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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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Nov 8, 2023

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. 3251 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Nov 8, 2023

over the past 2 years, something profound has taken place on this Senate floor. We have been building one of the most important accomplishments of the Biden era's administration: the confirmation of highly qualified, independent…

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Nov 8, 2023

I have spent a large part of my Senate career on the issue of immigration.

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Nov 8, 2023

We have been, during the Biden Administration, overwhelmed at the border by the numbers who have come in or have tried to enter into the United States.

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Nov 8, 2023

Senator Richard Durbin's (D-IL) Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021 would provide grants toward upskilling workers displaced due to automation.

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Nov 8, 2023

Isn't it pretty clear that that is where we ought to focus our efforts, at least our startup efforts, to deal with this fentanyl crisis?

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Nov 8, 2023

We have been, during the Biden Administration, overwhelmed at the border by the numbers who have come in or have tried to enter into the United States.

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Nov 8, 2023

Isn't it pretty clear that that is where we ought to focus our efforts, at least our startup efforts, to deal with this fentanyl crisis?

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Nov 8, 2023

Senator Richard Durbin's (D-IL) Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021 would provide grants toward upskilling workers displaced due to automation.

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Nov 8, 2023

I have spent a large part of my Senate career on the issue of immigration.

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Nov 8, 2023

today the Senate will vote to confirm Ramon Reyes to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Reyes received his B.S. from Cornell University, his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, and his LL.M. from NYU Law School…

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Nov 7, 2023

as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, you are aware of the fact that I announced last week in the committee that we would vote to authorize subpoenas to Harlan Crow, Robin Arkley, and Leonard Leo as part of the Judiciary…

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Nov 7, 2023

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Julia Kobick to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Ms. Kobick is an accomplished litigator whose credentials and breadth of experience make her well-suited to serve on this…

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Nov 7, 2023

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Kenly Kato to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Judge Kato received her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles and her J.D…

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Nov 7, 2023

I have spent a large part of my Senate career on the issue of immigration.

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Nov 7, 2023

Senator Richard Durbin's (D-IL) Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021 would provide grants toward upskilling workers displaced due to automation.

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Nov 7, 2023

here is the situation reported from the hospital in Gaza: They will be out of fuel and electricity in 24 hours. Dr. Hussam told Dr. Sahloul that at this point, five children will die. The ventilators that are keeping them alive will be…

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Nov 7, 2023

As Willie Sutton, when asked why he robbed banks, said, 'It is because that is where the money is.'

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Nov 7, 2023

We have been, during the Biden Administration, overwhelmed at the border by the numbers who have come in or have tried to enter into the United States. Is that correct as well?

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Nov 7, 2023

While I certainly agree with Senator Collins, we should be concerned about the other 10 percent that is coming across the border. What are we doing about that?

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Nov 7, 2023

And certainly, the administration's request for more money when it comes to fentanyl intervention at the real source is time and money well spent, correct?

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Nov 6, 2023

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Nov 6, 2023

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 310. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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Nov 6, 2023

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 222. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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Nov 6, 2023

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 126. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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