Economy

Senator Durbin recognizes the importance of a strong and vibrant manufacturing sector to Illinois' and the nation's economy. He has worked to ensure that fair market practices are firmly place and that Illinoisans do not fall victim to outsourcing and currency manipulation.

Please click on one of the links below to find out what Sen. Durbin is doing to protect Illinois jobs and promote a healthy economy.

  • Steel Tariffs
  • Trade
  • Minimum Wage
  • Date Title
    10/25/2006  DURBIN, MANZULLO AND OBAMA CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR ROCKFORD FLOODING
    10/23/2006  DURBIN QUESTIONS APPOINTMENT OF NEW MINE SAFETY CHIEF
    10/13/2006  DURBIN STATEMENT ON DR. MUHAMMAD YUNUS WINNING THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
    09/29/2006  ADMINISTRATION TO DURBIN, OBAMA: DEFENSE DEPARTMENT REPORT “CANNOT AND WILL NOT” BE USED TO SHUT DOWN ILLINOIS WIND FARMS
    09/29/2006  DURBIN, OBAMA, INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REWARD “PATRIOT EMPLOYERS”
    09/21/2006  DURBIN REACTS TO COMMENTS BY USTR ON AGRICULTURE SAFETY NET
    09/12/2006  DURBIN RECEIVES GOLDEN TRIANGLE AWARD FOR WORK ON BEHALF OF DOWNSTATE ILLINOIS FARMERS
    09/07/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU LEADERS TO DISCUSS EMERGENCY AGRICULTURE DIASASTER ASSISTANCE ACT
    09/05/2006  OBAMA, DURBIN ASK DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO HELP DISPLACED OWENS-ILLINOIS WORKERS WHEN GODFREY PLANT CLOSES
    08/31/2006  DURBIN PROMISES TO FIGHT FOR ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE DISASTER RELIEF
    08/25/2006  DURBIN HOSTS REGIONAL SUMMIT TO PROMOTE BROADBAND AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL
    08/10/2006  DURBIN, JOHNSON AND LAVIN WORK WITH LOCAL TUSCOLA AND MATTOON OFFICIALS TO OUTLINE CITIES’ STRATEGIES TO WIN NEW FUTUREGEN PLANT
    08/09/2006  DURBIN: FLOOD PROOF ROAD TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY QUAD CITY CAMPUS
    08/09/2006  DURBIN SECURES FUNDING TO REPLACE MONMOUTH WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
    08/03/2006  DURBIN AND MANZULLO URGE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO APPLY FOR NORTHERN ILLINOIS AMTRAK SERVICE
    08/02/2006  DURBIN SAYS MINIMUM WAGE WORKERS DESERVE A RAISE
    07/28/2006  DURBIN SAYS HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP TRADE GOOD FOR THE NATION AND BOON FOR 10,000 ILLINOIS WORKERS
    07/27/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH ARMY CORPS OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS ASIAN CARP BARRIERS AND CHICAGO SHORELINE PROJECT
    07/19/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES $22 MILLION IN DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS FOR ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL
    07/19/2006  SENATE APPROVES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NAVIGATION AND ECOSYSTEM
    07/15/2006  STATEMENT OF SEN. DURBIN REGARDING UNITED’S DECISION TO KEEP AIRLINE HEADQUARTERS IN CHICAGO AREA
    07/14/2006  DURBIN: MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS APPROVED BY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
    07/11/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT PHIL NELSON TO DISCUSS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT AND OTHER ILLINOIS ISSUES
    07/07/2006  DURBIN SECURES $75,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DUQUOIN
    06/30/2006  DURBIN: BIPARTISAN LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE DOLLAR COIN PASSES SENATE
    06/30/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR A RAISE FOR AMERICA’S WORKERS BEFORE A RAISE FOR CONGRESS
    06/28/2006  DURBIN SAYS CONGRESS MUST "EASE THE COLLEGE DEBT SQUEEZE"
    06/27/2006  DURBIN ANNOUNCES FIRST E-85 PUMP ON CAPITOL HILL
    06/27/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $2 MILLION FOR STATEWIDE TEACHER TRAINING INITIATIVES & INSTALLATION OF NEW ETHANOL PUMP
    06/23/2006  OBAMA, DURBIN ANNOUNCE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WILL HELP DISPLACED MAYTAG WORKERS IF HERRIN PLANT CLOSES
    06/20/2006  DURBIN JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
    06/20/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR MINIMUN WAGE INCREASE
    06/13/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH TREASURY SECRETARY NOMINEE HENRY PAULSON TO DISCUSS CHINA’S CURRENCY MANIPULATION
    06/13/2006  DURBIN LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO PROTECT AMERICAN AIRLINES PENSION BENEFITS
    06/08/2006  SENATOR DURBIN AND IDOT SECRETARY TIM MARTIN SPEAK OUT AGAINST HOUSE CUTS TO AMTRAK FUNDING
    06/07/2006  DURBIN, OBAMA ASK HONDA CEO TO BRING NEW HONDA AUTO PLANT TO ILLINOIS
    06/07/2006  DURBIN WORKS TO ENSURE ILLINOIS SENIORS ENROLLED IN MEDICARE PART D HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR LOCAL PHARMACIES
    06/07/2006  DURBIN, OTHER LEADERS OF SENATE HUNGER CAUCUS MARK NATIONAL HUNGER AWARENESS DAY
    06/06/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE NOMINEE SUSAN SCHWAB TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS ISSUES
    05/26/2006  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED CUT TO AMTRAK FUNDING
    05/19/2006  DURBIN LAUNCHES ONLINE PETITION TO SUPPORT DISASTER RELIEF FOR FAMILY FARMERS
    05/17/2006  DEMOCRATS LEAD THE WAY TOWARD ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
    05/17/2006  DURBIN, OBAMA AND ARKANSAS SENATORS ASK DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO HELP DISPLACED MAYTAG WORKERS
    05/17/2006  DURBIN ASKS AMTRAK PRESIDENT TO MEET REGARDING ROCKFORD SERVICE
    05/11/2006  DURBIN SAYS AMERICAN FAMILIES LOSE OUT UNDER REPUBLICAN HEALTH CARE WEEK
    05/08/2006  NON-PARTISAN HEALTH GROUP STUDY SAYS BUSH/ENZI BILL IS BAD MEDICINE FOR OVER 3.9 MILLION ILLINOISANS
    05/05/2006  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING ILLINOIS STATE BUDGET COMMITMENT TO EXPAND AMTRAK
    05/05/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF HIS CAFE BILL
    05/04/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH STEVEN PRESTON OF DOWNERS GROVE, IL--PRESIDENT’S NOMINEE TO HEAD SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
    05/03/2006  DURBIN WARNS RISING GAS PRICES CREATE REAL HARDSHIP FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS
    05/02/2006  DURBIN: CONGRESS SHOULD PASS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NAVIGATION AND ECOSYSTEM
    04/18/2006  DURBIN BILL CUTS COLLEGE LOAN INTEREST RATES IN HALF FOR ILLINOIS STUDENTS
    04/06/2006  DURBIN: SEHBP WOULD MAKE HEALTH INSURANCE AFFORDABLE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
    03/28/2006  DURBIN TRIBUTE TO RETIRING REPRESENTATIVE LANE EVANS
    03/23/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS
    03/17/2006  DURBIN CALLS SENATE-PASSED BUDGET A "LOSER" FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES
    03/16/2006  DURBIN PUSHES TO SAVE AMTRAK
    03/09/2006  DEMOCRATS VOW TO KEEP AMERICA COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
    03/07/2006  DURBIN HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO BE DEMOCRATIC CENTERPIECE
    03/01/2006  DURBIN PRAISES ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS FOR PASSING STATE RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD
    02/21/2006  DURBIN, MANZULLO DISCUSS ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ROCKFORD’S FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
    02/09/2006  DURBIN ISSUES A “RURAL REPORT CARD” ON PRESIDENT’S BUDGET
    02/08/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH ENERGY SECRETARY BODMAN TO PUSH ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY INNOVATION
    02/06/2006  DURBIN SAYS PRESIDENT’S BUDGET IS “OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE NEEDS OF ILLINOIS AND THE NATION”
    01/31/2006  DURBIN STATEMENT ON DR. BERNANKE'S CONFIRMATION AS FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN
    01/26/2006  DURBIN SPEECH TO NATIONAL PRESS CLUB: A MORE SECURE AMERICA--AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD
    01/05/2006  DURBIN PUSHES FOR ADDITIONAL LIHEAP FUNDING
    12/20/2005  DURBIN, SENATORS VOW TO PUSH FOR AGRICULTURE DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING NEXT CONGRESS AFTER HOUSE ELIMINATES $1.6 BILLION FROM SPENDING BILL
    12/14/2005  DURBIN: LINCOLN PENNY BILL PASSES CONGRESS
    11/28/2005  DURBIN ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING FOR U of I AG RESEARCH
    11/21/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING DOT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
    11/13/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON UNITED AIRLINES SERVICE FROM ROCKFORD TO DENVER
    11/12/2005  DURBIN ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRIGHTON-BUNKER HILL ROAD
    11/09/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA, EMANUEL ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR WORLD'S FIRST ETHANOL-TO-HYDROGEN FUELING STATION
    11/03/2005  DURBIN: BUDGET OUT OF TOUCH WITH REAL NEED OF AMERICA
    10/27/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON BIG OIL'S STAGGERING PROFITS
    10/26/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S DECISION TO REVERSE HIS ACTION ON DAVIS-BACON ACT
    10/11/2005  DURBIN: BIG OIL WINDFALL PROFITS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO CONSUMERS
    10/04/2005  DURBIN PROPOSES STRATEGIC GAS AND FUEL RESERVE
    09/23/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF FDA COMMISSIONER CRAWFORD
    09/21/2005  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIRMAN AGREES TO INCLUDE DROUGHT ASSISTANCE IN UPCOMING RELIEF MEASURE
    09/14/2005  DURBIN, DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR ACTION TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PRICE GOUGING AT THE GAS PUMP
    09/13/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $2.6 MILLION DOT GRANT FOR DECATUR AIRPORT
    09/12/2005  DURBIN UNVEILS PACKAGE OF LEGISLATION TO AID VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
    09/09/2005  DURBIN, OTHERS CALL ON PRESIDENT TO INCLUDE RELIEF FOR FARMERS IN EMERGENCY RELIEF REQUEST
    09/08/2005  DURBIN SEEKS DROUGHT RELIEF
    09/02/2005  DURBIN VISITS LOOKING FOR LINCOLN SITES
    09/02/2005  DURBIN ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION FOR U.S. 67 BRIDGE IN BEARDSTOWN
    09/01/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA URGE BUSH TO REJECT BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
    08/26/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA STATEMENT REGARDING BRAC COMMISSION ACTION AFFECTING ILLINOIS
    08/25/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT GRANT AWARD TO ROCKFORD AIRPORT
    08/25/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA STATEMENT REGARDING BRAC COMMISSION ACTION AFFECTING ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL
    08/10/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNING FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION BILL IN AURORA
    08/08/2005  DURBIN VISITS CENTRAL ILLINOIS FARMS HIT BY DROUGHT
    08/04/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $25 MILLION FOR WACKER DRIVE CONSTRUCTION
    08/03/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR NEAR WEST SUBURBS
    08/03/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA AND LIPINSKI ANNOUNCE $3.2 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AROUND BROOKFIELD ZOO
    08/03/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $3 MILLION FOR SOUTH ARSENAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
    08/03/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION FOR GRAND AVENUE UNDERPASS IN FRANKLIN PARK
    08/02/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA AND EVANS ANNOUNCE $10 MILLION IN NEW TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR QUINCY
    08/02/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA AND EVANS ANNOUNCE $20.75 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR QUAD CITIES AREA
    08/02/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA AND MANZULLO ANNOUNCE $8.2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR U.S. 20 IMPROVEMENTS
    08/02/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA AND MANZULLO ANNOUNCE $15.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR ROCKFORD AREA
    08/02/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $3.6 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR KANKAKEE / BOURBONNAIS / MANTENO AREA
    08/01/2005  DURBIN/OBAMA ANNOUNCE $19 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR SPRINGFIELD
    08/01/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA AND EVANS ANNOUNCE $25 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ROUTE 51 EXPANSION
    08/01/2005  DURBIN AND OBAMA ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION FOR NORMAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
    07/28/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING FAA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR O’HARE MODERNIZATION
    07/28/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING ILLINOIS DROUGHT
    07/28/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA ANNOUNCE PROJECT MONEY THEY SECURED FOR ILLINOIS
    07/21/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $214 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS
    07/15/2005  SENATE APPROVES DURBIN AMENDMENT TO DESIGNATE MASCOUTAH’S MIDAMERICA AIRPORT AS A U.S. PORT OF ENTRY
    07/12/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA MEET WITH TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY TO DISCUSS ILLINOIS PRIORITIES
    07/07/2005  DURBIN: ETHANOL AND E-85 TO BENEFIT FROM LEGISLATION PENDING IN CONGRESS
    06/30/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON CAFTA
    06/28/2005  DURBIN: ENERGY BILL IS VERY SMALL STEP IN LONG JOURNEY TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY
    06/20/2005  DURBIN REMARKS AT BRAC REGIONAL HEARING IN ST. LOUIS
    06/13/2005  DURBIN, DEMOCRATS SET NEW NATIONAL PRIORITY FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE TO SECURE AMERICA
    06/03/2005  DURBIN VISITS LOOKING FOR LINCOLN SITES
    05/26/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN HOPE AT HOME ACT
    05/20/2005  DURBIN CALLS ON REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC PLAN FOR MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
    05/18/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA ANNOUNCE NEARLY $7 MILLION IN DOT GRANTS FOR ILLINOIS AIRPORTS
    05/17/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF THE HIGHWAY BILL
    05/13/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE
    05/13/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING PEORIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE
    05/13/2005  DURBIN OPPOSES PENTAGON’S RECOMMENDATION TO CUT JOBS AT ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL
    05/13/2005  DURBIN: SPRINGFIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE SHOULD NOT BE REALIGNED
    05/12/2005  DURBIN INTRODUCES WELCOME HOME GI BILL
    05/02/2005  DURBIN CONVENES MEETING TO PROMOTE ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
    04/20/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA, COSTELLO ANNOUNCE NEARLY $500,000 IN DOT GRANTS FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORT
    04/19/2005  DURBIN, COLLEAGUES DRIVE EFFORT TO LOWER GAS PRICES FOR CONSUMERS
    04/15/2005  DURBIN LEGISLATION WOULD CREATE ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMEMORATIVE U.S. COIN
    04/06/2005  DURBIN WELCOMES UKRAINE PRESIDENT VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO TO WASHINGTON D.C.
    03/16/2005  DURBIN, LINCOLN, INTRODUCE AFFORDABLE INSURANCE PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
    03/03/2005  DURBIN, HAGEL, REINTRODUCE BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE
    03/01/2005  DURBIN, BAYH, LANDRIEU INTRODUCE BANKRUPTCY AMENDMENT TO PROTECT MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM FINANCIAL RUIN
    02/23/2005  DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
    02/22/2005  DURBIN: GAO REPORT CONFIRMS NEED FOR SINGLE FOOD SAFETY AGENCY
    02/18/2005  DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
    02/16/2005  DURBIN MEETS WITH ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE LEADERS; WARNS THAT BUSH BUDGET COULD HURT MIDWESTERN FARMERS
    02/07/2005  DURBIN: PRESIDENT’S BUDGET REFLECTS “THE WRONG VALUES” FOR ILLINOIS AND AMERICA
    01/25/2005  DURBIN MEETS WITH ENERGY SECRETARY NOMINEE TO DISCUSS $1 BILLION PROJECT FOR ILLINOIS
    01/19/2005  DURBIN, COMMERCE SECRETARY NOMINEE DISCUSS JOBS, TRADE ISSUES IMPORTANT TO ILLINOIS

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