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May 1, 2018
Tweet - "In 2009, we banned cigarette companies from marketing flavored cigarettes, because we knew they were meant to appeal to kids. But that is exactly what companies are now doing with e-cigarettes that come in kid-appealing flavors such as mango, double apple, and chocolate cake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 25, 2018
Davis Opening Statement at Human Resources Subcommittee Hearing on Jobs and Opportunity: Employer Perspectives on the Jobs Gap
Rep. Danny Davis
April 25, 2018
Durbin: President Trump Must Solve The Crisis He Created & Support The Bipartisan Dream Act Now
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2018
Tweet - "By taking one look at a JUUL advertisement, it's abundantly clear they have dusted off Big Tobacco's old marketing playbook and are obviously trying to market their products to our children and teens. I'm pleased the FDA agrees with me that we have to do more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissions, FDA - Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Tweet - "Senators who are new mothers or fathers shouldn't have to choose between caring for infants and performing their Constitutional duty. Glad the Senate passed @SenDuckworth's resolution. Maile Pearl, welcome to the world--and welcome to the United States Senate."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Historic Senate Rules Change Allows New Parents To Bring Their Children Onto Senate Floor For First Time
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2018
Allowing Senators' Young Children on the Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO, JUUL Labs, Inc. - Answers On Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Call For More Childcare Support For Student Parents
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep. Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep. Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2018
Rep. Danny Davis
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Urge Congress to Fund Childhood Cancer Initiatives
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jerry Moran, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member - Fund Juvenile Justice Programs & Improve Outcomes for Kids
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2018
Letter to Mr. Kelly - Investigate Allegations Of Separation Of Children From Asylum-Seeking Parents At U.S. Border
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2018
Tweet - "As we work to prevent the tragedy of school shootings in America we must address another reality: the effect trauma can have on those who witness the violence:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2018
Benefits of Onsite Childcare
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2018
25th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2018
National Children's Dental Health Month
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Philip Morris is again trying to hook a new generation of children on its deadly & addictive tobacco products. That's why I sent a letter with Senate colleagues urging FDA to reject all tobacco products that target youth or fail to improve public health."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2018
Tweet - "The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed 25 years ago--it was an important step for America's women and families. It's time for paid family and medical leave in the United States. For everyone. #paidleave #FMLA25 #PaidLeaveMeans"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Raising the age for tobacco sales to 21 can help reduce tobacco use among our youth, which is why I support making this a national policy too. Illinois should lead the way on this effort."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2018
Letter to Ms. Kerry Perry, President CEO, USA Gymnastics, Mr. Brian Breslin, Chairman, MSU Board of Trustees, Mr. Scott Blackmun, CEO, US Olympic Committee, Mr. Steve McNally, Executive Director, USA Taekwondo, and Mr. Tim Hinchey, President and CEO, USA Swimming - Investigate Sexual Abuse in Organized Sports
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 25, 2018
Letter to Scott Blackmun, CEO, United States Olympic Committee, and Kerry Perry, President & CEO, USA Gymnastics - Fix Systemic Failures Compounding Sexual Abuse
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "No more delays - strong @US_FDA oversight is needed to ensure e-cigarette companies aren't leading our youth down a path to dangerous and deadly addiction."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2018
Durbin Statement On Path Forward For Bipartisan Immigration Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Met with #Dreamers from across the country tonight who are in Washington fighting for their chance to be a part of this great nation, the only home they've ever known. I'm honored to stand side-by-side with them and to keep fighting for their American dream."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2018
Tweet - "There are Dreamers in Washington from every corner of America right now--I was honored to hear from some of them today with my friend, Senator @maziehirono. They inspire me every day to keep fighting for the #DreamAct & to keep pushing forward."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2018
Tweet - "Dreamers are sons and daughters of America who want be part of our future. They guarantee to us that the American dream will be alive for another generation because they are willing to work for it, study for it, and fight for it. They inspire me everyday."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2018
Tweet - "MORNING READ: This editorial from the @washingtonpost hits the nail on the head. There is only ONE bipartisan immigration deal in town, and it represents a fair and honest compromise on border security and a path to citizenship for Dreamers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Introduced Alejandra and Jhon -- two incredible Dreamers -- at today's Judiciary Committee hearing. They deserve a chance to be a part of America's future, and I'm going to keep fighting to pass the #DreamAct for them and hundreds of thousands of other Dreamers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2018
Tweet - "The Administration's approach of putting the entire burden of comprehensive immigration reform on the shoulders of Dreamers is fundamentally unfair and impractical, and jeopardizes their future and their lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2018
Durbin Statement On Bipartisan Immigration Meeting At White House
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "The President and every member of Congress in that room agreed on the urgent need to fix this DACA crisis now. Republicans laid out their four priorities, and Democrats laid out ours: the Dream Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "If the #DreamAct was called for a vote today, it would pass. It's long past time to get serious about the fate of hundreds of thousands of young people brought to America as children. Let's pass the #DreamActNow."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2018
Tweet - "The White House set this crisis in motion when it ended DACA four months ago. Now, they are using Dreamers as a bargaining chip to pass a wish-list of hardline anti-immigrant bills. That's being unreasonable #DreamActNow."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2018
Durbin Statement On New White House Immigration Proposal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The clock is ticking on Dreamers like Zarna, a @LoyolaChicago medical school student who has signed up to serve in an underserved community once she graduates. Why on earth would we expose this bright, aspiring doctor to the threat of deportation? #DreamActNow"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2018
Tweet - "14,586 DACA recipients have lost their status as of today. As the Senate convenes for 2018, we must prioritize fixing the crisis President Trump created by immediately passing the #DreamActNow"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2018
Durbin: The Clock Is Ticking On Dreamers
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2018
Tweet - "A group of former DHS Secretaries join the bipartisan calls for swift passage of the Dream Act. The Senate can't afford to delay any longer #DreamActNow"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Extend CHIP Funding
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Health care funding for 9 million kids expired more than 2 months ago. Republicans promised to reauthorize CHIP -- so far all they've offered are words and half measures."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2017
Letter to Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn - Senators Blunt, Klobuchar, Young Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister on Adoptions
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2017
House Democrats on Department of Homeland Security Decision to Reconsider Rejected DACA Applications
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 15, 2017
Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Prioritize Opportunities for At-Risk Youth
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Duke, DHS Acting Secretary - Accept DACA Applications Delayed by Postal Service
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Improving the Ability of Middle Class Families to Adopt and Care for Their Children
Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 9, 2017
Cortez Masto Highlights Essential Skills Dreamers Offer to Our Military and Advocates for Passage of the Bipartisan DREAM Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
Title
Politician
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "In 2009, we banned cigarette companies from marketing flavored cigarettes, because we knew they were meant to appeal to kids. But that is exactly what companies are now doing with e-cigarettes that come in kid-appealing flavors such as mango, double apple, and chocolate cake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 25, 2018
Davis Opening Statement at Human Resources Subcommittee Hearing on Jobs and Opportunity: Employer Perspectives on the Jobs Gap
Rep.Danny Davis
April 25, 2018
Durbin: President Trump Must Solve The Crisis He Created & Support The Bipartisan Dream Act Now
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2018
Tweet - "By taking one look at a JUUL advertisement, it's abundantly clear they have dusted off Big Tobacco's old marketing playbook and are obviously trying to market their products to our children and teens. I'm pleased the FDA agrees with me that we have to do more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissions, FDA - Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Tweet - "Senators who are new mothers or fathers shouldn't have to choose between caring for infants and performing their Constitutional duty. Glad the Senate passed @SenDuckworth's resolution. Maile Pearl, welcome to the world--and welcome to the United States Senate."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Historic Senate Rules Change Allows New Parents To Bring Their Children Onto Senate Floor For First Time
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2018
Allowing Senators' Young Children on the Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO, JUUL Labs, Inc. - Answers On Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Call For More Childcare Support For Student Parents
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep.Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep.Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2018
Rep.Danny Davis
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Urge Congress to Fund Childhood Cancer Initiatives
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jerry Moran, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member - Fund Juvenile Justice Programs & Improve Outcomes for Kids
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2018
Letter to Mr. Kelly - Investigate Allegations Of Separation Of Children From Asylum-Seeking Parents At U.S. Border
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2018
Tweet - "As we work to prevent the tragedy of school shootings in America we must address another reality: the effect trauma can have on those who witness the violence:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2018
Benefits of Onsite Childcare
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2018
25th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2018
National Children's Dental Health Month
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Philip Morris is again trying to hook a new generation of children on its deadly & addictive tobacco products. That's why I sent a letter with Senate colleagues urging FDA to reject all tobacco products that target youth or fail to improve public health."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2018
Tweet - "The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed 25 years ago--it was an important step for America's women and families. It's time for paid family and medical leave in the United States. For everyone. #paidleave #FMLA25 #PaidLeaveMeans"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Raising the age for tobacco sales to 21 can help reduce tobacco use among our youth, which is why I support making this a national policy too. Illinois should lead the way on this effort."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2018
Letter to Ms. Kerry Perry, President CEO, USA Gymnastics, Mr. Brian Breslin, Chairman, MSU Board of Trustees, Mr. Scott Blackmun, CEO, US Olympic Committee, Mr. Steve McNally, Executive Director, USA Taekwondo, and Mr. Tim Hinchey, President and CEO, USA Swimming - Investigate Sexual Abuse in Organized Sports
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 25, 2018
Letter to Scott Blackmun, CEO, United States Olympic Committee, and Kerry Perry, President & CEO, USA Gymnastics - Fix Systemic Failures Compounding Sexual Abuse
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "No more delays - strong @US_FDA oversight is needed to ensure e-cigarette companies aren't leading our youth down a path to dangerous and deadly addiction."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2018
Durbin Statement On Path Forward For Bipartisan Immigration Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Met with #Dreamers from across the country tonight who are in Washington fighting for their chance to be a part of this great nation, the only home they've ever known. I'm honored to stand side-by-side with them and to keep fighting for their American dream."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2018
Tweet - "There are Dreamers in Washington from every corner of America right now--I was honored to hear from some of them today with my friend, Senator @maziehirono. They inspire me every day to keep fighting for the #DreamAct & to keep pushing forward."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2018
Tweet - "Dreamers are sons and daughters of America who want be part of our future. They guarantee to us that the American dream will be alive for another generation because they are willing to work for it, study for it, and fight for it. They inspire me everyday."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2018
Tweet - "MORNING READ: This editorial from the @washingtonpost hits the nail on the head. There is only ONE bipartisan immigration deal in town, and it represents a fair and honest compromise on border security and a path to citizenship for Dreamers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Introduced Alejandra and Jhon -- two incredible Dreamers -- at today's Judiciary Committee hearing. They deserve a chance to be a part of America's future, and I'm going to keep fighting to pass the #DreamAct for them and hundreds of thousands of other Dreamers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2018
Tweet - "The Administration's approach of putting the entire burden of comprehensive immigration reform on the shoulders of Dreamers is fundamentally unfair and impractical, and jeopardizes their future and their lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2018
Durbin Statement On Bipartisan Immigration Meeting At White House
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "The President and every member of Congress in that room agreed on the urgent need to fix this DACA crisis now. Republicans laid out their four priorities, and Democrats laid out ours: the Dream Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "If the #DreamAct was called for a vote today, it would pass. It's long past time to get serious about the fate of hundreds of thousands of young people brought to America as children. Let's pass the #DreamActNow."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2018
Tweet - "The White House set this crisis in motion when it ended DACA four months ago. Now, they are using Dreamers as a bargaining chip to pass a wish-list of hardline anti-immigrant bills. That's being unreasonable #DreamActNow."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2018
Durbin Statement On New White House Immigration Proposal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The clock is ticking on Dreamers like Zarna, a @LoyolaChicago medical school student who has signed up to serve in an underserved community once she graduates. Why on earth would we expose this bright, aspiring doctor to the threat of deportation? #DreamActNow"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2018
Tweet - "14,586 DACA recipients have lost their status as of today. As the Senate convenes for 2018, we must prioritize fixing the crisis President Trump created by immediately passing the #DreamActNow"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2018
Durbin: The Clock Is Ticking On Dreamers
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2018
Tweet - "A group of former DHS Secretaries join the bipartisan calls for swift passage of the Dream Act. The Senate can't afford to delay any longer #DreamActNow"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader - Extend CHIP Funding
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Health care funding for 9 million kids expired more than 2 months ago. Republicans promised to reauthorize CHIP -- so far all they've offered are words and half measures."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2017
Letter to Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn - Senators Blunt, Klobuchar, Young Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister on Adoptions
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2017
House Democrats on Department of Homeland Security Decision to Reconsider Rejected DACA Applications
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 15, 2017
Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Prioritize Opportunities for At-Risk Youth
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Duke, DHS Acting Secretary - Accept DACA Applications Delayed by Postal Service
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Improving the Ability of Middle Class Families to Adopt and Care for Their Children
Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 9, 2017
Cortez Masto Highlights Essential Skills Dreamers Offer to Our Military and Advocates for Passage of the Bipartisan DREAM Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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