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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Madam President, we celebrated Veterans Day last Monday. On the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of our Nation's veterans. Millions of Americans have served in uniform over the years, many of whom…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Madam President, when we in Congress are fortunate enough to win our elections, we then must take an oath of office. It is quite simple and straightforward: ``I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Mr. President, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 20 million Americans have health insurance, including more than 1 million in my State of Illinois. Why is it so important? Let me tell you the story of Stefanie from Oak Park, IL. Recently…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Mr. President, on September 11, President Donald Trump held a press conference with the First Lady in the Oval Office. He announced that his administration would finally be taking bold action to combat our Nation's youth vaping epidemic…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2019

I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from California (Ms. Harris), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Warren) are…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Madam President, I want to thank my colleagues, Senators Rubio, Cardin, Menendez, and Representative Chris Smith for moving the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in both Chambers, legislation I was proud to cosponsor. With the…

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John Shimkus
@johnshimkus· Republican · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Environmental justice is often associated, as we all know, with complex circumstances involving local social, economic, and governmental factors.

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John Shimkus
@johnshimkus· Republican · IL· Nov 19, 2019

When you talk about environmental justice and air standards, newer cars are more expensive, but they have cleaner air.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2019

I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from California (Ms. Harris), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), and the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Warren) are…

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John Shimkus
@johnshimkus· Republican · IL· Nov 19, 2019

We want economic development. We want to grow the local tax bases, and we want a clean environment.

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John Shimkus
@johnshimkus· Republican · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Today's hearing will help answer questions about the specific roles of the EPA and how its various missions and programs ensure implementation of the principles of environmental justice.

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John Shimkus
@johnshimkus· Republican · IL· Nov 19, 2019

Our policy work on air quality and safe drinking water... should aim to prioritize the most pressing problems.

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John Shimkus
@johnshimkus· Republican · IL· Nov 19, 2019

What can we do to give you the tools that you need to better do your job?

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Lauren Underwood
@laurenunderwood· Democratic · IL· Nov 18, 2019

I greatly appreciate the commitment and leadership shown by both Chairman Thompson and Chairman Richmond.

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Robin Kelly
@robinkelly· Democratic · IL· Nov 18, 2019

Right. I think it is hard enough for us to go, and then, if we go and don't feel comfortable or feel like we are getting the respect or getting the care, the likelihood of us returning is not there. I mean, you would think that with…

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Robin Kelly
@robinkelly· Democratic · IL· Nov 18, 2019

Yes, I do. I have 1,200 farms. The other thing is, I have people in those areas who don't have cars. There are not buses and things like that, so again, they don't have the transportation or the means even to get out to go to, let's say, a…

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Robin Kelly
@robinkelly· Democratic · IL· Nov 18, 2019

Right. That would be devastating for our community for that to happen. When I think about my district, which is urban, suburban, and rural--

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Robin Kelly
@robinkelly· Democratic · IL· Nov 18, 2019

Economic, educational, you could be in the best physical health. Black women die at three to four times the rate of White women. But depending on which State you go to, the rates are higher. In my State of Illinois, it is six to one times…

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