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Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Under our Constitution, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. But far too many are detained pending trial when they haven't been convicted of any crime & pose no threat to society. We can't end mass incarceration unless we end the overuse of pretrial detention." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today at 11 AM CT, the family of Jacob Blake will host a community gathering at the site of Jacob's shooting to support & celebrate the Kenosha community & stand in contrast to the President's divisive & inflammatory visit. Details of the event are here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act has been sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk for two months now. And just this week, America watched as yet another unarmed Black man--Jacob Blake--was shot by police. @senatemajldr , the time for action is now. Let us vote on this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the horrific shooting of Jacob Blake. My prayers are with Jacob and his family as he fights for his life, and his young children as they face the trauma of what they witnessed. This shooting must be fully investigated without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Removing Stephen Douglas' statue from the main grounds of the State Capitol, and replacing it with Dr. Martin Luther King's, is the right thing to do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We must protect and defend our right to vote by passing a Constitutional amendment to explicitly guarantee it. I'm urging my colleagues to support my Right to Vote Amendment:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 yrs ago today, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day & the brave suffragettes who serve as an inspiration to so many, we cannot forget that it did not end the struggle for voting rights--especially for women of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The turmoil and uncertainty around the coming national election is the creation of a President hellbent on re-election. America deserves better. It is time to pass my Constitutional amendment guaranteeing our right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Durbin: We Must End Systemic Racial Injustice Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 22, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Deploying Federal Agents to Chicago Rep. Mike Quigley
July 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Expansion Of DOJ Operation Legend To Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Colleagues To Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Under our Constitution, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. But far too many are detained pending trial when they haven't been convicted of any crime & pose no threat to society. We can't end mass incarceration unless we end the overuse of pretrial detention." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today at 11 AM CT, the family of Jacob Blake will host a community gathering at the site of Jacob's shooting to support & celebrate the Kenosha community & stand in contrast to the President's divisive & inflammatory visit. Details of the event are here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act has been sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk for two months now. And just this week, America watched as yet another unarmed Black man--Jacob Blake--was shot by police. @senatemajldr , the time for action is now. Let us vote on this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the horrific shooting of Jacob Blake. My prayers are with Jacob and his family as he fights for his life, and his young children as they face the trauma of what they witnessed. This shooting must be fully investigated without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Removing Stephen Douglas' statue from the main grounds of the State Capitol, and replacing it with Dr. Martin Luther King's, is the right thing to do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We must protect and defend our right to vote by passing a Constitutional amendment to explicitly guarantee it. I'm urging my colleagues to support my Right to Vote Amendment:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 yrs ago today, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day & the brave suffragettes who serve as an inspiration to so many, we cannot forget that it did not end the struggle for voting rights--especially for women of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The turmoil and uncertainty around the coming national election is the creation of a President hellbent on re-election. America deserves better. It is time to pass my Constitutional amendment guaranteeing our right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Durbin: We Must End Systemic Racial Injustice Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 22, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Deploying Federal Agents to Chicago Rep.Mike Quigley
July 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Expansion Of DOJ Operation Legend To Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Colleagues To Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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