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Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin Condemns President Trump's Reopening Comments Disparaging U.S. Service Members On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor with @SenDuckworth to speak out against President Trump's reported comments disparaging U.S. servicemembers, where he allegedly called those who were injured or killed in battle "losers" and "suckers." Watch live here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "If President Trump and AG Barr really want to help Chicago, @SenDuckworth & I sent a letter in Feb. 2017 suggesting ways the Admin can support public safety and economic opportunity. We still haven't gotten a response."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Sens. Coons, Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 685
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Bills Pass Full Committee, Move to House Floor
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 9, 2020
Energy and Commerce Committee Advances the Horseracing Integrity Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 9, 2020
Reps. Quigley and Demings Introduce Bill to Remove Lgbtq+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2020
 Reps. Lee, Bass, Kelly, Chu, Castro, Haaland, Davids Introduce Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Resources to Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to Colonel Steven Sattinger, Rock Island District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Army Corps to Grant Local Port Request
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin, Lee, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Under our Constitution, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. But far too many are detained pending trial when they haven't been convicted of any crime & pose no threat to society. We can't end mass incarceration unless we end the overuse of pretrial detention."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Joins Risch, Cardin In Condemning In Violence In Anglophone Cameroon
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Joins CEO Climate Dialogue To Discuss Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Fund
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Today is a long-overdue day of reckoning for these addictive and kid-friendly products. After years of allowing vaping & tobacco companies to target youth, the FDA must strictly enforce this deadline and act to protect American children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Duckworth, Schakowsky, Clay Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans for the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Feinstein, Nadler, Lofgren Call On Trump Administration To Consult Congress About Refugee Resettlement, As Required By Law
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "For each person undercounted in the 2020 census, Illinois could lose up to $1,400 in federal funding. We can't let that happen. Illinoisans--let's #MakeILCount. Go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020
Durbin Condemns President Trump's Reopening Comments Disparaging U.S. Service Members On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor with @SenDuckworth to speak out against President Trump's reported comments disparaging U.S. servicemembers, where he allegedly called those who were injured or killed in battle "losers" and "suckers." Watch live here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "If President Trump and AG Barr really want to help Chicago, @SenDuckworth & I sent a letter in Feb. 2017 suggesting ways the Admin can support public safety and economic opportunity. We still haven't gotten a response."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Sens. Coons, Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 685
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Bills Pass Full Committee, Move to House Floor
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 9, 2020
Energy and Commerce Committee Advances the Horseracing Integrity Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 9, 2020
Reps. Quigley and Demings Introduce Bill to Remove Lgbtq+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2020
 Reps. Lee, Bass, Kelly, Chu, Castro, Haaland, Davids Introduce Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Resources to Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Letter to Colonel Steven Sattinger, Rock Island District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Army Corps to Grant Local Port Request
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin, Lee, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Under our Constitution, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. But far too many are detained pending trial when they haven't been convicted of any crime & pose no threat to society. We can't end mass incarceration unless we end the overuse of pretrial detention."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Joins Risch, Cardin In Condemning In Violence In Anglophone Cameroon
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Joins CEO Climate Dialogue To Discuss Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Fund
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Today is a long-overdue day of reckoning for these addictive and kid-friendly products. After years of allowing vaping & tobacco companies to target youth, the FDA must strictly enforce this deadline and act to protect American children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Duckworth, Schakowsky, Clay Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans for the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Feinstein, Nadler, Lofgren Call On Trump Administration To Consult Congress About Refugee Resettlement, As Required By Law
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "For each person undercounted in the 2020 census, Illinois could lose up to $1,400 in federal funding. We can't let that happen. Illinoisans--let's #MakeILCount. Go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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