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Dec. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke to @AmericanBIC today about the Senate's chance to finally pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill during the Biden-Harris Administration. My Democratic colleagues and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work if we are entrusted with the majority."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
García, Tlaib and Lynch Introduce Legislation Protecting Consumers from Cryptocurrency-Related Financial Threats
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
Duckworth Commends Marine Corps and Navy on Efforts to Respect Black Servicemembers by Removing Confederate Symbols from Military Installations
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020
Duckworth Responds to Trump's Second Threat to Block Pay Raise for Our Troops Over Unrelated Policy Issues
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
Schakowsky Reappointed House Senior Chief Deputy Whip for 117th Congress
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 2, 2020
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Rural hospitals in Illinois and across the country are struggling to keep up with the surge of COVID-19 patients. @SenatorLankford and I have a bipartisan plan to stabilize them and are working to make sure it is included in the next relief package."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020
United States Fossil Fuel Industry
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 2, 2020
Farewell to the Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020
Tribute to Lamar Alexander
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Tweet - "A bipartisan group of nine Senators released a $908 billion COVID-19 relief plan today. While it may not be a perfect plan, it's a good one--and much better than nothing at all, which is the worst possible outcome & the one Senator McConnell seems to want."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke w/Mark Shriver from @SavetheChildren today about prioritizing the wellbeing of children in a new COVID-19 relief package, especially in rural & underserved communities. Access to food, health care, & child care has never been more important to the wellbeing of the next gen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Foster Statement on Nomination of Janet Yellen for Secretary of the Treasury
Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans must come back from their Thanksgiving break ready to work on meaningful COVID-19 relief. Health care heroes, families, & small businesses cannot wait any longer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "While House Dems passed several relief proposals, Congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have spent the last 7+ months failing to respond to COVID-19. Americans are dying because of this inaction. November was bad, but December will be worse if we don't act now."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "If confirmed, Janet Yellen will not only become the first woman to serve as Treasury Secretary, she'll also be the first former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers & Chair of the Federal Reserve to serve in that role. @JoeBiden couldn't have chosen a more qualified person."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Ultimately, the U.S. will not be completely safe from COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely distributed & administered across the world. We must do our part to help make sure every nation has access to that vaccine once it is proven to be safe & effective."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2020
Tweet - "COVID-19 levels in Illinois and across America are hitting new highs every day. It has never been more important to make sure you always wear a mask and social distance. We are in for a tragic, deadly winter if we don't all do our part to stop the spread of this virus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Although #SmallBizSat looks a little bit different this year, there has never been a more important time to support your community's local small businesses. Make sure you #ShopSmall today--I know I will!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020
Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing Illinoisans and Americans across the country a Happy Thanksgiving! I know this year's celebrations look different, but together we will make it through this crisis and come out on the other side stronger because of it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends on December 15. COVID-19 has underscored the importance of health coverage. NOW is the time to find the plan that fits your needs. Go to http://healthcare.gov and shop around--premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "As we give thanks this year, we owe a special debt of gratitude to our heroic health care workers who are facing another surge in COVID-19 cases. Please help to protect them by heeding public health guidance, wearing a mask & distancing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 24, 2020
Underwood Introduces the Pass Act to Extend Critical Student Loan Relief for Millions of Student Loan Borrowers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 24, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Expresses Concern Over Allegations Of Chinese Construction Along Disputed Border With India
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "There are other numbers President Trump should be concerned about right now. Like the 257,000+ Americans dead, 20.3M claiming unemployment, and more than 1 million new #COVID19 cases in the past week alone."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see @GSAEmily finally did the right thing. A smooth transition of power is essential to our democracy and no amount of huffing and puffing from the President is going to change the overwhelming results of this election."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Excited that my Floor Director, Reema Dodin, will be joining President-elect Biden's Leg Affairs team. She is smart, trusted, & has the respect of members on both sides of the aisle. Reema is just what our new President needs to help him in the Senate."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020
Casten, Riggleman Introduce Bill to Uncover Authoritarian Regimes Misuse of the U.S. Financial System
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 23, 2020
Schneider Wishes Illinois a Happy, Safe Thanksgiving
Rep. Brad Schneider
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke to @AmericanBIC today about the Senate's chance to finally pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill during the Biden-Harris Administration. My Democratic colleagues and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work if we are entrusted with the majority."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
García, Tlaib and Lynch Introduce Legislation Protecting Consumers from Cryptocurrency-Related Financial Threats
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
Duckworth Commends Marine Corps and Navy on Efforts to Respect Black Servicemembers by Removing Confederate Symbols from Military Installations
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020
Duckworth Responds to Trump's Second Threat to Block Pay Raise for Our Troops Over Unrelated Policy Issues
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
Schakowsky Reappointed House Senior Chief Deputy Whip for 117th Congress
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 2, 2020
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Rural hospitals in Illinois and across the country are struggling to keep up with the surge of COVID-19 patients. @SenatorLankford and I have a bipartisan plan to stabilize them and are working to make sure it is included in the next relief package."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020
United States Fossil Fuel Industry
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 2, 2020
Farewell to the Senate
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020
Tribute to Lamar Alexander
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Tweet - "A bipartisan group of nine Senators released a $908 billion COVID-19 relief plan today. While it may not be a perfect plan, it's a good one--and much better than nothing at all, which is the worst possible outcome & the one Senator McConnell seems to want."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke w/Mark Shriver from @SavetheChildren today about prioritizing the wellbeing of children in a new COVID-19 relief package, especially in rural & underserved communities. Access to food, health care, & child care has never been more important to the wellbeing of the next gen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020
Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Foster Statement on Nomination of Janet Yellen for Secretary of the Treasury
Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans must come back from their Thanksgiving break ready to work on meaningful COVID-19 relief. Health care heroes, families, & small businesses cannot wait any longer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "While House Dems passed several relief proposals, Congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have spent the last 7+ months failing to respond to COVID-19. Americans are dying because of this inaction. November was bad, but December will be worse if we don't act now."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "If confirmed, Janet Yellen will not only become the first woman to serve as Treasury Secretary, she'll also be the first former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers & Chair of the Federal Reserve to serve in that role. @JoeBiden couldn't have chosen a more qualified person."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Ultimately, the U.S. will not be completely safe from COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely distributed & administered across the world. We must do our part to help make sure every nation has access to that vaccine once it is proven to be safe & effective."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2020
Tweet - "COVID-19 levels in Illinois and across America are hitting new highs every day. It has never been more important to make sure you always wear a mask and social distance. We are in for a tragic, deadly winter if we don't all do our part to stop the spread of this virus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Although #SmallBizSat looks a little bit different this year, there has never been a more important time to support your community's local small businesses. Make sure you #ShopSmall today--I know I will!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020
Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing Illinoisans and Americans across the country a Happy Thanksgiving! I know this year's celebrations look different, but together we will make it through this crisis and come out on the other side stronger because of it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends on December 15. COVID-19 has underscored the importance of health coverage. NOW is the time to find the plan that fits your needs. Go to http://healthcare.gov and shop around--premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "As we give thanks this year, we owe a special debt of gratitude to our heroic health care workers who are facing another surge in COVID-19 cases. Please help to protect them by heeding public health guidance, wearing a mask & distancing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 24, 2020
Underwood Introduces the Pass Act to Extend Critical Student Loan Relief for Millions of Student Loan Borrowers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 24, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Expresses Concern Over Allegations Of Chinese Construction Along Disputed Border With India
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "There are other numbers President Trump should be concerned about right now. Like the 257,000+ Americans dead, 20.3M claiming unemployment, and more than 1 million new #COVID19 cases in the past week alone."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see @GSAEmily finally did the right thing. A smooth transition of power is essential to our democracy and no amount of huffing and puffing from the President is going to change the overwhelming results of this election."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Excited that my Floor Director, Reema Dodin, will be joining President-elect Biden's Leg Affairs team. She is smart, trusted, & has the respect of members on both sides of the aisle. Reema is just what our new President needs to help him in the Senate."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020
Casten, Riggleman Introduce Bill to Uncover Authoritarian Regimes Misuse of the U.S. Financial System
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 23, 2020
Schneider Wishes Illinois a Happy, Safe Thanksgiving
Rep.Brad Schneider
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