Releases of Richard Durbin http://durbin.senate.gov News and press releases. <![CDATA[DURBIN COMMENDS EXELON FOR COMMITMENT TO FUND GODLEY WATER SUPPLY PROJECT]]> 2006-11-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR DURBIN ON RESIGNATION OF DEFENSE SECRETARY RUMSFELD]]> 2006-11-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENT LENDERS]]> 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, MANZULLO AND OBAMA CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR ROCKFORD FLOODING]]> 2006-10-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, COLLEAGUES SAY CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY MUST HONOR ITS AGREEMENTS WITH AMTRAK]]> 2006-10-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN QUESTIONS APPOINTMENT OF NEW MINE SAFETY CHIEF]]> 2006-10-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PUSHES FOR RON SANTO TO BE INCLUDED IN BASEBALL’S HALL OF FAME]]> 2006-10-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN HOSTS STATEWIDE RAIL SUMMIT WITH AMTRAK PRESIDENT AND ILLINOIS MAYORS TO DISCUSS AMTRAK EXPANSION]]> 2006-10-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON DR. MUHAMMAD YUNUS WINNING THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE]]> 2006-10-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN DISCUSSES HIS RECENT VISIT TO IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN & PAKISTAN]]> 2006-10-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES $300,000 FOR LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER AT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL]]> 2006-10-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, CHAMBLISS, BAYH, CONRAD INTRODUCE BI-PARTISAN RESPECT FOR THE FUNERALS OF FALLEN HEROES ACT]]> 2006-10-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA, INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REWARD “PATRIOT EMPLOYERS”]]> 2006-09-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF SENATOR DICK DURBIN ON MIGRATORY BIRD VIRUS IN ILLINOIS]]> 2006-09-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AMENDMENT HELPS INNOCENT AIRLINE PASSENGERS MISTAKENLY PLACED ON TERRORIST WATCH LIST]]> 2006-09-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[ADMINISTRATION TO DURBIN, OBAMA: DEFENSE DEPARTMENT REPORT “CANNOT AND WILL NOT” BE USED TO SHUT DOWN ILLINOIS WIND FARMS]]> 2006-09-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WELCOMES FORMER PRESIDENT OF IRELAND MARY ROBINSON TO CAPITOL HILL]]> 2006-09-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[U.S. HOUSE, SENATE TO APPROVE $4 MILLION FOR ROCKFORD MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS]]> 2006-09-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $84 MILLION IN DEFENSE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN ILLINOIS]]> 2006-09-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN HELPS SECURE CHICAGO’S FIRST SIGNIFICANT PORT SECURITY GRANT OF MORE THAN $11 MILLION]]> 2006-09-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PROPOSES REFORM OF NATION’S FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM TO PREVENT FUTURE E-COLI OUTBREAKS]]> 2006-09-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS 96% OF ILLINOIS MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES ENROLLED IN PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN WITH “DOUGHNUT HOLE”]]> 2006-09-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN REACTS TO COMMENTS BY USTR ON AGRICULTURE SAFETY NET]]> 2006-09-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATORS CALL FOR GAO INVESTIGATION INTO CHARGES ADMINISTRATION HIRED UNQUALIFIED POLITICAL CRONIES TO STAFF COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY IN IRAQ]]> 2006-09-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN LEADS CHARGE TO HOLD TOBACCO COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE AND MEETS WITH ILLINOIS ADVOCATES FROM AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY]]> 2006-09-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ARMY CORPS TO DISCUSS REPAIRS TO ROCKFORD’S ALPINE DAM AND KEITH CREEK TO PREVENT FURTHER FLOODING]]> 2006-09-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN RECEIVES GUARDIAN AWARD FOR WORK COMBATING SUBSTANCE ABUSE]]> 2006-09-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND BROWNBACK CONVENE MEETING WITH AFRICAN LEADERS ON DARFUR]]> 2006-09-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON SENATOR FRIST TO SCHEDULE VOTE ON TELEPHONE RECORDS AND PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT]]> 2006-09-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON EPA TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT OF CRUISE SHIP POLLUTION]]> 2006-09-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZES PROJECT FOR COURTHOUSE IN ROCKFORD]]> 2006-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY NOMINEE MARY PETERS TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS PRIORITIES]]> 2006-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN RECEIVES GOLDEN TRIANGLE AWARD FOR WORK ON BEHALF OF DOWNSTATE ILLINOIS FARMERS]]> 2006-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $7 MILLION IN DOT GRANTS FOR ILLINOIS AIRPORTS]]> 2006-09-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA, MANZULLO URGE PRESIDENT BUSH TO DECLARE WINNEBAGO COUNTY FEDERAL DISASTER AREA]]> 2006-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: AMERICA’S HOMELAND SECURITY GAPS MUST BE FILLED]]> 2006-09-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: BIPARTISAN LINCOLN COMMERATIVE DOLLAR BILL ON ITS WAY TO PRESIDENT’S DESK]]> 2006-09-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA PROMISE TO HOLD PENTAGON NOMINEE UNTIL RUMSFELD RELEASES OVERDUE WIND FARM REPORT]]> 2006-09-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU LEADERS TO DISCUSS EMERGENCY AGRICULTURE DIASASTER ASSISTANCE ACT]]> 2006-09-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE PASSES BIPARTISAN DURBIN AMENDMENT TO FULLY FUND BRAIN INJURY TREATMENT]]> 2006-09-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN DISCUSSES DISASTER ASSISTANCE OPTIONS FOR ROCKFORD AREA RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY FLOODING]]> 2006-09-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA, MANZULLO URGE ARMY CORPS TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON ROCKFORD’S ALPINE DAM TO PREVENT FURTHER FLOODING]]> 2006-09-05 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[OBAMA, DURBIN ASK DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO HELP DISPLACED OWENS-ILLINOIS WORKERS WHEN GODFREY PLANT CLOSES]]> 2006-09-05 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PROMISES TO FIGHT FOR ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE DISASTER RELIEF]]> 2006-08-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $1,000,000 FOR RUNWAY EXTENSION AT WAUKEGAN AIRPORT]]> 2006-08-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PUSHES FOR ADDITIONAL FEDERAL RESOURCES FOR MASS EVACUATION PLANNING AND TRAINING EXERCISES]]> 2006-08-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $100,000 FOR ST. MARY’S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL]]> 2006-08-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN HOSTS REGIONAL SUMMIT TO PROMOTE BROADBAND AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL]]> 2006-08-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, LIPINSKI SAY PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE ORDER DID NOT GO FAR ENOUGH]]> 2006-08-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING CHUCK SCHOLZ]]> 2006-08-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT REGARDING ELVIRA ARELLANO]]> U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s (D-IL) office today released a statement regarding Elvira Arellano: ]]> 2006-08-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, JOHNSON AND LAVIN WORK WITH LOCAL TUSCOLA AND MATTOON OFFICIALS TO OUTLINE CITIES’ STRATEGIES TO WIN NEW FUTUREGEN PLANT]]> 2006-08-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN FIGHTS FOR FULL FUNDING OF AMTRAK TO ENSURE NEW SERVICE TO QUINCY ON ILLINOIS ZEPHYR]]> 2006-08-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES FUNDING TO REPLACE MONMOUTH WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES]]> 2006-08-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: FLOOD PROOF ROAD TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY QUAD CITY CAMPUS]]> 2006-08-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, LAHOOD INTRODUCE BILL TO OFFER PROTECTION FOR LEBANESE PEOPLE]]> 2006-08-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES START-UP FUNDS FOR TROOPS TO NURSE TAECHERS PROGRAM]]> 2006-08-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PRAISES PASSAGE OF COMBATING AUTISM ACT]]> 2006-08-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES BILL TO ENCOURAGE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS IN RURAL AREAS]]> 2006-08-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND MANZULLO URGE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO APPLY FOR NORTHERN ILLINOIS AMTRAK SERVICE]]> 2006-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS INTRODUCE THE AFRICAN HEALTH CAPACITY INVESTMENT ACT OF 2006]]> 2006-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS MINIMUM WAGE WORKERS DESERVE A RAISE]]> 2006-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN'S STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY BILL]]> 2006-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND SUNUNU INTRODUCE BILL TO OFFER PROTECTION FOR LEBANESE PEOPLE]]> 2006-08-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP TRADE GOOD FOR THE NATION AND BOON FOR 10,000 ILLINOIS WORKERS]]> 2006-07-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES LINCOLN STUDY ABROAD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM]]> 2006-07-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ARMY CORPS OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS ASIAN CARP BARRIERS AND CHICAGO SHORELINE PROJECT]]> 2006-07-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND COSTELLO PRAISE SELECTION OF TWO SITES IN ILLINOIS AS CONTENDERS FOR FUTUREGEN]]> 2006-07-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[ILLINOIS SENATORS ANNOUNCE HOLD ON NOMINEE UNTIL FAA CLARIFIES POLICY ON CONSTRUCTION OF WIND FARM]]> 2006-07-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT FROM U.S. SENATOR DICK DURBIN’S EMERALD ASH BORER SUMMIT]]> 2006-08-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES NEARLY $109 MILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ILLINOIS]]> 2006-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $117 MILLION IN DEFENSE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN ILLINOIS]]> 2006-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AMENDEMENT HELPS GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER STUDENTS AND FAMILIES]]> 2006-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $3.8 MILLION IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROJECTS FOR ILLINOIS]]> 2006-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN HAILS RENEWAL OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT BY U.S. SENATE]]> 2006-07-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $105 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING FUNDING FOR ILLINOIS]]> 2006-07-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE APPROVES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NAVIGATION AND ECOSYSTEM]]> 2006-07-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN VOTES TO REAUTHORIZE VOTING RIGHTS ACT IN JUDICIARY COMMITTEE]]> 2006-07-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES $22 MILLION IN DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS FOR ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL]]> 2006-07-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS DEFENSE AND MILITARY CONSTRUCTTION SUBCOMMITTEES APPROVE NEARLY $40 MILLION FOR SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE]]> 2006-07-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN'S STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRESIDENT'S VETO OF BILL TO EXPAND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH]]> 2006-07-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN APPLAUDS STRONG BIPARTISAN ENDORSEMENT BY SENATE OF LIFE-SAVING EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL]]> 2006-07-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $46 MILLION FOR NEW COURTHOUSE IN ROCKFORD]]> 2006-07-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS FOR COOK AND KANE COUNTY QUARANTINES AND EMERGENCY FUNDING AS SIGHTINGS OF INVASIVE SPECIES INCREASE IN ILLINOIS]]> 2006-07-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON BUSH TO SHOW HIS COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATISM BY SUPPORTING EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH]]> 2006-07-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF SEN. DURBIN REGARDING UNITED’S DECISION TO KEEP AIRLINE HEADQUARTERS IN CHICAGO AREA]]> 2006-07-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN TOURS LATEST EMERALD ASH BORER SITE]]> 2006-07-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AMENDMENT HELPS INNOCENT AIRLINE PASSENGERS MISTAKENLY PLACED ON TERRORIST WATCH LISTS]]> 2006-07-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS APPROVED BY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE]]> 2006-07-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, HAGEL LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO END CHILD MARRIAGE IN DEVELOPING WORLD]]> 2006-07-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SEEKS FUNDING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE POOL IN ILLINOIS]]> 2006-07-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO HOMELAND SECURITY BILL TO DESIGNATE UP TO $50 MILLION FOR MASS EVACUATION EXERCISES]]> 2006-07-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT PHIL NELSON TO DISCUSS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT AND OTHER ILLINOIS ISSUES]]> 2006-07-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS AMERICANS WILL PAY HEAVY PRICE UNDER PRES. BUSH’S SCHEME TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY]]> 2006-07-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES CHICAGO’S ELIGIBILITY FOR PORT SECURITY GRANTS]]> 2006-07-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH LOCAL NURSES AND EDUCATORS TO DISCUSS HOW TO EASE NURSING SHORTAGE]]> 2006-07-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES $75,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DUQUOIN]]> 2006-07-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES $250,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FRANKLIN HOSPITAL TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES]]> 2006-07-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR A RAISE FOR AMERICA’S WORKERS BEFORE A RAISE FOR CONGRESS]]> 2006-08-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN & OBAMA: ILLINOIS MUST NOT BECOME A REGIONAL DUMPING GROUND FOR NUCLEAR WASTE]]> 2006-06-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: BIPARTISAN LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE DOLLAR COIN PASSES SENATE]]> 2006-06-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $223 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2006-06-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS URGE PRESIDENT BUSH'S SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO REVERSE THREAT OF GLOBAL WARMING]]> 2006-06-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $4.6 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2006-06-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $2 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS BRIDGE]]> 2006-06-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS CONGRESS MUST "EASE THE COLLEGE DEBT SQUEEZE"]]> 2006-06-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $2 MILLION FOR STATEWIDE TEACHER TRAINING INITIATIVES & INSTALLATION OF NEW ETHANOL PUMP]]> 2006-06-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MOURNS LOSS OF 100TH SOLDIER FROM ILLINOIS IN IRAQ]]> 2006-06-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES FIRST E-85 PUMP ON CAPITOL HILL]]> 2006-06-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[OBAMA, DURBIN ANNOUNCE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WILL HELP DISPLACED MAYTAG WORKERS IF HERRIN PLANT CLOSES]]> 2006-06-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR DURBIN ON RESIGNATION OF TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY NORM MINETA]]> 2006-06-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES FULL FUNDING FOR WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM]]> 2006-06-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $1.5 MILLION TO PREVENT SPREAD OF EMERALD ASH BORER]]> 2006-06-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES NEARLY $18 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE PROJECTS]]> 2006-06-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES ATSDR SAFETY STUDY OF GODLEY WATER SUPPLY]]> 2006-06-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES BILL NAMING NAVY AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE CENTER IN ROCK ISLAND FOR CONGRESSMAN LANE EVANS]]> 2006-06-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR MINIMUN WAGE INCREASE]]> 2006-06-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS]]> 2006-06-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON DOD TO CHANGE WIND FARM POLICY]]> 2006-06-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN'S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF 2500 AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN IRAQ]]> 2006-06-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN'S <i>TROOPS TO NURSE TEACHERS PROGRAM</i> WINS SENATE APPROVAL]]> 2006-06-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ASK USDA TO DEVELOP PLAN FOR FIGHTING SPREAD OF EMERALD ASH BORER IN ILLINOIS; SENATORS CALL FOR MORE RESEARCH FUNDING]]> 2006-06-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH TREASURY SECRETARY NOMINEE HENRY PAULSON TO DISCUSS CHINA’S CURRENCY MANIPULATION]]> 2006-06-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO PROTECT AMERICAN AIRLINES PENSION BENEFITS]]> 2006-06-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN URGES FDA TO FIX IPLEDGE]]> 2006-06-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[OBAMA, DURBIN ANNOUNCE THAT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING TO PROTECT GREAT LAKES FROM INVASIVE SPECIES WILL SOON BE SIGNED INTO LAW]]> 2006-06-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[MINE SAFETY BILL INCLUDING DURBIN PROPOSAL HEADS TO PRESIDENT]]> 2006-06-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATOR DURBIN AND IDOT SECRETARY TIM MARTIN SPEAK OUT AGAINST HOUSE CUTS TO AMTRAK FUNDING]]> 2006-06-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR DICK DURBIN ON THE ELIMINATION OF ABU MUSAB AL-ZARQAWI]]> 2006-06-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN URGES UNITED CEO TO KEEP AIRLINE HEADQUARTERS IN CHICAGO AREA]]> 2006-06-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OTHER LEADERS OF SENATE HUNGER CAUCUS MARK NATIONAL HUNGER AWARENESS DAY]]> 2006-06-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WORKS TO ENSURE ILLINOIS SENIORS ENROLLED IN MEDICARE PART D HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR LOCAL PHARMACIES]]> 2006-06-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DORGAN DISCUSS $3.9 BILLION IN AGRICULTURE DISASTER RELIEF STRIPPED OUT BY HOUSE REPUBLICANS]]> 2006-06-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ASK HONDA CEO TO BRING NEW HONDA AUTO PLANT TO ILLINOIS]]> 2006-06-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE NOMINEE SUSAN SCHWAB TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS ISSUES]]> 2006-06-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $15 MILLION FOR MIDWAY AIRPORT TO IMPROVE RUNWAY SAFETY]]> 2006-06-05 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OTHER MIDWESTERN SENATORS OBJECT TO SHUT DOWN OF WIND FARMS]]> 2006-06-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ASK CONGRESS TO FUND CHICAGO RAIL MODERNIZATION]]> 2006-06-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: GORE’S GLOBAL WARMING DOCUMENTARY IS WAKE-UP CALL]]> 2006-06-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED CUT TO AMTRAK FUNDING]]> 2006-05-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM LEGISLATION APPROVED BY SENATE]]> 2006-05-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN LEGISLATION FOR STUDENT LOAN RELIEF FOR YOUNG PROSECUTORS, PUBLIC DEFENDERS APPROVED BY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE]]> 2006-05-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE APPROVES MINE SAFETY BILL BASED ON DURBIN PROPOSAL]]> 2006-05-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[BI-PARTISAN COALITION, NATIONAL HEALTH ADVOCATES PUSH FOR SENATE ACTION ON EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL]]> 2006-05-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HERITAGE AREA]]> 2006-05-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ADDRESSES BRAIDWOOD COMMUNITY CONCERNS WITH SAFETY OF WATER SUPPLY]]> 2006-05-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[OBAMA, DURBIN ASK VA TO PROVIDE CREDIT MONITORING SERVICES TO VETERANS WHOSE CONFIDENTIAL DATA WAS STOLEN]]> 2006-05-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA DISSATISFIED WITH EPA RESPONSE TO ILLINOIS SUPERFUND SITE QUESTIONS]]> 2006-05-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN LAUNCHES ONLINE PETITION TO SUPPORT DISASTER RELIEF FOR FAMILY FARMERS]]> 2006-05-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS BUSH-CHENEY ADMINISTRATION GETS AN <i>F</i><br> FOR PUTTING THE INTERESTS OF BIG OIL<br> AHEAD OF THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS]]> 2006-05-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS AMTRAK PRESIDENT TO MEET REGARDING ROCKFORD SERVICE]]> 2006-05-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND ARKANSAS SENATORS ASK DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO HELP DISPLACED MAYTAG WORKERS]]> 2006-05-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DEMOCRATS LEAD THE WAY TOWARD ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY]]> 2006-05-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE PASSES CANTWELL-DURBIN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL METH PREVENTION WEEK]]> 2006-05-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH SECRETARY OF INTERIOR NOMINEE DIRK KEMPTHORNE TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS ISSUES]]> 2006-05-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[EMANUEL, SCHAKOWSKY, LIPINSKI, DAVIS, DURBIN MARK MEDICARE Rx DEADLINE FOR MILLIONS OF SENIORS, CALL ON CONGRESS TO PASS <i>MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SAVINGS AND CHOICE ACT</i>]]> 2006-05-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS AMERICAN FAMILIES LOSE OUT UNDER REPUBLICAN <i>HEALTH CARE WEEK</i>]]> 2006-05-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SEEKS MORE FUNDING FOR DISASTER PLANNING AND RESPONSE]]> 2006-05-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DEMOCRATS CALL ON PRESIDENT TO EXTEND <i>MEDICARE PART D</i> ENROLLMENT DEADLINE]]> 2006-05-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS PRESIDENT TO ABANDON CALL FOR BRAZILIAN ETHANOL IMPORTS]]> 2006-05-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS ILLINOIS FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE SAME ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS]]> 2006-05-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[NON-PARTISAN HEALTH GROUP STUDY SAYS BUSH/ENZI BILL IS BAD MEDICINE FOR OVER 3.9 MILLION ILLINOISANS]]> 2006-05-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ANNOUNCE VA OUTREACH TO DISABLED ILLINOIS VETERANS ON THEIR RIGHT TO CLAIM REVIEW]]> 2006-05-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF HIS CAFE BILL]]> 2006-05-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING ILLINOIS STATE BUDGET COMMITMENT TO EXPAND AMTRAK]]> 2006-05-05 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS GOP FAILS AMERICAN FAMILIES BY ELIMINATING COLLEGE TUITION TAX DEDUCTION IN FAVOR OF $5 BILLION IN GIVEAWAYS TO BIG OIL]]> 2006-05-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH STEVEN PRESTON OF DOWNERS GROVE, IL--PRESIDENT’S NOMINEE TO HEAD SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION]]> 2006-05-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WARNS RISING GAS PRICES CREATE REAL HARDSHIP FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS]]> 2006-05-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: CONGRESS SHOULD PASS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NAVIGATION AND ECOSYSTEM]]> 2006-05-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH AGRICULTURE SECRETARY JOHANNS TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS PRIORITIES]]> 2006-04-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF <i>OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY ANTITRUST ACT OF 2006</i>]]> 2006-04-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN RESERVIST AND GUARD PAY AMENDMENT APPROVED BY SENATE]]> 2006-04-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN BILL CUTS COLLEGE LOAN INTEREST RATES IN HALF FOR ILLINOIS STUDENTS]]> 2006-04-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS CONSUMERS CAN’T CATCH AN EASTER BREAK; RENEWS CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO PROVIDE RELIEF AT THE GAS PUMP]]> 2006-04-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS SENIORS SHORTCHANGED BECAUSE MEDICARE PROHIBITED FROM NEGOTIATING FOR LOWER DRUG PRICES]]> 2006-04-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS WORLD CANNOT IGNORE CRITICAL GLOBAL SHORTAGE OF HEALTH PERSONNEL]]> 2006-04-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SEHBP WOULD MAKE HEALTH INSURANCE AFFORDABLE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES]]> 2006-04-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AMENDMENT ADDS $50 MILLION FOR PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS IN DARFUR]]> 2006-04-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS ACTION BY KEY COMMITTEE COULD BRING RELIEF TO ILLINOIS FARMERS]]> 2006-04-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: DISASTER DECLARATION FOR ILLINOIS WILL HELP TORNADO RAVAGED COMMUNITIES]]> 2006-03-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS AMTRAK PRESIDENT TO JOIN STATE OF ILLINOIS IN EXPANDING AMTRAK ROUTES]]> 2006-03-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS <i>IT'S TIME FOR A NEW DIRECTION FOR AMERICA'S SECURITY</i>]]> 2006-03-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN TRIBUTE TO RETIRING REPRESENTATIVE LANE EVANS]]> 2006-03-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN LANE EVANS’ DECISION TO RETIRE]]> 2006-03-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN IMMIGRATION AMENDMENT WINS BIPARTISAN APPROVAL BY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE]]> 2006-03-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ILLINOIS SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION METH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN]]> 2006-03-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PUSHES TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR SUCCESSFUL FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAMS]]> 2006-03-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS HELP IS ON THE WAY: ILLINOIS SET TO RECEIVE $74 MILLION TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS HEAT THEIR HOMES]]> 2006-03-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS]]> 2006-03-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN DENOUNCES FEDERAL CUTS TO STUDENT AID]]> 2006-03-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS SENATE-PASSED BUDGET A "LOSER" FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES]]> 2006-03-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN/SANTORUM MEASURE TO INCREASE U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS WINS SENATE APPROVAL]]> 2006-03-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES MINE SAFETY BILL TO HELP PROTECT ILLINOIS MINERS]]> 2006-03-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PUSHES TO SAVE AMTRAK]]> SENATOR CHALLENGES BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE AMTRAK WITH FULL FUNDING]]> 2006-03-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WELCOMES NEW LIBERIAN PRESIDENT ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF TO WASHINGTON]]> 2006-03-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE DEMOCRATS TO PRESIDENT BUSH: <i>ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS</i>]]> 2006-03-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ASK HUD SECRETARY TO OPEN FEDERAL HOUSING TO THOSE DISPLACED BY TORNADOES]]> 2006-03-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON CENTRAL ILLINOIS TORNADOES]]> 2006-03-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: TIME FOR AMERICA’S ENERGY CONSUMERS TO GET “MADDER THAN HELL”]]> 2006-03-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SEN. DURBIN & REP. MANZULLO: ROCKFORD COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER]]> 2006-03-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CHALLENGES VA TO MAKE IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENTS TO POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER SERVICES]]> 2006-03-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DEMOCRATS VOW TO KEEP AMERICA COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY]]> 2006-03-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SAVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS]]> 2006-03-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON SENATE TO VOTE IMMEDIATELY ON DUBAI PORT DEAL]]> 2006-03-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN TELLS HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY CHERTOFF AMERICANS WANT ASSURANCES THAT GOVERNMENT CAN RESPOND TO NEXT MAJOR DISASTER]]> 2006-03-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE PASSES BILL FOR MORE THAN $61 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO HELP ILLINOIS RESIDENTS HEAT THEIR HOMES]]> 2006-03-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO BE DEMOCRATIC CENTERPIECE]]> 2006-03-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MOVES BILL NAMING POST OFFICE FOR ROBERT T. FERGUSON THROUGH SENATE]]> 2006-03-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS FUNDS TO HELP ILLINOIS RESIDENTS HEAT THEIR HOMES MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET NEED]]> 2006-03-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WELCOMES BERLUSCONI TO WASHINGTON]]> 2006-03-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND REP. WELLER MAKE BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO EXPAND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF ALL UNPLANNED RELEASES OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES]]> 2006-03-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PRAISES ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS FOR PASSING STATE RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD]]> 2006-03-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS ILLINOIS SENIORS DEMANDING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO FIX MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT]]> 2006-02-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN QUESTIONS WHETHER ADMINISTRATION FOLLOWED LAW DURING REVIEW OF DUBAI PORTS WORLD DEAL]]> 2006-02-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS’ PENSION RATIFICATION]]> 2006-02-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN OFFERS “MEDICARE DRUG HONEST PRICING ACT”]]> 2006-02-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT FOLLOWING RELEASE OF WHITE HOUSE REPORT ON FEDERAL RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA]]> 2006-02-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS DUBAI PORT DEAL MUST BE HALTED UNTIL CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL]]> 2006-02-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, MANZULLO DISCUSS ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ROCKFORD’S FEDERAL COURTHOUSE]]> 2006-02-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEASURE WOULD HELP PROTECT ILLINOIS SENIORS FROM ID THEFT]]> 2006-02-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN VISITS VIPER COAL MINE]]> 2006-02-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH SEC. CHERTOFF REGARDING ILLINOIS HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS AND CHICAGO SECURITY ISSUES]]> 2006-02-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DEMOCRATS OFFER <i>PRESCRIPTION FOR CHANGE</i> TO MEDICARE DRUG BILL]]> 2006-02-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ILLINOIS HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIALS REGARDING ANTI-TERRORISM, DISASTER AND FIRST RESPONDER FUNDING]]> 2006-02-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING WHITE SOX VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE]]> 2006-02-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR SENATE HEARING AND AGENCY INVESTIGATIONS ON FRAUDULENT SALE AND USE OF PRIVATE PHONE RECORDS]]> 2006-02-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ISSUES A “RURAL REPORT CARD” ON PRESIDENT’S BUDGET]]> 2006-02-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS COMPANIES THAT CHEAT TAXPAYERS SHOULD NOT BE AWARDED GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS TO REBUILD NEW ORLEANS]]> 2006-02-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ENERGY SECRETARY BODMAN TO PUSH ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY INNOVATION]]> 2006-02-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT FUTURE OF ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNITS]]> 2006-02-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS PRESIDENT’S BUDGET IS “OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE NEEDS OF ILLINOIS AND THE NATION”]]> 2006-02-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF MINE SAFETY LEGISLATION]]> 2006-02-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RELEASES FUNDS FOR JUDICIAL PROTECTION]]> 2006-02-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN’S EFFORTS PAYOFF FOR UNINSURED IN ILLNOIS]]> 2006-02-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON TUNA INDUSTRY TO ADDRESS MERCURY LEVELS]]> 2006-02-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN RESPONSE TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS]]> 2006-02-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF CORETTA SCOTT KING]]> 2006-01-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON DR. BERNANKE'S CONFIRMATION AS FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN]]> 2006-01-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[TWO ILLINOIS IRAQ COMBAT VETERANS TO BE DURBIN’S GUESTS FOR STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS]]> 2006-01-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT REGARDING SENATOR DURBIN’S VOTE ON THE ALITO NOMINATION]]> 2006-01-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS EXXON MOBIL'S WINDFALL PROFITS A VICTORY FOR SPECIAL INTERESTS OVER CONSUMERS]]> 2006-01-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON BUSH TO EXPAND U.S. EFFORTS TO END GENOCIDE IN DARFUR]]> 2006-01-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO HELP ILLINOIS RESIDENTS HEAT THEIR HOMES]]> 2006-01-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SPEECH TO NATIONAL PRESS CLUB: A MORE SECURE AMERICA--AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD]]> 2006-01-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: REPAIRING THE NEW MEDICARE PLAN]]> 2006-02-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF RICHARD NORTON SMITH]]> 2006-01-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR QUICK APPROVAL OF REPAIR ACT]]> 2006-01-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE HONEST LEADERSHIP AND OPEN GOVERNMENT ACT]]> 2006-01-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN BILL WOULD STOP THE SALE OF CELL PHONE CALL LISTS]]> 2006-01-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATOR DICK DURBIN DELIVERS RADIO ADDRESS ON HONEST LEADERSHIP]]> 2006-01-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATOR DURBIN URGES ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD TO CONSULT WITH MEMBERS OF SPRINGFIELD’S 183RD UNIT ON NEW MISSION]]> 2006-01-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STEPS UP CALL FOR REVIEW OF MINE SAFETY RECORDS]]> 2006-01-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON PENTAGON TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO TROOP NEEDS IN IRAQ]]> Asks Why Additional Body Armor was Not Sent Earlier to Soldiers in Combat]]> 2006-01-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS SAFTEY AGENCIES AND COAL COMPANY TO REPORT ON SAFETY CONDITIONS AT ILLINOIS MINE]]> 2006-01-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PUSHES FOR ADDITIONAL LIHEAP FUNDING]]> 2006-01-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF SENATOR DURBIN REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS]]> 2006-01-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MATH/SCIENCE EDUCATION AND HELP U.S. COMPETE GLOBALLY]]> 2006-01-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $3.5 MILLION FOR BLOOD SUBSTITUTE TO BE TESTED FOR POTENTIAL USE ON BATTLEFIELD]]> 2006-01-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: ANNOUNCE CONFIRMATION OF VIRGINIA M. KENDALL AS FEDERAL DISTRICT JUDGE IN NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS]]> 2005-12-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS HHS PULLING BAIT AND SWITCH ON AMERICA'S SENIORS; AGENCY NOT DOING ENOUGH TO WARN SENIORS ABOUT CHANGING DRUG PRICES]]> 2005-12-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, SENATORS VOW TO PUSH FOR AGRICULTURE DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING NEXT CONGRESS AFTER HOUSE ELIMINATES $1.6 BILLION FROM SPENDING BILL]]> 2005-12-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $280 MILLION IN DEFENSE FUNDING FOR ILLINOIS]]> 2005-12-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA RECEIVE ASSURANCES FROM U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE THAT MONEY TO PROTECT FEDERAL JUDGES WILL BE ALLOCATED IMMEDIATELY]]> 2005-12-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: LINCOLN PENNY BILL PASSES CONGRESS]]> 2005-12-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES HUMANITARIAN VISA FOR POLISH BABY BEING TREATED AT CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL]]> 2005-12-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ASK ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HELP IMMEDIATELY RELEASE FUNDING FOR JUDICIAL SECURITY]]> 2005-12-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATORS CALL ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO ADDRESS SERIOUS CONCERNS RAISED IN GAO REPORT ON TERRORIST FINANCING]]> 2005-11-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON HHS TO WARN SENIORS ENROLLING IN MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT ABOUT CHANGING DRUG PRICES]]> 2005-11-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR DECATUR PROJECT TO OFFER HOUSING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS]]> 2005-11-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING FOR U of I AG RESEARCH]]> 2005-11-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PUSHES FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO EASE NURSING SHORTAGE]]> 2005-11-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, HAGEL, LUGAR: CONGRESS SHOULD ACT NOW TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION]]> 2005-12-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING DOT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT]]> 2005-11-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE-HOUSE CONFERENCE APPROVES MORE THAN $187 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING FUNDING FOR ILLINOIS]]> 2005-11-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES VICTORIES FOR ILLINOIS VETERANS IN SPENDING BILL]]> 2005-11-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION HONORS 1.5 MILLION VICTIMS OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE]]> 2005-11-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS SENATE MUST PLACE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AHEAD OF INCREASING WEALTH OF RICHEST AMERICANS]]> 2005-11-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN & MANZULLO: HOUSE-SENATE CONFERENCE APPROVES $34.5 MILLION TO CONSTRUCT NEW COURTHOUSE IN ROCKFORD]]> 2005-11-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS APPROVED BY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE]]> 2005-11-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS AMTRAK BOARD TO EXPLAIN THE DISMISSAL OF AMTRAK PRESIDENT AND CEO]]> 2005-11-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEASURE ASSURES LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR RESERVIST VETERANS APPLYING FOR FEDERAL JOBS]]> 2005-11-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS SENATE VOTE CLEARLY CALLS FOR CHANGE IN IRAQ POLICY]]> 2005-11-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS MEDICARE DRUG PLAN TOO CONFUSING; URGES CONGRESS TO DELAY ENROLLMENT PENALTIES TO GIVE SENIORS MORE TIME]]> 2005-11-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROVES MORE THAN $195 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-11-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON UNITED AIRLINES SERVICE FROM ROCKFORD TO DENVER]]> 2005-11-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $220,000 FOR HEALTH CLINIC AT COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL]]> 2005-11-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRIGHTON-BUNKER HILL ROAD]]> 2005-11-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE LINCOLN STUDY ABROAD COMMISSION REPORT]]> 2005-11-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, WAXMAN URGE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TO PROTECT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FROM CRONYISM]]> 2005-11-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: WIN FOR VETERANS AS ILL-ADVISED REVIEW OF 72,000 PTSD CASES IS SUSPENDED]]> 2005-11-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE APPROVES DURBIN/BAYH MEASURE TO HELP NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE COPE WITH LOSS OF INCOME DURING LONG DEPLOYMENTS]]> 2005-11-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE MILITARY RETIREMENT SYSTEM MORE EQUITABLE FOR GUARD AND RESERVE]]> 2005-11-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING DISMISSAL OF AMTRAK PRESIDENT]]> 2005-11-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA, EMANUEL ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR WORLD'S FIRST ETHANOL-TO-HYDROGEN FUELING STATION]]> 2005-11-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: OIL COMPANY EXECUTIVES FILL UP THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS; AMERICANS RUNNING ON EMPTY]]> 2005-11-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, MAYOR DALEY DEDICATE RICKOVER NAVAL ACADEMY]]> 2005-11-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: BUDGET THREATENS TO HURT ILLIONIS FARMERS]]> 2005-11-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: 2005 NATIONAL GUN SURVEY SHOWS TEEN ATTITUDES TOWARD GUNS ARE SHIFTING]]> 2005-11-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: BUDGET OUT OF TOUCH WITH REAL NEED OF AMERICA]]> 2005-11-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNITS FACE SERIOUS EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES; COULD HAMPER ABILITY TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCIES]]> 2005-11-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WELCOMES BUSH ADMINISTRATION POSSIBLE ACTION TO STOCKPILE GASOLINE RESERVES]]> 2005-11-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING THE NOMINATION OF SAMUEL ALITO TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT]]> 2005-10-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[FIRE DEPARTMENT UNVEILS NEW EQUIPMENT ACQUIRED WITH FEDERAL FUNDING SECURED BY DURBIN]]> 2005-10-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON WAL-MART TO DISTANCE ITSELF FROM EXECUTIVE REPORT]]> 2005-10-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT BY SPECIAL COUNSEL PATRICK FITZGERALD]]> 2005-10-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA PASS AMENDMENT TO ENCOURAGE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION]]> 2005-10-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF HARRIET MIERS]]> 2005-10-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS SCIENCE AND POLITICS DON'T MIX; SENATE APPROVES AMENDMENT TO ENSURE SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY]]> 2005-10-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON BIG OIL'S STAGGERING PROFITS]]> 2005-10-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF SENATOR DURBIN REGARDING MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURES]]> 2005-10-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENS. DURBIN, OBAMA & REP. LAHOOD: HOUSE-SENATE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $13 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-10-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN REMARKS: THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX WIN THE WORLD SERIES]]> 2005-10-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATORS DURBIN AND COLEMAN HOST SENATE CAUCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINERING, AND MATH EDUCATION BRIEFING WITH NATIONAL EDUCATORS]]> 2005-10-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S DECISION TO REVERSE HIS ACTION ON DAVIS-BACON ACT]]> 2005-10-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEASURE SHIELDS SENIORS FROM ID THEFT]]> Senate Approves Durbin Amendment to Develop Plan to Remove Social Security Numbers from Medicare Cards]]> 2005-10-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS CALL ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO ACCEPT SENATE VERSION OF PATRIOT ACT]]> 2005-10-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF 2000 AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN IRAQ]]> 2005-10-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MRS. ROSA PARKS]]> 2005-10-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNITS FACE SERIOUS EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES; COULD HAMPER ABILITY TO RESPOND IN EMERGENCIES]]> 2005-10-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON AMTRAK FUNDING FOR 2006]]> 2005-10-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SPONSORS RESOLUTION TO OBSERVE KOREAN AMERICAN DAY]]> 2005-10-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[AS ENROLLMENT PERIOD SET TO BEGIN, SENATE DEMOCRATS SAY MEDICARE DRUG PLANS TOO CONFUSING]]> 2005-10-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: BIG OIL WINDFALL PROFITS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO CONSUMERS]]> 2005-10-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DEMOCRATS CALL ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO HOLD SUMMIT WITH HIS ALLIES IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIES]]> 2005-10-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: UNINSURED AMERICANS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PRICE GOUGING BY HOSPITALS]]> 2005-10-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN REACTS TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S SPEECH ON IRAQ]]> 2005-10-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[MCCAIN-GRAHAM-DURBIN AMENDMENT ON U.S. TORTURE POLICY APROVED BY U.S. SENATE]]> 2005-10-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PROPOSES STRATEGIC GAS AND FUEL RESERVE]]> 2005-10-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF HARRIET MIERS TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT]]> 2005-10-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[BIPARTISAN JUDICIAL NOMINATION: PRESIDENT BUSH FOLLOWS RECOMMENDATION OF DURBIN & OBAMA TO FILL FEDERAL JUDGESHIP IN NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS]]> 2005-10-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[FOR 4th TIME, SENATE PASSES DURBIN AMENDMENT ALLOWING RESERVISTS WHO ARE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE FULL SALARY]]> 2005-09-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $306 MILLION IN DEFENSE FUNDING FOR ILLINOIS]]> 2005-09-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WINS VICTORY FOR UNINSURED IN ILLINOIS]]> 2005-09-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: GIVING MEDICARE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE IS THE PRESCRIPTION FOR REAL SAVINGS ON DRUG PRICES]]> 2005-09-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF FDA COMMISSIONER CRAWFORD]]> 2005-09-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JOHN ROBERTS]]> 2005-09-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIRMAN AGREES TO INCLUDE DROUGHT ASSISTANCE IN UPCOMING RELIEF MEASURE]]> 2005-09-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MOURNS PASSING OF SIMON WIESENTHAL; CALLS HIM “CONSCIENCE OF THE HOLOCAUST”]]> 2005-09-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SALUTES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH]]> 2005-09-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE APPROVES DURBIN MEASURE TO CUT THROUGH RED TAPE]]> 2005-09-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: ILLINOIS MUST BE TREATED FAIRLY IN MEASURE TO HELP UNINSURED]]> Senator Calls on States to Join Effort to Secure Adequate Funding]]> 2005-09-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OTHER SENATE LEADERS TO VISIT GULF COAST REGION]]> Frist, Reid, Durbin Will Lead Bipartisan Delegation to Assess Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts In Three States]]> 2005-09-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: KAISER STUDY SHOWS NO END IN SIGHT FOR RISING COST OF HEALTH CARE]]> 2005-09-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR ACTION TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PRICE GOUGING AT THE GAS PUMP]]> 2005-09-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN'S OPENING STATEMENT FOR NOMINATION HEARING OF JOHN ROBERTS]]> 2005-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $2.6 MILLION DOT GRANT FOR DECATUR AIRPORT]]> 2005-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN UNVEILS PACKAGE OF LEGISLATION TO AID VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA]]> 2005-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING FEMA DIRECTOR’S RESIGNATION]]> 2005-09-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: PRESCHOOL AGE KATRINA VICTIMS TO GAIN ACCESS TO ILLINOIS HEAD START]]> 2005-09-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OTHERS CALL ON PRESIDENT TO INCLUDE RELIEF FOR FARMERS IN EMERGENCY RELIEF REQUEST]]> 2005-09-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURES]]> 2005-09-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SEEKS DROUGHT RELIEF]]> 2005-09-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA EMERGENCY RELIEF PLAN]]> 2005-09-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN REQUESTS REPORT ON STATE OF SHIPPING ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]> 2005-09-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: FEMA DIRECTOR SHOULD RESIGN]]> 2005-09-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING THE PASSING OF CHIEF JUSTICE WILLIAM REHNQUIST]]> 2005-09-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION FOR U.S. 67 BRIDGE IN BEARDSTOWN]]> 2005-09-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN VISITS LOOKING FOR LINCOLN SITES]]> 2005-09-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE ACTION TO PROVIDE HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDS]]> 2005-09-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S ACTION TO PROTECT SPRINGFIELD’S AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE]]> 2005-09-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA URGE BUSH TO REJECT BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT RECOMMENDATIONS]]> 2005-09-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA STATEMENT REGARDING BRAC COMMISSION ACTION AFFECTING ILLINOIS]]> 2005-08-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA STATEMENT REGARDING BRAC COMMISSION ACTION AFFECTING ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL]]> 2005-08-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT GRANT AWARD TO ROCKFORD AIRPORT]]> 2005-08-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $350,000 FOR BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE LAB]]> 2005-08-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNING FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION BILL IN AURORA]]> 2005-08-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN VISITS MARION VA HOSPITAL TO DISCUSS TREATMENT FOR POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER]]> 2005-08-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN VISITS CENTRAL ILLINOIS FARMS HIT BY DROUGHT]]> 2005-08-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO I-57/64]]> 2005-08-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $5.2 MILLION FOR DES PLAINES RIVER FLOOD CONTROL]]> 2005-08-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA, BEAN ANNOUNCE $10 MILLION FOR ROUTE 31]]> 2005-08-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SPONSORS JOINT RESOLUTION TO GRANT POSTHUMOUS HONORARY CITIZENSHIP TO CASIMIR PULASKI]]> 2005-08-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $25 MILLION FOR WACKER DRIVE CONSTRUCTION]]> 2005-08-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR NEAR WEST SUBURBS]]> 2005-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND LIPINSKI ANNOUNCE $3.2 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AROUND BROOKFIELD ZOO]]> 2005-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION FOR GRAND AVENUE UNDERPASS IN FRANKLIN PARK]]> 2005-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $3 MILLION FOR SOUTH ARSENAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS]]> 2005-08-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $3.6 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR KANKAKEE / BOURBONNAIS / MANTENO AREA]]> 2005-08-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND MANZULLO ANNOUNCE $15.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR ROCKFORD AREA]]> 2005-08-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND MANZULLO ANNOUNCE $8.2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR U.S. 20 IMPROVEMENTS]]> 2005-08-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND EVANS ANNOUNCE $20.75 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR QUAD CITIES AREA]]> 2005-08-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND EVANS ANNOUNCE $10 MILLION IN NEW TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR QUINCY]]> 2005-08-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION FOR NORMAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER]]> 2005-08-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA AND EVANS ANNOUNCE $25 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ROUTE 51 EXPANSION]]> 2005-08-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN/OBAMA ANNOUNCE $19 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR SPRINGFIELD]]> 2005-08-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING THE RECESS APPOINTMENT OF JOHN BOLTON AS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS]]> 2005-08-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR DICK DURBIN ON PASSAGE OF ENERGY BILL]]> 2005-07-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: HOUSE-SENATE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES $2 MILLION FOR STATEWIDE TEACHER TRAINING INITIATIVES]]> 2005-07-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ANNOUNCE PROJECT MONEY THEY SECURED FOR ILLINOIS]]> 2005-08-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING ILLINOIS DROUGHT]]> 2005-07-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING FAA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR O’HARE MODERNIZATION]]> 2005-07-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $7 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-07-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING USDA’S DESIGNATION OF ILLINOIS COUNTIES AS AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AREAS]]> 2005-07-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN EARNS PERFECT SCORE FROM NATIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP GROUP]]> 2005-07-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ASKS GAO TO INVESTIGATE ADMINISTRATION’S PATIENT PROJECTIONS FOR VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE]]> 2005-07-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS LEGISLATION IN U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES]]> 2005-07-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO FARMERS FACING DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN ILLINOIS]]> 2005-07-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AMENDMENT TO REPORT SERIOUS HEALTH EFFECTS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS DEBATED TODAY BY SENATE]]> 2005-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP VETERANS WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER]]> 2005-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $129 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $214 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[PATRIOT ACT BILL INCLUDES REFORMS PROPOSED BY SENATORS DURBIN AND CRAIG]]> 2005-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT’S VISIT TO CHICAGO]]> 2005-07-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JOHN ROBERTS TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT]]> 2005-07-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES FUNDING FOR NEW COURTHOUSE IN ROCKFORD]]> 2005-07-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA CALL FOR EPA ACCOUNTING OF DANGERS TO ILLINOISANS AT SUPERFUND SITES STATEWIDE]]> 2005-07-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE APPROVES DURBIN AMENDMENT TO DESIGNATE MASCOUTAH’S MIDAMERICA AIRPORT AS A U.S. PORT OF ENTRY]]> 2005-07-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE PASSES HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS BILL]]> 2005-07-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA MEET WITH TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS PRIORITIES]]> 2005-07-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: ETHANOL AND E-85 TO BENEFIT FROM LEGISLATION PENDING IN CONGRESS]]> 2005-07-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING JUSTICE O'CONNOR]]> 2005-07-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON CAFTA]]> 2005-06-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE VOTE TO PROVIDE $1.5 BILLION IN EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR VETRANS’ HEALTH CARE]]> 2005-06-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRESIDENT BUSH’S SPEECH ON IRAQ]]> 2005-06-29 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE LOCAL AND STATE PROSECUTORS WITH OVER $860 MILLION TO FIGHT GROWING GANG VIOLENCE]]> 2005-06-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: ENERGY BILL IS VERY SMALL STEP IN LONG JOURNEY TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY]]> 2005-06-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON BOB MICHEL DEPARTMENT OF VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC]]> 2005-06-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[JOINT STATEMENT BY U.S. SENATORS DURBIN AND OBAMA ON UNITED AIRLINES]]> 2005-06-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SAYS USDA MUST BE VIGILANT IN PROTECTING NATION'S FOOD SUPPLY FROM MAD COW DISEASE]]> 2005-06-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $13 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-06-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: CONGRESS MUST ACT TO FIX $1 BILLION SHORTFALL FOR VETERANS’ HEALTHCARE]]> 2005-06-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT OF REGRET]]> 2005-06-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN REMARKS AT BRAC REGIONAL HEARING IN ST. LOUIS]]> 2005-06-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $2 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECT]]> 2005-06-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON PREVIOUS COMMENTS REGARDING GUANTANAMO BAY]]> 2005-06-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $210 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-06-20 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON GUANTANAMO BAY]]> 2005-06-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF RENEWABLE FUEL AMENDMENT TO SENATE ENERGY BILL]]> 2005-06-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA INTRODUCE BILL IN SENATE TO KEEP WAR WIDOW FROM BEING DEPORTED]]> 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DEMOCRATS SET NEW NATIONAL PRIORITY FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE TO SECURE AMERICA]]> 2005-06-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PUSHES FOR SENATE VOTE ON STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL]]> 2005-06-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DEMOCRATS WORKING TO PROTECT OUR VETERANS]]> 2005-06-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $8 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS]]> 2005-06-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON REPUBLICAN LEADER FRIST TO BEGIN SENATE DEBATE ON EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL]]> 2005-06-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE HUNGER CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS LEAD BIPARTISAN SENATE FOOD DRIVE ON NATIONAL HUNGER AWARENESS DAY]]> 2005-06-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN VISITS LOOKING FOR LINCOLN SITES]]> 2005-06-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN COSPONSORS LEGISLATION THAT SAVES TAXPAYERS BILLIONS & REWARDS COLLEGE GRADUATES WHO REPAY STUDENT LOANS EARLY]]> 2005-05-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN HOPE AT HOME ACT]]> 2005-05-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITIES ACT OF 2005]]> 2005-05-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN DECRIES BUSH ADMINISTRATION DECISION TO REJECT BIPARTISANSHIP COOPERATION IN NAMING MEDICAID COMMISSION]]> 2005-05-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF SEN. DICK DURBIN REGARDING THE AGREEMENT ON JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS IN THE SENATE]]> 2005-05-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS ON REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC PLAN FOR MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE]]> 2005-05-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION HONORING VICTIMS OF COMMUNISIM]]> 2005-05-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND OBAMA STATEMENT REGARDING INSPECTOR GENERAL’S REPORT]]> 2005-05-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ANNOUNCE NEARLY $7 MILLION IN DOT GRANTS FOR ILLINOIS AIRPORTS]]> 2005-05-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF THE HIGHWAY BILL]]> 2005-05-17 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: SPRINGFIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE SHOULD NOT BE REALIGNED]]> 2005-05-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN OPPOSES PENTAGON’S RECOMMENDATION TO CUT JOBS AT ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL]]> 2005-05-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PEORIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE]]> 2005-05-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE]]> 2005-05-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING AMTRAK]]> 2005-05-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN INTRODUCES WELCOME HOME GI BILL]]> 2005-05-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON CONGRESS’ FAILURE TO ENACT RESERVIST PAY SECURITY]]> 2005-05-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN’S GOAL: COVER THE UNINSURED BY 2010]]> 2005-05-04 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CONVENES MEETING TO PROMOTE ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA]]> 2005-05-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN REINTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT AMERICA’S RED ROCK WILDERNESS]]> 2005-04-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WELCOMES TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT EXEMPTION FOR CHICAGOLAND AREA TRAIN WHISTLE RULE]]> 2005-04-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA, COSTELLO ANNOUNCE NEARLY $500,000 IN DOT GRANTS FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORT]]> 2005-04-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, COLLEAGUES DRIVE EFFORT TO LOWER GAS PRICES FOR CONSUMERS]]> 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR DICK DURBIN (D-IL) IN OPPOSITION TO THE NOMINATION OF UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE BOLTON AS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE U.N.]]> 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN LEGISLATION WOULD CREATE ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMEMORATIVE U.S. COIN]]> 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, FARR INTRODUCE CLEAN CRUISE SHIP ACT]]> 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA PRESS VA SECRETARY TO MEET WITH THEM NEXT WEEK ON VETERANS DISABILITY BENEFITS]]> 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT BY SEN. DICK DURBIN REGARDING TODAY’S FEDERAL COURT RULING ON EPHEDRA]]> 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AMENDMENT ALLOWING RESERVISTS WHO ARE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE FULL SALARY PASSES SENATE]]> 2005-04-13 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE REPUBLICANS LEAD EFFORT TO DENY HELP FOR VETERANS AFFECTED BY POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER]]> 2005-04-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: NEARLY $12 MILLION FOR PROTECTION OF FEDERAL JUDGES INCLUDED IN SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL]]> 2005-04-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[LOCAL STUDENTS WIN ABRAHAM LINCOLN LIBRARY ESSAY CONTEST]]> 2005-04-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN FLOOR STATEMENT ON TWO TRUE AMERICAN HEROES: FRED KOREMATSU AND ERNEST CHILDERS]]> 2005-04-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN WELCOMES UKRAINE PRESIDENT VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO TO WASHINGTON D.C.]]> 2005-04-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN AND FRIST TO LEAD SENATE DELEGATION TO ATTEND POPE’S FUNERAL]]> 2005-04-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATOR DURBIN'S SAFE ACT PRESS CONFERENCE STATEMENT]]> 2005-04-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[CONGRESSIONAL RECORD STATEMENT ON UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON]]> 2005-04-05 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS INTRODUCE “SAFE ACT” TO REMEDY PROBLEMS IN PATRIOT ACT]]> 2005-04-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[STATEMENT BY SEN. DICK DURBIN REGARDING THE PASSING OF THE POPE]]> 2005-04-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN TO OFFER BILL TO AID TROOPS RETURNING FROM WAR WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER]]> 2005-04-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $14 MILLION IN DOT GRANTS FOR ILLINOIS AIRPORTS]]> 2005-03-31 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SECURES $800,000 FOR CLEAN AIR COUNTS CAMPAIGN]]> 2005-03-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN OFFERS CONGRATULATIONS TO GREEK COMMUNITY]]> 2005-03-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON NALACC CALL FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM]]> 2005-03-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[TOP SENATE DEMOCRATS REID & DURBIN LEAD BIPARTISAN SENATE DELEGATION TO MIDDLE EAST AND OTHER DEVELOPING DEMOCRACIES]]> 2005-03-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, LINCOLN, INTRODUCE AFFORDABLE INSURANCE PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES]]> 2005-03-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, SANTORUM SHARE COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS]]> 2005-03-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES DURBIN AMENDMENT TO BANKRUPTCY BILL]]> 2005-03-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $81 MILLION IN DOT FUNDS FOR CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY]]> 2005-03-08 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY WILL MEAN BIG BENEFIT CUTS AND BILLIONS IN NEW DEBT]]> 2005-03-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $17 MILLION IN DOT GRANTS FOR ILLINOIS AIRPORTS]]> 2005-03-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, HAGEL, REINTRODUCE BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE]]> 2005-03-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATORS JEFF SESSIONS AND DICK DURBIN INTRODUCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING LEGISLATION]]> 2005-03-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[SENATORS JEFF SESSIONS AND DICK DURBIN INTRODUCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING LEGISLATION]]> 2005-03-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, HAGEL, REINTRODUCE BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE]]> 2005-03-03 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DEWINE INTRODUCE BILL TO PRESERVE HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL SITES]]> 2005-03-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, BAYH, LANDRIEU INTRODUCE BANKRUPTCY AMENDMENT TO PROTECT MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM FINANCIAL RUIN]]> 2005-03-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, REID, LAUTENBERG, KENNEDY & KERRY ASK WHITE HOUSE TO LAUNCH FORMAL INQUIRY INTO GANNON/GUCKERT AFFAIR]]> 2005-02-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS]]> 2005-02-23 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS VITAL TO SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES]]> 2005-02-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: GAO REPORT CONFIRMS NEED FOR SINGLE FOOD SAFETY AGENCY]]> 2005-02-22 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $7 MILLION IN DOT GRANTS FOR ILLINOIS AIRPORTS]]> 2005-02-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS]]> 2005-02-18 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE LEADERS; WARNS THAT BUSH BUDGET COULD HURT MIDWESTERN FARMERS]]> 2005-02-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR FAIR IMMIGRATION POLICIES]]> 2005-02-16 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING THE CONFIRMATION OF MICHAEL CHERTOFF AS HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY]]> 2005-02-15 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENT BUSH’S AMTRAK PROPOSAL]]> 2005-02-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $750,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NEW EAST SIDE COMMUNITY CENTER]]> 2005-02-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA, OTHERS PROPOSE NEW LINCOLN PENNY DESIGN]]> 2005-02-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN REINTRODUCES MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND CHOICE ACT WITH SCHAKOWSKY AND BERRY]]> 2005-02-10 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING MEDICARE]]> 2005-02-09 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: PRESIDENT’S BUDGET REFLECTS “THE WRONG VALUES” FOR ILLINOIS AND AMERICA]]> 2005-02-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $4 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR GREATER ROCKFORD AIRPORT AUTHORITY]]> 2005-03-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[TWO ILLINOIS IRAQ COMBAT VETERANS TO BE DURBIN’S PERSONAL GUESTS FOR STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS]]> 2005-02-02 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA: IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED TO PREVENT PURCHASE OF PILOT’S UNIFORMS BY CIVILLIANS]]> 2005-02-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA TO NEW BRAC COMISSIONERS: ILLINOIS MILITARY BASES ESSENTIAL TO STATE’S ECONOMY]]> 2005-02-01 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN SEEKS BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY]]> 2005-01-30 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN: CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT MUST WORK TOGETHER TO PASS HIGHWAY BILL THIS YEAR]]> 2005-01-28 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH PRESIDENT’S NOMINEE TO HEAD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES]]> 2005-01-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH EDUCATION SECRETARY NOMINEE]]> 2005-01-27 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE]]> 2005-01-26 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS TO DISCUSS AGENDA FOR 2005]]> 2005-01-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH ENERGY SECRETARY NOMINEE TO DISCUSS $1 BILLION PROJECT FOR ILLINOIS]]> 2005-01-25 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, DEWINE SEEK BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY]]> 2005-01-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $124,650 FEMA GRANT TO THE ENERGY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT]]> 2005-01-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $438,133 IN FEMA GRANTS TO FIVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS]]> 2005-01-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $23,229 FEMA GRANT TO THE CARMI FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT]]> 2005-01-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $35,496 FEMA GRANT TO THE ASTORIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT]]> 2005-01-24 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN BLASTS FRIDAY RELEASE OF COMPLEX MEDICARE REGULATIONS]]> 2005-01-21 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, COMMERCE SECRETARY NOMINEE DISCUSS JOBS, TRADE ISSUES IMPORTANT TO ILLINOIS]]> 2005-01-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN MEETS WITH AGRICULTURE SECRETARY NOMINEE TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS PRIORITIES]]> 2005-01-19 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES $250,000 FOR CANCER CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT AT EDWARD HOSPITAL]]> 2005-01-14 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN CITES INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE REPORT AS EVIDENCE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LAW NEEDS TO BE CHANGED]]> 2005-01-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING FAA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR O’HARE MODERNIZATION]]> 2005-01-12 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR RT. 51 EXPANSION]]> 2005-01-11 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN, OBAMA URGE PRESIDENT BUSH TO DECLARE SEVENTEEN ILLINOIS COUNTIES FEDERAL DISASTER AREAS]]> 2005-01-07 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT ON ALBERTO R. GONZALEZ NOMINATION HEARING FOR U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL]]> 2005-01-06 00:00:00.0 <![CDATA[DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE]]> 2005-01-05 00:00:00.0