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Roll Call - How can we fix our health worker shortage? Start with tackling student debt
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chair Requests IG Investigation into Philips Ventilator Contract Following Staff Report Detailing Trump Administration Overspent Up to $504 Million
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With In-Person Visits Suspended, Van Hollen, Klobuchar Push for Access to Free Telephone Calls and Video Conferencing for Incarcerated People in Next Relief Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Urges Senate To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 In Next Relief Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin: We Must Fund The United States Postal Service
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The American people are looking to Congress for significant action in response to #COVID19 & widespread unemployment. But Sen. McConnell won't even sit down with Democrats to negotiate. When America needs them most, Congressional Republican leadership goes into hiding."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Unlike President Trump, I believe in @USPS and I understand just how much they need our support right now. The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the Postal Service--this is not something our nation can afford to skimp on."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Davis, LaHood Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Rep. Schneider Lauds NY Ag for Lawsuit Against NRA Over Non-Profit Status
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Introduces Normal Mayor Chris Koos During Hearing For Nomination To Serve On Amtrak Board Of Directors
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering questions about #COVID19 and my priorities for the next round of federal relief legislation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States of America - Schakowsky, House Health Care Leaders Demand Details on Trump Administration's Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Production and Procurement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
LaHood Announces Over $1.8 Million in Education Grants to Support Low-Income Students in IL18
Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020
LaHood Announces $10 Million Grant for Greater Peoria Mass Transit
Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Chair Maloney and Rep. King Lead Lawmakers on Letter to Postmaster General on Delivery Operations
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Roundtable: Telehealth Helped Keep Patients Safely Connected to Care Amidst COVID
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Chairman Krishnamoorthi Introduces "EVALUATE Act" To Ensure Safety And Efficacy Of Any COVID-19 Vaccine
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Discusses Postal Service Delays With National Association Of Letter Carriers
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
LaHood, Davis Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Bost Announces CARES Act Funding for Alexander, Pulaski & Union Counties
Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @mitchellreports on @MSNBC soon to discuss my priorities for the next round of federal #COVID19 relief. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin To Esper: Justify Why Troops Will Be Removed From Germany
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Create National Heritage Area In Chicago's Bronzeville Community
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin: Russian Interference In Our Elections Is A Threat To Our Democracy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Eight years ago today, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a white supremacist terrorist shot and killed six worshippers at the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara. I held a hearing on domestic terrorism where we heard powerful testimony from the son of one of the victims:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Merkley Unveil Plan to Prevent Pharmaceutical Companies from Price Gouging COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems have a comprehensive plan to address the health & economic toll of #COVID19. Our proposal will invest in public health & national service jobs & includes my bipartisan bill to tackle health disparities & workforce shortages. We just need @SenateGOP to join us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Bost Announces Southern Illinois Regional Grants
Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell gives polished speeches on the Senate floor, where he criticizes @SenSchumer & @SpeakerPelosi who are in active negotiations with the White House on #COVID19 relief. But Sen McConnell's seat in those negotiations is empty."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to intro the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis Heritage Area Act w/ @SenDuckworth to tell the story of the Great Migration through historic African American sites like Camp Douglas & Abbot House & honor an area that was a mecca for Black business & culture."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 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 - Bennet, Democratic Senators Push for Proposal to Create Jobs That Will Fight COVID-19, Strengthen Our Health, Service Systems in Upcoming Relief Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Russian interference in our elections is a threat to our democracy. This morning I had the chance to ask @SallyQYates about Michael Flynn's inappropriate behavior and communications with Russia both before and after the 2016 election. Here's what she had to say:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Americans with Disabilities Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's decision to remove American troops from Germany--on the basis of a grudge--will only benefit Russian interests. If there is any coherent or definitive justification for this action, then @EsperDOD has a responsibility to provide it to the American people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 6, 2020
Roll Call - How can we fix our health worker shortage? Start with tackling student debt
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chair Requests IG Investigation into Philips Ventilator Contract Following Staff Report Detailing Trump Administration Overspent Up to $504 Million
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With In-Person Visits Suspended, Van Hollen, Klobuchar Push for Access to Free Telephone Calls and Video Conferencing for Incarcerated People in Next Relief Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Urges Senate To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 In Next Relief Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin: We Must Fund The United States Postal Service
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The American people are looking to Congress for significant action in response to #COVID19 & widespread unemployment. But Sen. McConnell won't even sit down with Democrats to negotiate. When America needs them most, Congressional Republican leadership goes into hiding."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Unlike President Trump, I believe in @USPS and I understand just how much they need our support right now. The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the Postal Service--this is not something our nation can afford to skimp on."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Davis, LaHood Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Rep. Schneider Lauds NY Ag for Lawsuit Against NRA Over Non-Profit Status
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Introduces Normal Mayor Chris Koos During Hearing For Nomination To Serve On Amtrak Board Of Directors
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering questions about #COVID19 and my priorities for the next round of federal relief legislation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States of America - Schakowsky, House Health Care Leaders Demand Details on Trump Administration's Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Production and Procurement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
LaHood Announces Over $1.8 Million in Education Grants to Support Low-Income Students in IL18
Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020
LaHood Announces $10 Million Grant for Greater Peoria Mass Transit
Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Chair Maloney and Rep. King Lead Lawmakers on Letter to Postmaster General on Delivery Operations
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Roundtable: Telehealth Helped Keep Patients Safely Connected to Care Amidst COVID
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Chairman Krishnamoorthi Introduces "EVALUATE Act" To Ensure Safety And Efficacy Of Any COVID-19 Vaccine
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Discusses Postal Service Delays With National Association Of Letter Carriers
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
LaHood, Davis Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Bost Announces CARES Act Funding for Alexander, Pulaski & Union Counties
Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @mitchellreports on @MSNBC soon to discuss my priorities for the next round of federal #COVID19 relief. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin To Esper: Justify Why Troops Will Be Removed From Germany
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Create National Heritage Area In Chicago's Bronzeville Community
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin: Russian Interference In Our Elections Is A Threat To Our Democracy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Eight years ago today, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a white supremacist terrorist shot and killed six worshippers at the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara. I held a hearing on domestic terrorism where we heard powerful testimony from the son of one of the victims:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Merkley Unveil Plan to Prevent Pharmaceutical Companies from Price Gouging COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems have a comprehensive plan to address the health & economic toll of #COVID19. Our proposal will invest in public health & national service jobs & includes my bipartisan bill to tackle health disparities & workforce shortages. We just need @SenateGOP to join us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Bost Announces Southern Illinois Regional Grants
Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell gives polished speeches on the Senate floor, where he criticizes @SenSchumer & @SpeakerPelosi who are in active negotiations with the White House on #COVID19 relief. But Sen McConnell's seat in those negotiations is empty."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to intro the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis Heritage Area Act w/ @SenDuckworth to tell the story of the Great Migration through historic African American sites like Camp Douglas & Abbot House & honor an area that was a mecca for Black business & culture."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 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 - Bennet, Democratic Senators Push for Proposal to Create Jobs That Will Fight COVID-19, Strengthen Our Health, Service Systems in Upcoming Relief Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Russian interference in our elections is a threat to our democracy. This morning I had the chance to ask @SallyQYates about Michael Flynn's inappropriate behavior and communications with Russia both before and after the 2016 election. Here's what she had to say:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Americans with Disabilities Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's decision to remove American troops from Germany--on the basis of a grudge--will only benefit Russian interests. If there is any coherent or definitive justification for this action, then @EsperDOD has a responsibility to provide it to the American people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
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