| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' borrower defense rule is a disaster for defrauded students and veterans. First bipartisan majorities of Congress said so and now these 23 State Attorneys General agree."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Representatives García and Pressley Introduce Lead Abatement for Families Act to Remove Lead Pipes from Public and Subsidized Housing
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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LaHood, DelBene Introduce Bill to Extend "Mailbox Rule" to Electronic Tax Payments and Documents Filings
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment assistance expires at the end of this month. With more than 1 million Americans filing for assistance each week, Congress must step in to extend enhanced assistance. It is delusional to pretend that we are past the point of crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Duckworth Tours Historic Alton National Cemetery, Discusses Accessibility with Officials
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Duckworth Meets with Residents, Local Leaders About Ongoing Environmental Justice Issues in Centreville
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to CEO of Whole Foods John Mackey, CEO of Wegmans Food Markets Colleen Wegman, CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon, Chairman and CEO of Trader Joe's Dan Bane, CEO of Sprouts Jack Sinclair, President and CEO of Smart & Final Stores Dave Hirz, Chairman & CEO of Schnuck Markets Todd Schnuck, CEO of Publix Super Markets Todd Jones, President and CEO of Meijer Rick Keyes, Chairman and CEO of the Kroger Company Rodney McMullen, President & CEO of Dierbergs Markets Greg Dierberg, CEO of Costco Craig Jelinek, CEO of Aldi Jason Hart, President and CEO of Albertsons Vivek Sankaran, and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA Kevin Holt - Senators Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren Call on Top 15 Grocery CEOs to Extend COVID-19 Hazard Pay for All Frontline Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Reps. Pressley, Garcia Introduce Lead Abatement for Families Act to Remove Lead Pipes from Public and Subsidized Housing
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gillibrand Joins Bipartisan Call To Invest $5.6 Billion In COVID-19 Vaccine Development And Support
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Disappointed, but not surprised that President Trump has decided to weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. This will silence the concerns of communities most affected by the power plants & pipelines the President is eager to build in their backyards."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rosen Leads Letter Requesting Support for Outdoor Tourism & Recreation Industry, Jobs in Next COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Secretary Azar To Denounce Trump Administration Attacks On Dr. Fauci To Counter Chilling Effect On Public Health Officials
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "When I spoke to @SecAzar last month, I pressed him to fix the grant process & provide more funding to rural & safety net hospitals on the front lines of COVID19. On Friday, @HHSgov announced it will award $4B in new funding to these hospitals, incl. more than $100M for Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Experts Tell Subcommittee that Transparency, Independent Scientific Review are Crucial to Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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In Homeland Security Hearing, Underwood Continues Fight to Deliver PPE for Illinois Health Care Providers and Frontline Workers
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Wishing a happy 125th birthday to @NIUlive today! Joining the more than 160,000 NIU alums in Illinois, and all those living across the country, in celebrating #HuskiePride today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Hearing of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Quigley, Markup on the FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Mayors Lightfoot And Rockingham
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Calls On President Trump To Comply With Supreme Court Decision To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "I've grown concerned in recent weeks by a series of issues related to @RobinhoodApp , especially the heartbreaking death by suicide of 20-year old Illinoisan Alex Kearns."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $2 Million for Greater Kankakee Airport
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Following DOD Confirmation that Lt. Col. Vindman Was Set to Be Promoted, Duckworth Paves Way for Senior Military Promotions to Be Confirmed
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Gina Haspel, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Welch, Request Information From CIA And FBI On Misinformation About Antifa Activity Used To Incite Tensions
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Casten Introduces the National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "This should be a call to action. As of May, 5.4 million Americans lost their health insurance as a result of this pandemic, right when they need it most. That's why I'm working in congress to help people keep their employer health plans--even if they lose their job--at no cost."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The same "very stable genius" who suggested we inject Lysol is now asking us to choose between his medical expertise and that of Dr. Anthony Fauci? If "Dr. Trump" is our last line of medical defense, say your prayers, America."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to be back in my hometown of East St. Louis yesterday to discuss the #COVID19 pandemic response. I will keep pushing for additional federal assistance to assist in the economic recovery."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "In June, a landmark Supreme Court decision rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to repeal DACA, calling it "arbitrary and capricious." Yesterday was the deadline to comply, but there's no indication that the Trump DHS has taken any steps to reopen DACA for new applicants."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth Writes to Wheeler About EPA's Delayed Publishing of Final EtO Rule in the Federal Register
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Van Hollen, Cardin, Democratic Senators Urge Significant, New Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Heartbroken by the level of gun violence in Chicago over the past few weekends. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and I remain committed to pursuing efforts like the HEAL Initiative and gun safety reforms that will help reduce violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, Co-Founders and CEOs of Robinhood - Following Death of Naperville 20-Year-Old, Underwood Pushes Investment Trading App Robinhood to Improve Transparency and User Safety
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Murphy Joins As Original Co-Sponsor on Bipartisan Legislation to Connect National Guard and Reservists with Transitional Skills Training and Employment
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Another blatant attempt to silence opposition voices and undermine Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law. Sadly, we continue to see more democratic backsliding around the world under President Trump and Sec. Pompeo."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Beatty Backs Extending Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Hon. Diana Bianchi, Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Engel Leads 80 Members Calling on Nih to Study the Impact of Covid-19 on Children
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of The United States - Baldwin Joins Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Defense Secretary: Why Won't You Confirm in Writing that You Didn't Interfere in Lt. Col. Vindman's Promotion?
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's new confirmed #COVID19 cases in Illinois is a reminder that combating the spread of this virus is an uphill battle & we must stay vigilant. Please continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, and wash your hands."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduced Expanding SNAP Options Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Reps. Schneider, Yoho Re-Introduce Bill To Provide On-The-Job Skills Training For Veterans
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Houlahan Pushes For Diversity In Small Business Leadership
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Krishnamoorthi, Mitchell, Stefanik, Harder Announce That The College Transparency Act Has The Support Of The Majority Of The House Of Representatives
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Bost Urges Prairie Du Rocher be Considered for National Park Status
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 10, 2020
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Quigley Statement on Trump Commutation of Roger Stone Sentence
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ Lawmakers Urge House & Senate Leadership to Reject Corporate Tax Breaks in Future Relief Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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