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July 28, 2021 Hearing of The House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Bost, Markup on Eight Veterans' Bills Rep. Mike Bost
July 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - House Republicans Urge Biden to Rescind Stone-Manning Nomination Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Committee has been pushing DOJ for this waiver for months. Now that we have it, we'll proceed to interview relevant witnesses ASAP so we can get to the bottom of this plot to enlist DOJ in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2021 Duckworth Discusses GOP Efforts to Restrict Americans Voting Rights with Texas State Representatives Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today's bipartisan House investigation into January 6 is long overdue. It should have started with a bipartisan commission, but Senator McConnell did everything he could to make sure that never happened. History will not look kindly upon his decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins Over 200 Bipartisan Members of Congress in Effort to Fix Passport Debacle and Address the Backlog Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 26, 2021 Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Government Waste, Fraud Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2021 Letter to Dr. Eric Lander, Director of the Office Science and Technology Policy - Representatives Foster and Obernolte Urge Ostp Examine Nation's Lab Biosafety Policies Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Urging State Department to Address Passport Backlogs Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 21, 2021 At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Chair DeFazio Leads 30 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Include Transformational Policies from the INVEST in America Act in Infrastructure Legislation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 21, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "Congress must stand up to the wave of restrictive voting laws sweeping across America and enact basic federal standards to access the ballot. Our democracy it at its strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Let's #ProtectVotingRights and pass the #ForThePeopleAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Commend Federal Efforts to Reform Organ Donation System, Urge Acceleration of Rule's Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 19, 2021 Voting Rights Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 15, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Latest Slate of Circuit & District Court Nominations Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021 Nomination of Tiffany P. Cunningham Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Durbin Questions Latest Circuit & District Court Nominees to Come Before Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Menendez, Booker, Sherrill Renew Bipartisan Effort to Protect Privacy, Safety of Federal Judges & their Families amid Rising Threats Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 14, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Announce Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing This Month on Ransomware Attacks Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 14, 2021 Nomination of David Chipman Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "This $3.7B to pay for the costs of defending the U.S. Capitol from the Trump-inspired insurrectionist mob of January 6 is only a fraction of the real cost in lives lost, injuries sustained, and stain on our democracy this outrage spawned." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Voting Access for Military Voters Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2021 Bost Announces $21 Million U.S. Army Contract for Columbia Engineering Firm Rep. Mike Bost
July 9, 2021 Rep. Davis Statement on the Installation of Kilolo Kijakazi as Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Rep. Danny Davis
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are calling on this Senate to protect the integrity of our democracy -- and to secure our Constitutional rights. If preserving the right to vote means reforming the Senate's rules, then so be it. Nothing less than the future of American freedom is on the line." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Underwood Statement on President Biden's Visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago, a violent mob stormed the Capitol in the hopes of overturning the 2020 election. We need a full accounting of how they got there and who sent them." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the conservative 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court issued two decisions: making it harder to vote in an election in one, and making it easier to hide major donors in the other. These decisions ultimately target the heart of our democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Decisions in Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding For Local Governments with DuPage County Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2021 Durbin Statement On House Vote Creating January 6 Select Committee Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Quigley Holds Call with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Rep. Mike Quigley
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to pull back the curtain of secrecy in our Supreme Court." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Durbin Statement On DOJ Lawsuit Against Georgia Voting Law Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "If Republicans think the fight for voting rights ended with their filibuster of the For The People Act, they are sorely mistaken. Glad to see the Biden Administration is joining this effort. We must protect our democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud DOJ for challenging the new Georgia voter suppression law. But as we reflect on the impact of Shelby County v Holder, we should recognize that this law never should have been able to move forward in the first place." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Durbin, Grassley Bill To Put Cameras In Supreme Court Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Judiciary Committee Advances two Grassley-Backed Bills to televise Federal Court Proceedings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2021 Tweet - "Americans deserve access to the Supreme Court as it issues rulings on cases that will affect their lives and those of generations to come. Glad to see @JudiciaryDems pass my and @ChuckGrassley's bipartisan Cameras in the Courtroom Act out of committee today." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "More than 700,000 Americans live, work, and pay taxes in Washington, D.C. without full representation in our nation's federal government. It's time for that to change. #DCStatehood is a must--every American deserves to be fully represented in Congress." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Congress has a responsibility to stand up and protect voting rights in states across the US. We must move forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We must protect democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 28, 2021 Hearing of The House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Bost, Markup on Eight Veterans' Bills Rep.Mike Bost
July 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - House Republicans Urge Biden to Rescind Stone-Manning Nomination Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Committee has been pushing DOJ for this waiver for months. Now that we have it, we'll proceed to interview relevant witnesses ASAP so we can get to the bottom of this plot to enlist DOJ in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2021 Duckworth Discusses GOP Efforts to Restrict Americans Voting Rights with Texas State Representatives Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today's bipartisan House investigation into January 6 is long overdue. It should have started with a bipartisan commission, but Senator McConnell did everything he could to make sure that never happened. History will not look kindly upon his decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins Over 200 Bipartisan Members of Congress in Effort to Fix Passport Debacle and Address the Backlog Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 26, 2021 Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Government Waste, Fraud Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2021 Letter to Dr. Eric Lander, Director of the Office Science and Technology Policy - Representatives Foster and Obernolte Urge Ostp Examine Nation's Lab Biosafety Policies Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Urging State Department to Address Passport Backlogs Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 21, 2021 At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Chair DeFazio Leads 30 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Include Transformational Policies from the INVEST in America Act in Infrastructure Legislation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 21, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "Congress must stand up to the wave of restrictive voting laws sweeping across America and enact basic federal standards to access the ballot. Our democracy it at its strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Let's #ProtectVotingRights and pass the #ForThePeopleAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Commend Federal Efforts to Reform Organ Donation System, Urge Acceleration of Rule's Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 19, 2021 Voting Rights Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 15, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Latest Slate of Circuit & District Court Nominations Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021 Nomination of Tiffany P. Cunningham Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Durbin Questions Latest Circuit & District Court Nominees to Come Before Judiciary Committee Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Menendez, Booker, Sherrill Renew Bipartisan Effort to Protect Privacy, Safety of Federal Judges & their Families amid Rising Threats Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 14, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Announce Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing This Month on Ransomware Attacks Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 14, 2021 Nomination of David Chipman Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "This $3.7B to pay for the costs of defending the U.S. Capitol from the Trump-inspired insurrectionist mob of January 6 is only a fraction of the real cost in lives lost, injuries sustained, and stain on our democracy this outrage spawned." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Voting Access for Military Voters Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2021 Bost Announces $21 Million U.S. Army Contract for Columbia Engineering Firm Rep.Mike Bost
July 9, 2021 Rep. Davis Statement on the Installation of Kilolo Kijakazi as Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Rep.Danny Davis
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are calling on this Senate to protect the integrity of our democracy -- and to secure our Constitutional rights. If preserving the right to vote means reforming the Senate's rules, then so be it. Nothing less than the future of American freedom is on the line." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Underwood Statement on President Biden's Visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago, a violent mob stormed the Capitol in the hopes of overturning the 2020 election. We need a full accounting of how they got there and who sent them." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the conservative 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court issued two decisions: making it harder to vote in an election in one, and making it easier to hide major donors in the other. These decisions ultimately target the heart of our democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Decisions in Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding For Local Governments with DuPage County Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2021 Durbin Statement On House Vote Creating January 6 Select Committee Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Quigley Holds Call with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Rep.Mike Quigley
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to pull back the curtain of secrecy in our Supreme Court." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Durbin Statement On DOJ Lawsuit Against Georgia Voting Law Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "If Republicans think the fight for voting rights ended with their filibuster of the For The People Act, they are sorely mistaken. Glad to see the Biden Administration is joining this effort. We must protect our democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud DOJ for challenging the new Georgia voter suppression law. But as we reflect on the impact of Shelby County v Holder, we should recognize that this law never should have been able to move forward in the first place." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Durbin, Grassley Bill To Put Cameras In Supreme Court Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Judiciary Committee Advances two Grassley-Backed Bills to televise Federal Court Proceedings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2021 Tweet - "Americans deserve access to the Supreme Court as it issues rulings on cases that will affect their lives and those of generations to come. Glad to see @JudiciaryDems pass my and @ChuckGrassley's bipartisan Cameras in the Courtroom Act out of committee today." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "More than 700,000 Americans live, work, and pay taxes in Washington, D.C. without full representation in our nation's federal government. It's time for that to change. #DCStatehood is a must--every American deserves to be fully represented in Congress." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Congress has a responsibility to stand up and protect voting rights in states across the US. We must move forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We must protect democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen.Dick Durbin
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