Dick Durbin

Reporting from WBEZ's Tony Arnold and Ammad Omar used in this report.Republicans are criticizing President Barack Obama for visiting his home state…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 2, 2011 - WASHINGTON - Even though all four senators from Missouri and Illinois voted Tuesday…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 28, 2011 - WASHINGTON - With House Republicans divided over their own leader's plan and…

Durbin opposes short-term extension of debt-ceilingDemocratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Ill. has announced that he wants to extend the debt ceiling until after…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 24, 2011 - WASHINGTON - Warning that Republicans were playing with fire in the impasse over the…

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says a Metro East port project is getting more money.Durbin announced the $8.5 million from the Department of Transportation. The…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 17, 2011 - WASHINGTON - Warning that the economy would "go further downhill" if the debt limit…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 14, 2011 - WASHINGTON - As the predictable "game of chicken" over raising the debt-limit finally…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 1, 2011 - WASHINGTON - Some wore graduation caps and gowns. Others passed out invitations to a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 23, 2011 - Members of local congressional delegation reacted to President Barack Obama's speech…