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Dec. 2, 2021 Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Two Circuit Court Judges, Ten District Court Judges, And Four U.S. Attorneys Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Pressley, House Progressives Call for Rep. Lauren Boebert to Be Removed From Committee Assignments Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the opportunity to host a dinner with @chicagosmayor and members of the Illinois Congressional delegation last night. Our government is at its best when lawmakers come together to share our perspectives and find creative solutions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I have remarked several times on the professional diversity of POTUS's nominees. After four years of judicial nominees who often lacked even basic qualifications, it is a welcome change to confirm judges who are both highly qualified and reflect the communities they serve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Stephanie Murphy Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 1, 2021 Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "@ChuckGrassley and I have a bill for that. Americans deserve access to the Court as it issues rulings that will affect their lives and those of generations to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2021 García, Quigley, Jayapal and Advocates Call for Passage of PROTECT Immigration Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 24, 2021 QUIGLEY, ADVOCATES CALL FOR PASSAGE OF PROTECT IMMIGRATION ACT Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2021 Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Build Back Better Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "From helping working mothers feed their kids, to funding education and other innovations that will shape the world those kids grow up in, now is the time to #BuildBackBetter. I am glad the House took this important step today. Now, onto the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Sherrod Brown, Chairman Senate Banking; Hon. Pat Toomey, Ranking Member Senate Banking - Hirono, Duckworth Urge Republicans to End Smear Campaign and Confirm Comptroller Nominee Omarova Immediately Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2021 Congressman Davis Applauds CBO estimates for Build Back Better Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "I'm live with @ELPCenter , discussing my America's Clean Future Fund Act, the climate change provisions contained within the Build Back Better framework, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to lead these bills through the Judiciary Committee with my friend and Ranking Member, Senator Grassley, and thank President Biden for his quick work signing these into law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Durbin Questions District Court Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Quigley Statement on House Censure of Paul Gosar Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing DHS Oversight Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Calls On AG Garland To Dismiss BOP Director Carvajal Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Senate Confirms Jonathan Kanter As Assistant Attorney General At DOJ Antitrust Division Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Ensure Free and Fair Elections in Honduras Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of LaDon Reynolds To Serve As U.S. Marshal For The Northern District Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day­--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns Rep. Gosar For Promoting Video Portraying Himself Murdering Rep. Ocasio-Cortez And Attacking President Biden Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 8, 2021 Rubio, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Sham Elections in Nicaragua Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Schiff, Feinstein, Huffman, Delbene, Colleagues Urge USDA to Improve Standard of Care for Captive Marine Mammals Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Do not Reappoint USPS Board of Governors Chair and Move Toward Potential Removal Of Postmaster General DeJoy Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "This is the Senate Judiciary Committee at its best: a bipartisan effort on an issue of importance to the cause of justice in our nation. That's why we're here. Thank you to Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC , Sen. @gillibrandny , & the numerous Senators from both parties supporting this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin Questions Judge Sanchez, Nominated To Ninth Circuit, In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Latest Circuit & District Court Nominations Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is an impressive group: four sitting judges with strong records of judicial independence; two former federal public defenders with significant litigation experience; and, if confirmed, the only active Latina judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Abortion is a constitutional right--yet it is hanging by a thread in red state houses nationwide. Speaking with @ReproRights today, I reaffirmed my commitment to passing the #WHPA to safeguard everyone's ability to make decisions about their own health, families, and futures." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021 Quigley Statement on Fec Ruling on Foreign Contributions Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Blackburn, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Gregory Harris To Be Central District Of Illinois U.S. Attorney Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 2, 2021 Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of Two Circuit Court Judges, Ten District Court Judges, And Four U.S. Attorneys Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Pressley, House Progressives Call for Rep. Lauren Boebert to Be Removed From Committee Assignments Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the opportunity to host a dinner with @chicagosmayor and members of the Illinois Congressional delegation last night. Our government is at its best when lawmakers come together to share our perspectives and find creative solutions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I have remarked several times on the professional diversity of POTUS's nominees. After four years of judicial nominees who often lacked even basic qualifications, it is a welcome change to confirm judges who are both highly qualified and reflect the communities they serve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Stephanie Murphy Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 1, 2021 Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "@ChuckGrassley and I have a bill for that. Americans deserve access to the Court as it issues rulings that will affect their lives and those of generations to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2021 García, Quigley, Jayapal and Advocates Call for Passage of PROTECT Immigration Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 24, 2021 QUIGLEY, ADVOCATES CALL FOR PASSAGE OF PROTECT IMMIGRATION ACT Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2021 Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Build Back Better Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "From helping working mothers feed their kids, to funding education and other innovations that will shape the world those kids grow up in, now is the time to #BuildBackBetter. I am glad the House took this important step today. Now, onto the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Sherrod Brown, Chairman Senate Banking; Hon. Pat Toomey, Ranking Member Senate Banking - Hirono, Duckworth Urge Republicans to End Smear Campaign and Confirm Comptroller Nominee Omarova Immediately Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2021 Congressman Davis Applauds CBO estimates for Build Back Better Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "I'm live with @ELPCenter , discussing my America's Clean Future Fund Act, the climate change provisions contained within the Build Back Better framework, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to lead these bills through the Judiciary Committee with my friend and Ranking Member, Senator Grassley, and thank President Biden for his quick work signing these into law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Durbin Questions District Court Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Quigley Statement on House Censure of Paul Gosar Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing DHS Oversight Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Calls On AG Garland To Dismiss BOP Director Carvajal Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Senate Confirms Jonathan Kanter As Assistant Attorney General At DOJ Antitrust Division Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Ensure Free and Fair Elections in Honduras Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of LaDon Reynolds To Serve As U.S. Marshal For The Northern District Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day­--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns Rep. Gosar For Promoting Video Portraying Himself Murdering Rep. Ocasio-Cortez And Attacking President Biden Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 8, 2021 Rubio, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Sham Elections in Nicaragua Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Schiff, Feinstein, Huffman, Delbene, Colleagues Urge USDA to Improve Standard of Care for Captive Marine Mammals Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Do not Reappoint USPS Board of Governors Chair and Move Toward Potential Removal Of Postmaster General DeJoy Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "This is the Senate Judiciary Committee at its best: a bipartisan effort on an issue of importance to the cause of justice in our nation. That's why we're here. Thank you to Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC , Sen. @gillibrandny , & the numerous Senators from both parties supporting this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin Questions Judge Sanchez, Nominated To Ninth Circuit, In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Latest Circuit & District Court Nominations Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is an impressive group: four sitting judges with strong records of judicial independence; two former federal public defenders with significant litigation experience; and, if confirmed, the only active Latina judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Abortion is a constitutional right--yet it is hanging by a thread in red state houses nationwide. Speaking with @ReproRights today, I reaffirmed my commitment to passing the #WHPA to safeguard everyone's ability to make decisions about their own health, families, and futures." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021 Quigley Statement on Fec Ruling on Foreign Contributions Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Blackburn, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Gregory Harris To Be Central District Of Illinois U.S. Attorney Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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