U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Illinois
Bipartisan Duckworth-Fischer-Murray-Blackburn Bill to Help Improve Passenger Vehicle Safety Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Duckworth-Fischer-Murray-Blackburn Bill to Help Improve Passenger Vehicle Safety Passes Committee
February 06, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to help modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of the most advanced testing devices available success
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Carbajal, 150+ House Democrats Demand Answers on Musk Treasury Access
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal, 150+ House Democrats Demand Answers on Musk Treasury Access
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) demanded a full accounting from the Treasury Department of Elon Musk and his allies' access to the federal government's payments system.
Carbajal, Congressman Sean Casten of Illinois, and more than 150 other House Democrats demanded answers to a wide array of questions in the next two w
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Casten Leads 154 Democrats Demanding Answers on Musk Treasury Access
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten Leads 154 Democrats Demanding Answers on Musk Treasury Access
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten led 154 House Democrats in a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concern regarding Elon Musk and his allies' access to the federal government's payments system, which also includes sensitive personal data of U.S. citizens, and demanding answers as to the extent
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Casten, Stevens Lead Landmark House Democrats' Bill to Protect Taxpayer Data From Elon Musk
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten, Stevens Lead Landmark House Democrats' Bill to Protect Taxpayer Data From Elon Musk
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Haley Stevens (MI-11) were joined by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, landmark legislation to ensure US private citiz
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Chairman Bost Meets With DoD Advisor Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to Discuss VA/DoD Partnership, Agenda for Improvements to the Transition Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement following a meeting with Mr. Darin Selnick, Senior Advisor to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth and Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness:
"Under my leadership, we have made cle
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls on President Trump to Tackle Surging Grocery Costs as Egg Prices Surge 14% in 17 Days Since Inauguration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls on President Trump to Tackle Surging Grocery Costs as Egg Prices Surge 14% in 17 Days Since Inauguration
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) wrote a letter to the Administration urging President Donald Trump to take immediate action to address rising grocery costs in Illinois. In the letter (link is external) to the White House, Congressm
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Durbin Calls On The Trump Administration To Immediately End Suppression Of The CDC's Morbidity And Mortality Weekly Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls On The Trump Administration To Immediately End Suppression Of The CDC's Morbidity And Mortality Weekly Report
February 05, 2025
Durbin releases new report that highlights the health harms from federal freeze of the MMWR, a critical scientific update which has been released by the CDC every week since 1961 until now
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-I
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Durbin Joins Senate Democrats To Speak Out Against Russell Vought's Nomination To Lead OMB
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Joins Senate Democrats To Speak Out Against Russell Vought's Nomination To Lead OMB
February 05, 2025
Durbin: Placing Mr. Vought in charge of OMB would be irresponsible
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined Senate Democrats in speaking out against President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought. In a speech
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Durbin Statement After Meeting President Trump's Deputy Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement After Meeting President Trump's Deputy Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche
February 05, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be Deputy U.S. Attorney General:
"In today's meeting, I raised concer
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Durbin, Hayes Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Hayes Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections
February 05, 2025
WASHINGTON - On the 32 nd anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) today introduced bicameral legislation that would modernize FMLA for the 21 st Century. The Caring for All Families Act will guarantee
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House and Senate Republicans Lead Bills to Protect Due Process and Second Amendment Rights for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs Chairman Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), and Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) - alongside 40 cosponsors in the House, introduced legislation to cement t
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LaHood, Gottheimer Introduce Legislation to Counter CCP's DeepSeek AI Software
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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LaHood, Gottheimer Introduce Legislation to Counter CCP's DeepSeek AI Software
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) - a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Select Committee on China - joined Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) in introducing the No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act. This piece of legislation will ban the use and download of
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Rep. Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Simplify the VA's Correspondence With Veterans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) re-introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for veterans to access the benefits they've earned. The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Actwould require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to eliminate overcomplicated language from written communications with veterans. Budzinski introduced the legislation with Congressman Tom
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Rep. Budzinski Takes Action Against Musk's Illegal Power Grab
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on Musk's efforts to overhaul the federal government. Budzinski also joined over 150 Members of Congress in a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, expressing concern regarding recent reports that he granted Elon Musk and his team access to the federal government's payments system. Since the Trump Administrati
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Rep. Jackson: Honoring the Career and Achievements of Ron Daniels
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson, D-Illinois, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 5, 2025:
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Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ron Daniels is the President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and Founder of the Haiti Support Project. Dr. Daniels is a longtime advocate for the African diaspora in the U.S. and a leading figure in the field of Africana studies.
As a Distinguished Professor of history, political, sc
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Rep. Underwood, Sen. Smith Introduce Job Protection Act, Historic Expansion of FMLA to Ensure Family and Medical Leave for All
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Job Protection Act, legislation designed to strengthen and expand Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) protections to tens of millions of workers nationwide.
"No one in America should have to choose between keeping their job and taking time off to care for a new child, an aging parent, or their own health," said Underwood. "
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Sen. Durbin Leads Judiciary Committee Colleagues in Speaking Out Against Pam Bondi's Nomination to Be Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
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Durbin's and Judiciary Democrats' floor speeches come ahead of Bondi's confirmation vote and after the Trump Administration forced out dozens of DOJ and FBI officials this weekend and is now threatening additional action against thousands of employees across the country who worked on investigations related to January 6 and Presiden
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Sen. Durbin Leads Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in Letter to Chairman Grassley on Kash Patel's Dangerous Nomination to Lead the FBI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
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Among other requests, the Senators ask for an additional hearing for Mr. Patel to answer questions about the recent removals and reassignments of FBI career civil servants, misleading testimony Mr. Patel offered during his initial hearing, and Mr. Patel's testimony in Trump's classified documents case
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Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On The Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 4, 2025:
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "The Poisoning of America: Fentanyl, its Analogues, and the Need for Permanent Class Scheduling." During today's hearing, Democratic Senator
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Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Durbin Questions Witnesses at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "The Poisoning of America: Fentanyl, its Analogues, and the Need for Permanent Class Scheduling." Durbin began by talking about the need to hold social media companie
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Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Durbin Statement After Meeting President Trump's Deputy Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2025:
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be Deputy U.S. Attorney General:
"In today's meeting, I raised concerns with Mr. Blanche about serious issues I also voiced to Attorney
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From University of Illinois-Chicago Center for Research on Health & Aging Founding Director
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Susan L. Hughes, founding director of the Center for Research on Health and Aging at the University of Illinois-Chicago, from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving Wellness Among Seniors: Setting a Standard for the American Dream":
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Good morning. I am Dr. Susan Hughes. I am the Founding Director of the Center for Research on Health and Aging at the University of Illinois Chicago. I have
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Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairwoman Kiggans Leads Oversight Hearing on Bringing Accountability Back to VA During Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025:
Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared at the start of the subcommittee's first oversight hearing to examine the Biden-Harris administration's legacy of failure to hold bad Department of Veterans
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