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Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking shooting in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the end of the shameful jailing of Venezuelan Congressman & Juan Guaidó ally Juan Requesens. It is time for Maduro to drop the remaining bogus charges and release all the other political prisoners he has cowardly arrested and jailed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "We teach our kids to speak up when we see something is wrong. Something is wrong with foreign meddling in our elections, so how come top intelligence officials are going quiet?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to Emory Rounds, Director of the US Office of Government Ethics - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Answers From The Office Of The Vice President And Office Of Government Ethics On VP Pence's Chief Of Staff's Conflicts Of Interest Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 28, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Senseless Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With Americans forgoing their vacations to stay home for the safety of their families & neighbors, the hotel industry has taken a major hit. Today I spoke w/ @Illinois_Hotels about extending fiscal support to lodging industry to address this financial crisis before it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Schneider Statement on Violence in Kenosha Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to Henry Kerner, Special Counsel from the Office of Special Counsel - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Beyer Call On The Office Of The Special Counsel To Investigate Potential Hatch Act Violations At The RNC Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Reps. Smith, Deutch Lead Members in Push to Advance Human Rights in Egypt Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - The Congressional Black Caucus Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Hold an Immediate Vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Emmer Supports Continued Actions to Confront Iran Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Call On FCC To Bolster Lifeline Program To Keep Students Connected As The School Year Begins Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Legal Orientation Program (LOP) helps more than 50,000 detained immigrants a year know their rights, increasing efficiency of immigration courts & reducing detention costs. I'm joining @RepChuyGarcia & @RepRobinKelly in calling for an expansion of LOP access in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to James McHenry, Directer of the Executive office for Immigration Review, and Matthew Albence, Deputy Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Kelly, Durbin, Garcia Call On Trump Admin To Immediately Facilitate Access To Legal Orientation Program To All Ice Detainees In Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My colleagues & I called for USCIS to delay furloughs last week. But using this as an excuse to delay naturalization & other critical immigration cases is unjustified & unacceptable. USCIS has sufficient funding to continue its operations without interruption." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This has Putin's hands all over it. Any other U.S. President would have condemned the attack immediately. President Trump's silence is a disgrace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking shooting in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the end of the shameful jailing of Venezuelan Congressman & Juan Guaidó ally Juan Requesens. It is time for Maduro to drop the remaining bogus charges and release all the other political prisoners he has cowardly arrested and jailed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "We teach our kids to speak up when we see something is wrong. Something is wrong with foreign meddling in our elections, so how come top intelligence officials are going quiet?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to Emory Rounds, Director of the US Office of Government Ethics - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Answers From The Office Of The Vice President And Office Of Government Ethics On VP Pence's Chief Of Staff's Conflicts Of Interest Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 28, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Senseless Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With Americans forgoing their vacations to stay home for the safety of their families & neighbors, the hotel industry has taken a major hit. Today I spoke w/ @Illinois_Hotels about extending fiscal support to lodging industry to address this financial crisis before it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Schneider Statement on Violence in Kenosha Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to Henry Kerner, Special Counsel from the Office of Special Counsel - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Beyer Call On The Office Of The Special Counsel To Investigate Potential Hatch Act Violations At The RNC Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Reps. Smith, Deutch Lead Members in Push to Advance Human Rights in Egypt Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - The Congressional Black Caucus Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Hold an Immediate Vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Emmer Supports Continued Actions to Confront Iran Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Call On FCC To Bolster Lifeline Program To Keep Students Connected As The School Year Begins Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Legal Orientation Program (LOP) helps more than 50,000 detained immigrants a year know their rights, increasing efficiency of immigration courts & reducing detention costs. I'm joining @RepChuyGarcia & @RepRobinKelly in calling for an expansion of LOP access in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to James McHenry, Directer of the Executive office for Immigration Review, and Matthew Albence, Deputy Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Kelly, Durbin, Garcia Call On Trump Admin To Immediately Facilitate Access To Legal Orientation Program To All Ice Detainees In Illinois Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My colleagues & I called for USCIS to delay furloughs last week. But using this as an excuse to delay naturalization & other critical immigration cases is unjustified & unacceptable. USCIS has sufficient funding to continue its operations without interruption." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This has Putin's hands all over it. Any other U.S. President would have condemned the attack immediately. President Trump's silence is a disgrace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
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