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May 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Gonzalez Calls for G7 Support to Fight Chinese Communist Party Abuse of International Financial Institutions Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 29, 2020 Quigley Calls for Designation of May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month Rep. Mike Quigley
May 29, 2020 Reps. LaHood, Murphy Introduce Clean Start Legislation to Keep Workers and Customers Safe as Businesses Reopen Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of The Department of Health and Human Services - Cartwright Leads Effort to Keep Seniors in Assisted Living Communities Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Following Days of Protests in Minneapolis After George Floyd was Brutally Killed, Duckworth Calls for Justice, Accountability and Healing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 29, 2020 Durbin Visits Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Discusses Legislation To Strengthen America's Food Supply Chain Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to Scott Dahl, Inspector General - Duckworth, Colleagues Call for Inspector General Audit of Osha's Inadequate Enforcement Amid Growing Worker Illnesses and Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump Ending United States' Relationship With World Health Organization Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses Death Of George Floyd And Gun Violence With 100 Black Men Of Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @StateFarm CEO Michael Tipsord today about the #COVID19 pandemic's impact on his business and its customers. I appreciate his efforts to respond to consumer concerns, including offering auto insurance rebates to customers spending more time at home." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I had the honor of speaking with 100 Black Men of Chicago, the Chicago chapter of 100 Black Men of America, a 25,000-member volunteer organization that works to enhance quality of life and educational and economic opportunities for African Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Durbin Statement On Trump's Veto Of Bipartisan Congressional Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "As Director of @IDPH , Dr. Ezike does Illinois proud every single day. The people of Illinois are grateful for her service during this pandemic, and we thank her four children for lending their mother to us during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 FOLLOWING PUBLIC SHAMING FROM DUCKWORTH AND OTHERS, TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FINALLY EXTENDS TITLE 32 AUTHORITY & GUARANTEES ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS RESPONDING TO COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Pallone, Doyle & Schakowsky Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Free Speech Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Murray, Democrats Press FDA for Transparency When Delayed Tobacco Application Deadline Finally Takes Effect Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Stories like Melissa's & Brandon's - promised an education by a #4profit college, but left $224k in debt w/worthless degrees - are all too common. Mr. President, right this wrong & sign the CRA overturning @BetsyDeVosED 's disastrous borrower defense rule." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Casten Statement on H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Rep. Sean Casten
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rush, Brooks Lead Letter Urging House Leadership to Protect Patients, Medical Professionals from Projected Cuts to Critical Therapy Services Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues in this effort to protect American's privacy as we seek to contain #COVID19 by expanding contact tracing efforts onto digital platforms." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Bost Bill to Provide Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Veterans Passes House Rep. Mike Bost
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Support for Live Entertainment Industry Workers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Improve the Paycheck Protection Program and Support Small Businesses Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to Joseph J. Simons, FTC Chairman - Kuster, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling on FTC to Investigate TikTok's Failure to Protect Children's Privacy Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Following Public Shaming from Duckworth and Others, Trump Administration Finally Extends Title 32 Authority & Guarantees Additional Benefits for National Guard Troops Responding to COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Brown, Warren, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Education Department Hold Student Loan Servicer Great Lakes Accountable for CARES Act Blunder That Likely Lowered Credit Scores for Millions of Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "There are serious questions about safety of prescribing hydroxychloroquine to #COVID19 patients. If science suggests that it isn't safe, effective treatment against this virus, then Admin must explain why it's ignoring that guidance & potentially putting our vets' health at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin Releases Chicago HEAL Initiative 2020 Report Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Restaurant Association Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Feinstein, Warren, Reed, Colleagues Seek Information on DOD Efforts to Prevent Coronavirus Outbreaks at Guantanamo Bay Prison Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2020 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Receive Refunds for Canceled Flights During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead Of The Upcoming Hurricane Season In The Caribbean, Chair Grijalva Joins Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velázquez and Democratic Lawmakers In Seeking Answers on How FEMA Is Preparing To Respond To Storms That Hit Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2020 Congressional Pro-Choice leaders condemn political attacks on local Planned Parenthood organizations Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
May 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Gonzalez Calls for G7 Support to Fight Chinese Communist Party Abuse of International Financial Institutions Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 29, 2020 Quigley Calls for Designation of May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month Rep.Mike Quigley
May 29, 2020 Reps. LaHood, Murphy Introduce Clean Start Legislation to Keep Workers and Customers Safe as Businesses Reopen Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of The Department of Health and Human Services - Cartwright Leads Effort to Keep Seniors in Assisted Living Communities Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Following Days of Protests in Minneapolis After George Floyd was Brutally Killed, Duckworth Calls for Justice, Accountability and Healing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 29, 2020 Durbin Visits Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Discusses Legislation To Strengthen America's Food Supply Chain Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to Scott Dahl, Inspector General - Duckworth, Colleagues Call for Inspector General Audit of Osha's Inadequate Enforcement Amid Growing Worker Illnesses and Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump Ending United States' Relationship With World Health Organization Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses Death Of George Floyd And Gun Violence With 100 Black Men Of Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @StateFarm CEO Michael Tipsord today about the #COVID19 pandemic's impact on his business and its customers. I appreciate his efforts to respond to consumer concerns, including offering auto insurance rebates to customers spending more time at home." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I had the honor of speaking with 100 Black Men of Chicago, the Chicago chapter of 100 Black Men of America, a 25,000-member volunteer organization that works to enhance quality of life and educational and economic opportunities for African Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Durbin Statement On Trump's Veto Of Bipartisan Congressional Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "As Director of @IDPH , Dr. Ezike does Illinois proud every single day. The people of Illinois are grateful for her service during this pandemic, and we thank her four children for lending their mother to us during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 FOLLOWING PUBLIC SHAMING FROM DUCKWORTH AND OTHERS, TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FINALLY EXTENDS TITLE 32 AUTHORITY & GUARANTEES ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS RESPONDING TO COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Pallone, Doyle & Schakowsky Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Free Speech Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Murray, Democrats Press FDA for Transparency When Delayed Tobacco Application Deadline Finally Takes Effect Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Stories like Melissa's & Brandon's - promised an education by a #4profit college, but left $224k in debt w/worthless degrees - are all too common. Mr. President, right this wrong & sign the CRA overturning @BetsyDeVosED 's disastrous borrower defense rule." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Casten Statement on H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Rep.Sean Casten
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rush, Brooks Lead Letter Urging House Leadership to Protect Patients, Medical Professionals from Projected Cuts to Critical Therapy Services Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues in this effort to protect American's privacy as we seek to contain #COVID19 by expanding contact tracing efforts onto digital platforms." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Bost Bill to Provide Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Veterans Passes House Rep.Mike Bost
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Support for Live Entertainment Industry Workers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Improve the Paycheck Protection Program and Support Small Businesses Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to Joseph J. Simons, FTC Chairman - Kuster, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling on FTC to Investigate TikTok's Failure to Protect Children's Privacy Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Following Public Shaming from Duckworth and Others, Trump Administration Finally Extends Title 32 Authority & Guarantees Additional Benefits for National Guard Troops Responding to COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Brown, Warren, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Education Department Hold Student Loan Servicer Great Lakes Accountable for CARES Act Blunder That Likely Lowered Credit Scores for Millions of Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "There are serious questions about safety of prescribing hydroxychloroquine to #COVID19 patients. If science suggests that it isn't safe, effective treatment against this virus, then Admin must explain why it's ignoring that guidance & potentially putting our vets' health at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin Releases Chicago HEAL Initiative 2020 Report Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Restaurant Association Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Feinstein, Warren, Reed, Colleagues Seek Information on DOD Efforts to Prevent Coronavirus Outbreaks at Guantanamo Bay Prison Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2020 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Receive Refunds for Canceled Flights During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead Of The Upcoming Hurricane Season In The Caribbean, Chair Grijalva Joins Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velázquez and Democratic Lawmakers In Seeking Answers on How FEMA Is Preparing To Respond To Storms That Hit Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2020 Congressional Pro-Choice leaders condemn political attacks on local Planned Parenthood organizations Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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