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House Democrats warn Syria pullout endangers U.S. security, could lead to ISIS resurgence
Oct 11, 2019 4:17 PM - A growing chorus of House Democrats and Republicans is criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, saying it endangers America's safety and relationship with allies, and could lead to regional instability and the freeing of captured Islamic State fighters. -
Krishnamoorthi warns Trump's stonewalling will lead to more leaks
Oct 10, 2019 7:58 AM - The Schaumburg Democrat met with the Daily Herald Editorial Board Wednesday to discuss various national issues, including the impeachment inquiry, immigration, youth vaping epidemic and President Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria. -
Krishnamoorthi bill would cap nicotine in e-cigarettes
Oct 7, 2019 5:28 PM - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced new legislation Monday aimed at capping the amount of nicotine in e-cigarettes to combat its burgeoning use among youth. -
Krishnamoorthi, Quigley say protecting whistleblower's anonymity is key
Oct 2, 2019 7:53 PM - How do you hold a congressional hearing with the most-sought-after witness in the nation and keep that person's identity secret? Democratic congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Mike Quigley in separate interviews both said they are concerned for the whistleblower's safety after President Donald Trump said the White House is trying to find out who he or she is. -
Where suburban congressmen stand on impeaching Trump over Ukraine issue
Sep 24, 2019 8:41 PM - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider took the most aggressive stance of suburban lawmakers supporting impeachment proceedings amid revelations that President Donald Trump tried to withhold aid from Ukraine as he also asked the country to investigate his leading 2020 political rival, Joe Biden. Schneider, a Deerfield Democrat, called for articles of impeachment to be filed against Trump to begin the process of formalizing corruption charges, while demanding Congress exercise its constitutional responsibility. -
Krishnamoorthi, Durbin launch caucus to end youth vaping
Sep 19, 2019 5:33 PM - Lawmakers Thursday launched a bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic, co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Schaumburg Democrat, and Peter King, a New York Republican, and Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois. -
Krishnamoorthi calls for immediate ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Sep 17, 2019 8:00 PM - In the wake of growing anxiety over vaping-related deaths, Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Tuesday urged an immediate ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and called for a massive public information campaign to educate youth and families about its dangers. -
Krishnamoorthi joins suburban lawmakers seeking impeachment inquiry
Aug 26, 2019 7:50 PM - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins calls from other suburban Democrats for an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. -
Krishnamoorthi's front-seat role in national politics' tumultuous spring
Apr 28, 2019 7:15 AM - The crucible of the Trump presidency hurtled Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi into prominence after his questioning of Michael Cohen at a hearing of the House Oversight Committee. -
Suburban Democrats call for release of full Mueller report
Mar 24, 2019 8:47 PM - Suburban Democrats are calling for the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's full report, but a Republican colleague said it's time to move forward.
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