| March 19, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Relief Efforts With Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "We need bold policy ideas to help working families & small businesses during this time of crisis. The American people are counting on us. Here are my priorities for the third coronavirus economic stimulus package:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Caranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Pingree & Golden to SBA: Offer Zero-Interest Loans to Small Businesses, Nonprofits Facing COVID-19 Impacts
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Peterson Pressing VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davis, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Support for Gig Workers, Expanded Unemployment Insurance, Boosting Small Biz Loans, Extending Paid Leave Credit to Mid-Sized Businesses
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Leads Illinois Delegation Letter to HHS for Urgent Medical Equipment, Testing Kits, and Medicaid Waiver
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Cristopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo, Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, Mat Ishbia, President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, Steve Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Fairway Independent Mortgage, Jay Farmer, CEO of Quicken Loans, Anthony Hsieh, Chairman and CEO of loanDepot, Alessandro DiNello, President and CEO of Flagstar Bank, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Sanjiv Das, CEO of Caliber Home Loans, and Andy Cecere, President and CEO of US Bank - García, Pocan, Jayapal and 74 Members of Congress Tell the Banks: No Foreclosures During the COVID-19 Emergency
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Calls on DOD & HHS to Immediately Begin Training Civilian Healthcare Workers to use DOD Ventilators
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 18, 2020
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Duckworth Votes for the Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act in the Senate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "We need a whole-of-government, all hands on deck approach to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. I spoke w/ @EsperDoD today about the DoD's efforts - including deploying two hospital ships on the East & West coasts - to assist states in need of medical resources & ventilators."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to hear President Trump will be invoking his DPA authority, as @SenateDems called on him to do yesterday. Hopefully he will use this authority to get much-needed health care supplies to states with shortages, like Illinois, who are struggling to contain this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Over the course of just one week, most of America went from business-as-usual to a virtual shutdown, sending millions of families into economic uncertainty. We must provide direct cash support to Americans so they can make ends meet, keep the lights on, & a roof over their heads."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate finally did what it should've done days ago & passed the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act, offering financial assistance to health care workers & working families & ensuring free coronavirus testing for Americans. Passing this bill was a huge step forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Trump Administration To Expand Access To Telehealth Services To Rural Communities During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Darden Restaurants
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave Bill In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the ongoing efforts in the Senate to address the coronavirus outbreak. Make sure to tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "There is no place for partisanship in this time of crisis. I hope Sen. McConnell is ready & willing to work with @SenateDems on the 3rd package of coronavirus relief legislation that the Senate will begin working on now that the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act has passed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin Discusses DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "For all those worried about paying off student loans during this coronavirus pandemic - @theSBPC and @AFTunion will be hosting a webinar this Friday to answer your questions. It will be free and open to the public. Join the webcast here: https://protectborrowers.org/webinar/."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans -- go to http://coronavirus.illinois.gov for the latest information & updates on the coronavirus outbreak in our state. And as always, please make sure to follow @CDCgov guidelines & practice social distancing. We can only slow the spread of this virus by working together."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic will impact the restaurant industry as the country changes our social norms & daily lives to fight this virus. I called @darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee today to discuss supporting workers during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Congressman Panetta Calls on Education Secretary Devos to Protect Students from Financial Impacts of COVID-19
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin Continues Call For Senate To Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act Immediately
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Alzheimer's Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues, Call For Direct Cash Assistance To Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout Of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges Small Business Administration To Approve Federal Loan Assistance For Illinois In Response To Coronavirus
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With AAR CORP CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Carper, Brown, Democratic Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing DPA Authority to Address Shortages of Medical Equipment Needed to Treat and Prevent Spread of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Underwood Announces $14.6 Million in Federal Resources for Illinois Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 17, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Inclusion Of A Child Allowance In Any Direct Cash Payment Program As Part Of Economic Stimulus Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Joint Strike Fighter Caucus Announces Record Support for F-35
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "As we work to address this public health pandemic, it's vital for the federal gov't to partner with state & local leaders who are on the front lines combating the spread of this virus. We must also ensure cities & states are reimbursed for their efforts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm joining @ChrisJansing on @MSNBC momentarily to talk about the coronavirus outbreak and how Congress is responding. Tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the first death in Illinois from #COVID19. My statement with @SenDuckworth :"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress must provide Americans w/the resources they need to survive this pandemic. To begin, that means: - free & available testing - lunches for children missing school - paid sick & family leave - unemployment compensation for those who lose their jobs Let's get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Coronavirus is changing life as we know it. This Administration must step up to help states keep people safe. I called @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike today & promised to continue pushing for more test kit supplies & personal protective gear to address this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I wrote to @HHSGov Sec. Azar demanding immediate action to fulfill the @IDPH 's unanswered request for the personal protective equipment health care workers rely on - masks, respirators, gloves - from the federal Strategic National Stockpile."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "On my call with @CDCDirector Redfield today, I expressed my concern about the coronavirus test kit situation in Illinois. The state is worried about running out of supplies in the near future if the CDC doesn't provide more assistance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic is creating shortages of test kit supplies, protective equipment, & ventilators, straining health providers & first responders. Under the Defense Production Act, the President has the authority to boost domestic manufacturing during national emergencies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin: Why Are We Waiting To Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Rural Americans face higher rates of uninsurance and barriers to coverage & care. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, nearly 1.7 million rural Americans gained coverage under Medicaid expansion. We can't let Republicans take that away. We must #ProtectOurCare."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "There is no reason for the Senate to delay passing the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act. We must move quickly. We are putting the American people at higher risk with every day that passes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin Pushes For More Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies On Call With CDC Director
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On First Coronavirus-Related Death In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Meuser Statement on Voting for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press Trump Administration For Testing Kit Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment For Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Illinois & City Of Chicago Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "There are tens of thousands of federal workers in Illinois -- they should all have the option to telework if they are able to do so. President Trump should issue an executive order *tonight* directing federal agencies to maximize telework."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Important updates and information from @GovPritzker . Illinoisans - if you're without access to paid sick leave or unable to work because of coronavirus, please contact the Illinois Department of Employment Security with the information below."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "We are in the middle of a health care emergency. It's time for Senators from both parties to come together & do our jobs. We should pass the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act tonight. We were sent here to act -- let's do it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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