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Dick Durbin
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United States Senator from Illinois
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Dick Durbin is an American politician, lawyer, and professor. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, in 1944, he is a member of the Democratic Party. His career includes service as a member of the United States House of Representatives, as well as roles as an intern, legal counselor, and delegate. He has worked in Washington, D.C., and is recognized in the US Senators collection.
Durbin was educated at Georgetown University, the Georgetown University Law Center, and the Walsh School of Foreign Service. He is a Roman Catholic who speaks and writes in English. His published works include *One Person, No Vote* and *Illinois Trails and Traces*. He has received the Mkhitar Gosh Medal.
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- Works
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Top works
- One Person, No Vote
- Illinois Trails and Traces
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East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
Richard Joseph Durbin (born November 21, 1944) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois, a seat he has held since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Durbin is in his fifth Senate term and has served as the Senate Democratic whip since 2005 (the second-highest position in the Democratic leadership in the Senate) and as the Senate majority…
Known for
- Four Hours at the Capitol — Self - Illinois Senator2021
- The Problem with Jon Stewart — Self2021
- Inside Obama's White House — Self2016
- The Circus — Self (archive footage)2016
- Every Three Seconds2014
- The World According to Dick Cheney — Self (archive footage)2013
- Pricele$$ — Self2010
- Hype: The Obama Effect — Self (archive footage)2008
- Fox News Sunday1996
- Face The Nation1954
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Key facts
- Preceded by
- Paul Simon
- Leader
- Chuck Schumer
- Succeeded by
- John Thune
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- human
- Given name
- Dick
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- East St. Louis
- Occupation
- professor
- Position held
- United States senator
- Educated at
- Walsh School of Foreign Service
- Political party
- Democratic Party (United States)
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Award
- Mkhitar Gosh Medal
- Official website
- www.durbinforsenate.com
- Image
- Dick Durbin October 2017 (cropped).jpg
- Work location
- Washington, D.C.
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Encyclopedic overview
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 20th district In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1997 Preceded byPaul Findley Succeeded byJohn Shimkus
Personal details BornRichard Joseph Durbin (1944-11-21) November 21, 1944 81) East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
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