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March 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "Today's vote on the Green New Deal resolution is a political stunt by Leader McConnell. His party is the only party in the world that denies the science of climate change. He should get serious and work with Democrats to deal with climate change, not schedule show-votes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2019
Tweet - "What do you know? Ever since Sterigenics was issued a Seal Order and stopped using ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen), EPA confirmed today that lower emissions of the gas are being measured in Willowbrook."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Durbin Asks CDC To Assist With Ethylene Oxide Emissions In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Press EPA Administrator Wheeler For Stronger Standards On Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "Today I introduced a bill that would create a bond program to fund efforts combating climate change. Similar to the war bonds effort started by our government during WWII, this bill would involve Americans in the government's efforts to fight the impacts of climate change."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Durbin, Deutch Introduce Bill To Create Bond Program To Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill To Study Effects Of Petroleum Coke
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to EPA Administrator Wheeler w/@SenDuckworth today. Unacceptably high emissions of cancer-causing EtO in our air isn't something he can wait to address, and we made it clear that Illinoisans are looking for him to protect their families now."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "For years, I've been concerned about the possible negative health effects of pet coke on Chicago's southeast side. I reintroduced a bill today with @SenDuckworth and @RepRobinKelly that would require a federal study into the potential health risks."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Peters, Durbin, Tlaib, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill to Study Effects of Petroleum Coke
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Respond to Latest Sterigenics Air Quality Test Results
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Breysse - Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten, Press ATSDR for Updated Health Report for Willowbrook
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 4, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump, members of his Administration, and congressional Republicans continue to downplay the threat climate change poses to our humanity and outright deny the science behind it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Heinrich, Senators Call On Trump To Abandon Plan To Form Anti-Science Panel That Would Threaten National Security, Ignore Climate Change Facts
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I've said for years: climate change is real, the science is clear, human activity is the cause, and we must act now. Our Republican colleagues must set aside politics and work with Democrats to address this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Andrew Wheeler's Confirmation as EPA Administrator
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "We need someone leading the EPA that will put the health and well-being of the people of this country above the profits of corporate polluters. I cannot support Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler's nomination."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Durbin Opposes Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's Nominee To Head The EPA
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Duckworth Advocates for Illinois' Role in Future of Carbon Capture at EPW Hearing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Pass Historic Public Lands Package That Protects Our Environment, Boosts Our Economy and Conserves American History
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 26, 2019
Ethylene Oxide
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - Duckworth, Durbin & Kelly Demand EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 22, 2019
Casten Reacts to New Data From U.S. EPA's Ambient Air Monitoring in The Town of WIllowbrook
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Wehrum - Schneider,Duckworth, Durbin, Underwood Demand Ambient Air Monitoring of Ethylene Oxide for Lake County Communities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Seal Order Of Sterigenics
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2019
Tweet - "The next time you hear about over regulation by the EPA, think of Willowbrook's Sterigenics with cancer causing ethylene oxide gas readings 350 times the acceptable risk level and Trump's EPA sitting on its hands. Thanks to @GovPritzker for stepping up."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Tony Evers - Schneider, Durbin, Duckworth, Underwood Urge New Wisconsin Governor to Review Environmental Impact of Foxconn Construction Plan
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 15, 2019
Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth and I joined our Illinois colleagues in the House asking Gov. Evers to consider the Illinois environmental impacts -- like increased flooding -- of the new #Foxconn plant."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler - Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider & Casten Ask EPA to Take Immediate Actions to Protect Illinoisans from Sterigenics' Cancer-Causing Emissions
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Breysse - Schneider, Lipinski, Durbin, Duckworth Urge Federal Nationwide Ethylene Oxide Study
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Schneider, Foster, Lipinkski, Casten Introduce Bills To Hold EPA Accountable For Poor Oversight Of Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Durbin: EPA Must Treat Sterigenics Emissions As The Public Health Crisis It Is
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019
Letter to Mr. Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Stergenics for Answers About Claims From Ex-Employees - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Sterigenics for Answers About Claims from Ex-Employees
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 8, 2019
Letter to Mr. Michael Petras and Mr. Phil MacNabb - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Stergenics for Answers About Claims From Ex-Employees
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Tweet - " Spoke to Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler this morning on the reports of high emissions of ethylene oxide at Sterigenics, and misconduct at the facility. I made it clear to him that EPA has no time to waste in getting to the bottom of this, and that Illinoisans deserve answers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten Statement on Sterigenics
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 7, 2019
Casten Joins Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Statement on Sterigenics
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 7, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Resolution for Green New Deal
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 6, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Bipartisan "Great lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "EPA's newest data just confirmed that Sterigenics is indeed responsible for dangerously high emissions of ethylene oxide at its Willowbrook monitoring sites."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
Feb. 5, 2019
Duckworth Statement On EPA Air Quality Test Results Near Sterigenics
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 1, 2019
Beyer Named New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Co-Chair
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Carper Lead EPW Democrats In Requesting Extension Of EPA Public Comment Periods Due To Shutdown
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
Title
Politician
March 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "Today's vote on the Green New Deal resolution is a political stunt by Leader McConnell. His party is the only party in the world that denies the science of climate change. He should get serious and work with Democrats to deal with climate change, not schedule show-votes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2019
Tweet - "What do you know? Ever since Sterigenics was issued a Seal Order and stopped using ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen), EPA confirmed today that lower emissions of the gas are being measured in Willowbrook."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019
Durbin Asks CDC To Assist With Ethylene Oxide Emissions In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Press EPA Administrator Wheeler For Stronger Standards On Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019
Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019
Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "Today I introduced a bill that would create a bond program to fund efforts combating climate change. Similar to the war bonds effort started by our government during WWII, this bill would involve Americans in the government's efforts to fight the impacts of climate change."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Durbin, Deutch Introduce Bill To Create Bond Program To Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill To Study Effects Of Petroleum Coke
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to EPA Administrator Wheeler w/@SenDuckworth today. Unacceptably high emissions of cancer-causing EtO in our air isn't something he can wait to address, and we made it clear that Illinoisans are looking for him to protect their families now."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "For years, I've been concerned about the possible negative health effects of pet coke on Chicago's southeast side. I reintroduced a bill today with @SenDuckworth and @RepRobinKelly that would require a federal study into the potential health risks."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Peters, Durbin, Tlaib, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill to Study Effects of Petroleum Coke
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Respond to Latest Sterigenics Air Quality Test Results
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Breysse - Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten, Press ATSDR for Updated Health Report for Willowbrook
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 4, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump, members of his Administration, and congressional Republicans continue to downplay the threat climate change poses to our humanity and outright deny the science behind it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Heinrich, Senators Call On Trump To Abandon Plan To Form Anti-Science Panel That Would Threaten National Security, Ignore Climate Change Facts
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I've said for years: climate change is real, the science is clear, human activity is the cause, and we must act now. Our Republican colleagues must set aside politics and work with Democrats to address this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Andrew Wheeler's Confirmation as EPA Administrator
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "We need someone leading the EPA that will put the health and well-being of the people of this country above the profits of corporate polluters. I cannot support Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler's nomination."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Durbin Opposes Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's Nominee To Head The EPA
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Duckworth Advocates for Illinois' Role in Future of Carbon Capture at EPW Hearing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Pass Historic Public Lands Package That Protects Our Environment, Boosts Our Economy and Conserves American History
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 26, 2019
Ethylene Oxide
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - Duckworth, Durbin & Kelly Demand EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 22, 2019
Casten Reacts to New Data From U.S. EPA's Ambient Air Monitoring in The Town of WIllowbrook
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Wehrum - Schneider,Duckworth, Durbin, Underwood Demand Ambient Air Monitoring of Ethylene Oxide for Lake County Communities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Seal Order Of Sterigenics
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2019
Tweet - "The next time you hear about over regulation by the EPA, think of Willowbrook's Sterigenics with cancer causing ethylene oxide gas readings 350 times the acceptable risk level and Trump's EPA sitting on its hands. Thanks to @GovPritzker for stepping up."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Tony Evers - Schneider, Durbin, Duckworth, Underwood Urge New Wisconsin Governor to Review Environmental Impact of Foxconn Construction Plan
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 15, 2019
Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth and I joined our Illinois colleagues in the House asking Gov. Evers to consider the Illinois environmental impacts -- like increased flooding -- of the new #Foxconn plant."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler - Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider & Casten Ask EPA to Take Immediate Actions to Protect Illinoisans from Sterigenics' Cancer-Causing Emissions
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Breysse - Schneider, Lipinski, Durbin, Duckworth Urge Federal Nationwide Ethylene Oxide Study
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Schneider, Foster, Lipinkski, Casten Introduce Bills To Hold EPA Accountable For Poor Oversight Of Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Durbin: EPA Must Treat Sterigenics Emissions As The Public Health Crisis It Is
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019
Letter to Mr. Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Stergenics for Answers About Claims From Ex-Employees - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Sterigenics for Answers About Claims from Ex-Employees
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 8, 2019
Letter to Mr. Michael Petras and Mr. Phil MacNabb - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Stergenics for Answers About Claims From Ex-Employees
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Tweet - " Spoke to Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler this morning on the reports of high emissions of ethylene oxide at Sterigenics, and misconduct at the facility. I made it clear to him that EPA has no time to waste in getting to the bottom of this, and that Illinoisans deserve answers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten Statement on Sterigenics
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 7, 2019
Casten Joins Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Statement on Sterigenics
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 7, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Resolution for Green New Deal
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 6, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Bipartisan "Great lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "EPA's newest data just confirmed that Sterigenics is indeed responsible for dangerously high emissions of ethylene oxide at its Willowbrook monitoring sites."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
Feb. 5, 2019
Duckworth Statement On EPA Air Quality Test Results Near Sterigenics
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 1, 2019
Beyer Named New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Co-Chair
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Carper Lead EPW Democrats In Requesting Extension Of EPA Public Comment Periods Due To Shutdown
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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