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Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for leading the way & getting @US_FDA emergency authorization on its new #COVID19 saliva test. As I told Pres. Killeen, this is a testament to our efforts to invest in scientific research in IL. Fast, accurate testing will be key to containing this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Brown, Colleagues Sound Alarm, Demand Answers Regarding Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac's Sudden Decision to Increase Mortgage Refinancing Costs for Homeowners in The Midst of An Economic Downturn Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nadler, Tlaib, Lofgren Lead 80 Members of Congress in Urging Temporary Protections for Lebanese Nationals in Light of Beirut Blast Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @USPS is enshrined in our Constitution as a public service for Americans. Yesterday, I spoke with @APWUnational to thank them for their work despite efforts to dismantle and slow down USPS service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The President's EOs on #COVID19 relief have quickly been exposed as unworkable & unhelpful. Republicans need to return to the negotiating table & work with Dems to pass comprehensive legislation to help the American people weather this storm." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the Trump Administration is doing everything they can to avoid Congressional oversight. I support @SenSchumer in this effort--we need answers on the appointment of Postmaster General DeJoy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy needs to undo all the harmful changes he's made. Millions of Americans rely on @USPS to deliver their medications, paychecks, Social Security, and so much more. Any unnecessary delay is potentially devastating." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Duncan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Ron Bloom, Donald Moak, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, John Barger, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Roman Martinez IV, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and William Zollars, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service - Haaland Demands Postmaster General DeJoy's Removal Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Durbin Speaks With American Postal Workers Union About Recent USPS Changes Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's undeniable that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, likely on behalf of the Trump campaign. And they are already back at it again in this election. Senate Republicans need to put politics aside & stop blocking legislation to secure our elections." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The President's attacks on @USPS are an attack on our nation's veterans and seniors. Is his re-election more important than delivering vets' their medications on time? Or than delivering social security checks to seniors? Senate Republicans will soon have to pick a side." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "While Postmaster General DeJoy dreams up new ways to slow down @USPS delivery, veterans are left waiting for prescriptions. I'm joining @SenateDems to demand that DeJoy reverse operational changes that are delaying critical medication delivery for our veterans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order is a weak political stunt. Three weeks of enhanced unemployment is not enough to provide 30 million American workers with the certainty and financial support they deserve. Congress needs to step up & address this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster DeJoy needs to understand two fundamentals: (1) it's the Postal Service not the Postal Company--its goal is SERVICE first. And (2) if DeJoy allows this President play with the integrity of @USPS for political advantage, history will remember him as a political stooge." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 yrs ago today, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day & the brave suffragettes who serve as an inspiration to so many, we cannot forget that it did not end the struggle for voting rights--especially for women of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to hearing PMG DeJoy's explanation for his actions at @USPS . This cannot be the end of the Senate's efforts to hold this Administration accountable for their attempt to dismantle USPS for political purposes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Schneider Calls for Criminal Investigation of Postmaster General DeJoy Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 18, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on the United States Postal Service Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump made a mess of the pandemic & now he's making a mess of the postal service. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back to Washington immediately to stop the destruction of @USPS --we never should have left without making a deal on #COVID19 relief in the first place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Another sham election with discredited results. The Belarussian people deserve better than Lukashenko's dictatorship under Putin's puppeteering." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "91% of Americans support @USPS . It's time to tell President Trump to stop manipulating the Postal Service for his political purposes. Will any Republicans join Democrats in standing up for @USPS ?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and one of the very few remaining pieces of untouched wilderness. I oppose this plan entirely and will do everything I can to fight it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Senator Baldwin Calls for Postmaster General to Provide Senate Testimony on Mail Service Delays Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for leading the way & getting @US_FDA emergency authorization on its new #COVID19 saliva test. As I told Pres. Killeen, this is a testament to our efforts to invest in scientific research in IL. Fast, accurate testing will be key to containing this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Brown, Colleagues Sound Alarm, Demand Answers Regarding Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac's Sudden Decision to Increase Mortgage Refinancing Costs for Homeowners in The Midst of An Economic Downturn Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nadler, Tlaib, Lofgren Lead 80 Members of Congress in Urging Temporary Protections for Lebanese Nationals in Light of Beirut Blast Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @USPS is enshrined in our Constitution as a public service for Americans. Yesterday, I spoke with @APWUnational to thank them for their work despite efforts to dismantle and slow down USPS service." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The President's EOs on #COVID19 relief have quickly been exposed as unworkable & unhelpful. Republicans need to return to the negotiating table & work with Dems to pass comprehensive legislation to help the American people weather this storm." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the Trump Administration is doing everything they can to avoid Congressional oversight. I support @SenSchumer in this effort--we need answers on the appointment of Postmaster General DeJoy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy needs to undo all the harmful changes he's made. Millions of Americans rely on @USPS to deliver their medications, paychecks, Social Security, and so much more. Any unnecessary delay is potentially devastating." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Duncan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Ron Bloom, Donald Moak, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, John Barger, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Roman Martinez IV, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and William Zollars, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service - Haaland Demands Postmaster General DeJoy's Removal Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Durbin Speaks With American Postal Workers Union About Recent USPS Changes Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's undeniable that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, likely on behalf of the Trump campaign. And they are already back at it again in this election. Senate Republicans need to put politics aside & stop blocking legislation to secure our elections." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The President's attacks on @USPS are an attack on our nation's veterans and seniors. Is his re-election more important than delivering vets' their medications on time? Or than delivering social security checks to seniors? Senate Republicans will soon have to pick a side." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "While Postmaster General DeJoy dreams up new ways to slow down @USPS delivery, veterans are left waiting for prescriptions. I'm joining @SenateDems to demand that DeJoy reverse operational changes that are delaying critical medication delivery for our veterans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order is a weak political stunt. Three weeks of enhanced unemployment is not enough to provide 30 million American workers with the certainty and financial support they deserve. Congress needs to step up & address this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster DeJoy needs to understand two fundamentals: (1) it's the Postal Service not the Postal Company--its goal is SERVICE first. And (2) if DeJoy allows this President play with the integrity of @USPS for political advantage, history will remember him as a political stooge." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 yrs ago today, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day & the brave suffragettes who serve as an inspiration to so many, we cannot forget that it did not end the struggle for voting rights--especially for women of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to hearing PMG DeJoy's explanation for his actions at @USPS . This cannot be the end of the Senate's efforts to hold this Administration accountable for their attempt to dismantle USPS for political purposes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Schneider Calls for Criminal Investigation of Postmaster General DeJoy Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 18, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on the United States Postal Service Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump made a mess of the pandemic & now he's making a mess of the postal service. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back to Washington immediately to stop the destruction of @USPS --we never should have left without making a deal on #COVID19 relief in the first place." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Another sham election with discredited results. The Belarussian people deserve better than Lukashenko's dictatorship under Putin's puppeteering." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "91% of Americans support @USPS . It's time to tell President Trump to stop manipulating the Postal Service for his political purposes. Will any Republicans join Democrats in standing up for @USPS ?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and one of the very few remaining pieces of untouched wilderness. I oppose this plan entirely and will do everything I can to fight it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Senator Baldwin Calls for Postmaster General to Provide Senate Testimony on Mail Service Delays Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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