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Durbin: Gas Prices Aren’t End Of The World For Obama
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) agrees a gas price spike doesn’t help President Barack Obama, but he says so far, it’s hardly a deal-breaker for the president.
Durbin: Egypt’s Treatment Of U.S. Visitors, Including Cabinet Member’s Son, An ‘Outrage’
The American citizens facing criminal trial in the troubled nation include Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a former Republican congressman from Peoria.
Officials Mark Veterans Day Amid Changes In The Military
Gov. Quinn, Mayor Emanuel and Sen. Dick Durbin were all on hand Friday for the annual Veterans Day ceremonies at Soldier Field, where changes in the military were very much on the minds of many former service members.
Durbin Seeks To Protect Bank Customers From Hidden Fees
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) wants to ensure bank customers aren’t socked with hidden fees, now that the banks have backed off of implementing monthly charges for debit card holders.
Durbin Set To Endorse Duckworth For Congress
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is set to throw his support behind Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth in her race for Congress.
Durbin Plan Would Essentially Kill Attempt To Sell Midway
A deal to privatize Midway Airport may be off the table now, but a proposal from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin would probably kill it indefinitely.
Durbin, Kirk: It’s Time To Clean Up Chicago River
Illinois’ two U.S. senators – and some other politicians – took a water taxi tour of the Chicago River Sunday before proclaiming that it’s time to clean it up.
Kirk, Durbin React To Bin Laden’s Death
U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are both speaking out about the death of Osama bin Laden.
Durbin Introduces Bill To Regulate Online Puppy Sales
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has introduced a bill which would require all breeders that sell more than 50 dogs a year to be licensed and to undergo inspections to ensure dogs are receiving proper care.
Kirk, Durbin Grill Nuclear Safety Experts
The U.S. senators from Illinois say they have concerns about nuclear plants here, now that vulnerabilities have been exposed in Japan.
Senators To Address Doubts About Illinois Nuclear Plants
Problems with nuclear power plant reactors in Japan still have some people asking questions about the safety of nuclear power plants in Illinois.
Durbin Supports Action Taken In Libya
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is voicing support for the actions being taken in Libya.
Durbin: Don’t Cut Pell Grants
While Congress has averted a government shutdown for now, Illinois’ highest ranking Democrat is going into budget talks with serious objections to proposed cuts.
Durbin: Don’t Cut Medical Research
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin is urging voters to write letters to their Congressmen and tell them to leave the funding for medical research alone.
Congress Cuts Funding For Railroad Flyover Bridge
Funding has been cut for a massive bridge that would have eased rail congestion in the South Side’s Englewood neighborhood.
Funding To Improve Terminal Air Quality In Jeopardy
Metra is pleading with U.S. House Republicans not to eliminate federal funding that would be spent on improving the air quality at its downtown train terminals.
Durbin, Kirk Hope For Agreement On O’Hare Expansion
A delay in the lawsuit involving the O’Hare Modernization Program is being hailed by the two U.S. senators from Illinois.
Senators Want Federal Help To Fix Lake Shore Drive
The two U.S. Senators from Illinois are pressing for federal assistance, in making improvements to Lake Shore Drive following last week’s blizzard.
Durbin Hosts Soldiers For State Of The Union
Two Illinois Soldiers were on hand for the State of the Union Address Tuesday night.
Durbin: Tone Down Violent Political Language
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says it’s time to tone down violent political language, in the wake of the Arizona shooting spree that critically wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.)
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