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March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Starting today, households will begin receiving information on how to respond to the #Census2020. Once you receive your 12-digit Census code, you can begin taking the questionnaire online. More info on how to find your code can be found here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for the President to declare a national state of emergency. We need all hands on deck. States like Illinois still don't have the coronavirus test kits they need. If we don't start taking this crisis more seriously, the situation is only going to get worse." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Durbin, Alexander, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due To Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the bipartisan Dream & Promise Act was introduced in the House & subsequently passed in June. Sadly, this bill is still sitting on Senator McConnell's desk. It's shameful that Senate Rs refuse to provide #DACA recipients with protection or certainty. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has revealed vulnerabilities from our reliance on foreign-made medical supplies. When public health crises occur, the U.S. can be at risk of drug & health care equipment shortages." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin, Duckworth Press CDC On Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The lack of coronavirus test kits in the United States is extremely troubling. @SenDuckworth and I are asking @CDCgov to do everything within their power to ensure that Illinois has the supplies necessary to continue coronavirus testing efforts without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Jeff McFlfresh, Cief Executive Officer of AT&T; Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cox Communications; Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications; Michel COmbes, President and Cief Executive Officer of Sprint Corporation; Jeffrey Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer of CenturyLink; John Legere, Chief Executive of T-Mobile; Dave Watson of President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable Communications; Hans Vestberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications - Bennet Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Suspend Service Terms During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to COVID-19 Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @United has major hub in Chicago & serves countless Illinoisans a year. Met w/United CEO Munoz to discuss serious impact coronavirus is having on airline industry & those who work in it. Congress must act quickly to provide relief to working families during this difficult time." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Frontline Health Care Workers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Bucshon, Schakowsky Introduce the Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 and Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. Paul Simon always understood the value of fostering global awareness & partnerships, & I'm glad to see the @PSimonInstitute honor his legacy. Pleasure to meet with Director John Shaw this morning to receive a copy of the Institute's new book on American statesmanship." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Leads Charge for No Cost COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "In light of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on our economy, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to the IRS urging them to extend the tax-filing deadline for individual taxpayers. At this time, government must do all it can to ease the burden on working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @GovPritzker provide unemployment benefits to workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. As we seek to address this public health crisis, we must ensure protections for working families. I'm proud to see Illinois is leading the way in these efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dem Leaders Announce New Targeted Economic & Community Relief Proposal To Help States With Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lauren Underwood, Hearing on the Federal Response to Coronavirus Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on the CDC Weakening Protections for Health Care Workers Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Access to Tests and Medical Treatment For All Regarding of Immigration Status Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Schakowsky Votes to Limit President's War Powers Against Iran Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "As the coronavirus outbreak spreads & schools across the nation are forced to close, many students are left without the lunches & school services they rely on. @SenateDems & I are urging @usedgov to issue guidelines to schools & families addressing these concerns." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @CDCgov this morning about the impending shortage of coronavirus test kit supplies in Illinois. Getting people tested is central to bringing this situation under control. So, the sooner we get straight answers and good information, the better off we'll be." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Durbin Presses CDC On Need For Additional Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "As we work to address the continued spread of coronavirus, we must not forget the working families across the United States who cannot afford to lose paychecks from unpaid sick days & self-quarantine. Joining @PattyMurray in urging @USDOL to do its job & advocate for workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "While some are focused on the challenges facing corporations and the wealthy during this public health crisis, @SenateDems are rightly focused on helping working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Families & outdoor enthusiasts spend countless hours enjoying our nation's public lands & national parks. I joined Senators on both sides of the aisle to introduce legislation to fully fund #LWCF and address the maintenance backlog of our public lands." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2020 Leading Democrats Meet with OAS Secretary General Almagro Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Congress passed a robust funding bill to address the coronavirus outbreak--but our work is not done. As we look forward to the next steps, it is critical for Congress to prioritize the health and safety of workers and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Durbin Calls On Trump Administration To Prioritize Health & Safety Working Families In Coronavirus Response Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Dir. of the National Institutes of Health - Durbin To HHS And NIH: Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccines Must Be Affordable For Patients Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Coronavirus Rep. Mike Quigley
March 10, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution to Celebrate 30 Years of Baltic Independence Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020 Rep. Pressley Fights for Justice for Incarcerated Mothers Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Leaders Seek Additional Information from HHS Regarding Whistleblower Allegation Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 10, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Discusses Trump Proposals to Help Those Affected by Coronavirus & Coronavirus Outbreaks Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2020 McEachin and Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Date Title Politician
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Starting today, households will begin receiving information on how to respond to the #Census2020. Once you receive your 12-digit Census code, you can begin taking the questionnaire online. More info on how to find your code can be found here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for the President to declare a national state of emergency. We need all hands on deck. States like Illinois still don't have the coronavirus test kits they need. If we don't start taking this crisis more seriously, the situation is only going to get worse." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Durbin, Alexander, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due To Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the bipartisan Dream & Promise Act was introduced in the House & subsequently passed in June. Sadly, this bill is still sitting on Senator McConnell's desk. It's shameful that Senate Rs refuse to provide #DACA recipients with protection or certainty. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has revealed vulnerabilities from our reliance on foreign-made medical supplies. When public health crises occur, the U.S. can be at risk of drug & health care equipment shortages." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin, Duckworth Press CDC On Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The lack of coronavirus test kits in the United States is extremely troubling. @SenDuckworth and I are asking @CDCgov to do everything within their power to ensure that Illinois has the supplies necessary to continue coronavirus testing efforts without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Jeff McFlfresh, Cief Executive Officer of AT&T; Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cox Communications; Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications; Michel COmbes, President and Cief Executive Officer of Sprint Corporation; Jeffrey Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer of CenturyLink; John Legere, Chief Executive of T-Mobile; Dave Watson of President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable Communications; Hans Vestberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications - Bennet Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Suspend Service Terms During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to COVID-19 Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @United has major hub in Chicago & serves countless Illinoisans a year. Met w/United CEO Munoz to discuss serious impact coronavirus is having on airline industry & those who work in it. Congress must act quickly to provide relief to working families during this difficult time." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Frontline Health Care Workers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Bucshon, Schakowsky Introduce the Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 and Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. Paul Simon always understood the value of fostering global awareness & partnerships, & I'm glad to see the @PSimonInstitute honor his legacy. Pleasure to meet with Director John Shaw this morning to receive a copy of the Institute's new book on American statesmanship." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Leads Charge for No Cost COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "In light of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on our economy, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to the IRS urging them to extend the tax-filing deadline for individual taxpayers. At this time, government must do all it can to ease the burden on working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @GovPritzker provide unemployment benefits to workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. As we seek to address this public health crisis, we must ensure protections for working families. I'm proud to see Illinois is leading the way in these efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Durbin, Senate Dem Leaders Announce New Targeted Economic & Community Relief Proposal To Help States With Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lauren Underwood, Hearing on the Federal Response to Coronavirus Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on the CDC Weakening Protections for Health Care Workers Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Access to Tests and Medical Treatment For All Regarding of Immigration Status Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Schakowsky Votes to Limit President's War Powers Against Iran Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "As the coronavirus outbreak spreads & schools across the nation are forced to close, many students are left without the lunches & school services they rely on. @SenateDems & I are urging @usedgov to issue guidelines to schools & families addressing these concerns." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @CDCgov this morning about the impending shortage of coronavirus test kit supplies in Illinois. Getting people tested is central to bringing this situation under control. So, the sooner we get straight answers and good information, the better off we'll be." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Durbin Presses CDC On Need For Additional Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "As we work to address the continued spread of coronavirus, we must not forget the working families across the United States who cannot afford to lose paychecks from unpaid sick days & self-quarantine. Joining @PattyMurray in urging @USDOL to do its job & advocate for workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "While some are focused on the challenges facing corporations and the wealthy during this public health crisis, @SenateDems are rightly focused on helping working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Families & outdoor enthusiasts spend countless hours enjoying our nation's public lands & national parks. I joined Senators on both sides of the aisle to introduce legislation to fully fund #LWCF and address the maintenance backlog of our public lands." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2020 Leading Democrats Meet with OAS Secretary General Almagro Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Congress passed a robust funding bill to address the coronavirus outbreak--but our work is not done. As we look forward to the next steps, it is critical for Congress to prioritize the health and safety of workers and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Durbin Calls On Trump Administration To Prioritize Health & Safety Working Families In Coronavirus Response Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Dir. of the National Institutes of Health - Durbin To HHS And NIH: Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccines Must Be Affordable For Patients Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Coronavirus Rep.Mike Quigley
March 10, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution to Celebrate 30 Years of Baltic Independence Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020 Rep. Pressley Fights for Justice for Incarcerated Mothers Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Leaders Seek Additional Information from HHS Regarding Whistleblower Allegation Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 10, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Discusses Trump Proposals to Help Those Affected by Coronavirus & Coronavirus Outbreaks Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2020 McEachin and Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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