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Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's "vote twice" advice reflects either his ignorance of how America votes or a willful effort to create uncertainty about the upcoming election. Or both. The American people should follow the law, not the President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad ICE is postponing plans to launch its Chicago Citizens Academy. I will continue pushing for the cancellation of this deeply flawed initiative." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Defending Maine's Small Businesses, King Presses Postmaster General on Harmful Changes to Delivery Policy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi and Senator Durbin Urge CDC to Update Higher Education Guidance on Coronavirus to Include Tobacco-Free Campuses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelegence - Reps Krishnamoorthi And Demings Call On DNI To Publicly Release Information On Foreign Adversary Exploitation Of Social Unrest In America Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our local leaders are on the ground leading the #COVID19 response, seeing firsthand the effects of this crisis on their communities. I told the Southern IL Mayors Association today that I would keep fighting for them in Washington to ensure our local gov'ts are supported." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Area Hong Kong Democracy Activists Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has 5% of the world's population and nearly 25% of #COVID19 cases. We have 60,000 more deaths than the next leading nation. Is this what President Trump meant when he said "America First?"" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces Urge Congress to Support Great Lakes Fisheries in next COVID-19 Package Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump cannot allow Russian interference in our elections to go on unpunished. The very integrity of our democracy is at stake. @SenateDems are demanding immediate sanctions on Russia for their interference in the upcoming election." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging HHS To Expand Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump? Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The United States leads the world in #COVID19 cases--with more than 6 million cases and 185,000 deaths. Wouldn't call that a great job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Leading Senate Dems Demand Immediate U.S. Sanctions For Russian Interference In 2020 Elections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "In just the last few months President Trump has let Putin get away with: Poisoning his opposition Putting bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Ramming US military personnel in Syria All without saying a word. Putin has him wrapped around his finger." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Had the opportunity to speak with Chicago area Hong Kong democracy activists today about ongoing situation in Hong Kong and Chinese bullying. I continue to be moved by the courage of both the pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong as well as their allies in the US." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the US Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Schakowsky, Clay Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Administration to Clarify Why Farmers Were Denied Access to Critical Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Fiscal Relief For State And Local Government With Southern Illinois Mayors Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "America needs lawyers & judges who are committed to justice & the rule of law to help steer us safely through these turbulent times. Good to talk to @AppLawAssoc lawyers, especially about the importance of making pro bono and legal aid services available for those in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25.5 Million For Airport Improvements Around Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Mark Frerichs has been a prisoner in Afghanistan since January. His release should be a top priority for the Trump Admin as it negotiates a possible US withdrawal. As @SenDuckworth & I told the President last month--we stand ready to help however we can." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "School meal programs provide more than 30 million children in the U.S. with healthy meals on a regular basis. Whether learning remotely, hybrid, or in-person, we must ensure no child goes hungry this school year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has done nothing over the past four months to address #COVID19 and now he's setting himself up for further failure. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of desperately needed relief for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Administration Ends Ventilator Contract with Philips After Subcommittee Reveals Waste, Fraud and Abuse, Saving Taxpayers Over $400 Million Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 1, 2020 Schakowsky, Duncan Introduce Legislation to Protect Online Shoppers from Unsafe and Counterfeit Goods Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Schneider, Gomez Lead Call for Irs to Investigate Nra Tax-Exempt Status Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Collins urges FDA to classify "abortion on demand" pill as "hazard to public health" Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Evanina, Dir. of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center - Durbin, Senators To Evanina: Election Security Demands Disclosure Of Russian Threat - To Congress & The American People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a short-sighted & foolish decision that will only make it harder for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world in our efforts to contain #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19 and federal relief legislation, USPS and mail delays, police reform, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's the first of the month, which means rent is due for millions of Americans who are struggling because of the financial fallout of this pandemic. These families need #RentReliefNow. @SenateGOP needs to come back to Washington next week ready to negotiate. This can't wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The President is going to Kenosha for one reason -- to divide, not to unite." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are vital for millions of Americans every day, but especially during this pandemic & particularly in diverse & medically underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing $11M in federal funding for CHC's in IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today at 11 AM CT, the family of Jacob Blake will host a community gathering at the site of Jacob's shooting to support & celebrate the Kenosha community & stand in contrast to the President's divisive & inflammatory visit. Details of the event are here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association To Discuss The Importance Of Legal Aid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another dangerous decision from President Trump's EPA that will pollute our drinking water & threaten public health. I'll keep fighting as long as this Administration continues to roll back protections intended to keep our communities safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to Maurice Smith, CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, David Wichmann, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health One, Joseph Zubretsky, CEO of Molina Healthcare Inc, and David Cordani, CEO of Cigna - As Leading Health Insurers Experience Unprecedented Profits, Underwood, Durbin, Schakowsky, Democratic Members of The Illinois Delegation Urge Insurers to Provide Immediate Financial Relief to Illinois Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 31, 2020 Foster Statement on Trump Administration's Cancellation of Briefings to Congress on Foreign Election Interference Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging And Families Demands Reversal Of Destructive Postal Cutbacks Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While the patent for insulin first sold for $1, Big Pharma's insulin price gouging has forced patients with diabetes to ration doses. That's why last year I worked to pass the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, to ensure FDA would not delay lower-cost insulin options." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Reps. Tlaib, Omar, Carson Lead Letter Calling for Investigation into ICE Feeding Pork to Muslim Detainees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Presidential provocation. President Trump's trip to Kenosha is an attempt to stir up emotions and violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While many Illinoisans struggle with the health & economic toll of the #COVID19 pandemic, health insurance companies' profits are soaring. I'm joining @RepUnderwood & members of the IL delegation in calling on insurers in IL to help Illinoisans get through these difficult times." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking shooting in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the end of the shameful jailing of Venezuelan Congressman & Juan Guaidó ally Juan Requesens. It is time for Maduro to drop the remaining bogus charges and release all the other political prisoners he has cowardly arrested and jailed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "We teach our kids to speak up when we see something is wrong. Something is wrong with foreign meddling in our elections, so how come top intelligence officials are going quiet?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Senseless Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to Emory Rounds, Director of the US Office of Government Ethics - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Answers From The Office Of The Vice President And Office Of Government Ethics On VP Pence's Chief Of Staff's Conflicts Of Interest Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's "vote twice" advice reflects either his ignorance of how America votes or a willful effort to create uncertainty about the upcoming election. Or both. The American people should follow the law, not the President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad ICE is postponing plans to launch its Chicago Citizens Academy. I will continue pushing for the cancellation of this deeply flawed initiative." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Defending Maine's Small Businesses, King Presses Postmaster General on Harmful Changes to Delivery Policy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi and Senator Durbin Urge CDC to Update Higher Education Guidance on Coronavirus to Include Tobacco-Free Campuses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelegence - Reps Krishnamoorthi And Demings Call On DNI To Publicly Release Information On Foreign Adversary Exploitation Of Social Unrest In America Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our local leaders are on the ground leading the #COVID19 response, seeing firsthand the effects of this crisis on their communities. I told the Southern IL Mayors Association today that I would keep fighting for them in Washington to ensure our local gov'ts are supported." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Area Hong Kong Democracy Activists Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has 5% of the world's population and nearly 25% of #COVID19 cases. We have 60,000 more deaths than the next leading nation. Is this what President Trump meant when he said "America First?"" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces Urge Congress to Support Great Lakes Fisheries in next COVID-19 Package Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump cannot allow Russian interference in our elections to go on unpunished. The very integrity of our democracy is at stake. @SenateDems are demanding immediate sanctions on Russia for their interference in the upcoming election." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging HHS To Expand Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump? Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The United States leads the world in #COVID19 cases--with more than 6 million cases and 185,000 deaths. Wouldn't call that a great job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Leading Senate Dems Demand Immediate U.S. Sanctions For Russian Interference In 2020 Elections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "In just the last few months President Trump has let Putin get away with: Poisoning his opposition Putting bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Ramming US military personnel in Syria All without saying a word. Putin has him wrapped around his finger." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Had the opportunity to speak with Chicago area Hong Kong democracy activists today about ongoing situation in Hong Kong and Chinese bullying. I continue to be moved by the courage of both the pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong as well as their allies in the US." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the US Government Accountability Office - Duckworth, Schakowsky, Clay Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Administration to Clarify Why Farmers Were Denied Access to Critical Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Fiscal Relief For State And Local Government With Southern Illinois Mayors Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "America needs lawyers & judges who are committed to justice & the rule of law to help steer us safely through these turbulent times. Good to talk to @AppLawAssoc lawyers, especially about the importance of making pro bono and legal aid services available for those in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25.5 Million For Airport Improvements Around Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Mark Frerichs has been a prisoner in Afghanistan since January. His release should be a top priority for the Trump Admin as it negotiates a possible US withdrawal. As @SenDuckworth & I told the President last month--we stand ready to help however we can." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "School meal programs provide more than 30 million children in the U.S. with healthy meals on a regular basis. Whether learning remotely, hybrid, or in-person, we must ensure no child goes hungry this school year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has done nothing over the past four months to address #COVID19 and now he's setting himself up for further failure. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of desperately needed relief for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Administration Ends Ventilator Contract with Philips After Subcommittee Reveals Waste, Fraud and Abuse, Saving Taxpayers Over $400 Million Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 1, 2020 Schakowsky, Duncan Introduce Legislation to Protect Online Shoppers from Unsafe and Counterfeit Goods Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Schneider, Gomez Lead Call for Irs to Investigate Nra Tax-Exempt Status Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Collins urges FDA to classify "abortion on demand" pill as "hazard to public health" Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Evanina, Dir. of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center - Durbin, Senators To Evanina: Election Security Demands Disclosure Of Russian Threat - To Congress & The American People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a short-sighted & foolish decision that will only make it harder for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world in our efforts to contain #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19 and federal relief legislation, USPS and mail delays, police reform, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's the first of the month, which means rent is due for millions of Americans who are struggling because of the financial fallout of this pandemic. These families need #RentReliefNow. @SenateGOP needs to come back to Washington next week ready to negotiate. This can't wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The President is going to Kenosha for one reason -- to divide, not to unite." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are vital for millions of Americans every day, but especially during this pandemic & particularly in diverse & medically underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing $11M in federal funding for CHC's in IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today at 11 AM CT, the family of Jacob Blake will host a community gathering at the site of Jacob's shooting to support & celebrate the Kenosha community & stand in contrast to the President's divisive & inflammatory visit. Details of the event are here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association To Discuss The Importance Of Legal Aid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another dangerous decision from President Trump's EPA that will pollute our drinking water & threaten public health. I'll keep fighting as long as this Administration continues to roll back protections intended to keep our communities safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to Maurice Smith, CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, David Wichmann, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health One, Joseph Zubretsky, CEO of Molina Healthcare Inc, and David Cordani, CEO of Cigna - As Leading Health Insurers Experience Unprecedented Profits, Underwood, Durbin, Schakowsky, Democratic Members of The Illinois Delegation Urge Insurers to Provide Immediate Financial Relief to Illinois Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 31, 2020 Foster Statement on Trump Administration's Cancellation of Briefings to Congress on Foreign Election Interference Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging And Families Demands Reversal Of Destructive Postal Cutbacks Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While the patent for insulin first sold for $1, Big Pharma's insulin price gouging has forced patients with diabetes to ration doses. That's why last year I worked to pass the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, to ensure FDA would not delay lower-cost insulin options." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Reps. Tlaib, Omar, Carson Lead Letter Calling for Investigation into ICE Feeding Pork to Muslim Detainees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Presidential provocation. President Trump's trip to Kenosha is an attempt to stir up emotions and violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While many Illinoisans struggle with the health & economic toll of the #COVID19 pandemic, health insurance companies' profits are soaring. I'm joining @RepUnderwood & members of the IL delegation in calling on insurers in IL to help Illinoisans get through these difficult times." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking shooting in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the end of the shameful jailing of Venezuelan Congressman & Juan Guaidó ally Juan Requesens. It is time for Maduro to drop the remaining bogus charges and release all the other political prisoners he has cowardly arrested and jailed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "We teach our kids to speak up when we see something is wrong. Something is wrong with foreign meddling in our elections, so how come top intelligence officials are going quiet?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Senseless Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to Emory Rounds, Director of the US Office of Government Ethics - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Answers From The Office Of The Vice President And Office Of Government Ethics On VP Pence's Chief Of Staff's Conflicts Of Interest Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
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