| Feb. 10, 2024
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Durbin Meets With Adjutant General Of The Illinois National Guard
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 20, 2023
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Durbin, Graham React To President Biden Signing Their National Guard And Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act Into Law
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2023
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Durbin Urges Military Leaders To Extend Recruitment Efforts To DACA Recipients
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2022
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Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Duckworth, Houlahan, Speier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Dod to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Nov. 15, 2022
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Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members Urge Department of Defense to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2022
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Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth, Ryan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Ensure National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "We must ensure that Humvees in the fleet -- used across combat and training & in other operational capacities -- are updated with safety kits. We must also address stability issues to ensure no more lives are lost in preventable tactical vehicle accidents."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2022
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Letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Rep. Roy demands Army reverse "shockingly aggressive' travel policy punishing unvaccinated soldiers
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2022
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Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Reps. Roy, Johnson, Massie demand Pentagon release data on vaccine mandate harming military readiness
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cortez Masto Calls on Admin to Speed Loan Forgiveness Program Changes for Military Service Members
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| June 17, 2022
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https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-provisions-to-support-troops-improve-military-readiness-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-oil-included-in-committee-passed-2023-defense-bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 16, 2022
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DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS, PROVIDE CARE FOR TOXIC EXPOSURE
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 10, 2022
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Duckworth, Thune Introduce Bill to Provide Military Families With a Cost-effective Fuel Option
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 10, 2022
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DUCKWORTH, THUNE INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE MILITARY FAMILIES WITH A COST-EFFECTIVE FUEL OPTION
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 27, 2022
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Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Brown, Kelly, Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Improve The Promotion Process For National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind In Careers Or Compensation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Duckworth, Blackburn, Brown, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2022
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Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Peters Joins Senate Colleagues in Urging Defense Secretary to Protect Abortion Rights, Access to Critical Health Care for Servicemembers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 16, 2022
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Tweet - "Spoke with @US_TRANSCOM Commander General Van Ovost today about military readiness priorities and the role that @ScottAFB and the 182nd Wing in Peoria are equipped to play. Time and again, they have demonstrated their capabilities--I hope to see them further utilized."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2022
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Durbin Speaks With U.S. Transportation Command, Discusses Military Readiness
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2022
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Duckworth Discusses Army Reserve Priorities With LTG Jody Daniels
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 10, 2022
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Senators Reverend Warnock, Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 9, 2022
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Duckworth, Murkowski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 23, 2022
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Tweet - "For more than twenty years, the Illinois National Guard has partnered with the Polish military to build the strength of both forces. In this time of Putin's threats, the Polish President was quick to tell me how much his people appreciated the Illinois Guard."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 17, 2022
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Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2022
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Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Small Business Education Training for Servicemembers, Veterans and Military Spouses
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Warner, Colleagues Press Defense Department to Protect Service Members and Military Families From Inadequate Private Base Housing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense Department of Defense, Bennet, Hickenlooper, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Defense Department to Protect Colorado Servicemembers, Military Families from Inadequate Private Base Housing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Congratulations to Erik Raven for being nominated Under Secretary for the Navy. Could not be prouder of Erik and everything he has accomplished. I have full confidence that he will do an excellent job."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2021
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Bost Recognizes Heroic Efforts of Ustranscom & Air Mobility Command
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Nov. 10, 2021
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Walberg, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce POW Priority Care Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 13, 2021
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Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Letter to David Berger, Marine Corps Commandant - Congressman Biggs Requests Release of Lt. Col. Scheller
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Underwood Secures $10.2 Million for Illinois National Guard in FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2021
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Duckworth Meets With Veteran Advocates To Discuss Military Hunger In Chicagoland
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 13, 2021
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Duckworth, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Voting Access for Military Voters
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Luria Leads Letter Of All Women Veterans In Congress To Preserve DACOWITS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Support for Servicemembers with Air Force Sergeants Association
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 15, 2021
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Underwood Announces NDAA-Related Community Funding Project for the 14th District of Illinois
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 10, 2021
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During SASC Hearing, Duckworth Secures Commitments from General Milley and Secretary Austin to Review National Guard and Reserve Pay, Benefits
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Address National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Disparities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Completing its investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command, @USArmyReserve shows it's working to improve the handling of assault allegations--but more must be done. My statement w/ @SenDuckworth:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Completion Of Investigation At Illinois Army Reserve Unit
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Rosendale Calls to Fight Back Against Left-Wing Extremism and the Politicization of our Military
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 13, 2021
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Duckworth Secures Commitment from Wormuth to Prioritze Addressing the Rise of Extremism in the Ranks, Army's Sharp Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to @USArmyReserve Lt. Gen. Daniels for giving me an update on the investigation into the mishandling of assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command. While I'm encouraged by assault prevention reforms, we must do more to protect victims & ensure justice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2021
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Duckworth, Speier Introduce Legislation to Support Military Families by Enhancing Military Childcare Service and Expanding Parental Leave for Servicemembers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 11, 2021
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Bice, Speier, Duckworth, and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Care for Military Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 11, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Sexual Assault Prevention In The Military With Army Reserve Chief Lieutenant General Daniels
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2021
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Bice, Speier, Duckworth, Maloney, and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Parental Leave for Military Servicemembers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 6, 2021
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Miller-Meeks Joins Push to Get Answers on VA Delays
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 29, 2021
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Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Military Families Struggling with Hunger
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 29, 2021
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Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 12, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Castro, Gallego, and Hispanic Caucus Urge Defense Department to Rename Ft. Hood After Mexican-American Medal of Honor Recipient, Update Base Naming Criteria
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 31, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds Pentagon's New Rules to Reverse Trump-Era Discriminatory Policies Against Transgender Troops
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth & Warner Urge Biden Administration to Address Pervasive Food Insecurity Among Military Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 18, 2021
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Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 17, 2021
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Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 11, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Service Opportunities for Military Families During SASC Hearing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 9, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Importance of Strengthening Logistics Infrastructure in The Indo-Pacific Region with Admiral Davidson
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 3, 2021
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Duckworth Meets with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Nominee
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 3, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine and Young in Reintroducing Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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