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Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau - Fudge, Richmond Request Plan for Complete Census Count Following Abrupt Schedule Changes Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Manchin Urges U.S. Postal Service to Address Delays, Prevent Election Mail Cost Increases Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 The Hill - America Can't Afford to Ignore the Food Service Distribution Industry Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Census is far too important to rush to completion, which is exactly what the Trump Administration is trying to do. I'm joining a bipartisan group of 48 Senators in calling for Congressional leadership to extend the statutory deadline for the Census." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Administration's Ventilator Contract for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - ""They don't have the money to do the universal mail-in voting. So therefore, they can't do it, I guess," says the one person holding up funding for @USPS . We can't let the President get away with this. We must fund the Postal Service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Schneider Statement on Israel-UAE Deal Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - How Trump administration assault on Postal Service is slowing the delivery of your mail Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Robert Robbins, President of the University of Arizona - Durbin, Brown Caution University Of Arizona On Its Bid To Purchase Predatory For-Profit College Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Maloney Joined by 192 House Democrats in Calling on Postmaster General to Reverse Assault on Postal Service Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Davidson and Braun Spearhead Pro-Life Letter to Treasury Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres. Trump dismantle @USPS in the run up to an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring Americans of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must step in & provide addt'l funding to USPS." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @BLMNational is no longer planning to lease land in Grand & San Juan County, Utah, for oil & gas development following my request last week. This will go a long way towards protecting these special places. #ProtectMoab" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Joined the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a discussion about the Justice in Policing Act, @SenateDems plan for bold, comprehensive police reform. Give it a listen here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Springfield I urged the Postmaster General to take corrective action against recent operational changes, including the elimination of overtime, and a reduction in mail sorting and processing hours that has led to significant delays in the delivery of mail to Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of The United States Postal Service - Baldwin Joins Senate Democratic Caucus in Urging Usps to Fix Delays and Avoid Cost Increases for Election Mail Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @STLRegChamber today to let them know that my office is ready to assist in any way we can to help families & small businesses weather the economic and public health consequences of this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Venezuelans in Illinois & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader U.S. Senate, the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader U.S Senate, Hon. Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives - Udall, Heinrich Join Bipartisan Call For Extension Of Census Deadlines For Full, Accurate Count Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand For FDA To Clear The Market Of E-Cigarettes Following Study Finding Young Vapers Are 5 Times More Likely To Catch Coronavirus Than Peers Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 11, 2020 Inhofe, Duckworth Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Passes Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Had the privilege of joining @ParentsvsVape for their podcast, "Messed with the Wrong Moms," to discuss the youth vaping epidemic and my efforts to hold @US_FDA & vaping companies like JUUL accountable. You can listen here: https://pave.buzzsprout.com" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Jamal Greene, Professor at Columbia Law School, Michael McConnell, Dir, of the Constitutional Law Center of Stanford Law School, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Board Member of Berggruen Institute, Catalina Botero-Marino, Dean of Faculty of Law at Universidad de los Andes - E&C Leaders Concerned by Facebook Oversight Board's Limited Authority Urge Board Members to Exert Pressure to Change Facebook's Harmful Policies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 11, 2020 Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging and Families Statement on President Trump's Executive Action Destabilizing Social Security and Medicare Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 10, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Venezuelans About Need For Senate To Pass Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Foster Statement on U.S. Postal Service Delays Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Manchin Urges Administration to Restore Full Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Rep. Krishnamoorthi Reacts To FDA Announcement That: "Vaccines And Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Will Be Needed Prior To Vaccine Authorization Or Licensure To Ensure Clear Public Understanding Of The Evidence Supporting Vaccine Safety" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm growing increasingly concerned by significant delays in the delivery of mail in Illinois, especially when we are less than 100 days from a national election where mail-in ballots delivered by USPS will be vital to ensuring people can safely exercise their right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Are you seeing this Senator McConnell?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Schools in Chicago & across Illinois don't need more tweets, self-congratulatory briefings, or medical advice from President Trump. What they need from Washington are federal resources & guidance based on the best science our government has to offer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau - Fudge, Richmond Request Plan for Complete Census Count Following Abrupt Schedule Changes Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Manchin Urges U.S. Postal Service to Address Delays, Prevent Election Mail Cost Increases Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 The Hill - America Can't Afford to Ignore the Food Service Distribution Industry Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Census is far too important to rush to completion, which is exactly what the Trump Administration is trying to do. I'm joining a bipartisan group of 48 Senators in calling for Congressional leadership to extend the statutory deadline for the Census." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Administration's Ventilator Contract for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - ""They don't have the money to do the universal mail-in voting. So therefore, they can't do it, I guess," says the one person holding up funding for @USPS . We can't let the President get away with this. We must fund the Postal Service." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Schneider Statement on Israel-UAE Deal Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - How Trump administration assault on Postal Service is slowing the delivery of your mail Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Robert Robbins, President of the University of Arizona - Durbin, Brown Caution University Of Arizona On Its Bid To Purchase Predatory For-Profit College Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Maloney Joined by 192 House Democrats in Calling on Postmaster General to Reverse Assault on Postal Service Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Davidson and Braun Spearhead Pro-Life Letter to Treasury Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres. Trump dismantle @USPS in the run up to an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring Americans of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must step in & provide addt'l funding to USPS." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @BLMNational is no longer planning to lease land in Grand & San Juan County, Utah, for oil & gas development following my request last week. This will go a long way towards protecting these special places. #ProtectMoab" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Joined the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a discussion about the Justice in Policing Act, @SenateDems plan for bold, comprehensive police reform. Give it a listen here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Springfield I urged the Postmaster General to take corrective action against recent operational changes, including the elimination of overtime, and a reduction in mail sorting and processing hours that has led to significant delays in the delivery of mail to Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of The United States Postal Service - Baldwin Joins Senate Democratic Caucus in Urging Usps to Fix Delays and Avoid Cost Increases for Election Mail Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @STLRegChamber today to let them know that my office is ready to assist in any way we can to help families & small businesses weather the economic and public health consequences of this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Venezuelans in Illinois & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader U.S. Senate, the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader U.S Senate, Hon. Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives - Udall, Heinrich Join Bipartisan Call For Extension Of Census Deadlines For Full, Accurate Count Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand For FDA To Clear The Market Of E-Cigarettes Following Study Finding Young Vapers Are 5 Times More Likely To Catch Coronavirus Than Peers Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 11, 2020 Inhofe, Duckworth Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Passes Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Had the privilege of joining @ParentsvsVape for their podcast, "Messed with the Wrong Moms," to discuss the youth vaping epidemic and my efforts to hold @US_FDA & vaping companies like JUUL accountable. You can listen here: https://pave.buzzsprout.com" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Jamal Greene, Professor at Columbia Law School, Michael McConnell, Dir, of the Constitutional Law Center of Stanford Law School, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Board Member of Berggruen Institute, Catalina Botero-Marino, Dean of Faculty of Law at Universidad de los Andes - E&C Leaders Concerned by Facebook Oversight Board's Limited Authority Urge Board Members to Exert Pressure to Change Facebook's Harmful Policies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 11, 2020 Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging and Families Statement on President Trump's Executive Action Destabilizing Social Security and Medicare Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 10, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Venezuelans About Need For Senate To Pass Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Foster Statement on U.S. Postal Service Delays Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Manchin Urges Administration to Restore Full Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Rep. Krishnamoorthi Reacts To FDA Announcement That: "Vaccines And Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Will Be Needed Prior To Vaccine Authorization Or Licensure To Ensure Clear Public Understanding Of The Evidence Supporting Vaccine Safety" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm growing increasingly concerned by significant delays in the delivery of mail in Illinois, especially when we are less than 100 days from a national election where mail-in ballots delivered by USPS will be vital to ensuring people can safely exercise their right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Are you seeing this Senator McConnell?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Schools in Chicago & across Illinois don't need more tweets, self-congratulatory briefings, or medical advice from President Trump. What they need from Washington are federal resources & guidance based on the best science our government has to offer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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