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Mike Bost
@mikebost· Republican · IL· Mar 5, 2024

It has discouraged veterans from going to seek the VA, and we are hoping we are getting that problem fixed now.

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Delia Ramirez
@deliaramirez· Democratic · IL· Feb 29, 2024

I also rise in commendation of Michael Childress, a leader dedicated to our multicultural, multiracial democracy. A longtime resident of DuPage County, Mr. Childress is the first-ever Black member of the DuPage County Board, where he…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 29, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4 =========================== NOTE…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

I have been called a lot of names in my life: ``Tammy,'' ``Lieutenant Colonel,'' ``Senator,'' and a couple others I shouldn't mention in polite company. ``Mommy,'' though, is, without a doubt, my favorite name. It is the one my 5-year-old…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Julie Sneed to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Judge Sneed received her B.S. from the University of Florida and her J.D. from Florida State…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Smith) are necessarily absent. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 77, nays 20, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

I announce that the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Smith) are necessarily absent.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

I announce that the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Sinema), and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Smith) are necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 77, nays 20, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm U.S. Magistrate Judge Melissa Damian to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Judge Damian's deep ties to the Southern District of Florida and her experience in the courtroom…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

I have the greatest respect and admiration for my friend from Mississippi, but I have to say that I disagree with her interpretation of my piece of legislation. This bill does three things and three things only: It protects the right of…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

there are many things that Chicagoans disagree on: deep-dish or tavern style, Cubs or Sox, giardiniera or sweet peppers. But one thing that Chicagoans have in common? They get their weather from Tom Skilling. For 45 years, Tom has been the…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 28, 2024

I announce that the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar) and the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Smith) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 27, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Jacqueline Becerra to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. A Miami native, Judge Jacqueline Becerra's experience in both criminal and civil matters has prepared her to…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 27, 2024

it was over 10 years ago, and there was a State of the Union Address about to take place. As Members of the Senate were given a ticket for a guest to attend, my staff came to me and said: Who would you like to invite? I said: Why don't we…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 27, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm David Leibowitz to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Born in Miami, Mr. Leibowitz received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, his Ph.D. from the London School of…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 27, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the text on the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3813 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 26, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3804 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Feb 26, 2024

I want to show you photographs of two individuals. Two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting this man, Vladimir Kara-Murza. He is a patriot and a Russian opposition leader-- what a risky business to be in. Putin twice tried to poison…

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