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March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Murray, Senators Call On HHS & DHS IGs To Investigate Reported "Weaponizing" Of Confidential Therapy Sessions To Deport Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Women's access to health care is on the line today at the Supreme Court. The June Medical Services decision could impact the future of abortion access in states across the country that are working to restrict care. Every woman has the right to choose. We must defend that right." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With ArcelorMittal USA CEO About Pollution Violations At Burns Harbor Facility Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans--the majority of whom are women--provide unpaid care for family members & loved ones who face health challenges. Being a family caregiver takes a heavy emotional & financial toll. It's time for our gov't to place a higher value on their heroic efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Too often, veterans struggle to find a support network and housing after finishing their service. I continue to be inspired & grateful for the personalized resources & affordable homes that @VOAIllinois offers veterans and their families throughout IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sat down with Cook County Board Commissioners Bridget Degnen and Donna Miller today to discuss improving the County's health care systems and how we can better to protect the public health of Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "The restoration of Quincy Bay & the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program--which will modernize 7 locks along the Mississippi & Illinois rivers--are vital to the agriculture & waterways industry in IL. Proud to work with Col. Sattinger & @USACERockIsland to fund these projects." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "The list of groups that oppose Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is wide-ranging and still growing. Now it's up to the Senate. We must vote to overturn the DeVos rule & make it clear--we put #StudentsFirst." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Presses Guard & Reserve Chiefs On President's Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "We lose around 100 Americans to gun violence every day. Today I went to the Senate floor to call on Sen. Mitch McConnell to bring H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks bill, up for a vote. The House passed this bill more than a year ago. It's time for the Senate to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin, Kaine Bill To Support Family Caregivers Passes Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 1837, the home of deep dish pizza, Lake Shore Drive, and the 2016 World Series Champion @Cubs was officially incorporated as a city. Happy 183rd birthday to Chicago, the "Windy City!"" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Ed Markey Lead Colleagues in Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Olympic Committee Move 2022 Olympic Games Out of China Unless Country Address Human Rights Abuses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress can't allow President Trump to continue taking money away from the men and women of our armed services--money intended to address specific issues identified by military leadership--in order to build up funds in a spending account for his useless border wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Shortage of Medical Devices Rep. Brad Schneider
March 4, 2020 Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019 Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Liars Cannot Be Tolerated Rep. Bill Foster
March 4, 2020 Reproductive Justice for Women Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 3, 2020 The State Journal-Register - Sen. Dick Durbin: Lessons learned so far on coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Duckworth, Schneider Meet with Illinois Members of AIPAC to Discuss U.S.-Israel Relationship Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2020 Schakowsky Disappointed in Nomination of Beck to CPSC Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 3, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2020 Rep. Cartwright, Sen. Duckworth Introduce Bill to Modernize Water Systems Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with Chief of the @navy_reserve Vice Admiral Luke McCollum today, we discussed streamlining vital personnel systems and making child care more accessible for the men and women serving in our nation's Navy Reserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has highlighted our nation's dependence on medicines, drugs, & medical equipment produced in other countries, especially China. @US_FDA is working hard to address this vulnerability." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Good to speak with Illinois constituents visiting Washington for the annual #AIPAC2020 conference this afternoon." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Durbin: We Must Safeguard America's Medical Supply Chain Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chief Of National Guard To Discuss Trump Admin Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Punjab Singh nearly 8 years after he was wounded during the hate-fueled attack on the Sikh community at the Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsin. My prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with @ChiefNGB Gen. Lengyel today, I shared my frustration with the Trump Admin's decision to prioritize the President's border wall over the underfunded @NationalGuard --undermining the Guard's mission & hurting my constituents at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with US Ambassador to Lithuania Robert Gilchrist just before the 30th anniversary of the nation's restoration of independence. I look forward to maintaining a strong working partnership with this important NATO ally." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos is on a mission to keep her friends in the #4profit college industry from having to face accountability for defrauding hundreds of thousands of students & veterans. The Senate can't let that happen--we must overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule & put #StudentsFirst." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Improving Security on School Grounds Rep. Mike Bost
March 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 2, 2020 Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Reiterates Coronavirus Vaccine Pricing Concerns After Written Response from Secretary Azar Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 2, 2020 Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of Covid-19 Infections Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Republicans have never had a coherent plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, and they still don't. Millions of people are going to lose their health care coverage if Republicans succeed in their lawsuit against the ACA--including more than 600,000 in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Only 3% of student loans associated with school misconduct will be discharged under Besty DeVos' new borrower defense rule. If that wasn't bad enough, the DeVos rule lets schools retaliate against defrauded students who receive these discharges. Who is DeVos trying to help?" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Gun violence has become a heartbreaking fixture of American life. Congress has the power to end this epidemic-- and the House has done its job, passing two background check bills over a year ago. It's time for the Senate to follow their lead. Continued inaction is unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois' share of federal funding & Congressional representation will be determined by the #Census2020. It is absolutely essential for Illinoisans to participate--our state stands to lose $1,400 for each person undercounted. #ILCountMeIn2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "On #PulaskiDay, I'm joining Chicagoans and Polish-Americans in recognizing Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to American independence." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi On Cook County Coronavirus Patient Receiving Treatment Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Would you trust the health of America to Doctor Limbaugh or Doctor Mulvaney? It's important for Americans to listen to the true public health officials when it comes to information on the coronavirus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For some patients, Medicare covers a life-saving kidney transplant, but not the vital anti-rejection drugs, leaving patients to ration or skip doses of the medicine they need to survive. Extending Medicare coverage to include immunosuppressive drugs is just common sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Casten Statement on Passage of Bill Combating the Youth Vaping Epidemic Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed an important bill banning flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigs. These products--with flavors like choco donut & mom's sugar cookie--are designed to hook kids on nicotine, & have led to a 135% increase in youth vaping the past 2 years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "VP Pence reached out to me today after I made an appeal for bipartisanship in dealing with Coronavirus. We agree that we should put our skills and energy to work together to protect the public health." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need all hands on deck--congress & every federal agency--to come together to work on stopping this coronavirus outbreak. This is not a partisan issue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Public Schools Week and the President's Budget Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As a baseball fan, I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution supporting Minor League Baseball teams as they fight MLB's proposed elimination. Minor league baseball provides friends & families with an affordable way to enjoy America's pastime. It would be a shame to lose that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Humanitarian Crisis In Idlib, Syria Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Convenes Local Public Health Officials and Health Care Providers to Discuss Coronavirus Preparedness Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Foster Introduces Legislation to Invest in Our Students and Our Economy Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 28, 2020 Bost Introduces Disabled Veteran Life Insurance Bill Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020 House Passes Comprehensive Package To Protect Youth From The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 28, 2020 Schakowsky Votes For Comprehensive Bill To End The Youth Tobacco Epidemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss how the federal government needs to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Murray, Senators Call On HHS & DHS IGs To Investigate Reported "Weaponizing" Of Confidential Therapy Sessions To Deport Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Women's access to health care is on the line today at the Supreme Court. The June Medical Services decision could impact the future of abortion access in states across the country that are working to restrict care. Every woman has the right to choose. We must defend that right." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With ArcelorMittal USA CEO About Pollution Violations At Burns Harbor Facility Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans--the majority of whom are women--provide unpaid care for family members & loved ones who face health challenges. Being a family caregiver takes a heavy emotional & financial toll. It's time for our gov't to place a higher value on their heroic efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Too often, veterans struggle to find a support network and housing after finishing their service. I continue to be inspired & grateful for the personalized resources & affordable homes that @VOAIllinois offers veterans and their families throughout IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sat down with Cook County Board Commissioners Bridget Degnen and Donna Miller today to discuss improving the County's health care systems and how we can better to protect the public health of Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "The restoration of Quincy Bay & the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program--which will modernize 7 locks along the Mississippi & Illinois rivers--are vital to the agriculture & waterways industry in IL. Proud to work with Col. Sattinger & @USACERockIsland to fund these projects." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "The list of groups that oppose Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is wide-ranging and still growing. Now it's up to the Senate. We must vote to overturn the DeVos rule & make it clear--we put #StudentsFirst." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Presses Guard & Reserve Chiefs On President's Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "We lose around 100 Americans to gun violence every day. Today I went to the Senate floor to call on Sen. Mitch McConnell to bring H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks bill, up for a vote. The House passed this bill more than a year ago. It's time for the Senate to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin, Kaine Bill To Support Family Caregivers Passes Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 1837, the home of deep dish pizza, Lake Shore Drive, and the 2016 World Series Champion @Cubs was officially incorporated as a city. Happy 183rd birthday to Chicago, the "Windy City!"" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Ed Markey Lead Colleagues in Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Olympic Committee Move 2022 Olympic Games Out of China Unless Country Address Human Rights Abuses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress can't allow President Trump to continue taking money away from the men and women of our armed services--money intended to address specific issues identified by military leadership--in order to build up funds in a spending account for his useless border wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Shortage of Medical Devices Rep.Brad Schneider
March 4, 2020 Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019 Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Liars Cannot Be Tolerated Rep.Bill Foster
March 4, 2020 Reproductive Justice for Women Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 3, 2020 The State Journal-Register - Sen. Dick Durbin: Lessons learned so far on coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Duckworth, Schneider Meet with Illinois Members of AIPAC to Discuss U.S.-Israel Relationship Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2020 Schakowsky Disappointed in Nomination of Beck to CPSC Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 3, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 3, 2020 Rep. Cartwright, Sen. Duckworth Introduce Bill to Modernize Water Systems Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with Chief of the @navy_reserve Vice Admiral Luke McCollum today, we discussed streamlining vital personnel systems and making child care more accessible for the men and women serving in our nation's Navy Reserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has highlighted our nation's dependence on medicines, drugs, & medical equipment produced in other countries, especially China. @US_FDA is working hard to address this vulnerability." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Good to speak with Illinois constituents visiting Washington for the annual #AIPAC2020 conference this afternoon." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Durbin: We Must Safeguard America's Medical Supply Chain Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chief Of National Guard To Discuss Trump Admin Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Punjab Singh nearly 8 years after he was wounded during the hate-fueled attack on the Sikh community at the Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsin. My prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "In my meeting with @ChiefNGB Gen. Lengyel today, I shared my frustration with the Trump Admin's decision to prioritize the President's border wall over the underfunded @NationalGuard --undermining the Guard's mission & hurting my constituents at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with US Ambassador to Lithuania Robert Gilchrist just before the 30th anniversary of the nation's restoration of independence. I look forward to maintaining a strong working partnership with this important NATO ally." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos is on a mission to keep her friends in the #4profit college industry from having to face accountability for defrauding hundreds of thousands of students & veterans. The Senate can't let that happen--we must overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule & put #StudentsFirst." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020 Improving Security on School Grounds Rep.Mike Bost
March 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 2, 2020 Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Reiterates Coronavirus Vaccine Pricing Concerns After Written Response from Secretary Azar Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 2, 2020 Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of Covid-19 Infections Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Republicans have never had a coherent plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, and they still don't. Millions of people are going to lose their health care coverage if Republicans succeed in their lawsuit against the ACA--including more than 600,000 in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Only 3% of student loans associated with school misconduct will be discharged under Besty DeVos' new borrower defense rule. If that wasn't bad enough, the DeVos rule lets schools retaliate against defrauded students who receive these discharges. Who is DeVos trying to help?" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Gun violence has become a heartbreaking fixture of American life. Congress has the power to end this epidemic-- and the House has done its job, passing two background check bills over a year ago. It's time for the Senate to follow their lead. Continued inaction is unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois' share of federal funding & Congressional representation will be determined by the #Census2020. It is absolutely essential for Illinoisans to participate--our state stands to lose $1,400 for each person undercounted. #ILCountMeIn2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "On #PulaskiDay, I'm joining Chicagoans and Polish-Americans in recognizing Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to American independence." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi On Cook County Coronavirus Patient Receiving Treatment Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Would you trust the health of America to Doctor Limbaugh or Doctor Mulvaney? It's important for Americans to listen to the true public health officials when it comes to information on the coronavirus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For some patients, Medicare covers a life-saving kidney transplant, but not the vital anti-rejection drugs, leaving patients to ration or skip doses of the medicine they need to survive. Extending Medicare coverage to include immunosuppressive drugs is just common sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Casten Statement on Passage of Bill Combating the Youth Vaping Epidemic Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed an important bill banning flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigs. These products--with flavors like choco donut & mom's sugar cookie--are designed to hook kids on nicotine, & have led to a 135% increase in youth vaping the past 2 years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "VP Pence reached out to me today after I made an appeal for bipartisanship in dealing with Coronavirus. We agree that we should put our skills and energy to work together to protect the public health." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need all hands on deck--congress & every federal agency--to come together to work on stopping this coronavirus outbreak. This is not a partisan issue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Public Schools Week and the President's Budget Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As a baseball fan, I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution supporting Minor League Baseball teams as they fight MLB's proposed elimination. Minor league baseball provides friends & families with an affordable way to enjoy America's pastime. It would be a shame to lose that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Humanitarian Crisis In Idlib, Syria Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Convenes Local Public Health Officials and Health Care Providers to Discuss Coronavirus Preparedness Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Foster Introduces Legislation to Invest in Our Students and Our Economy Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 28, 2020 Bost Introduces Disabled Veteran Life Insurance Bill Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020 House Passes Comprehensive Package To Protect Youth From The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 28, 2020 Schakowsky Votes For Comprehensive Bill To End The Youth Tobacco Epidemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss how the federal government needs to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
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