec. Esper to oppose this action. You can read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Leahy, Durbin, Reed And Schatz Demand Answers On Reports That President Trump Intends To Raid $7.2 Billion From The Military And Military Families For His Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not be allowed to divert money from critical military construction projects to build his ineffective border wall. My statement with @SenSchumer, @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, and @SenatorTomUdall on reversing the President's proposed plan:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin: The Power To Declare War Rests Solely With Congress Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The President is diverting billions of dollars in military funds towards his ineffective wall just days after sending thousands of troops to the Middle East for a potential conflict with Iran. The White House ought to put troops ahead of campaign ads." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Non-Binding War Powers Resolution Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 9, 2020 Quigley Statement on Vote Limiting President's Authority to Attack Iran Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 9, 2020 Rep. Robin Kelly to Vote YES on War Powers Resolution Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 9, 2020 Casten Votes for War Powers Resolution Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 9, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Today's Passage of a War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Action Against Iran Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see the House pass a War Powers Resolution today with bipartisan support to keep Pres. Trump from starting a war all on his own. The Senate must do the same & pass my resolution with @timkaine. Congress alone has the Constitutional power to decide whether to declare war." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Bost statement on Iran missile attacks Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump wants to send more American troops to the Middle East, it is important that he briefs Congress on his plans to do so. Yesterday @SenSchumer, @SenJackReed, and I wrote to Defense Sec. Esper & Army General Milley to demand that happens as required by law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must not be a rubber stamp for President Trump's worst instincts. Any member--on either side of the aisle--who wants a war with Iran needs to step up, face their constituents, and record their vote accordingly. I gladly welcome the chance to do so myself." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Durbin To Colleagues: Stand Up & Support Iran War Powers Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "If we are looking for stability in the Middle East & trying to reduce state-sponsored terrorism from Iran and other countries, then we must act thoughtfully and not impulsively. We must not allow this situation to escalate into an all-out war with Iran." Sen.Dick Durbin
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