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Preparing for Severe Weather
December 10, 2012

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on Congress to prepare for the strain on finances and infrastructure caused by the increasing number of extreme weather events in Illinois and across the country in Chicago on Monday, December 10. Durbin was joined by officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Chicago Park District and Environment Illinois.

Getting Serious About Addressing the Causes and Effects of Extreme Weather
December 6, 2012

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the United States Senate to call on Congress to "face facts and acknowledge the obvious: weather is getting worse."



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Preparing for Severe Weather
December 10, 2012


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August 1, 2012

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Illinois Coastal Management Program
March 9, 2012


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5/22/11 Durbin, Kirk, Quigley Tour Chicago River in Wake of EPA Decision Calling for Improved Water Quality Standards
3/3/11 Great Lakes Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Stop Asian Carp
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