| July 21, 2020
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With Federal Benefits Set To Expire This Month, Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Bring House-Passed House Heroes Act To The Floor
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2020
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Combat Opioid Addiction As Nation Sees Rise In Overdose Deaths Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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House Passes National Defense Authorization With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Amendment Requiring Pentagon To Report On Efforts To Meet Military's Prescription Supply Needs And How They Can Be Emulated In Civilian Markets
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 21, 2020
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US House Agrees To Consider Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Bipartisan Amendment Urging The Chinese Government To Halt Military Aggression Along The Line Of Actual Control With India
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Raskin Joins Grijalva in Demanding Answers, Action Plan from Trump Admin on Puerto Rico's Critically Low Census Response
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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FDA Follows Chair Krishnamoorthi's Lead, Calls on Puff Bar to Remove Products
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep Lieu Leads 150 Member Letter Urging DOJ to Condemn COVID-Related Anti-Asian Discrimination
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Opposing Russia's Inclusion In G7
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "There is no place for violence or vandalism in the exercise of any constitutional right. The use of force against peaceful protestors or members of law enforcement in the reasonable exercise of their responsibilities is unacceptable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Instead of using all of the tools at his disposal to fight back against Russian threats against our troops, our election, & the sovereignty of democratic nations across the globe, Pres. Trump has sought to normalize U.S. relations & reward the Kremlin. That cannot stand."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "ICE should abandon its deeply flawed plan to launch a "Chicago Citizens Academy' in the midst of a global pandemic. The Trump Admin's mass deportation agenda has created widespread fear in our immigrant communities that cannot be fixed by a tone-deaf public-relations effort."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans have spent the last 3 months ignoring the spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths across the US. And now they're drafting a partisan bill behind closed doors that prioritizes special interests over working families. The American people deserve better."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2020
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Rep. Reed, Ways & Means Republicans Unveil New Vision for The Future of Telehealth
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Leahy, Durbin, Murray And Tester Call On President Trump To Increase PPE And Testing Capacity
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and Mark A. Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Carper, Tester, Colleagues Urge Administration to Enforce Housing Eviction Bans During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Jayapal Responds to Corrupt Takeover of COVID-19 Data Collection and Reporting
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Speaker Madigan and Governor Pritzker
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Eshoo Leads 83 Democrats Demanding Answers On COVID-19 Data Reporting Change
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "It was an honor to join @NFB_voice for the historic #NFB20 Convention -- the largest gathering of people who are blind ever. I am proud to be your partner in the mission to make technology that is accessible and affordable for people who are blind."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2020
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Reps. Schneider, Underwood Address Federal Coronavirus Challenges
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Reps. Pressley, Garcia Introduce Lead Abatement for Families Act to Remove Lead Pipes from Public and Subsidized Housing
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Introduction of the Lead Abatement for Families Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Congressman García Applauds Water Resources Development Act of 2020 Passed by House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Representatives García and Pressley Introduce Lead Abatement for Families Act to Remove Lead Pipes from Public and Subsidized Housing
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to CEO of Whole Foods John Mackey, CEO of Wegmans Food Markets Colleen Wegman, CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon, Chairman and CEO of Trader Joe's Dan Bane, CEO of Sprouts Jack Sinclair, President and CEO of Smart & Final Stores Dave Hirz, Chairman & CEO of Schnuck Markets Todd Schnuck, CEO of Publix Super Markets Todd Jones, President and CEO of Meijer Rick Keyes, Chairman and CEO of the Kroger Company Rodney McMullen, President & CEO of Dierbergs Markets Greg Dierberg, CEO of Costco Craig Jelinek, CEO of Aldi Jason Hart, President and CEO of Albertsons Vivek Sankaran, and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA Kevin Holt - Senators Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren Call on Top 15 Grocery CEOs to Extend COVID-19 Hazard Pay for All Frontline Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump and Senate Republicans could easily do something to actually help Venezuelans living in the US -- grant Temporary Protected Status so they aren't forced back to the dictatorial failed state."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Calls On President Trump To Comply With Supreme Court Decision To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gillibrand Joins Bipartisan Call To Invest $5.6 Billion In COVID-19 Vaccine Development And Support
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Experts Tell Subcommittee that Transparency, Independent Scientific Review are Crucial to Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Secretary Azar To Denounce Trump Administration Attacks On Dr. Fauci To Counter Chilling Effect On Public Health Officials
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rosen Leads Letter Requesting Support for Outdoor Tourism & Recreation Industry, Jobs in Next COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Mayors Lightfoot And Rockingham
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "When I spoke to @SecAzar last month, I pressed him to fix the grant process & provide more funding to rural & safety net hospitals on the front lines of COVID19. On Friday, @HHSgov announced it will award $4B in new funding to these hospitals, incl. more than $100M for Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2020
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In Homeland Security Hearing, Underwood Continues Fight to Deliver PPE for Illinois Health Care Providers and Frontline Workers
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "In June, a landmark Supreme Court decision rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to repeal DACA, calling it "arbitrary and capricious." Yesterday was the deadline to comply, but there's no indication that the Trump DHS has taken any steps to reopen DACA for new applicants."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Following DOD Confirmation that Lt. Col. Vindman Was Set to Be Promoted, Duckworth Paves Way for Senior Military Promotions to Be Confirmed
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to be back in my hometown of East St. Louis yesterday to discuss the #COVID19 pandemic response. I will keep pushing for additional federal assistance to assist in the economic recovery."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The same "very stable genius" who suggested we inject Lysol is now asking us to choose between his medical expertise and that of Dr. Anthony Fauci? If "Dr. Trump" is our last line of medical defense, say your prayers, America."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Van Hollen, Cardin, Democratic Senators Urge Significant, New Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Another blatant attempt to silence opposition voices and undermine Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law. Sadly, we continue to see more democratic backsliding around the world under President Trump and Sec. Pompeo."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Defense Secretary: Why Won't You Confirm in Writing that You Didn't Interfere in Lt. Col. Vindman's Promotion?
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Bost Urges Prairie Du Rocher be Considered for National Park Status
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth, Schumer Lead Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Quigley Statement on Trump Commutation of Roger Stone Sentence
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Hon. Diana Bianchi, Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Engel Leads 80 Members Calling on Nih to Study the Impact of Covid-19 on Children
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of The United States - Baldwin Joins Senate Dems in Demanding Opportunity to Review Any Relevant President's Daily Briefs and Other Key Nsc Materials Related to Reports on Russia's Operation to Offer Bounties for Killing American Troops
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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