| July 23, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $10 Million for Head Start Programs in the City of Chicago
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Invest in Coal Workers and Revitalize Coal Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 23, 2020
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Bost Announces Carbondale Workforce Training Grant
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 23, 2020
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Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Civil Rights, Reverse Administration's Muslim Travel Bans Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 23, 2020
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Whitehouse & Colleagues Introduce Medical Bankruptcy Bill After Millions Lose Health Insurance During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin, Perdue Lead Bipartisan Group Of Members Urging Congress To Address Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits expire at the end of this month. That means 30 million Americans will lose 60% of their income overnight. Why did Sen. McConnell wait until the last minute? Senate Republicans need to get their act together & work with Democrats to fix this ASAP."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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LaHood, Ferguson Introduce the Bringing Back American Jobs Through Intellectual Property Repatriation Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "We have a teaching crisis in communities across the country that pays our educators too little & incentivizes high quality & experienced educators to work in more affluent areas. The negative impact on students in Black & Brown neighborhoods & low-income communities is drastic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of NDAA
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Bustos Introduce Bill To Address Teacher Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers Online
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Congressman Panetta Leads 73 Members in Pushing for Increased Funding for Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Senators Hassan, Warren, Durbin, and Brown Lead Colleagues in Opposing COVID-19 Bailout for Predatory For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "The President kept promising this virus would just "disappear," and Senate Republicans followed his lead. We now have more than 4 million cases & 142,000+ deaths from #COVID19 in the US. Their response to this virus has failed the American people in every possible way."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Duckworth Discusses Barriers Faced by Minority-Owned Businesses, Highlights Need to do more to Ensure Equal Access to Capital Especially during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 23, 2020
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Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Neal, Blumenauer, Along with Ways and Means Democrats and USMCA Working Group Members, Urge Scalia, Lighthizer to Implement USMCA-Labor Provisions as Congress Intended
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 23, 2020
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Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans lost their jobs & health insurance due to #COVID19. They shouldn't have to choose between their physical & financial health. My commonsense bill with @SenWhitehouse will offer families some relief from their financial hardships."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Portman, Durbin Praise Senate Passage of Bipartisan Amendment to FY 2021 NDAA Welcoming Ukraine Into the NATO Enhanced Opportunity Partnership Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm against including #4profit colleges in the next #COVID19 relief package. Congress shouldn't fund these predatory money making machines. Joining my colleagues in making our position on this matter clear to Senate leadership."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Durbin Attempts To Pass Legislation To Protect Children Of Immigrant Workers In The Green Card Backlog
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Had a good discussion with @GLSLcities & @SenDuckworth yesterday about funding for our water infrastructure in the Great Lakes Region. The Great Lakes is one of IL's greatest assets & we must continue to prioritize preserving this resource."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Welch and Porter Demand Increased Oversight and Transparency Of "Operation Warp Speed' Vaccine Development Program
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "CDFIs play an important role in meeting the economic needs of underserved communities across the U.S.--in both urban & rural areas. Proud to join @SenatorMenendez in this effort to invest in CDFIs to help jumpstart the economies of communities hardest hit by the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Durbin To DOJ: We Will Not Allow What Happened In Portland To Happen In Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Rep. García Joins 24 Members of Congress to Stop Trump from Excluding Immigrants from Census Count
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 22, 2020
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Rep. García Opposes Bloated Defense Bill as U.S. Faces Staggering Impacts of COVID-19
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - House Democrats Call for Resignation of Dangerous USAID Political Appointee
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Eshoo, Energy and Commerce Leaders Seek Answers From FTC & FDA About COVID-19 Antibody Test Scams
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the #NoBanAct today--it's now up to the Senate to do the same. President Trump's discriminatory ban on the entry into the US of citizens from Muslim & African nations has no place in this country and must be undone immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "My statement with @SenDuckworth on the Trump Administration's announcement of an expansion of Operation Legend--DOJ's violent crime reduction initiative--to Chicago:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Foster Statement on Passage of NO BAN Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 22, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Expansion Of DOJ Operation Legend To Chicago
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Colleagues To Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Schneider Amendments to support Veteran Entrepreneurs and Fight Domestic Terror included in Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Duckworth Joins Harris, Colleagues to Demand Answers on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in American Cities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "More Americans have died from #COVID19 in the last three months than in the Korean, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghan wars combined. And yet the White House and Senate Republicans are arguing we don't need more funds for testing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Require Federal Coronavirus Preparedness
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers from SBA on Closure of the Program that Promoted Racial Diversity in Boardrooms Across the Country
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Durbin Speaks With FDA Commissioner About COVID-19 Vaccine Development
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Quigley Provision to Protect Service Members from Covid-19 Passes House
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of Food and Drugs of the Food and Drug Administration - Eshoo, Energy and Commerce Leaders Seek Answers From FTC & FDA About COVID-19 Antibody Test Scams
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Sens. Cruz, Menendez, Colleagues Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Honor the Legacy of Cuban Dissident Oswaldo Payá
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Durbin To Trump And Senate Republicans: Don't Rip Away Health Care For Millions During Public Health Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Durbin Attempts To Pass Legislation To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "After a flawed distribution of funds provided by Congress, I called @SecAzar to push HHS to release critical funding--more than $739M--to hospitals in Illinois that are treating the most #COVID19 patients & addressing disparities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "With cases spiking nationwide & a potential #COVID19 resurgence this fall, we can't afford another PPE & testing shortage. I'm joining my colleagues to urge the President to use resources already approved by Congress to increase PPE production & boost testing capacity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "While many universities are reverting to online learning this fall to protect students, faculty, & staff during the #COVID19 pandemic, it doesn't change the fact that many college students are newly eligible voters who are in need of vital information about their voting options."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Klobuchar Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic Introduced in the House
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Gary Disbrow, Acting Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority - Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Porter, Inquire On BARDA And HHS Funding For Clinical Trials In Preventative COVID-19 Immune Globulin (COVID-IG) Injections
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Under Questioning by Underwood, FEMA Administrator Gaynor Fails to Clearly Address Agency's Coronavirus Response, Despite Alarming Rise in Cases Nationally
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 22, 2020
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Casten Announces Federal Grant for Westmont Fire Department
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 22, 2020
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Quigley Provision to Protect Service Members from COVID-19 Passes House
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 22, 2020
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Quigley Statement on Trump Deploying Federal Agents to Chicago
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 22, 2020
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Quigley Statement on Trump Deploying Federal Agents to Chicago
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Levin, DelBene and Boyle to Department of Labor: Protect Socially-Responsible Investing
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "It is hard to believe that someone would target mourning families like this. My thoughts are with the victims today as I pray for their speedy and full recoveries."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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House Passes National Defense Authorization With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Amendment Requiring Pentagon To Report On Efforts To Meet Military's Prescription Supply Needs And How They Can Be Emulated In Civilian Markets
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Booker Leads 33 Democratic Senators Colleagues in Urging Trump to Reverse his Decision to Withdraw from the World Health Organization
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Brasher, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit - Judiciary Democrats to 11th Circuit Judges: Explain Involvement in Florida Voting Rights Case Despite Commitment to Recuse
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in Chicago or Any American City with Senators Merkley & Wyden
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Luck, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit - Judiciary Democrats to 11th Circuit Judges: Explain Involvement in Florida Voting Rights Case Despite Commitment to Recuse
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity for businesses will not make America safer. It would make the current situation even worse. Our top priority must be protecting workers and families from #COVID19--not protecting businesses from being held accountable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2020
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US House Agrees To Consider Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Bipartisan Amendment Urging The Chinese Government To Halt Military Aggression Along The Line Of Actual Control With India
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 21, 2020
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US House Passes Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Including Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation Urging China To End Its Military Aggression Toward India
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 21, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1044
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the E-rate program to help close the #HomeworkGap. Education should be the great equalizer--we cannot afford to allow the 16 million+ students with limited internet access to fall behind their peers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The right to peacefully protest is fundamental to our democracy, and Americans should be able to exercise this right without the threat or use of force by members of law enforcement. The behavior of federal officers in Portland over the past week has been extremely disturbing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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