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Kirk, Durbin push for Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act
Legislation aimed at bringing consistency to FEMA's disaster declaration process.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)
Recent News About Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)
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Senate lunch features Illinois foods, fares
The U.S. Senate's weekly Republican luncheon was hosted by U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on March 19.
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Kirk praises EPA's sole-source designation for Mahomet Aquifer
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) strongly supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to allow special protections for the Mahomet Aquifer by designating it as a sole source of drinking water for residents of east-central Illinois.
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Kirk calls for bipartisan support to end Iran's nuclear threat
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is urging Congress to take a firm stand against Iran pursuing nuclear and terror threats.
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Kirk introduces Improving Access to Maternity Care Act
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has joined forces with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Reps. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) and Lois Capps (D-Calif.) in introducing the Improving Access to Maternity Care Act.
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Kirk calls on VA to improve Veterans Choice Card implementation
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) along with 42 other senators this week forwarded a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, expressing concern with the current implementation of the Veterans Choice Card.
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Sen. Kirk supports Sugar Reform Act
In conjunction with two other senators, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has reintroduced the Sugar Reform Act.
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Kirk seeks added investments in Great Lakes navigation system
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) is leading the charge to ensure the Great Lakes navigation system remains an economic driver for the region.
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Kirk, Stabenow to lead U.S. Senate's Great Lakes Task Force
U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) have been elected by colleagues to co-chair the Senate Great Lakes Task Force.