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April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I will be joining @MitchellReports on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest updates in our fight against #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great work by the Adams County Together Task Force to reach out to local businesses and guide them through the assistance programs offered in the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
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
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I am heartbroken for those affected by the gun violence we've seen in Chicago this week. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Hats off to all the home based mask makers: our generation's Victory Gardens." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chag Sameach to all those celebrating #Passover in Illinois and around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The last thing our economy needs is for Visa and MasterCard to increase credit and debit card swipe fees. Raising these fees is a terrible idea that would hurt small businesses, workers, & consumers who are already facing enormous challenges." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Massive testing is our best chance to move America back towards normal until a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is developed. The President should use his authority to create this Moonshot." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking story of Mamadou Balde, the West African immigrant who served two tours as a Marine in Afghanistan. He survived the violence of war and succumbed to the violence of our streets. Our hearts go out to his family." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders , we're proud to have your clear voice and unshakable values back in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "First, Bill Withers ("Lean on Me") and now John Prine ("Angel from Montgomery "). We've lost two of our best." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Federal Labor Agency to Invoke Emergency Protocols to Provide and Enforce Safety Standards for All Essential Businesses and Workers Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Protect Our Care Illinois Chapter Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Raskin leads 97 House members in urging full COVID-19 funding for the District of Columbia Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Seeme Verma, Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services - Capito Calls on CMS to Address medicare Program Interest Rates for Healthcare Providers on Frontlines of Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Schneider, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues Urging Administration to Increase Number of Doctors in Rural and Other Medically Underserved Areas Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Duckworth Responds to Republican Stunt to Delay Additional Covid Relief Funding for Small Businesses Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren, Durbin, Colleagues Push Education Department to Target CARES Act Funding to Public and Nonprofit Colleges, Not For-profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Members of Congress Reaffirm Opposition to Unilateral West Bank Annexation Amid Coalition Talks Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Action to Prevent Counterfeiting, Price Gouging of Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that many Americans are left uninsured in the midst of a global health pandemic. Joining @SenateDems in urging @HHSGov to immediately reopen ACA's marketplace & allow uninsured Americans get the health coverage they need to protect themselves & their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "More than 27,000 #DACA recipients work on the frontlines of our fight against #COVID19 as health care workers & first responders. They shouldn't have to worry about their future in the country they grew up in while risking their health & well-being to help others. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I made it a priority to ensure increased federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) was included in the CARES Act. Proud to announce more than $52M will be going to 45 CHCs across IL. They'll need more, but this is a good start." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Expanding Coronavirus Testing Capability By Providing Flexibility To Testing Laboratories Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $52 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 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 - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Prisons are hotspots in this #COVID19 pandemic & we must look out for the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. With in-person visits suspended in federal prisons, inmates should still be able to stay in touch with their families and loved ones, free of charge." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with Maywood native John Prine and his loved ones today. John was one of the greatest songwriters of his generation - he will be greatly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Scott, Quigley, McNerney Urge EPA to Slow Rulemaking Rushed Through During Covid-19 Pandemic Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Date Title Politician
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I will be joining @MitchellReports on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest updates in our fight against #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great work by the Adams County Together Task Force to reach out to local businesses and guide them through the assistance programs offered in the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
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
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I am heartbroken for those affected by the gun violence we've seen in Chicago this week. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Hats off to all the home based mask makers: our generation's Victory Gardens." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chag Sameach to all those celebrating #Passover in Illinois and around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The last thing our economy needs is for Visa and MasterCard to increase credit and debit card swipe fees. Raising these fees is a terrible idea that would hurt small businesses, workers, & consumers who are already facing enormous challenges." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Massive testing is our best chance to move America back towards normal until a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is developed. The President should use his authority to create this Moonshot." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking story of Mamadou Balde, the West African immigrant who served two tours as a Marine in Afghanistan. He survived the violence of war and succumbed to the violence of our streets. Our hearts go out to his family." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders , we're proud to have your clear voice and unshakable values back in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "First, Bill Withers ("Lean on Me") and now John Prine ("Angel from Montgomery "). We've lost two of our best." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Federal Labor Agency to Invoke Emergency Protocols to Provide and Enforce Safety Standards for All Essential Businesses and Workers Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Protect Our Care Illinois Chapter Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Raskin leads 97 House members in urging full COVID-19 funding for the District of Columbia Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Seeme Verma, Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services - Capito Calls on CMS to Address medicare Program Interest Rates for Healthcare Providers on Frontlines of Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Schneider, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues Urging Administration to Increase Number of Doctors in Rural and Other Medically Underserved Areas Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Duckworth Responds to Republican Stunt to Delay Additional Covid Relief Funding for Small Businesses Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren, Durbin, Colleagues Push Education Department to Target CARES Act Funding to Public and Nonprofit Colleges, Not For-profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Members of Congress Reaffirm Opposition to Unilateral West Bank Annexation Amid Coalition Talks Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Action to Prevent Counterfeiting, Price Gouging of Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that many Americans are left uninsured in the midst of a global health pandemic. Joining @SenateDems in urging @HHSGov to immediately reopen ACA's marketplace & allow uninsured Americans get the health coverage they need to protect themselves & their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "More than 27,000 #DACA recipients work on the frontlines of our fight against #COVID19 as health care workers & first responders. They shouldn't have to worry about their future in the country they grew up in while risking their health & well-being to help others. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I made it a priority to ensure increased federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) was included in the CARES Act. Proud to announce more than $52M will be going to 45 CHCs across IL. They'll need more, but this is a good start." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Expanding Coronavirus Testing Capability By Providing Flexibility To Testing Laboratories Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $52 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 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 - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Prisons are hotspots in this #COVID19 pandemic & we must look out for the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. With in-person visits suspended in federal prisons, inmates should still be able to stay in touch with their families and loved ones, free of charge." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with Maywood native John Prine and his loved ones today. John was one of the greatest songwriters of his generation - he will be greatly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Scott, Quigley, McNerney Urge EPA to Slow Rulemaking Rushed Through During Covid-19 Pandemic Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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