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Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a long road, but I am glad to have secured years of federal funding for these lock and dam upgrades on the Illinois River. This is good for Illinois farmers, Illinois commerce, and our entire state. @ILCorn @ILFarmBureau" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 García, McEachin, Unveil Legislation to Protect Children and Families in Public Housing From Lead Poisoning Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2020 Bustos, Finkenauer, LaHood, Loebsack Applaud Army Corps of Engineers Recognition of Corn Belt Port as Top 100 in the Nation Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Menendez, Castro, Torres Lead Bicameral Call For Accountability Following Trump Administration's Reckless Immigration Operation in Guatemala Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Task Force They Enacted In 2018 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Resolution Condemning "Superspreader" Events In Wake Of Outbreaks Following President Trump's Rallies Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell spent 5 straight days on the Senate floor jamming through the Barrett nomination. Five days for a partisan power grab. But no time for meaningful, bipartisan #COVID19 relief. His priorities are crystal clear." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To Dr. Fauci's Comment That President Trump Hasn't Attended Coronavirus Task Force Meetings In "Several Months" By Asking The President When He Last Attended One, And If He Will Again Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On COVID-19 Case Surge Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "225,000+ Americans are dead & Trump Admin has surrendered to COVID-19. The GOP-held Senate refuses to work with Democrats on relief. All of their focus is on the Supreme Court. They've decided this power grab is more important than helping American people during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a long road, but I am glad to have secured years of federal funding for these lock and dam upgrades on the Illinois River. This is good for Illinois farmers, Illinois commerce, and our entire state. @ILCorn @ILFarmBureau" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 García, McEachin, Unveil Legislation to Protect Children and Families in Public Housing From Lead Poisoning Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2020 Bustos, Finkenauer, LaHood, Loebsack Applaud Army Corps of Engineers Recognition of Corn Belt Port as Top 100 in the Nation Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Menendez, Castro, Torres Lead Bicameral Call For Accountability Following Trump Administration's Reckless Immigration Operation in Guatemala Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Task Force They Enacted In 2018 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Resolution Condemning "Superspreader" Events In Wake Of Outbreaks Following President Trump's Rallies Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell spent 5 straight days on the Senate floor jamming through the Barrett nomination. Five days for a partisan power grab. But no time for meaningful, bipartisan #COVID19 relief. His priorities are crystal clear." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To Dr. Fauci's Comment That President Trump Hasn't Attended Coronavirus Task Force Meetings In "Several Months" By Asking The President When He Last Attended One, And If He Will Again Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On COVID-19 Case Surge Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "225,000+ Americans are dead & Trump Admin has surrendered to COVID-19. The GOP-held Senate refuses to work with Democrats on relief. All of their focus is on the Supreme Court. They've decided this power grab is more important than helping American people during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
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