Tyco Lobbyist Urges Senators to Support Tyco Lawyer Nomination Oct 2, 2009
Richard Durbin (D-Ill. said other questions posed to Flanigan had yet to be answered. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)
Bang on the 'drums' Sep 24, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
LETTER: Keep health care plan in people's best interest Sep 18, 2009
" NeoCon Academician wrote on Sep 15, 2009 10:17 PM:" Why is it that Illinois' very own Senator Richard Durbin voting against the ending of federal funding for ACORN. The good catholic boy that Durbin is, I guess Durbin feels that the nefarious and illegal activities ACORN has been involved with is just A-okay with him. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Senate health care plan to create winners, losers Sep 14, 2009
left, talks with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, center, and Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP). FILE - These various 2009 file photos shows members of the Senate Finance Committee dealing with health care. (Albany Times Union)
Obama hopes his pitch will sway health care debate Sep 10, 2009
left, talks with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, center, and Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Illinois on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, prior to President Obama's speech on healthcare to a joint session of Congress. Charles Dharapak. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Senate pays tribute to Kennedy, looks ahead Sep 9, 2009
As painful as it was to look at the desk with the black drape and the flowers, it is harder still, to look at what s ahead, Senator majority whip Richard Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, said in an interview. Reid kept in frequent touch with Kennedy s wife, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, in recent months, trying to assess whether the senator could make it to Washington for a critical health care vote, Durbin said. (Boston Globe)
A Supposedly Green Thing I Might Do Again Sep 2, 2009
Richard Durbin of Illinois and Rep. Sam Farr of Californiahave been pushing a piece of legislation called the (PDF), which would bring all the regulations under one umbrella and strengthen policies on oily bilge water, sewage, and graywater. (Slate)
Eric Holder's Anti-CIA Witch Hunt Sep 1, 2009
Those reasons were summed up in a letter from Principal Assistant Deputy Attorney General Brian Benczkowski to Senator Richard Durbin dated February 7, 2008 ... a letter from Principal Assistant Deputy Attorney General Brian Benczkowski to Senator Richard Durbin dated February 7, 2008. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Another look at U.S.'s two wars Aug 30, 2009
Richard Durbin compares our troops to Nazis, Democratic Sen. John Kerry accuses troops of terrorizing women and children, Democratic Sens. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
U.S. Immigration Battle Heats Up Aug 22, 2009
For instance, Illinois senator and fellow Democrat Richard Durbin is a co-sponsor of a bill to crack down on alleged abuse of H-1B visas, which allow companies to employ workers from overseas for limited stays. Page. (BusinessWeek)
Durbin highlights value of disabled employees Aug 19, 2009
Richard Durbin came to Illinois Wesleyan University on Aug. 12 and delivered a wonderful speech on disabilities and employment. Sen. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Sotomayor wins historic US Supreme Court confirmation Aug 7, 2009
Their names will be listed in our nation's history of elected officials one step behind American's historic march forward," said Richard Durbin, the number two Democrat in the Senate. Republicans bristled at any charge that they opposed Sotomayor, who is of Puerto-Rican descent, based on her background, underlining that Democratic opposition had doomed the confirmation chances of a Republican appeals court nominee, Miguel Estrada. "She is being treated with far more dignity," said Republican... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Durbin Sees More Support for Mortgage Bankruptcy Aug 4, 2009
WASHINGTON Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin said Monday that, if voluntary loan modifications do not increase significantly within three months, he will revive a legislative effort to let judges rework loans in bankruptcy. Though the banking industry helped defeat such legislation in April, Durbin said he sensed growing support for it as lawmakers grow dissatisfied with the slow pace of modifications. (American Banker)
Call your lawmakers; be sure to vote in 2010 Aug 4, 2009
Richard Durbin is (202) 224-2152; Roland Burris is (202) 224-2854. At this point it is also important to call the media who imply that those who oppose the current tax and spend are "impaired." In all cases be polite and keep to the issues. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Exclude abortions from health care bill Aug 2, 2009
Richard Durbin, (202) 224-2152, and Sen. Roland Burns, (202) 224-2854, as soon as possible. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
House passes far-reaching food safety bill Jul 31, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. has not yet seen action in the Senate. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tancredo: 'The Race' Plays Racial Politics Jul 31, 2009
Richard Durbin denounced the group as a far right group, which he implied might want to bring back the Dredd Scott decision upholding slavery. The Federalist Society is nothing but a debating and social organization for conservative and libertarian law students and attorneys. (Newsmax)
Actor Sam Waterston to Visit Congress to Tout Hearing for Fair Elections Now Act Jul 29, 2009
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Richard Durbin (D-Ill. is the lead sponsor of companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. (PR Newswire)
Comcast Adds DC Execs Jul 28, 2009
Byron Dorgan (N.D.), Tom Daschle (S.D.), and Richard Durbin (D-Ill. . (Multichannel News)
Comcast Announces New Hires in Federal Government Affairs and External Affairs Jul 28, 2009
Trahern worked in the Senate before moving over to the House, serving former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) and on the staffs of Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Byron Dorgan (D-ND). In addition to his extensive experience on both sides of the Hill, Trahern served in the White House as Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs during the Clinton Administration. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SPIN METER: Few health exec visits to WH public Jul 25, 2009
"It's unrealistic to think every aspect of the negotiations is going to be public," said Senate Assistant Majority Leader Richard Durbin, D-Ill. WASHINGTON -- Despite President Barack Obama's promise of transparency on his health care overhaul, few White House meetings with medical industry representatives on a list recently released by his administration were made public at the time, an Associated Press review found. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hawaii senators help defeat concealed-gun bill Jul 23, 2009
Richard Durbin says it would override the laws of 11 states, including Hawaii, which don't allow carry permit reciprocity with other states. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Concealed gun measure fails in Senate Jul 23, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. Illinois and Wisconsin are the only states that don't permit private citizens to carry concealed weapons. (Anchorage Daily News)
Senate rejects concealed guns measure Jul 23, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. said it would override the laws of 11 states California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island and the District of Columbia which do not allow carry permit reciprocity with other states. (MSNBC -- Politics)
THE PERILS OF POST-9/11 PROBES Jul 18, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009 Last Update: 04:45 AM EDT. hide topics THIS WEEK'S HOT TOPICS. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Obama Forced To Confront Past Jul 14, 2009
Richard Durbin of Illinois said the secrecy "could be illegal.". The WP and NYT both front looks at how the White House is under renewed pressure to investigate controversial Bush-era programs. (Slate)
Cast of characters on committee quizzing Sotomayor Jul 13, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. participate in the committee's markup hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sunday's TV news shows Jul 13, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill ... Richard Durbin, D-Ill. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New Calls for Global Web Censorship Probe Jul 11, 2009
Richard Durbin chaired a Judiciary Committee hearing revisiting the Internet heavies' China policy. But in the time since, the face of the Internet has changed considerably as sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have marched steadily into the mainstream and given people easy ways to broadcast real-time updates in areas where the mainstream media might not have access. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Jul 11, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. and Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Burris wont seek full Senate term Jul 10, 2009
Richard Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat and the senior senator from Illinois, has said repeatedly he would not support Burris running for a full term. Other officials, including Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, have called for Burris to resign. (MSNBC -- Politics)
New England in Brief Jul 9, 2009
The letter, authored by Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois and signed by Kennedy, Kerry, and two other senators, says that forcing thousands to return after their nation was devastated by hurricanes last year will aggravate a challenging humanitarian situation. Temporary protected status is typically granted to people whose homelands have been ravaged by war or natural disasters. (Boston Globe)
Deal on Health Care Overhaul Still Uncertain Jun 30, 2009
Senator Richard Durbin, the Democrat in charge of vote counting in the Senate, said he needs at least three. In theory, Democrats are just one vote shy of the 60 needed in the 100-member chamber to overcome procedural hurdles on controversial bills. (Newsmax)
Bailouts helping culprits, not victims Jun 27, 2009
Richard Durbin that would let 600,000 people facing foreclosure stay in their homes. Congressional and executive leadership should. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Holder: "We Have To Face" Hate Crimes Jun 26, 2009
Richard Durbin of Illinois, both voiced concerns that the bill could be used to prosecute a church leader who speaks out against homosexuality, if a member of their congregation then assaults a gay person. "This is a bill to hold people accountable for conduct, not for speech," Holder insisted. (CBS News)
Nigeria: U.S. Apology for Slavery, Victory for Anti-Racism Jun 26, 2009
Former President Bill Clinton, while in office, had expressed regret for the act while George W. Bush described it as "one of the greatest crimes of history. But they stopped short of a proper apology. Some states in the country had also adopted resolutions expressing regret for slavery, but no formal bill at the national level was officially passed. The resolution also fell on June 19, being the celebration of the freedom of African-Americans at the end of the Civil War in 1865. Plans are in... (allAfrica.com)
National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Act Receives Senate Support Jun 19, 2009
"We are so grateful for the support from the senators and those who have shown dedication over the years, especially the tireless efforts of Rep. Ed Whitfield, Rep. Bart Stupak, Sen. Jeff Sessions, and Sen. Richard Durbin.". About The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. (PR Newswire)
Senate Advances Comprehensive Energy Bill Jun 18, 2009
Richard Durbin of Illinois, the chamber's No. 2 Democrat, said Democratic leadership has not yet taken a position on the drilling amendment added last week, which would move the buffer to 45 miles and allow drilling even closer to shore in a gas-rich region called the Destin Dome. "I want to hear [Nelson] out before I take a position on it," Durbin told reporters yesterday. (Scientific American)
Illinois snags $91M in FEMA funds Jun 17, 2009
Richard Durbin, R-Illinois. In Chicago, $52. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Project back on track, but alliance must put up millions Jun 16, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Now that there is a new agreement with the Department of Energy, will FutureGen be built in Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lawmakers assail automakers Jun 4, 2009
The second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, Richard Durbin of Illinois, said lawmakers "don't want to become too involved in the day-to-day business" while at the same time making sure "our investment in General Motors is going to be protected.". Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
LCA Applauds Senate Leadership Team Working to Secure New FDA Regulatory Authority Over Tobacco Jun 4, 2009
Dodd was joined by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Matt Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The legislation would give the FDA legal authority to regulate the sale, distribution and advertising of tobacco products in order to stop tobacco companies from targeting children and misleading the public. (PR Newswire)
Sotomayor Will Meet With a Dozen Senators on Tuesday Jun 2, 2009
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-Ill. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz. (Roll Call)
Kennedy Health Plan Would Include Public Insurance May 31, 2009
Others included Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democratic leader in the chamber, and Senator Charles Schumer of New York, the third-ranking Democratic leader. Some insurance companies, including Hartford, Connecticut- based Aetna Inc., argue that private corporations would be at a disadvantage under a plan that would, in effect, extend Medicare, the U.S. government health plan for the elderly and disabled, to more people. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Durbin Cold Shoulders Embattled Burris May 28, 2009
Most conspicuous is his lack of a relationship with his Illinois colleague, Richard Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat. Durbin routinely takes new senators under his wing, but he has never been supportive of Burris' Senate aspirations _ he told Burris it would be a bad idea to accept his appointment in the first place. (Newsmax)
Tyco Lobbyist Urges Senators to Support Tyco Lawyer Nomination May 22, 2009
Richard Durbin (D-Ill. said other questions posed to Flanigan had yet to be answered. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)
Senate Rebukes Obama, Blocks Guantanamo Shutdown May 21, 2009
Richard Durbin of Illinois, the second-in-command among Democrats, pointed out that no one has ever escaped from a federal "supermax" prison and that 347 convicted terrorists are among those held in them. That drew some support from Sen. (Law.com)
Stop Calling Them ‘Terrorists’! May 21, 2009
The American Conservative. Stop Calling Them Terrorists. (The American Conservative)
Solving U.S. H-1B Reform Top For Indian IT Group May 21, 2009
Mittal said he was in D.C. "to provide perspective on the Durbin-Grassley bill," bi-partisan legislation recently reintroduced by senators Richard Durbin (D-Ill. and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) who are seeking to prevent abuse and fraud in the H-1B and L-1 visa programs, which are predominately used to bring foreign IT workers into the U.S.. (TechWeb)
Obama's financial watchdog plan faces big hurdles May 21, 2009
Richard Durbin of Illinois, Charles Schumer of New York and Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts introduced legislation earlier this year that would create a commission like the one proposed by Warren. The Financial Services Roundtable, which represents some of the biggest institutions, has argued against separating the regulation of financial products from the regulators who oversee the institutions selling the products. (Anchorage Daily News)
SEC Head: Obama Watchdog Plan "Damaging" May 21, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. (CBS News)
Analysis: Obama moving to center on some issues May 20, 2009
Richard Durbin, singled out the president's request to Congress for $80 million to relocate Guantanamo's 240 detainees. Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, said Tuesday that the Senate would not comply until the administration produces a more detailed plan on where the detainees will be sent. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
U.S. Attorney Picks Are Under Way May 20, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. has asked the president to re-nominate Patrick Fitzgerald, the U.S. Attorney in Chicago who prosecuted I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Jr. and is overseeing the prosecution of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Law.com)
US weighs regulatory panel to prevent future financil crisis May 20, 2009
Richard Durbin of Illinois, Charles Schumer of New York, and Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts introduced legislation earlier this year that would create a commission like the one proposed by Warren. Some industry groups have already expressed opposition to the plan. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
US Senate passes credit card bill May 20, 2009
"This bill bans unfair rate increases, makes companies play by reasonable rules and magnifies the fine print so consumers aren't blindsided by their monthly bills," Democratic Senator Richard Durbin said. However, there are fears that if penalties on riskier borrowers are limited, credit card issuers could introduce annual fees and and curtail reward programmes to make up for lost revenue. (BBC News -- Business)
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Congress Moving to Track 'Conflict Minerals' May 16, 2009
"Without knowing it, tens of millions of people in the United States may be putting money in the pockets of some of the worst human rights violators in the world," said Richard Durbin, the Senate Majority Whip, "simply by using a cell phone or laptop computer.". Durbin, along with Senators Sam Brownback, Republican from Kansas, Russell Feingold, Democrat of Wisconsin, and Charles Schumer, Democrat of New York, are sponsoring the Congo Conflict Minerals Act that would require U.S. companies... (allAfrica.com)
Murkowski leads GOP in delaying Interior appointment May 14, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Ill. the majority whip. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sen. Plan Gives Retailers Leeway on Discounts May 12, 2009
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin, D-Ill. is weighing whether to offer the amendment to legislation to curb credit-card practices deemed abusive by consumer advocates, a Durbin spokesman confirmed. (SmartMoney)
Good news, bad news for Sen. Specter May 8, 2009
Majority Whip Richard Durbin, D-Ill. said he would give up his chairmanship of the Judiciary Crime and Drugs subcommittee in exchange for becoming chairman of a panel on human rights. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
A break from thebankrupt norm May 7, 2009
This was the second time in two years that Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois had brought to the senate floor the bill to give bankruptcy judges the authority to modify mortgage principal and interest covenant specifications, and the second time the initiative has failed. This time the vote was 51 senators opposed to the bill, 45 for, meaning that, not only did the bill not receive a plurality or majority, it was a full 15 votes short of the 60 vote supermajority now essential to move important... (Asia Times Online)
Sources: Sanctions urged over torture memos May 6, 2009
Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, who received an update from the Justice Department Monday night, appeared to confirm information that Bradbury's role may not be as strongly criticized. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Bill Moyers and Michael Winship: Mortgaging the White House May 5, 2009
Last week, as Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Illinois unsuccessfully fought for a congressional amendment he said would have helped 1. 7 million Americans save their homes from foreclosure, the senator told a radio station back home that, The banks hard to believe in a time when we re facing a banking crisis that many of the banks created are still the most powerful lobby on Capitol Hill. (Medfield Press, MA)
In a nutshell, peanuts are safe, new campaign insists Apr 17, 2009
The most prominent food safety bill is one sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin, D-Ill. backed by Republican Sens. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ron Hira: Time to Reform Immigrant Visa System Apr 9, 2009
Senators Richard Durbin (D-Ill. and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are expected to reintroduce a version of last year's bipartisan reform bill in the coming weeks. (Newsmax)
Are Mexican drug traffickers armed with US guns? Apr 9, 2009
Bob Barr, a former congressman and presidential candidate from Georgia, wrote in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently that "playing off the fear understandably engendered by the pervasive and gory drug violence playing itself out in Mexico, the gun-control crowd is using that phenomenon to move for more gun control on our side of the border. In the eyes of antifirearms advocates like Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin, Americans should feel guilty about, if not responsible for, drug gangs in... (Christian Science Monitor)
