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March 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Reiterates Coronavirus Vaccine Pricing Concerns After Written Response from Secretary Azar
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 2, 2020
Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of Covid-19 Infections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "On #PulaskiDay, I'm joining Chicagoans and Polish-Americans in recognizing Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to American independence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Gun violence has become a heartbreaking fixture of American life. Congress has the power to end this epidemic-- and the House has done its job, passing two background check bills over a year ago. It's time for the Senate to follow their lead. Continued inaction is unacceptable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois' share of federal funding & Congressional representation will be determined by the #Census2020. It is absolutely essential for Illinoisans to participate--our state stands to lose $1,400 for each person undercounted. #ILCountMeIn2020"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Only 3% of student loans associated with school misconduct will be discharged under Besty DeVos' new borrower defense rule. If that wasn't bad enough, the DeVos rule lets schools retaliate against defrauded students who receive these discharges. Who is DeVos trying to help?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Republicans have never had a coherent plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, and they still don't. Millions of people are going to lose their health care coverage if Republicans succeed in their lawsuit against the ACA--including more than 600,000 in Illinois."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Would you trust the health of America to Doctor Limbaugh or Doctor Mulvaney? It's important for Americans to listen to the true public health officials when it comes to information on the coronavirus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Coverage For Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Durbin Statement On Humanitarian Crisis In Idlib, Syria
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of Bill Combating the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "For some patients, Medicare covers a life-saving kidney transplant, but not the vital anti-rejection drugs, leaving patients to ration or skip doses of the medicine they need to survive. Extending Medicare coverage to include immunosuppressive drugs is just common sense."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss how the federal government needs to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "VP Pence reached out to me today after I made an appeal for bipartisanship in dealing with Coronavirus. We agree that we should put our skills and energy to work together to protect the public health."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Congressman García's Statement on Court Decision to Block "Remain in Mexico' Policy
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC , where I'll be joining @AymanM shortly to discuss the coronavirus and more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the House passed an important bill banning flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigs. These products--with flavors like choco donut & mom's sugar cookie--are designed to hook kids on nicotine, & have led to a 135% increase in youth vaping the past 2 years."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "We need all hands on deck--congress & every federal agency--to come together to work on stopping this coronavirus outbreak. This is not a partisan issue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "As a baseball fan, I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution supporting Minor League Baseball teams as they fight MLB's proposed elimination. Minor league baseball provides friends & families with an affordable way to enjoy America's pastime. It would be a shame to lose that."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Underwood Convenes Local Public Health Officials and Health Care Providers to Discuss Coronavirus Preparedness
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Invest in Our Students and Our Economy
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 28, 2020
House Passes Comprehensive Package To Protect Youth From The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 28, 2020
Bost Introduces Disabled Veteran Life Insurance Bill
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For Comprehensive Bill To End The Youth Tobacco Epidemic
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 28, 2020
Public Schools Week and the President's Budget
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - ". @AmericanLegion says Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is "rigged against defrauded student borrowers." They're right. The Senate will soon have a chance to overturn this rule. I hope my colleagues will join me in standing for defrauded student veterans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Kelly's National Security Transparency Act Seeks to Increase Accountability for "Acting" National Security Leaders
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "After 50 days, Pres. Trump is finally waking up to the coronavirus threat. Our immediate priority must be getting funding to states so they can prepare & respond. We must also improve our ability to quickly test for this virus to ensure it is not spreading in our communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Address Shocking Spike in Suicide amongst Chicagoland's & America's First Responders
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Senators Blast Facebook's Continued Failure To Monitor And Enforce Gun Sales Ban
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Taking Strong Action to Stop the Epidemic of Youth Tobacco Use
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Sadly, stories like Tasha's are far too common. And now Betsy DeVos wants to make it harder for future defrauded student veterans like Tasha to get relief. The Senate must put #StudentsFirst and vote to overturn this rule."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Ruby Johnson has been an invaluable partner in the fight to #EndYouthVaping. Thanks for all you do, Ruby!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks one year since the House passed #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. It was the first major gun safety bill to pass the House in decades, and it has been sitting on Senate Majority Leader McConnell's desk ever since, waiting for him to allow a Senate vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration Coronavirus Task Force To Address Care For The Uninsured And Underinsured In Response Plans
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Hon. Linda Puchala, Chairwoman of the National Mediation Board, Hon. Gerald Fauth and Hon. Kyle Fortson, Board Members of the National Mediation Board - Pocan Fights for Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants' Wages
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
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Politician
March 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Reiterates Coronavirus Vaccine Pricing Concerns After Written Response from Secretary Azar
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 2, 2020
Congressman Johnson Works to Ensure Courts are Accessible to the Public
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of Covid-19 Infections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "On #PulaskiDay, I'm joining Chicagoans and Polish-Americans in recognizing Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to American independence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Gun violence has become a heartbreaking fixture of American life. Congress has the power to end this epidemic-- and the House has done its job, passing two background check bills over a year ago. It's time for the Senate to follow their lead. Continued inaction is unacceptable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois' share of federal funding & Congressional representation will be determined by the #Census2020. It is absolutely essential for Illinoisans to participate--our state stands to lose $1,400 for each person undercounted. #ILCountMeIn2020"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Only 3% of student loans associated with school misconduct will be discharged under Besty DeVos' new borrower defense rule. If that wasn't bad enough, the DeVos rule lets schools retaliate against defrauded students who receive these discharges. Who is DeVos trying to help?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Republicans have never had a coherent plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, and they still don't. Millions of people are going to lose their health care coverage if Republicans succeed in their lawsuit against the ACA--including more than 600,000 in Illinois."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Would you trust the health of America to Doctor Limbaugh or Doctor Mulvaney? It's important for Americans to listen to the true public health officials when it comes to information on the coronavirus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Coverage For Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Durbin Statement On Humanitarian Crisis In Idlib, Syria
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of Bill Combating the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "For some patients, Medicare covers a life-saving kidney transplant, but not the vital anti-rejection drugs, leaving patients to ration or skip doses of the medicine they need to survive. Extending Medicare coverage to include immunosuppressive drugs is just common sense."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss how the federal government needs to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "VP Pence reached out to me today after I made an appeal for bipartisanship in dealing with Coronavirus. We agree that we should put our skills and energy to work together to protect the public health."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Congressman García's Statement on Court Decision to Block "Remain in Mexico' Policy
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC , where I'll be joining @AymanM shortly to discuss the coronavirus and more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Today, the House passed an important bill banning flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigs. These products--with flavors like choco donut & mom's sugar cookie--are designed to hook kids on nicotine, & have led to a 135% increase in youth vaping the past 2 years."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "We need all hands on deck--congress & every federal agency--to come together to work on stopping this coronavirus outbreak. This is not a partisan issue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "As a baseball fan, I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution supporting Minor League Baseball teams as they fight MLB's proposed elimination. Minor league baseball provides friends & families with an affordable way to enjoy America's pastime. It would be a shame to lose that."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Underwood Convenes Local Public Health Officials and Health Care Providers to Discuss Coronavirus Preparedness
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Invest in Our Students and Our Economy
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 28, 2020
House Passes Comprehensive Package To Protect Youth From The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 28, 2020
Bost Introduces Disabled Veteran Life Insurance Bill
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @SenKamalaHarris in asking DOJ IG Horowitz to investigate inappropriate political interference at the DOJ--the Department must not become a political tool for the President and his allies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For Comprehensive Bill To End The Youth Tobacco Epidemic
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2020
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 28, 2020
Public Schools Week and the President's Budget
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - ". @AmericanLegion says Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule is "rigged against defrauded student borrowers." They're right. The Senate will soon have a chance to overturn this rule. I hope my colleagues will join me in standing for defrauded student veterans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Kelly's National Security Transparency Act Seeks to Increase Accountability for "Acting" National Security Leaders
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "After 50 days, Pres. Trump is finally waking up to the coronavirus threat. Our immediate priority must be getting funding to states so they can prepare & respond. We must also improve our ability to quickly test for this virus to ensure it is not spreading in our communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Address Shocking Spike in Suicide amongst Chicagoland's & America's First Responders
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Senators Blast Facebook's Continued Failure To Monitor And Enforce Gun Sales Ban
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Taking Strong Action to Stop the Epidemic of Youth Tobacco Use
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Sadly, stories like Tasha's are far too common. And now Betsy DeVos wants to make it harder for future defrauded student veterans like Tasha to get relief. The Senate must put #StudentsFirst and vote to overturn this rule."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
On Anniversary of Trump's Muslim Ban, Chu, Coons, Faith and Civil Rights Leaders Call for Passage of NO BAN Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Ruby Johnson has been an invaluable partner in the fight to #EndYouthVaping. Thanks for all you do, Ruby!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Today marks one year since the House passed #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. It was the first major gun safety bill to pass the House in decades, and it has been sitting on Senate Majority Leader McConnell's desk ever since, waiting for him to allow a Senate vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Trump Administration Coronavirus Task Force To Address Care For The Uninsured And Underinsured In Response Plans
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Hon. Linda Puchala, Chairwoman of the National Mediation Board, Hon. Gerald Fauth and Hon. Kyle Fortson, Board Members of the National Mediation Board - Pocan Fights for Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants' Wages
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 27, 2020
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Judiciary Dems Call for Investigation Amid Apparent Pattern of Political Influence at DOJ
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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