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April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Easter to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. In the midst of these unprecedented circumstances, I hope you all are able to virtually connect with family, friends, and loved ones this holiday weekend." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @USArmy Sec. McCarthy yesterday to thank him for his help setting up facilities in IL & providing manpower in Chicago to help test and treat Illinoisans, and to discuss the potential utilization of Rock Island Arsenal to aid in production efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce with @SenDuckworth that Illinois hospitals & health providers will receive more than $1.2 billion in initial CARES Act funding to support their heroic efforts against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee to Leadership: Fund Community Health Centers in Next Congressional Relief Package Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 10, 2020 Foster Statement on Reported Progress on Antibody Testing Rep. Bill Foster
April 10, 2020 Reps. LaHood and Davis Announce the Extension of Federal Support for the McLean County COVID-19 Testing Facility Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Sylvia S. Garcia Joins Congressmen Chuy García and Danny Davis in Calling on the Administration to Issue Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 10, 2020 Foster Introduces Legislation to Close the Digital Divide for Students Rep. Bill Foster
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Carper, Coons call for Trump Administration to do more to help minority communities seeing higher impacts from COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Representatives García, Shalala and 47 Others Demand More COVID Resources in Spanish and Other Languages Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Representatives Garcia, Espaillat, 49 Members of Congress Ask to Include Emergency Rental Assistance in the Next Stimulus Package Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 10, 2020 Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Feinstein, Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of helping the Venezuelan people during this global pandemic, Nicolas Maduro & his Cuban enablers are arresting & torturing those who oppose their tyranny, including aids to interim President Juan Guaidó -- Demóstenes Quijada, Maury Carrero, Rómulo Garcia, & Victor Silio." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in assisting the most vulnerable during this #COVID19 pandemic. As we continue to address this public health crisis in IL, specifically the racial disparities in infections & death, we must adapt our strategies to protect those most at-risk & in-need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants - many of whom are serving as physicians in underserved & rural communities across the country. During this global pandemic, we need their help more than ever." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Passed in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was a response to our shameful history of sanctioned discrimination known as redlining. Despite over 90% of banks passing their CRA examinations, we know the needs of certain communities continue to be ignored." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.2 Billion In CARES Act Funding For Illinois Hospitals And Health Providers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Senators Warren, Duckworth, Hirono Call for Federal Agencies to Address Coronavirus-Related Racist and Xenophobic Attacks Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Rep. Pressley & Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Recurring Cash Payments for Vulnerable Communities Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. TJ Cox: Lack of COVID Test Data Makes Risk Classification Impossible Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Chris Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security - Members of Congress Call on Homeland Security to Drop Gun Shops from Essential Business List Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 91 Bipartisan Members Call for Increased Funding for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 9, 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, House Minority Leader - Davis Leads 114 Members in Support of Domestic Violence Shelters Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Williams Calls for Rural Health Care Facilities to Receive Coronavirus Financial Aid Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 9, 2020 Underwood Continues Work to Bring Resources to Fourteenth District Communities Impacted by Coronavirus; Releases 'CARES 2' Relief Package Priorities Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 9, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Sen. Coons, colleagues push Trump Administration to release aid to the West Bank and Gaza amid pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Members of Congress Urge House Leadership and Treasury Department to Provide More Funding to State and Local Governments to Address Revenue Shortfalls due to COVID-19 Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Members Of Congress Urge House Leadership And Treasury Department To Provide More Funding To State And Local Governments To Address Revenue Shortfalls Due To COVID-19 Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2020 Senators Markey and Duckworth, Colleagues Outline Five Principles of Health & Economic Security to Guide Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats believe in additional funding for small business programs. But Sen. McConnell's approach was not bipartisan & it was not enough. Any further stimulus package must be bipartisan, & must include funding for hospitals, community health centers, SNAP, & working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Easter to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. In the midst of these unprecedented circumstances, I hope you all are able to virtually connect with family, friends, and loved ones this holiday weekend." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @USArmy Sec. McCarthy yesterday to thank him for his help setting up facilities in IL & providing manpower in Chicago to help test and treat Illinoisans, and to discuss the potential utilization of Rock Island Arsenal to aid in production efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce with @SenDuckworth that Illinois hospitals & health providers will receive more than $1.2 billion in initial CARES Act funding to support their heroic efforts against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee to Leadership: Fund Community Health Centers in Next Congressional Relief Package Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 10, 2020 Foster Statement on Reported Progress on Antibody Testing Rep.Bill Foster
April 10, 2020 Reps. LaHood and Davis Announce the Extension of Federal Support for the McLean County COVID-19 Testing Facility Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Sylvia S. Garcia Joins Congressmen Chuy García and Danny Davis in Calling on the Administration to Issue Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 10, 2020 Foster Introduces Legislation to Close the Digital Divide for Students Rep.Bill Foster
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Carper, Coons call for Trump Administration to do more to help minority communities seeing higher impacts from COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Representatives García, Shalala and 47 Others Demand More COVID Resources in Spanish and Other Languages Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Representatives Garcia, Espaillat, 49 Members of Congress Ask to Include Emergency Rental Assistance in the Next Stimulus Package Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 10, 2020 Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Feinstein, Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of helping the Venezuelan people during this global pandemic, Nicolas Maduro & his Cuban enablers are arresting & torturing those who oppose their tyranny, including aids to interim President Juan Guaidó -- Demóstenes Quijada, Maury Carrero, Rómulo Garcia, & Victor Silio." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in assisting the most vulnerable during this #COVID19 pandemic. As we continue to address this public health crisis in IL, specifically the racial disparities in infections & death, we must adapt our strategies to protect those most at-risk & in-need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants - many of whom are serving as physicians in underserved & rural communities across the country. During this global pandemic, we need their help more than ever." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Passed in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was a response to our shameful history of sanctioned discrimination known as redlining. Despite over 90% of banks passing their CRA examinations, we know the needs of certain communities continue to be ignored." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.2 Billion In CARES Act Funding For Illinois Hospitals And Health Providers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Senators Warren, Duckworth, Hirono Call for Federal Agencies to Address Coronavirus-Related Racist and Xenophobic Attacks Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Rep. Pressley & Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Recurring Cash Payments for Vulnerable Communities Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. TJ Cox: Lack of COVID Test Data Makes Risk Classification Impossible Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Chris Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security - Members of Congress Call on Homeland Security to Drop Gun Shops from Essential Business List Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 91 Bipartisan Members Call for Increased Funding for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 9, 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, House Minority Leader - Davis Leads 114 Members in Support of Domestic Violence Shelters Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Williams Calls for Rural Health Care Facilities to Receive Coronavirus Financial Aid Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 9, 2020 Underwood Continues Work to Bring Resources to Fourteenth District Communities Impacted by Coronavirus; Releases 'CARES 2' Relief Package Priorities Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 9, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Sen. Coons, colleagues push Trump Administration to release aid to the West Bank and Gaza amid pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Members of Congress Urge House Leadership and Treasury Department to Provide More Funding to State and Local Governments to Address Revenue Shortfalls due to COVID-19 Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Members Of Congress Urge House Leadership And Treasury Department To Provide More Funding To State And Local Governments To Address Revenue Shortfalls Due To COVID-19 Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2020 Senators Markey and Duckworth, Colleagues Outline Five Principles of Health & Economic Security to Guide Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats believe in additional funding for small business programs. But Sen. McConnell's approach was not bipartisan & it was not enough. Any further stimulus package must be bipartisan, & must include funding for hospitals, community health centers, SNAP, & working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
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