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Nov. 27, 2013
No Kid Hungry - Giving Thanks for SNAP this Thanksgiving
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 25, 2013
Quigley Joins Cooking Matters in Support of SNAP and Nutrition Education
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 12, 2013
Letter to Ambassador Michael Froman, Office of the United States Trade Representative - Safeguard Tobacco Control Measures and Protect Public Health in Trade Agreement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 8, 2013
Foster Keeps Promise, Donates Pay to Northern Illinois Food Bank
Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 31, 2013
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2013
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2013
Letter to Jacob Geissler CEO of USPLabs - Call on Dietary Supplement Manufacturer to Provide COmpliance with Federal Law Regulating Ingredients
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2013
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Impact of the Government Shutdown on Energy and Commerce
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2013
Congresswoman Duckworth Discusses the Local Impact of the Government Shutdown
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2013
Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 25, 2013
Markey, Rockefeller, Durbin, Blumenthal Call on Energy Drink Companies to Stop Marketing to Children
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2013
Durbin, Markey, Rockefeller, Blumenthal Call on Energy Companies to Stop Marketing to Children
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2013
Blog: Why I Voted to Protect Nutrition Assistance
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 18, 2013
The Attack on Poor, Disadvantaged, and Hungry People Act
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 18, 2013
SNAP
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 17, 2013
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 19, 2013
Progress Illinois - Duckworth Discusses 'Disturbing' Cuts To SNAP At Suburban Meeting
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 13, 2013
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives - SNAP Funding
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 1, 2013
Durbin, Blumenthal: With Adverse Event Reporting on the Rise, Legislation Needed to Protect Consumers of Dietary Supplements
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 31, 2013
Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - "Energy Drinks: Exploring Concerns About Marketing to Youth"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2013
Markey, Durbin, Blumenthal Energy Drinks Report Shows Labeling, Marketing, Ingredients Create Questionable Concoction for Consumers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2013
Letter to Marsha Ford, President American Association of Poison Control Centers - Share Data on Dietary Supplements with the FDA
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2013
Letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg - Develop Tobacco Warning Labels
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2013
Reps. Markey, Schakowsky Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Chemicals in Care Products
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2013
Letter to Rodney C. Sacks, CEO Monster Beverage Corp - Targeting a Connecticut Health Newsletter Author
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2013
Nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel to Be Secretary of Defense - Continued
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2013
Letter to Mark Emmert, President of The National Collegiate Athletic Association - Marketing of Energy Drinks at Athletic Events
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 15, 2013
Bipartisan Group Press for Sugar Program Reform
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 14, 2013
Shaheen-Kirk Sugar Reform Act will Save Consumers Money, Lower Price Support Levels
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2013
Letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk - Trade and Food Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2013
Congressmen Question Energy Drink Makers On Products
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 26, 2012
Letter to The Honorable Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Energy Drinks
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2012
Letter to The Honorable Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 12, 2012
Quigley Visits Vienna Beef in Chicago
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 6, 2012
National Hunger Awareness Day
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2012
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act--Motion to Proceed--Resumed
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2012
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2012
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act--Motion to Proceed--Continued
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2012
Congressman Davis Targets Asian Carp as Food Source to Reduce Poverty
Rep. Danny Davis
March 12, 2012
Durbin: Liquor Sale Cut-Off Should Be Permanent, Late Night Club Scene Still Must Be Addressed
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2011
Rep. Schakowsky Backs White House Action to Reduce Drug Shortages
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 19, 2011
Sugar Caucus Co-Chairs Highlight Promar International's Report
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 2, 2011
After Durbin Raises Concerns About Melatonin in Baked Goods, FDA Declares "Lazy Cakes" Unsafe
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 18, 2011
Letter to Margaret Hamburg
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2011
Rep. Pitts Introduces Bipartisan Sugar Reform Bill
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 13, 2011
The Close of an Extremely Productive 111th Congress
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 4, 2011
Durbin's Food Safety Bill Signed Into Law
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2010
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 21, 2010
Durbin Food Safety Bill Passes House, Goes to President for Signature
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2010
Supporting the Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act
Rep. Danny Davis
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 27, 2013
No Kid Hungry - Giving Thanks for SNAP this Thanksgiving
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 25, 2013
Quigley Joins Cooking Matters in Support of SNAP and Nutrition Education
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 12, 2013
Letter to Ambassador Michael Froman, Office of the United States Trade Representative - Safeguard Tobacco Control Measures and Protect Public Health in Trade Agreement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 8, 2013
Foster Keeps Promise, Donates Pay to Northern Illinois Food Bank
Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 31, 2013
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2013
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2013
Letter to Jacob Geissler CEO of USPLabs - Call on Dietary Supplement Manufacturer to Provide COmpliance with Federal Law Regulating Ingredients
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2013
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Impact of the Government Shutdown on Energy and Commerce
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 12, 2013
Congresswoman Duckworth Discusses the Local Impact of the Government Shutdown
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2013
Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 25, 2013
Markey, Rockefeller, Durbin, Blumenthal Call on Energy Drink Companies to Stop Marketing to Children
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2013
Durbin, Markey, Rockefeller, Blumenthal Call on Energy Companies to Stop Marketing to Children
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2013
Blog: Why I Voted to Protect Nutrition Assistance
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 18, 2013
The Attack on Poor, Disadvantaged, and Hungry People Act
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 18, 2013
SNAP
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 17, 2013
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 19, 2013
Progress Illinois - Duckworth Discusses 'Disturbing' Cuts To SNAP At Suburban Meeting
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 13, 2013
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives - SNAP Funding
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 1, 2013
Durbin, Blumenthal: With Adverse Event Reporting on the Rise, Legislation Needed to Protect Consumers of Dietary Supplements
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 31, 2013
Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - "Energy Drinks: Exploring Concerns About Marketing to Youth"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2013
Markey, Durbin, Blumenthal Energy Drinks Report Shows Labeling, Marketing, Ingredients Create Questionable Concoction for Consumers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2013
Letter to Marsha Ford, President American Association of Poison Control Centers - Share Data on Dietary Supplements with the FDA
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2013
Letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg - Develop Tobacco Warning Labels
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2013
Reps. Markey, Schakowsky Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Chemicals in Care Products
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2013
Letter to Rodney C. Sacks, CEO Monster Beverage Corp - Targeting a Connecticut Health Newsletter Author
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2013
Nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel to Be Secretary of Defense - Continued
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2013
Letter to Mark Emmert, President of The National Collegiate Athletic Association - Marketing of Energy Drinks at Athletic Events
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 15, 2013
Bipartisan Group Press for Sugar Program Reform
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 14, 2013
Shaheen-Kirk Sugar Reform Act will Save Consumers Money, Lower Price Support Levels
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2013
Letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk - Trade and Food Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2013
Congressmen Question Energy Drink Makers On Products
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 26, 2012
Letter to The Honorable Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Energy Drinks
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2012
Letter to The Honorable Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 12, 2012
Quigley Visits Vienna Beef in Chicago
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 6, 2012
National Hunger Awareness Day
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2012
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act--Motion to Proceed--Resumed
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2012
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2012
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act--Motion to Proceed--Continued
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2012
Congressman Davis Targets Asian Carp as Food Source to Reduce Poverty
Rep.Danny Davis
March 12, 2012
Durbin: Liquor Sale Cut-Off Should Be Permanent, Late Night Club Scene Still Must Be Addressed
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2011
Rep. Schakowsky Backs White House Action to Reduce Drug Shortages
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 19, 2011
Sugar Caucus Co-Chairs Highlight Promar International's Report
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 2, 2011
After Durbin Raises Concerns About Melatonin in Baked Goods, FDA Declares "Lazy Cakes" Unsafe
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 18, 2011
Letter to Margaret Hamburg
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2011
Rep. Pitts Introduces Bipartisan Sugar Reform Bill
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 13, 2011
The Close of an Extremely Productive 111th Congress
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 4, 2011
Durbin's Food Safety Bill Signed Into Law
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2010
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 21, 2010
Durbin Food Safety Bill Passes House, Goes to President for Signature
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2010
Supporting the Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act
Rep.Danny Davis
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