| Feb. 18, 2022
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Duckworth, Schneider, Foster, Underwood and Krishnamoorthi Highlight How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Helping Protect Lake Michigan, Provide Cleaner Water & Create Jobs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Duckworth, Carper, Booker Praise Release of Environmental Justice Mapping and Screening Tool
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Duckworth Joins Stabenow in Introducing Resolution to Stop Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Near Great Lakes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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The Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - 92 Representatives Urge EPA To Adopt Strengthened Methane Rules
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Duckworth Reinforces Importance of Her Bipartisan Stranded Act for Communities Affected by Nuclear Waste
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General USPS - Pingree, House Colleagues Urge PMG DeJoy not to procure fossil fuel-powered USPS fleet
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Provide Comprehensive Funding Plan To Address PFAS
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan and Hon. Michael L. Connor, Administrator US Environmental Protection Agency and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Public Works), Democratic Letter Calling for Repeal of Trump Dirty Water Rule
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Hon. Roman Martinez, Chairman of USPS Board of Governors - Brown, Colleagues Call for USPS to Prioritize Widespread Fleet Electrification
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Letter To President Biden Urging Funding For PFAS Research And Remediation In FY2023 Budget Request
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Durbin Join Klobuchar, Grassley & Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2022
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Over the weekend, I visited the Brandon Road Lock & Dam over the Des Plaines River in Joliet, which will play a key role in protecting the Great Lakes from invasive Asian Carp. Another massive win for Illinois--and the entire region--in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2022
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Tweet: The impact of Asian Carp would be devastating to the economic and environmental resources of the Great Lakes, and the Brandon Road project is our best chance at protecting our region's greatest natural resource.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2022
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Tweet: Today I joined @SenDuckworth in Joliet to discuss the $225.8M in @USACEHQ funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Brandon Road project to stop the spread of invasive Asian Carp.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 28, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Durbin, Lightfoot, Members Of Delegation Highlight How Infrastructure Bill Will Benefit Chicago's Shoreline And Lake Michigan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Tweet: The bottom line: It's time to expand the Chicago Shoreline project to new areas of the shoreline that are being impacted by climate change and the threat of invasive Asian Carp to the economic and environmental resources of the Great Lakes is real and must be addressed.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Babin Demands DHS Focus on Its True Mission
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Tweet: Today I was joined by @chicagosmayor and other leaders at @shedd_aquarium to celebrate $1.5 million allocated by @USACEHQ to study the Chicago Shoreline project and $225 million to stop the spread of invasive Asian Carp into Lake Michigan.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Tweet: I signed on to a letter to @SecVilsack calling on @USDA and @forestservice to protect the Tongass National Forest--restoring roadless protections & stopping old-growth logging. I urge them to work closely with Indigenous leaders & local communities to #ProtectTheTongass.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Following Call by EtO Task Force, EPA Affirms EtO Health Risk Determination
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Congressional EtO Task Force Statement on EPA Affirming EtO Health Risk Determination
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Tweet: Today I was joined by @RepCheri and local stakeholders in Creve Coeur to celebrate the $829 million allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the modernization of Illinois locks and dams.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Tweet: The #CleanAirAct gives @EPA the authority to protect Americans' from harmful pollution--including greenhouse gasses. We must not allow this important safety measure to be undone through the courts.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 24, 2022
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DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, MAYOR LIGHTFOOT, REP. KELLY, MEMBERS OF CHICAGO DELEGATION ANNOUNCE $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL TO RESTORE CHICAGO SHORELINE
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - LETTER: Gallego, Cantwell Lead Letter to Department of Agriculture Supporting Reinstatement of the Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Tweet: Lake Michigan is one of Chicago's most valuable assets, so I am heartened to see Pres. Biden commit $1.5M in funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help expand the Chicago Shoreline Project in response to climate change.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary US Dept. of the Interior - Durbin, Senators Urge Department Of Interior To Protect Lands By Designing Wilderness Study Areas
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley, Bustos, Hinson Announce $829 Million In Funding To Modernize Lock And Dams On The Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Foster Announces $225 Million in Funding for Brandon Road Project
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Bustos, Hinson, Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley Announce $829 Million in Funding to Modernize Lock and Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth, Mayor Lightfoot, Members Of Chicago Delegation Announce $1.5 Million In Funding From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal To Restore Chicago Shoreline
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2022
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Congressman García's Statement on Sims Metal & General Iron
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Jan. 14, 2022
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DUCKWORTH, DURBIN, MARKEY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE, ASSESS, AND INFORM FEDERAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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New Dem Climate Change Task Force Leaders Call for Swift Action to Tackle the Existential Climate Crisis by Negotiating a Strong Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ACTION TO ADDRESS COAL ASH POLLUTION
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Tweet: I applaud @EPA for taking the threat of coal ash contamination seriously. It is a massive environmental and public health concern for communities throughout Illinois, particularly Black and brown communities.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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Tweet: The @EPA 's report confirms what we know to be true - winters are getting more extreme with warmer temperatures & heavier snowstorms. We must take bold steps to combat climate change, beginning with passing the #BuildBackBetter agenda.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Request for Funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "This is good news for East St. Louis. Every American, no matter what city or state they live in, should be able to live their life free from the threat of hazardous waste and pollution."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS has approved @GovPritzker 's emergency declaration request for Illinois, which was support by myself and the entire delegation. Severe weather and tornadoes left a trail of destruction through a large part of our state--this federal aid is desperately needed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the extreme weather events that hit Illinois over the weekend and why we cannot wait any longer to take bold climate action. Watch:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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