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Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #COVID19 vaccine development offers hope to a nation longing to put this pandemic behind it. But now we need to carefully follow established medical standards to prove safety & efficacy so that America trusts the process & the product." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our family zoom yesterday brought generations together from West Coast to East Coast. We usually save these good feelings for weddings. But on Saturday, we all felt good for the country we love." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris for the best Saturday in a long time. Even the masks could not hide a smiling nation!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement On The Election Of President-Elect Joe Biden And Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The national nightmare of President Donald J. Trump ends in eleven weeks. President-elect Biden and all of us have work to do to undo the damage and bind our nation's wounds." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Durbin Statement On Outcome Of 2020 Presidential Election Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to my colleague, Vice President-elect @SenKamalaHarris ! Her historic election shows girls, women, and people of color across this country that your future is limitless." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on the Election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao - Proposed DOT Pilot Program for CDL Drivers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 6, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting The Designation Of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week" Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Senators Call For Borrower Defense Relief For Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Here's a Civics 101 lesson, Mr. President. You don't get to demand that only some votes count. That is not how democracy works. Every single vote must be counted & every single vote will be counted." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2020 Tweet - "No President decides the outcome of an election. The courts do not decide the outcome of an election. It is the voters who decide the outcome of an election, and every single one of their ballots must be counted. #Election2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2020 Tweet - "#ElectionDay is here! Make sure your voice is heard. Find your polling place at http://vote.gov." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply concerned by reports that Nicor Gas may have illegally polluted groundwater near its storage facilities. Because of the severity of these claims, I will be looking into this situation further." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 On First Day Of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Durbin, Duckworth Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "#ElectionDay is now just 2 days away. Voters in Illinois and across the country can find information about their polling place, ballot drop boxes, voter registration status, and more at http://vote.gov." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "#ElectionDay is right around the corner. It's vitally important that every vote is counted and every voice is heard. Make sure you have a voting plan by going to http://vote.gov today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Henry Kerner, Special Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On The Office Of Special Counsel To Investigate Potential Hatch Act Violation By Interior Secretary Bernhardt Through Promoting Campaign-Style Video Of President Trump Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - E&C Leaders Urge Facebook to Practice Transparency and Work with NYU Program Conducting Political Advertising Research Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 ACA Stepping Stone to Single-Payer, One-Size-Fits All Health System Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 García, McEachin, Unveil Legislation to Protect Children and Families in Public Housing From Lead Poisoning Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a long road, but I am glad to have secured years of federal funding for these lock and dam upgrades on the Illinois River. This is good for Illinois farmers, Illinois commerce, and our entire state. @ILCorn @ILFarmBureau" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Are you prepared for #ElectionDay? You can find information on how, where, and when to vote at http://vote.gov" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2020 Bustos, Finkenauer, LaHood, Loebsack Applaud Army Corps of Engineers Recognition of Corn Belt Port as Top 100 in the Nation Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Casten Applauds NY State Financial Regulator for Directing Banks to Manage and Disclose Climate-Related Financial Risk Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "For months small businesses & nonprofits in Illinois have been desperate for federal assistance to survive this pandemic. Despite pleas for help, Majority Leader McConnell & Senate Republicans plugged their ears & fast-tracked a Supreme Court nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Menendez, Castro, Torres Lead Bicameral Call For Accountability Following Trump Administration's Reckless Immigration Operation in Guatemala Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Acting Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget - House Democrats Call for Halt to President's Executive Order Politicizing the Civil Service and Demand Analyses of Potential Effects Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "These kinds of corporate bankruptcy abuses are unacceptable. Congress must pass my Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act to help put workers' interests before those of corporate executives when businesses file for Chapter 11." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The ACA protects millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans want SCOTUS to strike it down & rushed a new justice to the Court to help. We can't return to dark days of higher costs & less care for sick patients. I'll keep fighting to save the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Murray, Blumenthal, Warren, Brown Continue To Push DeVos To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #COVID19 vaccine development offers hope to a nation longing to put this pandemic behind it. But now we need to carefully follow established medical standards to prove safety & efficacy so that America trusts the process & the product." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our family zoom yesterday brought generations together from West Coast to East Coast. We usually save these good feelings for weddings. But on Saturday, we all felt good for the country we love." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris for the best Saturday in a long time. Even the masks could not hide a smiling nation!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement On The Election Of President-Elect Joe Biden And Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The national nightmare of President Donald J. Trump ends in eleven weeks. President-elect Biden and all of us have work to do to undo the damage and bind our nation's wounds." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Durbin Statement On Outcome Of 2020 Presidential Election Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to my colleague, Vice President-elect @SenKamalaHarris ! Her historic election shows girls, women, and people of color across this country that your future is limitless." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on the Election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao - Proposed DOT Pilot Program for CDL Drivers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 6, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting The Designation Of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week" Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Senators Call For Borrower Defense Relief For Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Here's a Civics 101 lesson, Mr. President. You don't get to demand that only some votes count. That is not how democracy works. Every single vote must be counted & every single vote will be counted." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2020 Tweet - "No President decides the outcome of an election. The courts do not decide the outcome of an election. It is the voters who decide the outcome of an election, and every single one of their ballots must be counted. #Election2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2020 Tweet - "#ElectionDay is here! Make sure your voice is heard. Find your polling place at http://vote.gov." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply concerned by reports that Nicor Gas may have illegally polluted groundwater near its storage facilities. Because of the severity of these claims, I will be looking into this situation further." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 On First Day Of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Durbin, Duckworth Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "#ElectionDay is now just 2 days away. Voters in Illinois and across the country can find information about their polling place, ballot drop boxes, voter registration status, and more at http://vote.gov." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "#ElectionDay is right around the corner. It's vitally important that every vote is counted and every voice is heard. Make sure you have a voting plan by going to http://vote.gov today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Henry Kerner, Special Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On The Office Of Special Counsel To Investigate Potential Hatch Act Violation By Interior Secretary Bernhardt Through Promoting Campaign-Style Video Of President Trump Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - E&C Leaders Urge Facebook to Practice Transparency and Work with NYU Program Conducting Political Advertising Research Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 ACA Stepping Stone to Single-Payer, One-Size-Fits All Health System Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 García, McEachin, Unveil Legislation to Protect Children and Families in Public Housing From Lead Poisoning Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a long road, but I am glad to have secured years of federal funding for these lock and dam upgrades on the Illinois River. This is good for Illinois farmers, Illinois commerce, and our entire state. @ILCorn @ILFarmBureau" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Are you prepared for #ElectionDay? You can find information on how, where, and when to vote at http://vote.gov" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2020 Bustos, Finkenauer, LaHood, Loebsack Applaud Army Corps of Engineers Recognition of Corn Belt Port as Top 100 in the Nation Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Casten Applauds NY State Financial Regulator for Directing Banks to Manage and Disclose Climate-Related Financial Risk Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "For months small businesses & nonprofits in Illinois have been desperate for federal assistance to survive this pandemic. Despite pleas for help, Majority Leader McConnell & Senate Republicans plugged their ears & fast-tracked a Supreme Court nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Menendez, Castro, Torres Lead Bicameral Call For Accountability Following Trump Administration's Reckless Immigration Operation in Guatemala Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Acting Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget - House Democrats Call for Halt to President's Executive Order Politicizing the Civil Service and Demand Analyses of Potential Effects Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "These kinds of corporate bankruptcy abuses are unacceptable. Congress must pass my Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act to help put workers' interests before those of corporate executives when businesses file for Chapter 11." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The ACA protects millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans want SCOTUS to strike it down & rushed a new justice to the Court to help. We can't return to dark days of higher costs & less care for sick patients. I'll keep fighting to save the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Murray, Blumenthal, Warren, Brown Continue To Push DeVos To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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