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Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Senate Dems Request Information From Election Officials on Election Mail Delays Due to Postal Service Changes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet, Entire Democratic Caucus Urge Interior Secretary Bernhardt to Remove Pendley as Leader of Bureau of Land Management Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Putin has poisoned his opposition before and this news sounds tragically familiar. When will President Trump forcefully condemn?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Missed doses. Delayed care. Health risks. The efforts to undermine @USPS deliveries could drastically harm Illinoisans who rely on mail-order prescriptions. I wrote to orgs like @aarpillinois & @IHAhospitals to learn more about what's at stake for the communities they serve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Following Alarming Reports on COVID-19 Risks from Vaping/smoking, Baldwin and Colleagues Call for Action from Trump Administration Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Bob Gallo, Executive Director of the AARP-IL Chapter - Durbin Examines How USPS Changes Have Affected At-Risk Communities In Getting Medications Delivered By Mail Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "While the EU is considering sanctions for Europe's last dictatorship, the silence from President Trump, Secretary Pompeo, and UN Amb Craft is deafening. American leadership on the world stage is gone, replaced with pandering to Putin." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's breakthrough research on an affordable #COVID19 saliva test will be a game changer for America & the world. This new test brings the cost down & produces results in just 2 - 6 hours (vs days for nasal)." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The links between vaping & COVID-19 cases in young people are extremely concerning. The Trump Administration needs to take action immediately to inform young people about this potentially deadly connection & mitigate the increased risks of e-cigarette use during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. Danny Davis, ...
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. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Schneider Statement on IL AG Filing a Federal Lawsuit Challenging USPS Changes Rep. Brad Schneider
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 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 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. 18, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on the United States Postal Service Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 18, 2020 Schneider Calls for Criminal Investigation of Postmaster General DeJoy Rep. Brad Schneider
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 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 - "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 Durbin Speaks With American Postal Workers Union About Recent USPS Changes 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. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - ER Doctor Congressman Ruiz Leads Charge for Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis Rep. Mike Bost
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, ...
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 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 - "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 - "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. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Loretta and I extend our sympathies to Jayne and Samantha on the passing of Governor Jim Thompson. We were political adversaries yet personal friends back in the day when that was not uncommon. Try as we might, we Democrats just could not beat Big Jim." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin was already defying SCOTUS by refusing new #DACA applications. Now a nonpartisan investigation finds the DHS head who issued this policy was illegally appointed. @senatemajldr must stop blocking #DreamAndPromiseAct, which the House passed more than a year ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information on "Citizens Academy" Programs at ICE Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico - Reps. García, Schakowsky, and 107 Members of Congress Urge Mexican President López Obrador to Drop Charges Against Activist and Protect Labor Rights Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres Trump & Republicans get away with their scheme to suppress the vote by dismantling @USPS . Democrats will keep doing everything we can to make sure @USPS receives funding in the next #COVID19 relief bill so Americans can safely vote this fall. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Administration's Ventilator Contract for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Fall Reopening With University Of Illinois System President Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau - Fudge, Richmond Request Plan for Complete Census Count Following Abrupt Schedule Changes Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - ""They don't have the money to do the universal mail-in voting. So therefore, they can't do it, I guess," says the one person holding up funding for @USPS . We can't let the President get away with this. We must fund the Postal Service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Schneider Statement on Israel-UAE Deal Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are willing to meet Republicans half way on #COVID19 relief, but we can't talk to an empty chair. When negotiations resume, I hope Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy will actually show up this time. The American people need Congress to do its job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Every American must be able to safely exercise their right to vote. The Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to delay mail & the delivery of mail-in ballots during this pandemic are abhorrent. I joined @SenateDems in demanding answers for unacceptable delays at @USPS ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "During this unprecedented time--the confluence of a deadly pandemic and an election where voting by mail will be more necessary than ever--an effective Postal Service is vital to public health and our democracy. More on my thoughts in @Suntimes :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Census is far too important to rush to completion, which is exactly what the Trump Administration is trying to do. I'm joining a bipartisan group of 48 Senators in calling for Congressional leadership to extend the statutory deadline for the Census." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Operation Changes, Mail Delays With National Rural Letter Carriers Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Here is President Trump openly admitting he wants to make it harder for Americans to vote this fall, during a pandemic. The only way he can get away with this is if Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are complicit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres. Trump dismantle @USPS in the run up to an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring Americans of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must step in & provide addt'l funding to USPS." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Maloney Joined by 192 House Democrats in Calling on Postmaster General to Reverse Assault on Postal Service Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - How Trump administration assault on Postal Service is slowing the delivery of your mail Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Springfield I urged the Postmaster General to take corrective action against recent operational changes, including the elimination of overtime, and a reduction in mail sorting and processing hours that has led to significant delays in the delivery of mail to Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Joined the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a discussion about the Justice in Policing Act, @SenateDems plan for bold, comprehensive police reform. Give it a listen here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand For FDA To Clear The Market Of E-Cigarettes Following Study Finding Young Vapers Are 5 Times More Likely To Catch Coronavirus Than Peers Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Senate Dems Request Information From Election Officials on Election Mail Delays Due to Postal Service Changes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet, Entire Democratic Caucus Urge Interior Secretary Bernhardt to Remove Pendley as Leader of Bureau of Land Management Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Putin has poisoned his opposition before and this news sounds tragically familiar. When will President Trump forcefully condemn?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Missed doses. Delayed care. Health risks. The efforts to undermine @USPS deliveries could drastically harm Illinoisans who rely on mail-order prescriptions. I wrote to orgs like @aarpillinois & @IHAhospitals to learn more about what's at stake for the communities they serve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Following Alarming Reports on COVID-19 Risks from Vaping/smoking, Baldwin and Colleagues Call for Action from Trump Administration Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Bob Gallo, Executive Director of the AARP-IL Chapter - Durbin Examines How USPS Changes Have Affected At-Risk Communities In Getting Medications Delivered By Mail Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "While the EU is considering sanctions for Europe's last dictatorship, the silence from President Trump, Secretary Pompeo, and UN Amb Craft is deafening. American leadership on the world stage is gone, replaced with pandering to Putin." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's breakthrough research on an affordable #COVID19 saliva test will be a game changer for America & the world. This new test brings the cost down & produces results in just 2 - 6 hours (vs days for nasal)." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The links between vaping & COVID-19 cases in young people are extremely concerning. The Trump Administration needs to take action immediately to inform young people about this potentially deadly connection & mitigate the increased risks of e-cigarette use during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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.Danny Davis, ...
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.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Schneider Statement on IL AG Filing a Federal Lawsuit Challenging USPS Changes Rep.Brad Schneider
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 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 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. 18, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on the United States Postal Service Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 18, 2020 Schneider Calls for Criminal Investigation of Postmaster General DeJoy Rep.Brad Schneider
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 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 - "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 Durbin Speaks With American Postal Workers Union About Recent USPS Changes 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. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - ER Doctor Congressman Ruiz Leads Charge for Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Bost Introduces Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis Rep.Mike Bost
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, ...
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 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 - "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 - "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. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Loretta and I extend our sympathies to Jayne and Samantha on the passing of Governor Jim Thompson. We were political adversaries yet personal friends back in the day when that was not uncommon. Try as we might, we Democrats just could not beat Big Jim." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin was already defying SCOTUS by refusing new #DACA applications. Now a nonpartisan investigation finds the DHS head who issued this policy was illegally appointed. @senatemajldr must stop blocking #DreamAndPromiseAct, which the House passed more than a year ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information on "Citizens Academy" Programs at ICE Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico - Reps. García, Schakowsky, and 107 Members of Congress Urge Mexican President López Obrador to Drop Charges Against Activist and Protect Labor Rights Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres Trump & Republicans get away with their scheme to suppress the vote by dismantling @USPS . Democrats will keep doing everything we can to make sure @USPS receives funding in the next #COVID19 relief bill so Americans can safely vote this fall. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Administration's Ventilator Contract for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Fall Reopening With University Of Illinois System President Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau - Fudge, Richmond Request Plan for Complete Census Count Following Abrupt Schedule Changes Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - ""They don't have the money to do the universal mail-in voting. So therefore, they can't do it, I guess," says the one person holding up funding for @USPS . We can't let the President get away with this. We must fund the Postal Service." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Schneider Statement on Israel-UAE Deal Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are willing to meet Republicans half way on #COVID19 relief, but we can't talk to an empty chair. When negotiations resume, I hope Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy will actually show up this time. The American people need Congress to do its job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Every American must be able to safely exercise their right to vote. The Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to delay mail & the delivery of mail-in ballots during this pandemic are abhorrent. I joined @SenateDems in demanding answers for unacceptable delays at @USPS ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "During this unprecedented time--the confluence of a deadly pandemic and an election where voting by mail will be more necessary than ever--an effective Postal Service is vital to public health and our democracy. More on my thoughts in @Suntimes :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Census is far too important to rush to completion, which is exactly what the Trump Administration is trying to do. I'm joining a bipartisan group of 48 Senators in calling for Congressional leadership to extend the statutory deadline for the Census." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Operation Changes, Mail Delays With National Rural Letter Carriers Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Here is President Trump openly admitting he wants to make it harder for Americans to vote this fall, during a pandemic. The only way he can get away with this is if Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are complicit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres. Trump dismantle @USPS in the run up to an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring Americans of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must step in & provide addt'l funding to USPS." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Maloney Joined by 192 House Democrats in Calling on Postmaster General to Reverse Assault on Postal Service Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - How Trump administration assault on Postal Service is slowing the delivery of your mail Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Springfield I urged the Postmaster General to take corrective action against recent operational changes, including the elimination of overtime, and a reduction in mail sorting and processing hours that has led to significant delays in the delivery of mail to Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Joined the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a discussion about the Justice in Policing Act, @SenateDems plan for bold, comprehensive police reform. Give it a listen here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand For FDA To Clear The Market Of E-Cigarettes Following Study Finding Young Vapers Are 5 Times More Likely To Catch Coronavirus Than Peers Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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