| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 14 items ) |
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Casten, Nearly 100 House Democrats Urge Ethics Committee To Release Gaetz Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL06) led 97 House Democrats in a letter to the House Ethics Committee requesting the immediate release of its report into allegations of serious misconduct by former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
"Given the seriousness of the charges against Representative Gaetz, withholding the findings of your investigation may jeopardize the Senate's ability to provide fully inform
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Dispels Dangerous Disinformation During Oversight Full Committee Hearing with FEMA Administrator following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) participated in a full Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing, where Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell served as the sole witness to testify on the agency's response to recent devastating hurricanes and natural disasters that impacted parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, an
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Enhancing Competition In The Credit Card Market, Lowering Fees
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Witnesses include senior leaders at Visa, Mastercard
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System." The hearing will examine the lack of competition in the credit card market and
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Durbin Joins Stabenow On The Senate Floor To Push For Passage Of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
The rural Prosperity and Food Security Act must be passed to provide farmers with certainty and protect nutrition assistance
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today took to the Senate floor to highlight the efforts of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, to complete the Farm Bill, the Rural Prosperity and Food Sec
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Durbin Questions Visa Witness During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Enhancing Competition In The Credit Card Market, Lowering Fee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned Mr. Bill Sheedy, Senior Advisor to the CEO of Visa, Inc., during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System." The hearing examined the lack of competition in the credit card market and its impact on int
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Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Judge Embry Kidd To The U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Eleventh Circuit
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Embry Kidd to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding Judge Kidd's confirmation:
"Judge Kidd's experience in private practice and public service, in addition to his experience as a magistrate judge, has prepared him to serv
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Durbin, Daines Laud Passage Of Their Bipartisan Quantum Computing Legislation In Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Durbin and Daines' DOE Quantum Leadership Act was reported favorably out of Committee with a voice vote
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) today applauded the passage of their bipartisan legislation, the Department of Energy (DOE) Quantum Leadership Act, out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by a voice vote. The legislation aims to reinvi
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Durbin: I'll Do Everything In My Power To Ensure That Donald Trump Cannot Turn DOJ Into His Personal Law Firm
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
On a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin highlighted the need for the Department of Justice to remain fair and independent from the incoming President-elect, raised serious concerns about his AG nominee, Matt Gaetz
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a stark warning to his colleagues about President-elect Dona
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson Joins Ranking Member David Scott in Urging Swift Action on Disaster Aid for Farmers & Families
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Today, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) joined Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13) in calling for immediate action from Congress to provide critical disaster aid to farmers and families affected by recent natural disasters. Congressman Jackson issued a statement urging lawmakers to prioritize relief efforts and pass a comprehensive disaster aid package to assist agricultural communit
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Rep. Underwood Introduces Health Coverage for IVF Act to Make Fertility Treatment & Care More Affordable and Accessible
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Health Coverage for Inclusive and Valued Families Act of 2024, legislation that would amend the Affordable Care Act to include fertility treatment and care as an essential health benefit, greatly expanding access to fertility services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), and making this essential care more affordable and accessible for families.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Enhancing Competition In Credit Card Market, Lowering Fees
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System." The hearing will examine the lack of competition in the credit car
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Durbin Issues Statement On Confirmation Of Judge Embry Kidd To U.S. Court Of Appeals For Eleventh Circuit
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 18, 2024:
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Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Embry Kidd to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding Judge Kidd's confirmation:
"Judge Kidd's experience in private practice and public service, in addition
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Durbin Questions Visa Witness During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Enhancing Competition In Credit Card Market, Lowering Fees
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned Mr. Bill Sheedy, Senior Advisor to the CEO of Visa, Inc., during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System." The hearing examined the l
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Durbin: I'll Do Everything In My Power To Ensure That Donald Trump Cannot Turn DOJ Into His Personal Law Firm
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024:
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a stark warning to his colleagues about President-elect Donald Trump's vision for the Department of Justice (DOJ) during his Administration.
"Last week, Mark Paoletta, who is overseeing the Trump transition team f
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