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July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Following DOD Confirmation that Lt. Col. Vindman Was Set to Be Promoted, Duckworth Paves Way for Senior Military Promotions to Be Confirmed Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of The United States - Baldwin Joins Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Defense Secretary: Why Won't You Confirm in Writing that You Didn't Interfere in Lt. Col. Vindman's Promotion? Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Esper: Gold Star Families Deserve to Know Whether Any Troop Casualties in Afghanistan Were Connected to Reported Bounty Payments Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Duckworth Statement in Response to Lt. Col. Vindman's Retirement Due to Intimidation and Retaliation from White House Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - DelBene Leads 116 Lawmakers Calling for End to Transgender Military Service Ban Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 8, 2020 Tester, Moran, Tillis Introduce Bill to Expand Home Loans for National Guard & Reserve Members Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 7, 2020 Bost Bill Expands VA Home Loans for National Guard Rep. Mike Bost
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Following the Murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Duckworth Requests GAO Review of Army's SHARP Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 6, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Cisneros Joins Colleagues Requesting DoD IG to Conduct an Independent Investigation into Specialist Vanessa Guillen's Case Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 Duckworth Announces Blanket Hold on Senior Military Confirmations Following Reports of Trump's Unprecedented Political Interference Into Military Promotion Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 1, 2020 Durbin Urges Army Secretary To Hold Illinois Army Reserve Leaders Accountable & Protect Sexual Assault Victims Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Series Of NDAA Amendments To Protect Service Members And Veterans From Predatory For-Profit College Practices Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned about the mishandling of sexual assault and harassment allegations by Command leaders at the 416th Theater Engineering Command in Darien, IL. Today I spoke with Army Secretary McCarthy to urge him to ensure a thorough and timely investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "American service members deserve a Commander in Chief who will respond forcefully if bounties are put on them by enemies of the United States. President Trump's response has been praise for Vladimir Putin and rewards for the Kremlin. He is failing our troops." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Review of Department of Defense Policy Regarding Extremist and White Supremacist Behavior Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Menendez, Reed Seek Details On Pompeo's, Esper's Awareness Of Russian Bounties On U.S. Troops Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services - Duckworth Demands Senate Armed Services Hearing on Bountygate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Russians offer Afghans bounties to kill U.S. soldiers. The response from President Trump's White House? Invite Russia to be part of the G-7. Why is there a "see no evil" relationship between President Trump and Putin?" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Duckworth to Demand Senate Hearing on Bountygate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to introduce the Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act with @SenDuckworth . Our bill will remove bureaucratic roadblocks that make it harder for servicemembers to pay back their student loans. Read more about our bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill Expanding Student Loan Refinancing For Servicemembers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense and Ryan D. McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Maloney Requests Army Removes Confederate Symbols at West Point Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 16, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Army Secretary About Low-Flying Military Helicopters Over Crowds During Peaceful Protests, Reiterates Need for Army to Remove Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2020 Time - Senator Tammy Duckworth: Our Black Servicemembers Deserve Better Than Military Bases Named After Confederate Officers Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 11, 2020 Duckworth Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts Included in Committee-Passed 2021 Defense Bills Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2020 Duckworth: "Depicable" for Trump to Threaten Troops' Pay to Honor Confederate Traitors' "Legacies" Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Evaluate Barriers Facing Minorities Looking to Serve in Elite Forces Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 2, 2020 Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Misuse of Armed Forces to Divide America Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2020 Feinstein Supports Bill Ensuring National Guardsmen Receive Full Federal Benefits Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 New Cornyn, Duckworth Bill Would Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Get the Benefits They Earned During the Public Health Emergency Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Sure National Guard Troops Activated In Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 15, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth Leads Call for Administration to Extend Full Federal Benefits to all National Guard Troops Activated During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for Illinoisans like Blair Bookland, Mattoon firefighter & master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, who answered the call to serve #COVID19 patients in overwhelmed ICU units in New York." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020 Following DOD Confirmation that Lt. Col. Vindman Was Set to Be Promoted, Duckworth Paves Way for Senior Military Promotions to Be Confirmed Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of The United States - Baldwin Joins Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Defense Secretary: Why Won't You Confirm in Writing that You Didn't Interfere in Lt. Col. Vindman's Promotion? Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Esper: Gold Star Families Deserve to Know Whether Any Troop Casualties in Afghanistan Were Connected to Reported Bounty Payments Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Duckworth Statement in Response to Lt. Col. Vindman's Retirement Due to Intimidation and Retaliation from White House Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - DelBene Leads 116 Lawmakers Calling for End to Transgender Military Service Ban Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 8, 2020 Tester, Moran, Tillis Introduce Bill to Expand Home Loans for National Guard & Reserve Members Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 7, 2020 Bost Bill Expands VA Home Loans for National Guard Rep.Mike Bost
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Following the Murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Duckworth Requests GAO Review of Army's SHARP Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 6, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Cisneros Joins Colleagues Requesting DoD IG to Conduct an Independent Investigation into Specialist Vanessa Guillen's Case Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 Duckworth Announces Blanket Hold on Senior Military Confirmations Following Reports of Trump's Unprecedented Political Interference Into Military Promotion Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 1, 2020 Durbin Urges Army Secretary To Hold Illinois Army Reserve Leaders Accountable & Protect Sexual Assault Victims Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Series Of NDAA Amendments To Protect Service Members And Veterans From Predatory For-Profit College Practices Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned about the mishandling of sexual assault and harassment allegations by Command leaders at the 416th Theater Engineering Command in Darien, IL. Today I spoke with Army Secretary McCarthy to urge him to ensure a thorough and timely investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "American service members deserve a Commander in Chief who will respond forcefully if bounties are put on them by enemies of the United States. President Trump's response has been praise for Vladimir Putin and rewards for the Kremlin. He is failing our troops." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Review of Department of Defense Policy Regarding Extremist and White Supremacist Behavior Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Menendez, Reed Seek Details On Pompeo's, Esper's Awareness Of Russian Bounties On U.S. Troops Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services - Duckworth Demands Senate Armed Services Hearing on Bountygate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Russians offer Afghans bounties to kill U.S. soldiers. The response from President Trump's White House? Invite Russia to be part of the G-7. Why is there a "see no evil" relationship between President Trump and Putin?" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Duckworth to Demand Senate Hearing on Bountygate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to introduce the Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act with @SenDuckworth . Our bill will remove bureaucratic roadblocks that make it harder for servicemembers to pay back their student loans. Read more about our bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill Expanding Student Loan Refinancing For Servicemembers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense and Ryan D. McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Maloney Requests Army Removes Confederate Symbols at West Point Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 16, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Army Secretary About Low-Flying Military Helicopters Over Crowds During Peaceful Protests, Reiterates Need for Army to Remove Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2020 Time - Senator Tammy Duckworth: Our Black Servicemembers Deserve Better Than Military Bases Named After Confederate Officers Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 11, 2020 Duckworth Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts Included in Committee-Passed 2021 Defense Bills Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2020 Duckworth: "Depicable" for Trump to Threaten Troops' Pay to Honor Confederate Traitors' "Legacies" Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Evaluate Barriers Facing Minorities Looking to Serve in Elite Forces Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 2, 2020 Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Misuse of Armed Forces to Divide America Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2020 Feinstein Supports Bill Ensuring National Guardsmen Receive Full Federal Benefits Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 New Cornyn, Duckworth Bill Would Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Get the Benefits They Earned During the Public Health Emergency Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Sure National Guard Troops Activated In Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 15, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth Leads Call for Administration to Extend Full Federal Benefits to all National Guard Troops Activated During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for Illinoisans like Blair Bookland, Mattoon firefighter & master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, who answered the call to serve #COVID19 patients in overwhelmed ICU units in New York." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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