U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Illinois
Committee Leaders Krishnamoorthi, Moolenaar, Colleagues Introduce the Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act as U.S. Withholds Funding to WADA
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025:
Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the CCP, alongside U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), released the
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Rep. Garcia's Statement on ICE Presence in a Chicago Public School
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
CHICAGO - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to reports of ICE activity at Hamline Elementary:
"Our schools must remain a safe haven where children, families, and staff can come and go without fear of intimidation from ICE. These places of learning often serve as a second home to students, and they should never become grounds for anxiety or distress, especial
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Rep. Garcia's Statement on Trump's Speech and Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's inaugural speech and executive orders:
"Donald Trump used his second inaugural speech to boast about expansionist ideas, sink deeper into climate denialism, and continue criminalizing immigrants. While his rhetoric is divisive, the promises he made are downright dangerous and they begin toda
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Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's Statement on the Passing of Former Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
CHICAGO - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement honoring the life and work of Cecile Richards:
"As a leader of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards was a tireless advocate for women's rights and healthcare access, dedicating her life to ensuring that every woman had the opportunity to make decisions about her own body and future - - regardless of race, income, or immigration
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Sen. Durbin Calls Out "Full, Complete, and Unconditional" Pardons Given By President Trump To January 6 Insurrectionists Who Violently Assaulted Police Officers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin denounces President Trump's pardon of January 6th insurrectionists and reads account of rioters' egregious violence against law enforcement officers
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In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, denounced President
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Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Releases Revealing Investigative Report On Inadequate Care In Customs And Border Protection Facilities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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The culmination of a months-long investigation instigated by the tragic death of an eight-year-old girl, the Democratic staff report features a first-of-its-kind map of CBP medical processes, and analysis of inadequate medical care in CBP facilities, powerful whistleblower testimony, and seven recommendations to hold CBP accountable
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