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Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ @NEAToday Pres. @BeckyPringle yesterday about COVID-19 relief for schools. Congress needs to end the partisanship & come together to pass a relief bill that gives schools the funding they need to keep teachers & students safe. I'll keep working to make sure that happens." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @mitchellreports on @MSNBC soon to discuss COVID-19 relief negotiations and the Biden transition. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Committee Chairs Summon Gsa Head on Refusal to Grant Biden-Harris Team Access to Transition Resources Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with Gen. Perna & Dr. Slaoui from Operation Warp Speed about the latest efforts to develop & distribute a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. I'll continue doing everything I can to support research efforts & ensure smooth, equitable access once authorized by FDA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's denials, weakness & erratic response to COVID-19 will go down as one of the worst failures in American history. 250,000 Americans have died--a tragic loss of life--and he doesn't even have time to spare a word of condolence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging across IL to our worst levels yet. Illinoisans--please do everything you can to stop the spread of this virus. Take the warnings from our public health agencies seriously, wear a mask, and make sure to social distance. We all must work together to save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief For Schools With National Education Association President Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Schneider Statement On Epa's Release Of Eto Draft Risk Assessment Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 18, 2020 Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 250,000 Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Political prisoners Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, & others languish in Saudi prisons amid Pres. Trump's indifference--even after the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Looking forward to incoming Biden Admin. reclaiming America's voice on human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's refusal to commit to a smooth transition is going to seriously hamper the incoming Biden Admin's ability to address COVID-19. Withholding public health info during this pandemic is the height of irresponsibility & the American people are going to pay the price." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Negotiating Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation, McConnell Focused On Confirming More Under-Qualified Judges Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss rising COVID-19 cases and the Republican response to President Trump's refusal to concede. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm speaking live on the Senate floor about the recent nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections & the urgent need for Congress to pass a meaningful relief bill. Watch here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of the outgoing President's dangerous refusal to concede or the worst public health crisis in a century, the Senate Judic Comm is examining whether social media is unfair to the GOP. It should go without saying that there are more timely & important questions to address." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth & 23 of my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Senator McConnell to provide relief to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the US. More than 130,000 TPS holders are essential workers during this pandemic--we can't afford to lose them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in every single state in America and Republicans are too busy trying to soothe the President's sore ego to do anything about it. Well the election is over & Pres. Trump lost by more than 5 million votes--it's time we get back to work for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're facing a health workforce crisis as our doctors & nurses grapple w/ this unrelenting pandemic. @marcorubio & I have a bill to address these health care shortages--but we need Sen. McConnell to finally join Dems to negotiate a bipartisan relief deal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the pandemic has magnified the need for quality health coverage. Now is the time to shop for health insurance, the 2021 open enrollment period runs until Dec. 15. Premiums are lower & there are more options to choose from. Find your plan at http://healthcare.gov." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We have reached the gravest moment of this pandemic. We need to help w/ unemployment relief, small business & restaurant relief, aid to state & local govts, more testing, a helping hand to families, and logistical help for vaccine distro. The Senate must pass COVID relief NOW." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ @NEAToday Pres. @BeckyPringle yesterday about COVID-19 relief for schools. Congress needs to end the partisanship & come together to pass a relief bill that gives schools the funding they need to keep teachers & students safe. I'll keep working to make sure that happens." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @mitchellreports on @MSNBC soon to discuss COVID-19 relief negotiations and the Biden transition. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Committee Chairs Summon Gsa Head on Refusal to Grant Biden-Harris Team Access to Transition Resources Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with Gen. Perna & Dr. Slaoui from Operation Warp Speed about the latest efforts to develop & distribute a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. I'll continue doing everything I can to support research efforts & ensure smooth, equitable access once authorized by FDA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's denials, weakness & erratic response to COVID-19 will go down as one of the worst failures in American history. 250,000 Americans have died--a tragic loss of life--and he doesn't even have time to spare a word of condolence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging across IL to our worst levels yet. Illinoisans--please do everything you can to stop the spread of this virus. Take the warnings from our public health agencies seriously, wear a mask, and make sure to social distance. We all must work together to save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief For Schools With National Education Association President Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Schneider Statement On Epa's Release Of Eto Draft Risk Assessment Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 18, 2020 Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 250,000 Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Political prisoners Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, & others languish in Saudi prisons amid Pres. Trump's indifference--even after the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Looking forward to incoming Biden Admin. reclaiming America's voice on human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's refusal to commit to a smooth transition is going to seriously hamper the incoming Biden Admin's ability to address COVID-19. Withholding public health info during this pandemic is the height of irresponsibility & the American people are going to pay the price." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Negotiating Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation, McConnell Focused On Confirming More Under-Qualified Judges Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss rising COVID-19 cases and the Republican response to President Trump's refusal to concede. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm speaking live on the Senate floor about the recent nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections & the urgent need for Congress to pass a meaningful relief bill. Watch here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of the outgoing President's dangerous refusal to concede or the worst public health crisis in a century, the Senate Judic Comm is examining whether social media is unfair to the GOP. It should go without saying that there are more timely & important questions to address." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth & 23 of my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Senator McConnell to provide relief to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the US. More than 130,000 TPS holders are essential workers during this pandemic--we can't afford to lose them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in every single state in America and Republicans are too busy trying to soothe the President's sore ego to do anything about it. Well the election is over & Pres. Trump lost by more than 5 million votes--it's time we get back to work for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're facing a health workforce crisis as our doctors & nurses grapple w/ this unrelenting pandemic. @marcorubio & I have a bill to address these health care shortages--but we need Sen. McConnell to finally join Dems to negotiate a bipartisan relief deal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the pandemic has magnified the need for quality health coverage. Now is the time to shop for health insurance, the 2021 open enrollment period runs until Dec. 15. Premiums are lower & there are more options to choose from. Find your plan at http://healthcare.gov." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We have reached the gravest moment of this pandemic. We need to help w/ unemployment relief, small business & restaurant relief, aid to state & local govts, more testing, a helping hand to families, and logistical help for vaccine distro. The Senate must pass COVID relief NOW." Sen.Dick Durbin
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