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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2022

I thank the chairman of the committee for yielding. I am just so happy that we see the Lymphedema Treatment Act on the floor today. I thank my colleague on the Republican side, Buddy Carter, for being a cosponsor of the legislation and…

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Robin Kelly
@robinkelly· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2022

I want to take a moment to salute my sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, for its centennial celebration on November 12, 2022. We were founded in Indianapolis, Indiana, at Butler University November 12, 1922, by seven…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2022

Madam President, before I make any remarks in the Senate, I want to make remarks of a specific and personal nature to the Presiding Officer. The last time we were together was election night. And it was a wonderful night for you, for your…

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Bobby Rush
@bobbyrush· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2022

I thank the chair of the committee, my good friend Congresswoman Maloney. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3655, the Civil Rights Cold Case Investigation Support Act of 2022. This bill is the Senate companion to my bill, H.R…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2022

Mr. President, I want to take a moment to remember a visionary business and civic leader who passed away on Saturday. John Rowe once said ``there are two ways to become a CEO: Succeed your boss--or find a company that's in a lot of…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2022

Mr. President, last month, Attorney General Garland made one of his most important decisions yet as head of the Justice Department: He appointed a new Director to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Now, why is that a big deal? Because for…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2022

Mr. President, the Senate will soon vote to confirm another outstanding nominee to the Federal bench: Arianna Freeman, nominated to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Freeman is an accomplished appellate attorney and a ground…

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Mary E Miller
@maryemiller· Republican · IL· Sep 29, 2022

As Halloween approaches, it is vital that we inform parents of the dangers of fentanyl, which is now the number one killer of young people in America. Fentanyl is an extremely lethal opioid that drug cartels are trafficking across our…

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2022

Americans are tired of monopolies that saddle them with less choices and higher prices. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice must have the resources that they need to aggressively combat anticompetitive mergers. This…

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2022

I also include in the Record Mr. Kovacic's testimony. House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Safeguarding American Consumers: Fighting Frauds and…

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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2022

There are over 21 million Americans who don't have a photo ID. That is 21 million Americans who can't obtain employment, lease or purchase a home, or open a bank account. If you are a veteran, you need an ID to access the VA benefits you…

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Sep 29, 2022

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 466. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Bacon (Hartzler) Beatty (Cicilline) Bilirakis (Fleischmann) Brooks (Fleischmann) Buchanan (Bucshon) Carter…

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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Sep 28, 2022

Let me tell you, Madam Speaker, if I may, the question is not on rape, incest, or life of the mother. It is on health, which could then go to mental health which could spin off to late-term abortions. This is a very personal issue to a lot…

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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Sep 28, 2022

Because I would like to take this time to respond to a few things that were not said correctly. One, no one has said anything about a lawsuit, especially from the ranking member. Two, the Hyde amendment says: rape, incest, life of the…

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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Sep 28, 2022

I encourage all of my colleagues to support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Sep 28, 2022

I encourage all my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 28, 2022

The Senator from Arkansas' views on immigration are well- known. He has been consistent in opposing immigration, but it is interesting to me that people like him who oppose immigration always, at the end, seem to go after the same people…

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Sep 28, 2022

I urge everyone to support this legislation because it is so important, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Schakowsky) that the…

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