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May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring the health and safety of every federal prisoner & guard is the moral responsibility of the federal government. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has failed to meet this challenge." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin: Congress Must Support The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "May is Mental Health Month & with the health, economic, & isolation strains from #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a better time for Congress to fund critical mental health services. #FundMentalHealth #Time2Act" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 83,000 Americans have died from #COVID19 so far. 1.4M have been sickened. But the Trump Administration is still pushing forward with its efforts to undo the ACA, ripping health coverage away from millions. Proud to join @SenateDems in pushing back. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "192 Illinoisans died from #COVID19 yesterday, the most for a single day in our state so far. This virus is far from beaten. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear masks, practice social distancing, & #StayHome whenever possible. It is the best way to help our state re-open." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce VoteSafe Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attention veterans in Illinois: @IAVA has launched a free, consolidated-care program to help veterans & their families during this pandemic. The Quick Reaction Force connects vets to immediate support for any challenge they may be facing. More here: http://quickreactionforce.org" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "No more excuses. It's time for @BetsyDeVosED to comply with the law and stop garnishing wages of student loan borrowers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cardin Leads Call for Future COVID-19 Response Legislation to Protect Access to Dental Care for All Americans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020 Durbin Honors Aurora "Cross Man" Greg Zanis On Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Caucus To Fight For American's Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "ICMYI: Last night, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of Dr. Ram Alur - an immigrant physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL, and one of the many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation battle #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "As hospitals face an influx of patients due to #COVID19, it's imperative that we keep hospitals & care providers on financially stable grounds to sustain their heroic work. That's why I'm calling for adjustments to Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to answer thoughtful questions from high school students attending @SEGL yesterday about the #COVID19, the importance of civics, and the work of the Senate. These students have bright futures ahead of them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy - Upton, Bipartisan House Leaders Urge Strong Support for Auto Industry & 10 Million American Workers Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 Energy and Commerce Committee Fights to Keep Americans Safe from Price Gougers During COVID-19 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 As Coronavirus Strikes Prisons, Schatz And Durbin Introduce New Bill To Improve Compassionate Release Process And Protect Public Heal Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Schakowsky Fights To Keep Nursing Home Residents And Staff Safe During Covid-19 Through Heroes Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 12, 2020 Duckworth Joins Bicameral Effort to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued by Environmental Injustice Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020 Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García on Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate Testimony Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 12, 2020 Houlahan Leads Bipartisan Legislation To Establish A National Public Health Corps Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 12, 2020 Neal, Wyden, Lewis, and Davis Condemn Trump Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth Rep. Danny Davis
May 12, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces Over $10.2 Million in Funding for Greater Peoria Mass Transit District Rep. Darin LaHood
May 12, 2020 Rep. LaHood Introduces Bill to Provide Flexibility for Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 12, 2020 Schneider Legislation and Priorities Included in House's Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Brad Schneider
May 12, 2020 Schneider, Kind, Shaheen, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Fix Health Care Provider Loan Program Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 12, 2020 House Democrats Introduce The Heroes Act Rep. Danny Davis
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey and Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - House Democrats Call for PPP Reforms to Improve Small Business Access to Loans Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for Southern IL: After they told me on call about shortages, Pinckneyville Community Hospital received additional test kits today thanks to hard work of my staff. Unfortunately we still do not have enough supplies of test kits nationwide -- this must be our #1 priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "One-sixth of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor tonight to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes from Illinois -- Dr. Ram Alur, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Casten, Dingell, Stevens, & Davids Demand Support for Frontline Public Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Aid Package Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 12, 2020 Immigrant Health Heroes Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin Statement On Introduction Of Democratic Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to roll up our sleeves & get to work on the next desperately-needed coronavirus stimulus package. My statement on the House introduction of the #HeroesAct:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Announce Bill To Improve Medicare Payments Program And Provide Financial Relief For Health Care Providers On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Lewis, Neal, Davis, Wyden Condemn Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 12, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important & timely series looking at the contributions & challenges of our nation's Asian-American community. I was proud to play a small part in tonight's episode. Make sure you tune in to see part 2 of "Asian Americans" tonight at 8pm ET/7pm CT." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin, Grassley, Booker Call On Ninth Circuit To Uphold Congressional Intent Of First Step Act Provision In Bipartisan Amicus Brief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Senators Markey and Duckworth Introduce New Legislation to Ensure Paycheck Protection Program Reaches More Small Businesses of Color Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke, Sen. Wyden Lead Letter to Prevent AI Bias in COVID-19 Response Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Date Title Politician
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring the health and safety of every federal prisoner & guard is the moral responsibility of the federal government. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has failed to meet this challenge." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin: Congress Must Support The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "May is Mental Health Month & with the health, economic, & isolation strains from #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a better time for Congress to fund critical mental health services. #FundMentalHealth #Time2Act" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 83,000 Americans have died from #COVID19 so far. 1.4M have been sickened. But the Trump Administration is still pushing forward with its efforts to undo the ACA, ripping health coverage away from millions. Proud to join @SenateDems in pushing back. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "192 Illinoisans died from #COVID19 yesterday, the most for a single day in our state so far. This virus is far from beaten. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear masks, practice social distancing, & #StayHome whenever possible. It is the best way to help our state re-open." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce VoteSafe Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attention veterans in Illinois: @IAVA has launched a free, consolidated-care program to help veterans & their families during this pandemic. The Quick Reaction Force connects vets to immediate support for any challenge they may be facing. More here: http://quickreactionforce.org" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "No more excuses. It's time for @BetsyDeVosED to comply with the law and stop garnishing wages of student loan borrowers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cardin Leads Call for Future COVID-19 Response Legislation to Protect Access to Dental Care for All Americans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020 Durbin Honors Aurora "Cross Man" Greg Zanis On Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Caucus To Fight For American's Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "ICMYI: Last night, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of Dr. Ram Alur - an immigrant physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL, and one of the many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation battle #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "As hospitals face an influx of patients due to #COVID19, it's imperative that we keep hospitals & care providers on financially stable grounds to sustain their heroic work. That's why I'm calling for adjustments to Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to answer thoughtful questions from high school students attending @SEGL yesterday about the #COVID19, the importance of civics, and the work of the Senate. These students have bright futures ahead of them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy - Upton, Bipartisan House Leaders Urge Strong Support for Auto Industry & 10 Million American Workers Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 Energy and Commerce Committee Fights to Keep Americans Safe from Price Gougers During COVID-19 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 As Coronavirus Strikes Prisons, Schatz And Durbin Introduce New Bill To Improve Compassionate Release Process And Protect Public Heal Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Schakowsky Fights To Keep Nursing Home Residents And Staff Safe During Covid-19 Through Heroes Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 12, 2020 Duckworth Joins Bicameral Effort to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued by Environmental Injustice Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020 Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García on Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate Testimony Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 12, 2020 Houlahan Leads Bipartisan Legislation To Establish A National Public Health Corps Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 12, 2020 Neal, Wyden, Lewis, and Davis Condemn Trump Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth Rep.Danny Davis
May 12, 2020 Rep. LaHood Announces Over $10.2 Million in Funding for Greater Peoria Mass Transit District Rep.Darin LaHood
May 12, 2020 Rep. LaHood Introduces Bill to Provide Flexibility for Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 12, 2020 Schneider Legislation and Priorities Included in House's Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Brad Schneider
May 12, 2020 Schneider, Kind, Shaheen, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Fix Health Care Provider Loan Program Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 12, 2020 House Democrats Introduce The Heroes Act Rep.Danny Davis
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey and Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - House Democrats Call for PPP Reforms to Improve Small Business Access to Loans Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for Southern IL: After they told me on call about shortages, Pinckneyville Community Hospital received additional test kits today thanks to hard work of my staff. Unfortunately we still do not have enough supplies of test kits nationwide -- this must be our #1 priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "One-sixth of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor tonight to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes from Illinois -- Dr. Ram Alur, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Casten, Dingell, Stevens, & Davids Demand Support for Frontline Public Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Aid Package Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 12, 2020 Immigrant Health Heroes Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin Statement On Introduction Of Democratic Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to roll up our sleeves & get to work on the next desperately-needed coronavirus stimulus package. My statement on the House introduction of the #HeroesAct:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Announce Bill To Improve Medicare Payments Program And Provide Financial Relief For Health Care Providers On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Lewis, Neal, Davis, Wyden Condemn Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 12, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important & timely series looking at the contributions & challenges of our nation's Asian-American community. I was proud to play a small part in tonight's episode. Make sure you tune in to see part 2 of "Asian Americans" tonight at 8pm ET/7pm CT." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin, Grassley, Booker Call On Ninth Circuit To Uphold Congressional Intent Of First Step Act Provision In Bipartisan Amicus Brief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Senators Markey and Duckworth Introduce New Legislation to Ensure Paycheck Protection Program Reaches More Small Businesses of Color Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke, Sen. Wyden Lead Letter to Prevent AI Bias in COVID-19 Response Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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