Sen. Dick Durbin
Durbin Puts Spotlight On Ballooning Student Loan Debt
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and two congressional colleagues held a hearing at Chicago’s City Hall Monday on the growing burden of student debt.
Fear Of Guantanamo Inmates Coming Inland Holds Up Thomson Prison Sale
Fear over Guantanamo inmates coming inland is holding up the sale of the state prison at Thomson.
Jackson Jr. Being Treated For ‘Mood Disorder’
The mystery surrounding U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s monthlong absence from Congress deepened Wednesday evening, as his office released a statement saying he is suffering from a “mood disorder,” without providing any specifics.
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 Hopes Sanctions Will Solve Israel-Iran Conflict
As war drums continue pounding between Israel and Iran, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is saying he is hoping sanctions will do the trick.
Business Owners: Tax Internet Retailers To Keep Real Stores Alive
Local business owners are looking for a more level playing field, and are backing legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect sales taxes too.
Durbin, Kirk: Improve Access To Emergency Allergy Medicine For Kids
Illinois’ two U.S. Senators plan to introduce legislation to make it easier for kids with allergies to get the help they need.
Durbin Concerned About Funding For Transit Projects
CHICAGO (CBS) — Speaking at a news conference at Union Station yesterday, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he’s concerned what this week has in store for the 3.4 million passengers who ride trains in and […]
Durbin: ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Movement Will Likely Have ‘Painful’ Growing Process
The “Occupy Wall Street” protests have begun to turn into a nationwide movement. The Democratic Party is taking notice.
Kirk Extols Virtues Of Bipartisanship
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is trying to give a lesson on working across the aisle.
Durbin And Kirk Want Details Of Proposed Metra Fare Hike
Illinois’ U.S. Senators have written Metra CEO Alex Clifford, demanding justification for fare hikes that could top 30 percent.
Durbin: Congress Must Put Taxes On Table To Deal With Debt Crisis
As Wall Street stumbled after Standard and Poors downgraded the nation’s debt, Senator Dick Durbin was saying Democrats and Republicans are going to make some hard choices if they are to get this country’s finances under control.
Durbin Announces Federal Funds For CTA Red Line Upgrades
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Monday announced federal funds geared toward upgrading the Loyola CTA Red Line station in Rogers Park, as well as modernizing and extending the line in the future.
Durbin, Kirk: Eliminating Debt Ceiling Is A Bad Idea
Ratings agency Moody’s believes if the U.S. eliminates the debt ceiling, it would reduce the uncertainty amongst bond holders.
Durbin: State Had No Choice But To Raise Taxes
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says he is concerned that many large companies have threatened to leave his home state due to higher taxes, but he says Illinois lawmakers had to take action to pay the state’s vendors.
Durbin: Time To Open Strategic Oil Reserve
Memorial Day is behind us and gas prices are still rising, and now, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says it’s time to take the drastic step of dipping into the strategic oil reserve.
Durbin, Kirk Disagree On Bin Laden Photos
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) do not agree on whether photos of the slain Osama bin Laden should have been released to the public.
Quinn ‘Very Comprehensive’ On Nuclear Reactor Safety
Gov. Pat Quinn says he is open to taking much more expansive measures if a nuclear accident occurs at one of Illinois’ eleven reactors.
Illinois Moves Ahead With High-Speed Rail Plans
Illinois came a step closer to high-speed rail on Tuesday, with a project that is bringing 6,000 new jobs.
After Japan Disaster, Senators Focus On Illinois Nuke Plant Safety
In the wake of the nuclear troubles in Japan, Illinois’ two U.S. senators said the key is to focus on common sense safety for nuclear facilities in the state.
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