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Senator Richard 'Dick' J. Durbin

Full Name: Richard 'Dick' J. Durbin
Office: U.S. Senate (IL) - Sr, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Loretta; 3 Children: Christine (deceased), Paul, Jennifer
Birth Date: 11/21/1944
Birth Place: East Saint Louis, IL
Home City: Springfield, IL
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

S Amdt 3058 - Expands TRICARE Coverage of Autism
Amendment (Yea)

Nov. 29, 2012 - Expands the TRICARE program coverage to include coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Appropriates an additional $45 million to the Defense Health Program ...

S Amdt 2107 - Authorizes Import of FDA-Approved Drugs from Canada
Amendment (Nay)

May 24, 2012 - Authorizes individuals to import prescription drugs into the United States from approved Canadian pharmacies if the pharmacies comply with the following regulations: The ...

S Amdt 2111 - Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Delaying the Release of Generic Drugs
Amendment (Yea)

May 24, 2012 - Authorizes a first applicant to file a patent for a generic drug immediately if the applicant signs an agreement with the manufacturer of a ...

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Recent Public Statements

DOT confirms Congressional action will protect contract tower operations in Alton, Carbondale, Decatur, Bloomington & Waukegan

May 10, 2013 - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed to him that control towers at five Illinois airports ...

Letter to President Barack Obama - Call for Federal Relief for Flood Impacted Illinois Counties

May 9, 2013 - U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) were joined by the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation today in sending a letter to President Obama ...

Durbin Highlights Importance of Scott AFB

May 8, 2013 - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate's Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, spoke today about the critical role Scott Air Force Base has played in ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Association of University Centers on Disabilities Positions 100%
2011 AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association Positions 67%
2011 American Nurses Association Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $10,581,956.35
Total Spent $10,926,564.00
Cash On Hand $2,590,707.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://durbin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact

Washington, D.C. Website
http://durbin.senate.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/SenatorDurbin

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/SenatorDurbin

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/SenatorDurbin

Capitol
525 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-492-4062
Fax: 217-492-4382

Washington, D.C.
711 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2152
Fax: 202-228-0400

District
230 South Dearborn Street
Suite 3892
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-353-4952
Fax: 312-353-0150

District
250 West Cherry Street
Suite 115-D
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-351-1122
Fax: 618-351-1124

District
1504 Third Avenue
Suite 227
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: 309-786-5173
Fax: 309-786-5404

Key Staff
Pat Souders
Chief of Staff
309 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2152

Key Staff
Michael Kolenc
Scheduler
309 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2152

Key Staff
Joe Shoemaker
Communications Director
309 Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2152

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