| Oct. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Seven years later, the murder of Laquan McDonald is still shocking and upsetting. And while some semblance of justice has been achieved through the legal system, nothing can ever replace a lost loved one. Sending my prayers to the McDonald family today as they mourn Laquan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "The filibuster has always been the weapon of choice for those who want to beat down civil rights. When Republicans use it to block voting rights tomorrow, they'll be following in the footsteps of those who came before them in filibustering civil rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Restoring & Strengthening The Voting Rights Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Spoke with Egyptian Amb. Zahran yesterday about the troubling disappearance of dissidents in Egypt. The US can no longer ignore persistent & flagrant human rights abuses there. The family members of aslyee & advocate Aly Hussin Mahdy must be immediately released by Pres. al-Sisi."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Americans are calling on this Senate to protect the integrity of our democracy -- and to secure our Constitutional rights. Nothing less than the future of American freedom is on the line. For our country, and for our friend John Lewis, it's time to #RestoreTheVRA"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Disappearances Of Family Members Of Illinois Resident With Egyptian Ambassador
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "As the administration rightfully seeks to end the endless wars of the last two decades and restore American leadership on human rights, it should take immediate steps to end lethal force outside of armed conflict. @SenatorLeahy and I are calling on POTUS to make this a priority."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Here's what the Big Lie looks like in Arizona: $6 million wasted on an investigation built on misleading data and conspiracy theories, only to find out that Joe Biden won by an even bigger margin in Maricopa County than previously reported."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Our government was intended to be a democracy of the people, by the people, for the people. Proud to join @SenatorShaheen in fighting back against the dark money directly impacting our campaign system that prioritizes corporations & special interests over the needs of Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Update on Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Durbin Joins Introduction Of Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Quigley Statement on Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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BOST STATEMENT ON DEMOCRATS' FEDERAL ELECTION TAKEOVER BILL
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Schneider Votes for H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Rep. Casten Votes to Protect the Right to Vote for All Americans
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Schakowsky Votes to Protect the Right to Vote for All Americans, Honor the Legacy of John Lewis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Letter to Douglas Logan, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant of Cuber Ninjas, Inc. - Chairs Maloney and Raskin Demand Cyber Ninjas CEO Comply with Committee Requests for Audit Documents
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Schneider Cosponsors H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "After a long night of votes, we're not done yet--because @SenateDems made a promise to the American people. We promised we would protect your sacred right to vote. And we promised Congressman John Lewis we would carry on his fight."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Tweet - ""Those that founded our country knew that freedom would be secure only if each generation fought to enlarge its meaning." -- President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act. We cannot just mark #VRA56. We must honor the cause with action. I'm calling on Congress to #RestoreTheVRA"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Booker Leads Senators in Urging Majority Leader Schumer to Include "Baby Bonds" in the Reconciliation Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to speak with @TexasHDC via Zoom today about the ongoing struggle for voting rights in Texas and across the United States. Proud to stand with them, and Democrats everywhere, against the flood of Republican attacks on the right to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Allred, Escobar, and Slotkin lead 2018 Freshman Class in Urging Passage of Modified Voting Rights Legislation During August Recess
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 29, 2021
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Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Regardless of where you work, you have a right to a safe workplace. Proud to cosponsor @RepHankJohnson's and @maziehirono's legislation to expand critical protections against harassment and discrimination to federal judicial branch employees."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2021
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Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 28, 2021
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Representatives DeSaulnier and Young and Senators Duckworth, Casey, Feinstein, Re-Introduce Bill to Make Fitness Facilities More Accessible for People with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 28, 2021
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During Week of ADA Anniversary, Duckworth, Casey, Feinstein, DeSaulnier, Young Re-Introduce Bill to Make Fitness Facilities More Accessible for People with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 27, 2021
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On ADA's 31st Anniversary, Duckworth Speaks At FDR Memorial Wreath Laying And Calls For Accessibility And Inclusion
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 27, 2021
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After ADA's 31st Birthday, Duckworth Re-Introduces Bill to Strengthen the Landmark Civil Rights Law & Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 21, 2021
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Cloture Motion
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 20, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds White House's Justice40 Interim Guidance Prioritizing Environmental Justice Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Congress must stand up to the wave of restrictive voting laws sweeping across America and enact basic federal standards to access the ballot. Our democracy it at its strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Let's #ProtectVotingRights and pass the #ForThePeopleAct."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2021
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Durbin Questions Latest Circuit & District Court Nominees to Come Before Judiciary Committee
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2021
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Tweet - "As Chair of the Judiciary Committee, I join in solidarity with all those who are fighting side by side with the spirit of John Lewis to #RestoreTheVRA and make our democratic process fair and accessible. Nothing less than the future of American freedom is on the line."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 13, 2021
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Letter to Gen. Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency - Reps Posey and Gohmert Lead Letter to NSA Director Demanding Answers about Tucker Carlson Spying Reports
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| July 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Americans are calling on this Senate to protect the integrity of our democracy -- and to secure our Constitutional rights. If preserving the right to vote means reforming the Senate's rules, then so be it. Nothing less than the future of American freedom is on the line."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 2, 2021
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Tweet - "57 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. It overcame the longest filibuster in Senate history. All these years later and the filibuster is still being used to block voting rights legislation. Congress must protect voting rights now."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 1, 2021
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Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Decisions in Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 28, 2021
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Tweet - "As we celebrate #Pride Month, we must always remember its roots in the Stonewall Uprising and the activists and trailblazers who led the way in those first protests against police brutality more than 50 years ago."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 25, 2021
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Tweet - "I applaud DOJ for challenging the new Georgia voter suppression law. But as we reflect on the impact of Shelby County v Holder, we should recognize that this law never should have been able to move forward in the first place."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 25, 2021
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Tweet - "If Republicans think the fight for voting rights ended with their filibuster of the For The People Act, they are sorely mistaken. Glad to see the Biden Administration is joining this effort. We must protect our democracy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 25, 2021
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Durbin Statement On DOJ Lawsuit Against Georgia Voting Law
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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