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| Term Start | Term End | Role | State | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2008 | Senator | IL | Democrat |
| See All 9 Terms | ||||
Committee Membership
- Senate Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Defense
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Senate Judiciary
- Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights
- Crime and Drugs
- Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security
- Senate Rules and Administration
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
Sponsored Bill Statistics
Recent Voting History
| Bill | Voted |
|---|---|
|
S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009 On the Motion (Gregg Motion to Instruct Conferees (Discretionary Spending) re: S. Con. Res. 70 ) |
Nay May 15, 2008 |
|
S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009 On the Motion (Vitter Motion to Instruct Conferees (OCS) re: S. Con. Res. 70 ) |
Nay May 15, 2008 |
|
S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009 On the Motion (DeMint Motion to Instruct Conferees (China - India) re: S. Con. Res. 70 ) |
Nay May 15, 2008 |
Voting Trends Analysis
- Most often votes with: Sen. Frank Lautenberg [D, NJ]
- Least often votes with: Sen. Jim DeMint [R, SC]
- Republican most often votes with: Sen. Olympia Snowe [R, ME]
- Democrat least often votes with: Sen. Ben Nelson [D, NE]
Richard Durbin in the News
May 16, 2008 Farmers frustrated by farm bill's earmarks
Senate Democratic Whip Richard Durbin, D-Ill., inserted a measure to curb the import of puppies for commercial sale from foreign puppy mills. ...
May 15, 2008 FTC chairman says agency will monitor fuel prices
Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and other lawmakers have been calling on the commission to step up efforts to guard against anticompetitive behavior. ...
May 15, 2008 Sen. Durbin: Make EPA region job permanent
US Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., wants the interim administrator for Region 5 of the US Environmental Protection Agency to be permanently appointed. ...
Richard Durbin in the Blogs
May 16, 2008 House Rejects More War Funding
"I support it personally, but that doesn't mean it's going to go anywhere," said Sen. Richard Durbin, the Illinois Democrat and Majority Whip. "We just don't have many Republicans supporting paying for things. ...
Source: International Military Forums
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May 15, 2008 Daily Kos: Jihad Isn't Terror-Terror is Caused by Disrespect
Daily Kos contributors include current office holders such as: Nancy Pelosi, Richard Durbin, Tom Harkin, John Conyers, Barbara Boxer, Russ Feingold, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, Jim Moran, and Barack Obama. ...
Source: YID With LID
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May 15, 2008 Daily Kos and Others on Jihad
Daily Kos contributors include current office holders such as: Nancy Pelosi, Richard Durbin, Tom Harkin, John Conyers, Barbara Boxer, Russ Feingold, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, Jim Moran, and Barack Obama.
Source: Little Green Footballs
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Campaign Contributions
Top Contributor: Kirkland & Ellis ($59,524)
| Industry | Donation | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers & Lobbyists | $1,962,111 | 32.5 % |
| Finance/Insur/RealEst | $1,326,346 | 21.9 % |
| Other | $588,230 | 9.7 % |
| Misc Business | $475,002 | 7.9 % |
| Health | $347,085 | 5.7 % |
| Ideology/Single-Issue | $324,175 | 5.4 % |
| Communic/Electronics | $309,300 | 5.1 % |
| Labor | $173,400 | 2.9 % |
| Transportation | $146,025 | 2.4 % |
| Agribusiness | $132,714 | 2.2 % |
| Construction | $131,200 | 2.2 % |
| Energy/Nat Resource | $75,100 | 1.2 % |
| Defense | $52,250 | 0.9 % |
| Total: | $6,042,938 |
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From: Caren.Bryant
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:19 AM
To: 'Correspondence_Reply@durbin.senate.gov'
Subject: RE: Message From Senator Durbin
Importance: High
My contact w/you, Senator Durbin, was less about the health plans and more about getting diabetes education given by certified diabetes educators reimbursed by insurance providers along with Medicare and Public Aid. We have millions of people who need education to stop the progress to Type 2 Diabetes, but it isn’t covered by many, if any insurance or government programs. Further, reimbursement to nurses who work as diabetes educators is not reimbursable unless that nurse is working under physically present guidance of a physician. Certification means we are trained to provide the appropriate education to people at risk and who have diabetes. We want to be proactive about the disease process. We want to hold off the complications poor management brings about. Complications, also known as chronic diseases and conditions, drain our insurance dollars.
Having affordable health coverage is a big deal. But, being able to use the health coverage to its fullest advantage for the insured is a bigger deal and should be the goal.
Thank you for your time,
Caren
Endocrinology--Courtesy, Care, Commitment--Our Formula for Excellence
Caren K. Bryant, RN, BSN
Endocrinology Department
217-383-3490
602 W. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801-2594
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From: Correspondence_Reply@durbin.senate.gov [mailto:Correspondence_Reply@durbin.senate.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:29 AM
To: Caren.Bryant
Subject: Message From Senator Durbin
January 15, 2008
Ms. Caren Bryant
1023 Saint Andrews Cir
Rantoul, IL 61866
Dear Ms. Bryant:
Thank you for contacting me to share your opposition to association health plans.
I share your interest in this issue. Throughout Illinois, whether I am talking to employers or employees, I hear concerns about the affordability of health insurance. I proposed legislation in 1997, and again in 1999, to make health insurance premiums fully tax deductible for the self-employed. My legislation was fully implemented in 2003. I am also working to expand health insurance options and affordability for small businesses and their employees.
For the last several years, Senator Lincoln of Arkansas and I have been working for passage of the Small Employers Health Benefits Program Act, which would expand the range of options available to small businesses and consumers in the health care marketplace by giving non-government employees the kind of flexibility and choice that members of Congress and federal government workers currently enjoy. The measure is based on the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), which provides a choice of health plans, the savings that come with group purchasing, comprehensive benefits, and open enrollment periods. Under our bill, the self-employed and employees of small businesses would be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan similar to those offered to members of Congress. Small businesses willing to contribute a fair share of the cost of their employees' health insurance would be able to offer coverage to their employees through this program with tax credits to help them afford the cost for low-paid employees.
Earlier this year, Senator Vitter from Louisiana and Senator Thune from South Dakota proposed an amendment to the Fair Minimum Wage bill (H.R. 2) which would have created association health plans (AHPs). I am pleased that this amendment was not brought to a vote. While I am not opposed to the idea of small businesses joining together through their associations to offer affordable health insurance to their employees, proposals in previous Congresses to create AHPs have had serious flaws.
It is important that all Americans have access to affordable health care. I will continue to keep your concerns in mind as I work to provide insurance options to the self-employed, small businesses, and their employees.
Thank you again for your message.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator
RJD/ns
P.S. If you are ever visiting Washington, please feel free to join Senator Obama and me at our weekly constituent coffee. When the Senate is in session, we provide coffee and donuts every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. as we hear what is on the minds of Illinoisans and respond to your questions. We would welcome your participation. Please call my D.C. office for more details.
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HELP OUR KIDS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM ALL OVER WE NEED FOSTER CARE REFORM TO STOP THESE KIDS FROM BEING RAPED AND BEING USED AS SEX TOYS IN 2008! THE POOR PROPLE'S CAMPAIGN INC MR JERRY ROBINSON TIME TO STAND UP IN 2008 !!
HELP OUR KIDS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM ALL OVER WE NEED FOSTER CARE REFORM TO STOP THESE KIDS FROM BEING RAPED AND BEING USED AS SEX TOYS IN 2008! THE POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN INC MR JERRY ROBINSON TIME TO STAND UP IN 2008 !!
HELP OUR KIDS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM ALL OVER WE NEED FOSTER CARE REFORM TO STOP THESE KIDS FROM BEING RAPED AND BEING USED AS SEX TOYS IN 2008! THE POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN INC MR JERRY ROBINSON TIME TO STAND UP IN 2008 !!
WE MUST AN WILL STOP BILL HR 1955 AND S BILL 1959 MY PEOPLE STAND UP !!!!!!!!!!!
What happens when the jobs are gone people are lined up for miles at soup kitchens , bread is rationed because of high wheat prices? Sounds like a depression to me..
Mr. Durbin: I suggest you read your oath of office again. The oath you took you sure haven't taken it to heart very much. It says you are supposed to defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies,foreign and domestic. So why in hell have we still got open borders and ports after all these years after 9/11. The American people should be your top and utmost priority not the illegal aliens. Everytime you side with the illegal aliens you're slapping the American people in the face.
Mad as hell in Illinois
help the homeless get food and cute abercrombie clothes to wear on the streets of Illinois. seriously ive never even heard of you which means you're not doing anything.
Sincerly,
Pissed off.
Mr. Durbin,
Thou shalt help the individuals in Iraq. They are suffering and if each state gives the help we need, we can all bond together and succeed. I hope you are realizing this current issue is a voluptious matter that needs to be recognized. Thank you for your time, much apprecciated. I would really enjoy having coffee with you sometime to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
...me.
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