| April 16, 2020
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Rep. LaHood: Democrats Shouldn't Stand in the Way of Paychecks for Workers and Families
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 16, 2020
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Bost Statement on Small Business Funds Running Dry
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Eshoo calls on FDA to protect patients requiring hydrocloroquine
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Schneider Continues to Demand More Funding for Small Businesses
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Dem Letter on PPP Demands Rules Requiring Equitable Lending from Banks
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Casten Statement on Need for Additional Funding Toward PPP, Hospitals, Frontline Workers
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging More Help for Small Businesses
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Senators Press For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Underwood Fights for More Support for Small Businesses, Works to Ensure Supporting Organizations Including Local Chambers of Commerce, Trade Associations, and Farm Bureaus Receive Relief Funding
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - ". @BillGates is right. Halting funding for the @WHO during a world health crisis is "as dangerous as it sounds." Save the politics for another day. Fight the virus with every weapon in the arsenal, including the WHO."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This is the most coronavirus-related deaths Illinois has experienced in a single day so far. My heart breaks for each of these 125 Illinoisans and their loved ones. A devastating day for our state."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge HHS To Change Formula For CARES Act Health Provider Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks, Dr. Tony. I've known Dr. Fauci for twenty years. A true professional. His thoughtful answers reflect intelligence, dignity, and credibility. Qualities needed now more than ever at the highest levels of our government."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This is welcome news for Supplemental Security Income recipients in Illinois & across the country, and I'm glad Treasury is taking @SenateDems advice. SSI recipients can now expect to receive their coronavirus stimulus payments automatically."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Selection To Congressional Task Force On Re-Opening America In The Wake Of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Most dangerous place in America? Nursing home #COVID19 deaths are heartbreaking. Time to track, report, and demand strict testing and care standards. Protect the patients AND the courageous health care workers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With FEMA Midwest Region Administrator
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This year, Black Maternal Health Week comes at a time when devastating racial disparities in our nation's health care system are on full display, amplified by the outsized impact that #COVID19 is having on African American communities in Illinois & across the country. #BMHW20"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Turning the corner? Last month #COVID19 cases were doubling every 2-3 days in Chicago. Now they are doubling every twelve days. Kudos to health care workers, @GovPritzker , @IDPH , and @chicagosmayor ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Senators on Pres' bipartisan task force on re-opening economy had our 1st call. I pressed Pres on: Importance of testing;Safety net for small biz & jobless;Extending work auths for DACA & TPS ;"Manhattan Project" for widespread testing to get folks healthy & back to work"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi: The Treasury Department Must Reveal if The Trump Administration Is Delaying Americans' Stimulus Checks in Order to Print the President's Name on Them
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Renews Call for Aid to State and Local Governments in Wake of Projected Budget Shortfalls due to Coronavirus
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 15, 2020
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Duckworth Speaks with Illinois Legislative Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Response & Racial Disparities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Williams Barr, Attorney General - Heinrich, Cuellar Lead Bicameral Letter Demanding End To Border Wall Construction During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Sherrill, Menendez, and Pascrell Lead Members Calling on CDC to Establish System for Prioritization of COVID-19 Tests
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman García's Statement about COVID Outbreak in Migrant Youth Shelter in Chicago
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Jane Williams, Acting Administrator at the Federal Transit Administration - Representatives Malinowski, Fitzpatrick, Moulton and Bacon Lead Effort to Protect Frontline Transit Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - McGovern, Raskin, Omar Urge Moratorium on New Pipeline Projects During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Wenstrup Leads Bipartisan Effort to Increase Flexibility for Providers Utilizing Medicare Advanced Payments
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress"
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Vitor Rocha, CEO of Philips North America Corporation - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Documents on Ventilators Meant to Supply Federal Stockpile
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressional Progessive Leaders Announce Principles on COVID-19 Drug Pricing for Next Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Chairwoman Velázquez Urges Treasury and Federal Reserve to Prioritize Aiding Small Businesses
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Demands HHS and DHS Comply with Court Order and Release Migrant Children from Detention
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Illinois Democrats Slam EPA Decision on Air Quality Standards
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Senator Markey and Rep. Barragán Lead Letter Opposing Use of CARES Act Funds to Bailout Fossil Fuel Industry
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to speak with Sen. @AndyManar today about #COVID19's impact on downstate Illinois. I'll continue doing everything I can to make sure Illinois' state & local governments have all the resources they need to make it through this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Baldwin Joins Democratic Lawmakers Calling For Trump Administration to Ensure That Minority-Owned Small Businesses Are Not Shut Out Of Funding From Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Harris, Colleagues Urge Administration to Increase Number of Doctors Available to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Teachers are essential members of our communities, educating the next generation of leaders & thinkers. Thanks to all the retired teachers lending a hand to students during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The airline industry is facing the steepest decline in air travel in history, threatening thousands of jobs in IL. Pleased to announce that IL airports - including @fly2ohare & @fly2midway - will receive $446M from the @FAANews to help our airports stay afloat during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "330,000+ #DACA & #TPS recipients are essential workers during this pandemic -- including more than 50,000 health care workers. We cannot afford to lose them. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap To Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The United States & South Korea confirmed their first #COVID19 cases on the same day. 12 weeks later, U.S. cases have spiked & South Korean cases have not. Why? Because the Trump Administration STILL does not have a national testing strategy in place like South Korea."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $376 Million To Support O'Hare And Midway Airports Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $70 Million To Support Illinois Airports Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The racial health disparities present in Illinois--and across the nation--are being tragically underscored by the #COVID19 pandemic. If we truly want to address these disparities, we must begin reporting nationwide demographic public health data on race and ethnicity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans - if you or a loved is facing mental health challenges as a result of this pandemic, @GovPritzker 's Call4Calm program is there to help. Just text "TALK" to 552020 and you will be connected to speak with a mental health care professional free of charge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, @SenAmyKlobuchar & I urged BOP to make phone & video calls free for federal inmates for the duration of the federal emergency due to #COVID19. Glad to see they have taken our advice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap to Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Call for Emergency OSHA Standard to Protect Essential Workers in COVID-19 Response Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Reps. Pressley, Kelly, Bass, Lee, & Sen. Warren Introduce Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect & Release COVID-19 Demographic Data Including Race and Ethnicity
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Reps. García and Porter Introduce Systemic Risk Mitigation Act to Rein in Shadow Banks like BlackRock
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 14, 2020
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The Root - Congress Must Mandate Release of Coronavirus Demographic Data--Including Race and Ethnicity
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Lamborn Leads Pro-Life Letter
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Charles P. Retting, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Democratic Members to Demand Spanish and Multi-Language Access to IRS Payment Portal
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Underwood Works to Deliver Additional Coronavirus Relief Funds to Small Cities and Localities
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Sen. Coons, colleagues call for boosted Lifeline assistance funding to keep Americans connected
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Casten Outlines Priorities to be Included in the CARES 2 Stimulus Package
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 14, 2020
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Harris, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data, Including Race and Ethnicity
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "There is a strong bicameral desire to assist the millions of Americans who are losing their jobs &, subsequently, their health care coverage as a result of #COVID19. We must do everything in our power to help these families remain on their health plans during these trying times."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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