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U.S. SENATE

Richard J. Durbin

DemocratIllinoisOutgoing · currently serving

Senate service began on Source

What they said 12

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (12)Campaign (6)In office (6)
While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Civil rights & justice

Expand southern Illinois juvenile justice services

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Durbin requested $1 million for Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities to expand juvenile justice services to 800–1,000 young people across 11 counties in southern Illinois. The request would replicate the organization’s existing Juvenile Justice Service Program in Cook County.

Context: This is a funding request submitted for Senate Appropriations Committee consideration; submission does not guarantee funding.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Education

Expand rural adult education

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Durbin submitted a request for $400,000 to the Illinois Literacy Foundation to expand an online adult education program across more than 200 rural library branches in Illinois. The program is intended to help participants complete high school.

Context: This is a funding request submitted for Senate Appropriations Committee consideration; submission does not guarantee funding.