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Dick Durbin

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Richard Durbin, commonly known as Dick Durbin, is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip. Durbin has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, immigration policy, and gun control. He has also played a significant role in negotiations on budget and appropriations matters in the Senate.

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Apr 15, 2024

We've lost John McCain, Ted Kennedy, and Bo Biden to glioblastoma, and I'm hoping even at Northwestern University, where there's some research breakthroughs that we can find a way to treat this malady in a more effective way.

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Apr 11, 2024

I announce that the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. Hirono), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent.

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Apr 10, 2024

reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority whip.

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Apr 10, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Ann Marie Allen to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. Born in Richfield, UT, Judge Allen earned her B.A. from Brigham Young University and her J.D. from Brigham Young University…

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Apr 10, 2024

reserving the right to object, the date was June 27, 2013, and on the floor of the U.S. Senate we had done something that no one believed could be achieved: We had, through the Gang of 8, established a comprehensive immigration reform…

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Apr 10, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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Apr 10, 2024

Reserving the right to object, Madam President. The Senator from Louisiana is my friend. We throw that term around here in the Senate, but it is true. I think he would say the same. We both serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee. We have…

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Apr 10, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 85, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative…

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Apr 9, 2024

as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, one of my highest priorities has been the confirmation of judges to fill vacancies on the Federal bench. Since the beginning of the Biden administration, the Senate has confirmed over 191 highly…

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Apr 9, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Robert Jerome White to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Born in Royal Oak, MI, Mr. White received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Chicago-Kent…

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Apr 9, 2024

Congress supports fair and open competition between OEMs and independent bearing repair service providers.

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Apr 9, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Bazis to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. Judge Bazis's deep ties to Nebraska and experience in the courtroom as a litigator and on the bench have…

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Apr 9, 2024

I announce that the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman) is necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 78, nays 21, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 116 Ex.] YEAS--78 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blackburn Blumenthal Booker Brown…

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Apr 9, 2024

Congress supports fair and open competition between OEMs and independent bearing repair service providers.

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Apr 9, 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. 4092 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Apr 8, 2024

Congress supports fair and open competition between OEMs and independent bearing repair service providers.

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Apr 8, 2024

last week, we saw another tragedy in Gaza--an attack that killed seven people delivering desperately needed, lifesaving humanitarian aid. The victims were employees of the World Central Kitchen, an amazing organization run by an…

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Apr 8, 2024

I announce that the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Brown), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fetterman), the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. Hassan), the Senator from Maine (Mr. King), the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Lujan), the Senator from…

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Apr 8, 2024

I want to address what can only be called the hostage-taking of Americans by the government of Vladimir Putin of Russia. The list is troubling and growing. This month marks the 1-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan…

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Mar 22, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Ernest Gonzalez to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Born in San Antonio, TX, Mr. Gonzalez received his B.B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio and his J.D. from…

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Mar 22, 2024

When we are giving speeches about our concern of the impact of disinformation and misinformation on America, this is exactly the wrong amendment. We know the Russians, the Chinese, and God knows who else are using information and twisting…

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Mar 22, 2024

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Leon Schydlower to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Born in Long Beach, CA, Judge Schydlower received his B.A from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from…

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Mar 22, 2024

before he leaves the floor, I want to thank my colleague from Colorado. He has been steadfast in his support of the Ukrainian effort, and it makes a difference. I think we all have to speak out with what we are facing. We should have…

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Mar 21, 2024

reserving the right to object, let me say at the outset that Senator Tillis, though we may disagree on this particular issue, is a respected colleague, a friend, and a member of the committee which I chair. I value him on the committee. I…

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Mar 21, 2024

Adeel Mangi has been nominated by President Biden to serve on the Third Circuit. We have had a hearing before the Judiciary Committee, a vote in the committee, and his name is on the calendar. In recent weeks, we have heard an amazing…

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