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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. 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 Inhofe, Duckworth Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Passes Senate 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 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 - "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 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber 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 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 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 Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department Rep. Sean Casten
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging and Families Statement on President Trump's Executive Action Destabilizing Social Security and Medicare Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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 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. 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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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 - "FBI Director Wray needs to do a better job of briefing the Senate on the threat of foreign interference in our elections. The public must know what we are doing to stop Russia & other bad actors from meddling in the 2020 election." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The President's plan for extending enhanced unemployment places too much burden on state gov'ts. The White House & Republicans need to get back to the negotiating table so that Congress can pass a realistic & comprehensive plan for #COVID19 relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's disgraceful how strongman Alexander Lukashenko denies his people a free vote. Instead, he shuts down the internet, rigs the election, and arrests those with the temerity to run against him." 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 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's plan for liability immunity is a massive corporate giveaway that will do nothing to make Americans safer or help reduce the spread of #COVID19. No wonder Senate Republicans kept it secret for so long." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Are you seeing this Senator McConnell?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Foster Statement on U.S. Postal Service Delays Rep. Bill Foster
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 Letter to President Donald Trump - Manchin Urges Administration to Restore Full Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress this morning to discuss Pres. Trump's #COVID19 executive orders and how they don't meet the needs of the American people. Plus the legislative priorities that Dems will keep fighting for. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President's country club executive order amounts to a $200 cut in unemployment benefits & will strain already stressed state gov't budgets. Instead, White House & Republicans should come back to the negotiating table & work with Dems on a plan for #COVID19 relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Executive Orders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Unlike comprehensive legislation that could be passed by Congress, President Trump's executive orders will not meet the needs of the American people or help solve this public health or economic crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined Mothers United for Justice to speak about the need to pass federal police reform legislation like the Justice in Policing Act. We know that there are systemic problems in our policing system that we need to address." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "ILLINOISANS--please do everything you can to wear a mask and social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to do our part to keep our communities safe from this deadly virus. #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin And Davis Call For Immediate Funding For The U.S. Postal Service Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Bill to Authorize PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program Clears Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Presidential tweets won't help Chicago schools. Real relief from feds will. Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin Joins Warren, Murray, Booker To Introduce The COVID-19 In Corrections Data Transparency Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'm holding a press conference this morning with @RepDannyDavis to call for the immediate funding of @USPS . You can watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Reed, Menendez, Durbin Call for FBI Briefings in Weeks Leading up to Election Day, Express Concern about Foreign Influence Efforts to Target Congressional Investigations Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @SecBernhardt 's upcoming oil & gas lease sale on UT's #PublicLands is bad business. The past 3 UT lease sales had low returns, with over half the land sold for just $2/acre, so I & 14 of my @SenateDems colleagues just asked him & #Pendley to cancel the sales & #ProtectMoab:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @MarcoRubio and I have a plan to address gaps in our health workforce & the disparities magnified by #COVID19--we call it the Strengthening America's Health Care Readiness Act. Read more about our plan here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today, @RepDannyDavis & I called for Postmaster General to address unacceptable mail delays his operational changes have caused. Letter carriers' jobs are more critical than ever. During #COVID19 pandemic they are responsible for delivering medications & other vital mail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
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. 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 Inhofe, Duckworth Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Passes Senate 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 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 - "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 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber 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 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 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 Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department Rep.Sean Casten
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging and Families Statement on President Trump's Executive Action Destabilizing Social Security and Medicare Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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 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. 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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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 - "FBI Director Wray needs to do a better job of briefing the Senate on the threat of foreign interference in our elections. The public must know what we are doing to stop Russia & other bad actors from meddling in the 2020 election." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The President's plan for extending enhanced unemployment places too much burden on state gov'ts. The White House & Republicans need to get back to the negotiating table so that Congress can pass a realistic & comprehensive plan for #COVID19 relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's disgraceful how strongman Alexander Lukashenko denies his people a free vote. Instead, he shuts down the internet, rigs the election, and arrests those with the temerity to run against him." 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 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's plan for liability immunity is a massive corporate giveaway that will do nothing to make Americans safer or help reduce the spread of #COVID19. No wonder Senate Republicans kept it secret for so long." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Are you seeing this Senator McConnell?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Foster Statement on U.S. Postal Service Delays Rep.Bill Foster
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 Letter to President Donald Trump - Manchin Urges Administration to Restore Full Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress this morning to discuss Pres. Trump's #COVID19 executive orders and how they don't meet the needs of the American people. Plus the legislative priorities that Dems will keep fighting for. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President's country club executive order amounts to a $200 cut in unemployment benefits & will strain already stressed state gov't budgets. Instead, White House & Republicans should come back to the negotiating table & work with Dems on a plan for #COVID19 relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Executive Orders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Unlike comprehensive legislation that could be passed by Congress, President Trump's executive orders will not meet the needs of the American people or help solve this public health or economic crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined Mothers United for Justice to speak about the need to pass federal police reform legislation like the Justice in Policing Act. We know that there are systemic problems in our policing system that we need to address." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "ILLINOISANS--please do everything you can to wear a mask and social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to do our part to keep our communities safe from this deadly virus. #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin And Davis Call For Immediate Funding For The U.S. Postal Service Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Bill to Authorize PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program Clears Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Presidential tweets won't help Chicago schools. Real relief from feds will. Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin Joins Warren, Murray, Booker To Introduce The COVID-19 In Corrections Data Transparency Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'm holding a press conference this morning with @RepDannyDavis to call for the immediate funding of @USPS . You can watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Reed, Menendez, Durbin Call for FBI Briefings in Weeks Leading up to Election Day, Express Concern about Foreign Influence Efforts to Target Congressional Investigations Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @SecBernhardt 's upcoming oil & gas lease sale on UT's #PublicLands is bad business. The past 3 UT lease sales had low returns, with over half the land sold for just $2/acre, so I & 14 of my @SenateDems colleagues just asked him & #Pendley to cancel the sales & #ProtectMoab:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @MarcoRubio and I have a plan to address gaps in our health workforce & the disparities magnified by #COVID19--we call it the Strengthening America's Health Care Readiness Act. Read more about our plan here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today, @RepDannyDavis & I called for Postmaster General to address unacceptable mail delays his operational changes have caused. Letter carriers' jobs are more critical than ever. During #COVID19 pandemic they are responsible for delivering medications & other vital mail." Sen.Dick Durbin
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