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Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Pressley, Waters, Financial Services Democrats Call on Biden, Leadership to Fund Housing in Reconciliation
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds
Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 3, 2021
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2021
University Park Fire Department Awarded $272,933 Federal Grant
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2021
Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2021
Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis in Support of the House Amendment to S. 1301 for the Temporary Extension of Public Debt Limit
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021
Quigley Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Extension
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021
Rep. Danny K. Davis Applauds the US Department of Justice for Providing Grants to Protect Women and Children
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Why is keeping America's government open and functioning a political issue? I'm glad we passed a bill to fund the government through December 3, but cannot understand the Republican default wish that keeps us lurching from one deadline to the next."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021
Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling on our own, then all they have to do is allow us to remove the 60 vote threshold. They'll have the chance to do so shortly on the Senate floor. I urge them to take it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Republicans have decided to keep the 60 vote threshold and continue to filibuster Democrats' efforts to suspend the debt ceiling. They are courting economic catastrophe for the sake of scoring cheap political points."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021
Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling alone, then so be it. But first Sen. McConnell needs to either lift his filibuster requiring 60 votes for passage or he needs to support @SenSchumer's request to allow a simple majority to pass this vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Senator McConnell is playing a dangerous game with the debt ceiling. This self-created crisis of his would cost the American people dearly. I hope he comes to his senses soon and works with Democrats to keep the government funded and paying its bills on time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans are risking the full faith and credit of the United States with this self-created debt limit standoff. They need to stop playing games with America's financial future. Far too much is at stake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Hoyer, House Democrats Send Letter to Minority Leader McConnell Urging Action on the Debt Limit
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 27, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Voting Against House-Passed CR & Debt Ceiling
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is a disastrous dine-and-dash by Congressional Republicans that America cannot afford."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
LaHood Announces USDOT Order to Expand Service at Quincy Regional Airport
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 26, 2021
Tweet - "This is where Senator McConnell wants to take us. All to avoid paying for the debt he helped create with the Trump tax cuts. He alone owns this disaster."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021
Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Senator McConnell is courting disaster by threatening to allow the United States to default on our national debt. Every single American stands to lose something if he follows through with this cynical scheme."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021
Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021
LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 23, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi On US Vaccine Summit Commitments: "President Biden Is Right That We Need To Go Big, But Right Now, American Vaccine Aid Commitments Aren't Nearly Big Enough To End The Pandemic And Protect Americans"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2021
Cassidy, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group on Senate Resolution Supporting Venezuelan Women and Children
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the House for moving quickly to ensure our federal government will remain fully funded and functioning and that we pay our debts. Now it's time for Senator McConnell to avoid his -created crisis and do the same."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021
Foster Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Four years ago, Republicans helped Donald Trump pass tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans & corporations. Now--instead of paying the tab for the debt they helped create--they're trying to dine & dash. It's a sad, cynical, & dangerous game they're playing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden - Donate Unused Vaccines, Again Urges Border Donation Approval
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Kelly Releases Statement on Reports of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 21, 2021
Durbin Discusses Health Priorities With President Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Leadership
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Schneider Statement on Iron Dome Funding
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2021
Foster Announces $3.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs in Aurora
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021
Bost Votes Against Raising Debt Limit to Fund Dem's Spending Spree
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 20, 2021
Bost Announces Franklin County Rural Development Grant
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 19, 2021
Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 19, 2021
Letter to Chicago Head Start community - Davis, Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members of Chicago Delegation in Letter to Head Start Community to Encourage Continuing Services Amid New Funding Process
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Markey Joins Senator Smith in Urging President Biden to Ramp Up Global Vaccine Production for Low- and Middle- Income Countries
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Biden Administration's New Vaccine Donation Promise, But Calls For More
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 16, 2021
Eleven South Suburban Fire Departments to Benefit from Over $2.3 Million in Federal Grants
Rep. Robin Kelly
Date
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Politician
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Pressley, Waters, Financial Services Democrats Call on Biden, Leadership to Fund Housing in Reconciliation
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds
Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 3, 2021
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2021
University Park Fire Department Awarded $272,933 Federal Grant
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2021
Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2021
Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis in Support of the House Amendment to S. 1301 for the Temporary Extension of Public Debt Limit
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021
Quigley Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Extension
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021
Rep. Danny K. Davis Applauds the US Department of Justice for Providing Grants to Protect Women and Children
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Why is keeping America's government open and functioning a political issue? I'm glad we passed a bill to fund the government through December 3, but cannot understand the Republican default wish that keeps us lurching from one deadline to the next."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021
Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling on our own, then all they have to do is allow us to remove the 60 vote threshold. They'll have the chance to do so shortly on the Senate floor. I urge them to take it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Republicans have decided to keep the 60 vote threshold and continue to filibuster Democrats' efforts to suspend the debt ceiling. They are courting economic catastrophe for the sake of scoring cheap political points."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021
Tweet - "If Senate Republicans want to force Democrats to suspend the debt ceiling alone, then so be it. But first Sen. McConnell needs to either lift his filibuster requiring 60 votes for passage or he needs to support @SenSchumer's request to allow a simple majority to pass this vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Senator McConnell is playing a dangerous game with the debt ceiling. This self-created crisis of his would cost the American people dearly. I hope he comes to his senses soon and works with Democrats to keep the government funded and paying its bills on time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans are risking the full faith and credit of the United States with this self-created debt limit standoff. They need to stop playing games with America's financial future. Far too much is at stake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Hoyer, House Democrats Send Letter to Minority Leader McConnell Urging Action on the Debt Limit
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 27, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Voting Against House-Passed CR & Debt Ceiling
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is a disastrous dine-and-dash by Congressional Republicans that America cannot afford."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
LaHood Announces USDOT Order to Expand Service at Quincy Regional Airport
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 26, 2021
Tweet - "This is where Senator McConnell wants to take us. All to avoid paying for the debt he helped create with the Trump tax cuts. He alone owns this disaster."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021
Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Senator McConnell is courting disaster by threatening to allow the United States to default on our national debt. Every single American stands to lose something if he follows through with this cynical scheme."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021
Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021
LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 23, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi On US Vaccine Summit Commitments: "President Biden Is Right That We Need To Go Big, But Right Now, American Vaccine Aid Commitments Aren't Nearly Big Enough To End The Pandemic And Protect Americans"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2021
Cassidy, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group on Senate Resolution Supporting Venezuelan Women and Children
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the House for moving quickly to ensure our federal government will remain fully funded and functioning and that we pay our debts. Now it's time for Senator McConnell to avoid his -created crisis and do the same."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021
Foster Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Four years ago, Republicans helped Donald Trump pass tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans & corporations. Now--instead of paying the tab for the debt they helped create--they're trying to dine & dash. It's a sad, cynical, & dangerous game they're playing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden - Donate Unused Vaccines, Again Urges Border Donation Approval
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Kelly Releases Statement on Reports of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 21, 2021
Durbin Discusses Health Priorities With President Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Leadership
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Schneider Statement on Iron Dome Funding
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2021
Foster Announces $3.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs in Aurora
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021
Bost Votes Against Raising Debt Limit to Fund Dem's Spending Spree
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 20, 2021
Bost Announces Franklin County Rural Development Grant
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 19, 2021
Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 19, 2021
Letter to Chicago Head Start community - Davis, Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members of Chicago Delegation in Letter to Head Start Community to Encourage Continuing Services Amid New Funding Process
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Markey Joins Senator Smith in Urging President Biden to Ramp Up Global Vaccine Production for Low- and Middle- Income Countries
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Biden Administration's New Vaccine Donation Promise, But Calls For More
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 16, 2021
Eleven South Suburban Fire Departments to Benefit from Over $2.3 Million in Federal Grants
Rep.Robin Kelly
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