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Nov. 20, 2024
Durbin Introduces Fair Ball Act To Shore Up Labor Protections For Minor League Baseball Players
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2024
Durbin Joins 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument Commemoration
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2024
Durbin Delivers Remarks Honoring Dr. Fauci as he Receives the Senator Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2024
Durbin Meets with Bangladesh Ambassador to the U.S. to Urge an End to the Government's Troubling Harassment of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Yunus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hickenlooper Press Commissioner On Major League Baseball's Lobbying For An Exemption From Florida State Wage And Hour Requirements
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2023
Durbin Releases Statement For The Record For Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Name, Image, And Likeness, And The Future Of College Sports
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2023
Durbin Speaks On Senate Floor On Eve Of Bloody Sunday Anniversary, Underscores Continued Efforts To Protect Voting Rights
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2023
Durbin Leads Colleagues In Calling For Update From Inter-American Commission On Human Rights On Investigation Into Death Of Cuban Political Reformer Oswaldo Payá
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2023
Following The 50th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, Durbin Recommits To Protecting Reproductive Rights
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2022
Durbin, MLB Announce New Netting Requirements For All Professional Development League Clubs To Increase Fan Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2022
Tweet - "My thoughts this morning are with @SpeakerPelosi 's family and her husband, Paul Pelosi, who was subjected to a brutal and deliberate attack in their home. Loretta and I are thinking of you and praying for your recovery. Violence is never acceptable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "I'm here at Roberts Temple because telling Emmett Till's story is an important part of our history. That's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act to add this site as a unit of the National Park System."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "I'm sorry, but I can't join a chorus of fond Gorbachev memories. In January 1991, his Soviet tanks rolled into my mother's homeland & killed 14 innocent Lithuanians standing in defense of their TV tower & democracy. Like Putin, Gorbachev used barbarism to try to destroy freedom."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Tweet - Why I'm a Willson Contreras fan no matter what: After the World Series win, he came to see me and gave me an autographed bat as a thank you for helping his family. Remembering to say thank you is always classy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2022
Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information From MLB About Antitrust Impact On Minor League Baseball
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "Happy 4th of July! While this is a difficult chapter in American history, it's important to remember the progress we've made as a nation, and the work that still remains."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2022
Tweet - "This bipartisan request for information will help inform the Committee about the impact of this antitrust exemption, especially when it comes to Minor League and international prospects. We need to make sure that all professional ballplayers get to play on a fair and level field."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2022
Letter to Harry Marino, Executive Director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers - Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information About Antitrust and Minor League Baseball
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2022
Statement from Congresswoman Miller on the Passing of Former Representative Tim Johnson
Rep. Mary Miller
April 29, 2022
Tweet - "I'm honored to accept the Graham Taylor Champion of Change Award at today's @ChicagoCommons Spring Luncheon. I commend Chicago Commons for their dedication to empower individuals to overcome barriers and create better futures for themselves and their families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022
Tweet - On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the millions of Jews and other innocent people whose lives were stolen by the hatred of the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities and crimes against humanity."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2022
Casten Statement on Earth Day
Rep. Sean Casten
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to discuss the $10.2 million in federal funding I secured for the @IL_Natl_Guard and their Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183rd Air National Guard Wing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March during WWII and National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day. On this day, & always, we remember the sacrifice and courage of American POWs and recommit ourselves to doing everything we can to support them at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all the Muslims celebrating in Illinois and across the world. #RamadanMubarak"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 29, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of His Legislation To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg At The U.S. Capitol
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 29, 2022
Durbin Honors Former Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2022
Letter to Joe Manchin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - Duckworth Urges Swift Consideration of Her Bipartisan Bill Honoring Women on the Home Front During WWII
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2022
Quigley Statement on Passing of Madeline Albright
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we lost a true public servant. A refugee herself, Secretary Albright was a glass ceiling breaker, a champion for democracy and human rights, and a true model of what it means to be an American diplomat. May her legacy serve as a guiding light to future generations."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Baseball is back, and I'm glad to see an agreement was reached. But there are still significant issues with the way MLB operates under its antitrust exemption--issues that I continue to believe merit closer inspection."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Duckworth, Capito Re-introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Paul Farmer had a great mind and an even greater heart. He gave his skills and his life to serving and saving some of the poorest people on Earth. I am proud to count him as a policy partner and a longtime friend."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022
Trone, Underwood Discuss Black Health and Wellness in Honor of Black History Month
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Quigley Congressional Gold Medal Legislation Signed Into Law
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With hatred and antisemitism on the rise globally, we must remind ourselves to always stand up and speak out when others are suffering.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Susanne Lyons, Board Chair U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee - Rogers, McCaul, McCarthy, Colleagues Urge USOPC Chair to Keep U.S. Olympians Safe
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 12, 2022
Pressley-Quigley Bill To Honor Hockey Legend Willie O'Ree Reaches 290 Cosponsors
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the passing of my friend, Harry Reid. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Harry Reid was the best. A humble man who never forgot his Searchlight roots. A boxer who had a caring heart. A loyal friend who stood by you through thick and thin. A lucky man who found the love of his life in high school and lived his life with her."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 20, 2024
Durbin Introduces Fair Ball Act To Shore Up Labor Protections For Minor League Baseball Players
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2024
Durbin Joins 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument Commemoration
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2024
Durbin Delivers Remarks Honoring Dr. Fauci as he Receives the Senator Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2024
Durbin Meets with Bangladesh Ambassador to the U.S. to Urge an End to the Government's Troubling Harassment of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Yunus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hickenlooper Press Commissioner On Major League Baseball's Lobbying For An Exemption From Florida State Wage And Hour Requirements
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2023
Durbin Releases Statement For The Record For Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Name, Image, And Likeness, And The Future Of College Sports
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2023
Durbin Speaks On Senate Floor On Eve Of Bloody Sunday Anniversary, Underscores Continued Efforts To Protect Voting Rights
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2023
Durbin Leads Colleagues In Calling For Update From Inter-American Commission On Human Rights On Investigation Into Death Of Cuban Political Reformer Oswaldo Payá
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2023
Following The 50th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, Durbin Recommits To Protecting Reproductive Rights
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2022
Durbin, MLB Announce New Netting Requirements For All Professional Development League Clubs To Increase Fan Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2022
Tweet - "My thoughts this morning are with @SpeakerPelosi 's family and her husband, Paul Pelosi, who was subjected to a brutal and deliberate attack in their home. Loretta and I are thinking of you and praying for your recovery. Violence is never acceptable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "I'm here at Roberts Temple because telling Emmett Till's story is an important part of our history. That's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act to add this site as a unit of the National Park System."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "I'm sorry, but I can't join a chorus of fond Gorbachev memories. In January 1991, his Soviet tanks rolled into my mother's homeland & killed 14 innocent Lithuanians standing in defense of their TV tower & democracy. Like Putin, Gorbachev used barbarism to try to destroy freedom."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Tweet - Why I'm a Willson Contreras fan no matter what: After the World Series win, he came to see me and gave me an autographed bat as a thank you for helping his family. Remembering to say thank you is always classy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2022
Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information From MLB About Antitrust Impact On Minor League Baseball
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "Happy 4th of July! While this is a difficult chapter in American history, it's important to remember the progress we've made as a nation, and the work that still remains."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2022
Tweet - "This bipartisan request for information will help inform the Committee about the impact of this antitrust exemption, especially when it comes to Minor League and international prospects. We need to make sure that all professional ballplayers get to play on a fair and level field."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2022
Letter to Harry Marino, Executive Director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers - Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information About Antitrust and Minor League Baseball
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2022
Statement from Congresswoman Miller on the Passing of Former Representative Tim Johnson
Rep.Mary Miller
April 29, 2022
Tweet - "I'm honored to accept the Graham Taylor Champion of Change Award at today's @ChicagoCommons Spring Luncheon. I commend Chicago Commons for their dedication to empower individuals to overcome barriers and create better futures for themselves and their families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022
Tweet - On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the millions of Jews and other innocent people whose lives were stolen by the hatred of the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities and crimes against humanity."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2022
Casten Statement on Earth Day
Rep.Sean Casten
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to discuss the $10.2 million in federal funding I secured for the @IL_Natl_Guard and their Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183rd Air National Guard Wing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March during WWII and National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day. On this day, & always, we remember the sacrifice and courage of American POWs and recommit ourselves to doing everything we can to support them at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all the Muslims celebrating in Illinois and across the world. #RamadanMubarak"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 29, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of His Legislation To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg At The U.S. Capitol
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 29, 2022
Durbin Honors Former Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2022
Letter to Joe Manchin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - Duckworth Urges Swift Consideration of Her Bipartisan Bill Honoring Women on the Home Front During WWII
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2022
Quigley Statement on Passing of Madeline Albright
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we lost a true public servant. A refugee herself, Secretary Albright was a glass ceiling breaker, a champion for democracy and human rights, and a true model of what it means to be an American diplomat. May her legacy serve as a guiding light to future generations."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Baseball is back, and I'm glad to see an agreement was reached. But there are still significant issues with the way MLB operates under its antitrust exemption--issues that I continue to believe merit closer inspection."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Duckworth, Capito Re-introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Paul Farmer had a great mind and an even greater heart. He gave his skills and his life to serving and saving some of the poorest people on Earth. I am proud to count him as a policy partner and a longtime friend."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022
Trone, Underwood Discuss Black Health and Wellness in Honor of Black History Month
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Quigley Congressional Gold Medal Legislation Signed Into Law
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With hatred and antisemitism on the rise globally, we must remind ourselves to always stand up and speak out when others are suffering.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Susanne Lyons, Board Chair U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee - Rogers, McCaul, McCarthy, Colleagues Urge USOPC Chair to Keep U.S. Olympians Safe
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 12, 2022
Pressley-Quigley Bill To Honor Hockey Legend Willie O'Ree Reaches 290 Cosponsors
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the passing of my friend, Harry Reid. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Harry Reid was the best. A humble man who never forgot his Searchlight roots. A boxer who had a caring heart. A loyal friend who stood by you through thick and thin. A lucky man who found the love of his life in high school and lived his life with her."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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