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Bipartisan bill seeks improved protections for employees in business bankruptcies

By Columbia Standard | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Josh Hawley introduced new bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting employees and retirees when businesses file for bankruptcy.

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Columbia Standard publication area sees 347 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Columbia Standard | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 347 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Columbia Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Lawmakers demand answers on wrongful deportation of Maryland resident to El Salvador

By Columbia Standard | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth joined Senator Chris Van Hollen and 22 other Senators in pressing U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Tedd Lyons for answers following the wrongful deportation of...

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Durbin questions transparency of government agencies during Senate Judiciary hearing

By Columbia Standard | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), discussing government transparency and compliance with FOIA requests.

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Durbin urges DHS and FBI to reassess domestic terrorism prevention focus

By Columbia Standard | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin is urging Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel to reconsider recent changes to domestic terrorism prevention strategies.

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Lawmakers react to Supreme Court decision on Alien Enemies Act

By Columbia Standard | Apr 8, 2025

In Washington, a group of prominent Democratic lawmakers issued statements in response to the Supreme Court's recent decision concerning the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside Senator Alex Padilla and...

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Kershaw County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Columbia Standard | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Kershaw County, providing an average of $1,528 per capita to residents.

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Durbin questions Trump admin's rule of law practices at Senate spotlight hearing

By Columbia Standard | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, posed questions to witnesses during a bicameral spotlight hearing titled "Restoring Accountability: Exposing Trump’s Attacks on the Rule of Law."

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Senate Judiciary Committee tackles Trump administration's influence on DOJ

By Columbia Standard | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement at a significant bicameral spotlight hearing titled "Restoring Accountability:...

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Durbin and Sanders urge President Trump to release politically targeted detainees

By Columbia Standard | Apr 7, 2025

In a joint effort, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Senator Bernie Sanders made a formal request to President Donald Trump, urging the release of individuals detained for political activities considered protected by the First Amendment.

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Columbia Standard publication area records 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry during 2024

By Columbia Standard | Apr 6, 2025

An employer classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in the Columbia Standard publication area submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Kershaw County had unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in January compared to previous month

By Columbia Standard | Apr 6, 2025

There was an unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County in January compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Columbia Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Columbia Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kershaw County: 35 lawyers in good standing as of Q4 2024

By Columbia Standard | Apr 4, 2025

There were 35 lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County as of the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Senate Democrats question halt in U.S. refugee admissions

By Columbia Standard | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and several other Senate Democrats have expressed serious concerns regarding the dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

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Kershaw County: 16 fewer lawyers in good standing in Q4 2024 than previous quarter

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

There were 16 fewer lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Senate Judiciary advances six bills targeting prescription drug price reduction

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee moved six bipartisan bills forward today aimed at reducing prescription drug prices.

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Durbin and Kelly introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act to update dealer laws

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin teamed up with U.S. Representative Robin Kelly to unveil the Federal Firearm Licensee Act.

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Durbin questions witnesses on nationwide injunctions during Senate hearing

By Columbia Standard | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, participated in a hearing titled “Rule by District Judges II: Exploring Legislative Solutions to the Bipartisan Problem of Universal...