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After Senate Passes Critical Ukraine Aid, Duckworth Helps Prepare Emergency Equipment Shipment For Ukraine

February 16 2024 at 10:03 AM

SCHILLER PARK, Ill. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today visited U.S. Ambulances for...

Duckworth Emphasizes Her Support For Early Childhood Education, Working Families With Illinois Parents & Head Start Leaders

February 16 2024 at 10:01 AM

BENSENVILLE, Ill. - – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Metropolitan Family...

Illinois Transit Providers Getting $57.1 Million In New Vehicles Through IDOT’s Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program

February 16 2024 at 10:00 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that more than 500...

Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Urge Department Of Education To Address FAFSA Rollout Issues

February 16 2024 at 9:55 AM

WASHINGTON – As the traditional May 1st “college decision day” approaches, U.S....

Durbin Statement On DOJ Inspector General Report On Deaths In BOP Custody

February 16 2024 at 9:54 AM

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee...

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Available For Qualifying Taxpayers

February 16 2024 at 9:51 AM

CHICAGO – Free income tax preparation is available through several trusted programs across...

Bost Announces Rural Development Grant In Perry County

February 15 2024 at 3:10 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today that Perry County will receive a $818,00...

Durbin, Braun Urge FDA To Crack Down On Misleading Social Media Ads That Promote Prescription Drugs

February 15 2024 at 10:31 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN)...

Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce The Bipartisan Protect Black Women And Girls Act

February 15 2024 at 9:19 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congresswomen Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Bonnie...

Durbin, Marshall Announce Hawley, Reed As New Cosponsors, Growing Support For Credit Card Competition Act

February 15 2024 at 9:13 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee,...

Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward: IDOT Conference Returns Feb. 21 And 22

February 15 2024 at 9:11 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting the 33rd "Today's Challenge,...

Duckworth, Durbin Join Ossoff, Colleagues In Support Of Ongoing U.S. Diplomacy To Free Hostages, Restore Mutual Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza

February 15 2024 at 9:04 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of both...

Durbin Applauds Biden Administration Decision To Authorize Deferred Enforced Departure For Palestinians In The U.S.

February 15 2024 at 9:02 AM

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee...

Durbin, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support The Future Of Quantum Research At Energy Department

February 15 2024 at 8:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT...

Durbin, Duckworth Join Booker, Colleagues In Calling For Swift Action To Aid American Citizens And Families Trapped In Gaza

February 14 2024 at 9:29 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth...

Treasurer Frerichs Returns $17.2 Million In Missing Money In January

February 14 2024 at 9:00 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned nearly $17.2 million in...

Durbin, Crapo Celebrate Senate Passage Of Resolution To Designate February As American Heart Month

February 14 2024 at 8:59 AM

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID),...

Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Emergency Communication Technology That Could Help Saves Lives

February 14 2024 at 8:48 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), members...

Durbin, Duckworth Urge Federal Appoval Of Illinois Application For Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver

February 14 2024 at 8:47 AM