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Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin Highlights Montgomery, Illinois Family's Health Care Story As Fourth Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Women's Right To Privacy & Choice, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Rep. LaHood Unveils Military Service Academy Virtual Program Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 14, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Eliminate Emissions from Electricity and Thermal Energy Generation by 2040 Congressman's "Tradeable Performance Standard Act" Eradicates 40% of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040 Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting to restore Quincy Bay for years, so it is exciting that @MVD_USACE has given final approval for the Quincy Bay Restoration Project to move forward. This project will help repair the bay's erosion, improve waterways, & provide a communal recreation space." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over Judge Barrett's nomination. President Trump has promised his nominee will end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & help him win this election if need be. Those are the realities of her nomination. She needs to answer for them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over this Supreme Court nomination, the first to be considered after July 1 of an election year. Millions of Americans are already voting. Their voices should be heard. Republicans are rushing it though because they want to eliminate the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Meet the Ray family. Millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions will face higher costs & lose access to care if Republicans are able to eliminate the Affordable Care Act in the Supreme Court. That includes Americans--like Jared Ray--who were diagnosed with cancer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin Highlights Buffalo Grove Resident's Health Care Story As Third Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has promised two things about Judge Barrett: she will vote to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and, if need be, help him impose his will on the upcoming election. If she lives up to even one of those promises, it will be a disaster for our nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Army Corps Gives Final Approval To Begin Quincy Bay Restoration Project Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @CNN @NewDay soon to discuss the ongoing hearing for Judge Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and to Alex Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Over 100 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Reverse its Dangerous Opposition to Global Health Cooperation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Stop the Census Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 13, 2020 The Hill - How we can help the unemployed keep their health insurance Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The future of health care is at stake with the nomination of Judge Barrett. We know that President Trump considers ending the ACA a litmus test for his nominees. Millions of Americans will lose access to care & protections for pre-existing conditions If the ACA is eliminated." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett was nominated by Republicans as part of a plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. I'm fighting for the millions of Americans--like Mikey Williams & his family--who rely on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @MSNBC soon to discuss my takeaways from today's hearing with Judge Barrett up to this point. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Meet the Williams family. Like millions of Americans, they have relied on the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions. For them, preserving the ACA is a necessity. That's what's at stake with this Supreme Court nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JudyWoodruff on @NewsHour at 6PM ET / 5PM CT to discuss what I've heard from Judge Barrett so far today. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Durbin Highlights Naperville Family's Health Care Story As Second Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 During First Day Of Questioning, Durbin Highlights What Is At Stake With Nomination Of Judge Barrett To The Supreme Court Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Meet Kenny. Kenny is one of millions of Americans born with a pre-existing condition. If Republicans succeed in confirming Judge Barrett, the first thing they'll do is go after is the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people like Kenny. Today, I'm fighting for Kenny." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin To Highlight Chicagoland Family's Health Care Story During First Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake In This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump & Republicans have been obsessed with repealing the Affordable Care Act for years. They tried in Congress & failed, so now they want to use the Supreme Court to repeal the ACA's protections. Judge Barrett's nomination will forever be under that cloud." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are so determined to rush through a Supreme Court nominee to take away critical health care protections from millions of Americans that we're going to start voting on the nomination before the hearings are even over. Everyone must speak up. This is not normal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Barrett. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump is sending Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court with an assignment--eliminate the Affordable Care Act. If that happens, over 20 million Americans would lose health coverage and millions with pre-existing conditions would lose protections. I'll fight for each of them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @MeetThePress soon to share my thoughts on this week's Senate Judiciary hearings concerning the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "On Monday, Senate Republicans will continue their rush to put another Trump justice on the Supreme Court. This is part of Trump's plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I will do everything I can to fight back." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act is at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court. That means protections for pre-existing conditions are at stake as well. The case that will decide the future of health care access is set for Nov. 10. We must fight to save the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Rosen and Peters Lead Colleagues in Letter to Postmaster General DeJoy Requesting Immediate Action to Address Impacts to Election Mail Delivery Caused by USPS Failure to Update Voter Address Changes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2020 With the Health Coverage of Millions of Illinoisans at Risk, Underwood Urges the Protection of the ACA Ahead of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Huma Services - Responding to King, Colleagues, HHS Expands Relief For Rural Healthcare Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Durbin Cosponsors Legislation To Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional, Including For Military Members And Federal Employees Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Following bombshell @nytimes report on @TheJusticeDept as a "driving force" in Trump Admin's zero-tolerance policy, I'm calling on @JohnCornyn to immediately hold Immigration Subcommittee hearings. Those responsible for separating thousands of families must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Because businesses are rejecting the President's irresponsible payroll tax deferral, he has cornered federal employees & service members into this irresponsible tax scheme to save face. Public servants should be able to opt out of this policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Cornyn: Following Bombshell Report, Senate Must Hold A Hearing On Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter DeFazio, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Grace Napolitano, Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment; Hon. Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Great Lakes Task Force Urges Support for Great Lakes in Water Resources Development Act Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - 126 Members of Congress Demand Protection for People Fleeing Violence and Persecution, Increase in Refugee Admissions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Impact on Illinois Manufacturers' Association Members Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice & Climate Crisis with The Coalition for Clean Energy & Healthy Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Durbin Meets With Illinois Manufacturers Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Announce Health Equity and Accountability Act to Create a More Equitable Healthcare System Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with these patient groups--who represent millions of Americans with cancer, heart, asthma, & mental health conditions--as they voice their opposition to the Republican effort to repeal pre-existing condition protections through the Supreme Court. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @IMA_Today members about the issues impacting their businesses. I'll keep fighting for them & pushing for the COVID-19 assistance and infrastructure programs we need to move Illinois forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has magnified major gaps in our health care workforce. I introduced a bill with @MarcoRubio to address this shortage in June--the House has passed funding for it, but it's still sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk awaiting a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Pallone & Schakowsky Demand Amazon Answer for Product Safety Oversights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Schakowsky to Facebook: Protect Your Users from Disinformation Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 7, 2020 Chairman Krishnamoorthi, Chairwoman DeLauro, Chairwoman Maloney, And Whip Clyburn Introduce Legislation To Defund President Trump's "Defeat Despair" Propaganda Campaign Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 ICYMI: GOP Members Introduce Bill to Ease Process for Veterans Exposed to Toxins Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.18 Million for Cta Safety Improvements Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The draft DOJ OIG report--which I requested back in 2018--tells a sickening story of the zero-tolerance policy that forcibly separated thousands of infants, toddlers, & children from their parents at our border. Those responsible must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are counting on Congress to provide them with the relief they need to get through this public health & economic crisis. In walking away from relief negotiations, President Trump is turning his back on struggling Americans at the worst possible time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin Highlights Montgomery, Illinois Family's Health Care Story As Fourth Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Women's Right To Privacy & Choice, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Rep. LaHood Unveils Military Service Academy Virtual Program Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 14, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Eliminate Emissions from Electricity and Thermal Energy Generation by 2040 Congressman's "Tradeable Performance Standard Act" Eradicates 40% of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040 Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting to restore Quincy Bay for years, so it is exciting that @MVD_USACE has given final approval for the Quincy Bay Restoration Project to move forward. This project will help repair the bay's erosion, improve waterways, & provide a communal recreation space." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over Judge Barrett's nomination. President Trump has promised his nominee will end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & help him win this election if need be. Those are the realities of her nomination. She needs to answer for them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over this Supreme Court nomination, the first to be considered after July 1 of an election year. Millions of Americans are already voting. Their voices should be heard. Republicans are rushing it though because they want to eliminate the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Meet the Ray family. Millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions will face higher costs & lose access to care if Republicans are able to eliminate the Affordable Care Act in the Supreme Court. That includes Americans--like Jared Ray--who were diagnosed with cancer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin Highlights Buffalo Grove Resident's Health Care Story As Third Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has promised two things about Judge Barrett: she will vote to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and, if need be, help him impose his will on the upcoming election. If she lives up to even one of those promises, it will be a disaster for our nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Army Corps Gives Final Approval To Begin Quincy Bay Restoration Project Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @CNN @NewDay soon to discuss the ongoing hearing for Judge Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and to Alex Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Over 100 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Reverse its Dangerous Opposition to Global Health Cooperation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Stop the Census Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 13, 2020 The Hill - How we can help the unemployed keep their health insurance Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The future of health care is at stake with the nomination of Judge Barrett. We know that President Trump considers ending the ACA a litmus test for his nominees. Millions of Americans will lose access to care & protections for pre-existing conditions If the ACA is eliminated." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett was nominated by Republicans as part of a plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. I'm fighting for the millions of Americans--like Mikey Williams & his family--who rely on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @MSNBC soon to discuss my takeaways from today's hearing with Judge Barrett up to this point. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Meet the Williams family. Like millions of Americans, they have relied on the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions. For them, preserving the ACA is a necessity. That's what's at stake with this Supreme Court nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JudyWoodruff on @NewsHour at 6PM ET / 5PM CT to discuss what I've heard from Judge Barrett so far today. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Durbin Highlights Naperville Family's Health Care Story As Second Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 During First Day Of Questioning, Durbin Highlights What Is At Stake With Nomination Of Judge Barrett To The Supreme Court Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Meet Kenny. Kenny is one of millions of Americans born with a pre-existing condition. If Republicans succeed in confirming Judge Barrett, the first thing they'll do is go after is the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people like Kenny. Today, I'm fighting for Kenny." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin To Highlight Chicagoland Family's Health Care Story During First Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake In This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump & Republicans have been obsessed with repealing the Affordable Care Act for years. They tried in Congress & failed, so now they want to use the Supreme Court to repeal the ACA's protections. Judge Barrett's nomination will forever be under that cloud." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are so determined to rush through a Supreme Court nominee to take away critical health care protections from millions of Americans that we're going to start voting on the nomination before the hearings are even over. Everyone must speak up. This is not normal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Barrett. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump is sending Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court with an assignment--eliminate the Affordable Care Act. If that happens, over 20 million Americans would lose health coverage and millions with pre-existing conditions would lose protections. I'll fight for each of them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @MeetThePress soon to share my thoughts on this week's Senate Judiciary hearings concerning the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "On Monday, Senate Republicans will continue their rush to put another Trump justice on the Supreme Court. This is part of Trump's plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I will do everything I can to fight back." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act is at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court. That means protections for pre-existing conditions are at stake as well. The case that will decide the future of health care access is set for Nov. 10. We must fight to save the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Rosen and Peters Lead Colleagues in Letter to Postmaster General DeJoy Requesting Immediate Action to Address Impacts to Election Mail Delivery Caused by USPS Failure to Update Voter Address Changes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2020 With the Health Coverage of Millions of Illinoisans at Risk, Underwood Urges the Protection of the ACA Ahead of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Huma Services - Responding to King, Colleagues, HHS Expands Relief For Rural Healthcare Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Durbin Cosponsors Legislation To Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional, Including For Military Members And Federal Employees Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Following bombshell @nytimes report on @TheJusticeDept as a "driving force" in Trump Admin's zero-tolerance policy, I'm calling on @JohnCornyn to immediately hold Immigration Subcommittee hearings. Those responsible for separating thousands of families must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Because businesses are rejecting the President's irresponsible payroll tax deferral, he has cornered federal employees & service members into this irresponsible tax scheme to save face. Public servants should be able to opt out of this policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Cornyn: Following Bombshell Report, Senate Must Hold A Hearing On Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter DeFazio, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Grace Napolitano, Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment; Hon. Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Great Lakes Task Force Urges Support for Great Lakes in Water Resources Development Act Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - 126 Members of Congress Demand Protection for People Fleeing Violence and Persecution, Increase in Refugee Admissions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Impact on Illinois Manufacturers' Association Members Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice & Climate Crisis with The Coalition for Clean Energy & Healthy Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Durbin Meets With Illinois Manufacturers Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Announce Health Equity and Accountability Act to Create a More Equitable Healthcare System Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with these patient groups--who represent millions of Americans with cancer, heart, asthma, & mental health conditions--as they voice their opposition to the Republican effort to repeal pre-existing condition protections through the Supreme Court. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @IMA_Today members about the issues impacting their businesses. I'll keep fighting for them & pushing for the COVID-19 assistance and infrastructure programs we need to move Illinois forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has magnified major gaps in our health care workforce. I introduced a bill with @MarcoRubio to address this shortage in June--the House has passed funding for it, but it's still sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk awaiting a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Pallone & Schakowsky Demand Amazon Answer for Product Safety Oversights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Schakowsky to Facebook: Protect Your Users from Disinformation Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 7, 2020 Chairman Krishnamoorthi, Chairwoman DeLauro, Chairwoman Maloney, And Whip Clyburn Introduce Legislation To Defund President Trump's "Defeat Despair" Propaganda Campaign Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 ICYMI: GOP Members Introduce Bill to Ease Process for Veterans Exposed to Toxins Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.18 Million for Cta Safety Improvements Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The draft DOJ OIG report--which I requested back in 2018--tells a sickening story of the zero-tolerance policy that forcibly separated thousands of infants, toddlers, & children from their parents at our border. Those responsible must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are counting on Congress to provide them with the relief they need to get through this public health & economic crisis. In walking away from relief negotiations, President Trump is turning his back on struggling Americans at the worst possible time." Sen.Dick Durbin
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