| 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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Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Expand Free Coronavirus Testing To People On Private Insurance, On Medicare, Medicaid, And The Uninsured
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Release: Khanna, Cohen, Eshoo Lead Letter Urging Administration to Oppose the Displacement of Palestinian Families and Ensure U.S. Equipment Is Not Used in West Bank Home Demolitions
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done."
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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 - "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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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Providing A 77-Day Extension of Certain Authorities for Foreign Intelligence and International Terrorism Investigations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 15, 2020
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Tweet - "After hundreds of passengers were forced to wait in close quarters for hours in order to clear medical screenings at customs at @fly2ohare , @SenDuckworth & I demanded Trump Admin provide additional fed resources for O'Hare & 13 airports responsible for screening passengers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Given the President's emergency declaration, it is imperative that the Senate pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by unanimous consent immediately. More on my thoughts below."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Dept. of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Demand Additional Federal Resources At O'Hare From Trump Administration
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 15, 2020
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Durbin Calls For Senate To Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act By Unanimous Consent Immediately
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinois continues to report new cases of coronavirus, but our state is still unable to receive the adequate test kit supplies we requested. Our real numbers of coronavirus are likely much higher than reported."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 14, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Supports Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| March 14, 2020
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Foster Statement on Passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 14, 2020
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Bost Votes to Expand Access to Coronavirus Tests
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| March 14, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes for Families First During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 14, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 14, 2020
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Tweet - "In contact with @GovPritzker about arriving passenger delays at @fly2ohare of up to eight hours waiting for luggage, immigration, customs, & possible medical screening. Appears source of delays all federal and Admin was unprepared after Presidential ban on travel from Europe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2020
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect America's Medical Supply Chain
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - House Congressional Tri-Caucus Calls on CDC to Expand Coronavirus Materials for Non-English Speakers
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Reps. Pressley, Porter Call on CDC to Keep its Promise
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Maloney, Lynch, Connolly, Krishnamoorthi, Raskin, and Rouda issue joint statement on President Trump declaring national emergency
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi Statement On Investigation Of Travel Insurance Agencies Not Covering Coronavirus Related Cancellations
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 13, 2020
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Reps. Davis and Lahood Introduce the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2020
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Spanberger Calls on Administration to Open ACA Special Enrollment Period to Combat Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth: Defense Department Should Begin Preparing National Guard and reserve Units to Assist in the Covid-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 13, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Covid-19 National Emergency Declaration
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 13, 2020
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Together, Our Country Will Survive Coronavirus
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, millions of children with pre-existing conditions are protected from insurance discrimination, & millions of young adults can remain on their parents' plans until age 26. Republicans are working to strike down the law & eliminate these benefits. #ProtectOurCare"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "There are not nearly enough coronavirus test kit supplies for the need in Illinois each day -- not nearly enough to track, target, or contain the spread. There has been a breakdown in the federal supply, but I will continue to push CDC to respond."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Too many community newspapers - like the @chicagotribune - face steep challenges due to consolidation in the advertising market, the practices of dominant digital platforms, and predatory hedge fund investors. I'm troubled by recent buyouts at the Tribune."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Jeff McFlfresh, Cief Executive Officer of AT&T; Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cox Communications; Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications; Michel COmbes, President and Cief Executive Officer of Sprint Corporation; Jeffrey Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer of CenturyLink; John Legere, Chief Executive of T-Mobile; Dave Watson of President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable Communications; Hans Vestberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications - Bennet Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Suspend Service Terms During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Religious Institutions - Durbin Informs Illinois Religious Institutions Of Nonprofit Security Grant Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to COVID-19
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Reps Krishnamoorthi, Meuser Introduce Bipartisan "Partnerships For American Jobs Act"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Bucshon, Schakowsky Introduce the Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 and Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Frontline Health Care Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Rep. Horn Introduces Bill Recognizing Girl Scouts on 108th Birthday
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, HHS Secretary, and Seema Verma, CMS Administrator - Stabenow, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Re-Open Health Insurance Enrollment Window
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2019. We have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, but there is still so much work left to do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "One year ago, the bipartisan Dream & Promise Act was introduced in the House & subsequently passed in June. Sadly, this bill is still sitting on Senator McConnell's desk. It's shameful that Senate Rs refuse to provide #DACA recipients with protection or certainty. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. Paul Simon always understood the value of fostering global awareness & partnerships, & I'm glad to see the @PSimonInstitute honor his legacy. Pleasure to meet with Director John Shaw this morning to receive a copy of the Institute's new book on American statesmanship."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Leads Charge for No Cost COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has revealed vulnerabilities from our reliance on foreign-made medical supplies. When public health crises occur, the U.S. can be at risk of drug & health care equipment shortages."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The lack of coronavirus test kits in the United States is extremely troubling. @SenDuckworth and I are asking @CDCgov to do everything within their power to ensure that Illinois has the supplies necessary to continue coronavirus testing efforts without delay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Durbin, Alexander, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due To Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "It's time for the President to declare a national state of emergency. We need all hands on deck. States like Illinois still don't have the coronavirus test kits they need. If we don't start taking this crisis more seriously, the situation is only going to get worse."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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New Democrat Coalition Continues Leadership on Climate Change
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing VA To 'Do Its Job' And Support Veterans Suffering From Diseases Linked To Agent Orange
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Introduces Public Service Retirement Fairness Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - ". @United has major hub in Chicago & serves countless Illinoisans a year. Met w/United CEO Munoz to discuss serious impact coronavirus is having on airline industry & those who work in it. Congress must act quickly to provide relief to working families during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Heath Bradford Freeman, President & Director of Alden Global Capital LLC - Durbin, Duckworth Press Alden Global Capital On Alarming Staff Cuts At Tribune Publishing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Starting today, households will begin receiving information on how to respond to the #Census2020. Once you receive your 12-digit Census code, you can begin taking the questionnaire online. More info on how to find your code can be found here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin, Duckworth Press CDC On Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and colleague, @SenDuckworth ! It is an honor to serve the people of Illinois alongside you in the Senate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "It's well past time to expand benefits for Vietnam veterans who are suffering from exposure to Agent Orange, yet the Trump Admin. continues to block veterans from receiving additional support for their health conditions linked to their exposure."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "In light of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on our economy, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to the IRS urging them to extend the tax-filing deadline for individual taxpayers. At this time, government must do all it can to ease the burden on working families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020 Passed by House Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 11, 2020
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Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lauren Underwood, Hearing on the Federal Response to Coronavirus
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 11, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes to Limit President's War Powers Against Iran
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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