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July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep Lieu Leads 27 Member Letter Urging SBA to Allow COVID Expenses Through Loan Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Rubio, Cardin Call for Funding in Next Emergency Supplemental to Stop the Threat of COVID-19 Internationally Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Esper: Gold Star Families Deserve to Know Whether Any Troop Casualties in Afghanistan Were Connected to Reported Bounty Payments Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 8, 2020 In Homeland Security Committee Hearing with Governor Pritzker as Witness, Underwood Stresses Importance of Reopening Schools Safely with Data-Driven Plan Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Letter to Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of Mexico - DeLauro, Blumenauer, USMCA Working Group Members Express Deep Concerns to Mexican President about Implementation of Critical Labor Reforms Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin Join Call for $32 Billion in Transit Funding in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin - Raskin Urges SBA, Treasury to Clarify Small Businesses Can Reapply for PPP Loans Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 8, 2020 Casten Introduces The Housing Efficiency Standards Act Rep. Sean Casten
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Carper, Durbin and Colleagues Urge EPA to Exercise Its Full Authority Under the Clean Air Act as It Begins ETO Rulemaking Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - E&C Democrats Request Monthly Reports from Facebook, Google and Twitter on COVID-19 Disinformation Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, President Trump announced plans to withdraw from WHO. When we need to learn and work with other nations to fight this public health crisis and develop a vaccine, the President lets his colossal ego overrule common sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Call For $32 Billion In Transit Funding In Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 8, 2020 Tester, Moran, Tillis Introduce Bill to Expand Home Loans for National Guard & Reserve Members Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Decatur I visited the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center to talk about policing reform, including the federal Justice in Policing Act legislation." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Durbin Meets With Hospital Leaders In Decatur To Discuss COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2020 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Ways & Means Democrats Urge Administration to Provide Accurate, Comprehensive Pandemic Nursing Home Data Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 7, 2020 Reps. Schneider, Katko Announce Bipartisan COVID PREPARE Act Rep. Brad Schneider
July 7, 2020 Bost Bill Expands VA Home Loans for National Guard Rep. Mike Bost
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2020 Reforma - Congressman García Tells President López Obrador: Hold Trump Accountable for his Attacks on Immigrants Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 7, 2020 Subcommittee Looks to Strengthen Small Business Supply Chains Rep. Brad Schneider
July 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $29 Million for Head Start Programs in Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "The @CFPB 's final rule on small dollar lending prioritizes corporations over consumers. Payday lenders prey upon the most vulnerable, and the Trump Administration just eliminated consumer protections in the middle of an economic crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "As the U.S. continues to see a rise in infections, President Trump's retreat from WHO & the global effort to combat COVID-19 is a short-sighted mistake. The U.S. should not turn its back on the international community to find treatments and vaccines that we all desperately seek." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Following the Murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Duckworth Requests GAO Review of Army's SHARP Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 6, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Cisneros Joins Colleagues Requesting DoD IG to Conduct an Independent Investigation into Specialist Vanessa Guillen's Case Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Leads Call for Hazard Pay for VA Employees on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2020 Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump wants to focus the blame on China because he wants us to take our eye off of what's happening in the US. We have 5% of the world's population & nearly 25% of the #COVID19 cases. The President alone is to blame for his failures in containing this virus within the US." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy 4th of July to everyone. I hope you are enjoying the holiday w/ family & friends--at a safe distance & while wearing a mask, of course. It's undeniable that the 244th birthday of the U.S. will take on added significance in this moment of our nation's history." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "As more Americans face growing hunger needs during the #COVID19 pandemic, everyone, including SNAP beneficiaries, should have options to get groceries delivered safely. Proud to intro a new bill w/ @SenDuckworth to expand access to online grocery retailers for SNAP recipients." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "This health & economic crisis has bruised our economy & left many families without a steady income. I'm partnering w/ @SenSchumer , @RonWyden , & @SenDuckworth to intro legislation to ensure struggling workers continue to receive increased unemployment benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin To NIH Director & Health Officials: Any COVID-19 Vaccine Must Be Proven Safe And Effective And Free Of Political Influence Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with SEIU Healthcare Leaders About COVID-19 Impact at VA Facilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hard to imagine how the President can celebrate job #'s knowing that the US just hit 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day for the first time. He needs to take responsibility & lead by example--we're under attack from this virus & it's not going to disappear on its own." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging & Families Demands Answers On Wrongful Elderly Evictions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the rising cases of #COVID19 across the country and how the Senate needs to act. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer And Wyden To Introduce New Legislation To Extend Expanded Unemployment Insurance & Require Program Continue Providing Benefits Until Economic Conditions Improve Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The US is up to 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day now. Some experts believe that number will soon reach 100,000. If Sen. McConnell doesn't feel the urgency to act now, when will he? We cannot afford to continue sitting on our hands in the Senate. #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply impressed by the work of @InnocenceIL to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals & reform the criminal justice system. Great to speak with @InnocenceIL interns about their thoughts on systemic racism, police reform, criminal justice reform, & #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to have supported @NIH with funding to research a #COVID19 vaccine. But the President's conspiracy theories and anti-science behavior raise concerns about the integrity of the development & approval process. We must build confidence that we are not cutting corners." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Global Financial Institutions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Durbin Urges Army Secretary To Hold Illinois Army Reserve Leaders Accountable & Protect Sexual Assault Victims Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Frankel, Rooney Lead 123 Members of Congress in Requesting Robust Funding for the International Response to COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 1, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Indian Ambassador to The United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky Votes for Infrastructure Package, Including Auto Safety Measures She Co-Authored Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Murray, Democrats Urge CDC to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Infections Associated With COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep. Brad Schneider
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Park, Chief Executive Officer for the US Agency for Global Media - Rubio and Colleagues Send Letter to USAGM CEO Expressing Concern Following Recent Termination of Employees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Rebuild America's Infrastructure Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, I'm going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Underwood Urges VA to Expand Veterans' Access to Contraceptives Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2020 Underwood Urges VA to Expand Veterans' Access to Contraceptives Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon.com, Inc. - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Commitment from Ring on Facial Recognition Moratorium and Questions Continuing Police Partnerships in Wake of Black Lives Matter Protests Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "The world has lost more than 500,000 people to #COVID19. The virus has brought global economies to a halt. Today @SenSanders , @SenJackReed , @SenatorCardin , @SenJeffMerkley , & I introduced a bill urging international financial institutions to help." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Concerned by recent predictable purges of leadership at the U.S. Global Agency for Media, which undermine the United States' reputation as a bastion of the free press. Joining a bipartisan group of Senators in planning to review USAGM funding & adherence to the law as a result." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor this morning to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act, which would give #Dreamers a path to citizenship. @SenTedCruz objected without even offering an alternative to protect Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2020 Durbin Joins Klobuchar To Call On Senate To Pass Legislation To Protect Elections During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in requesting any relevant material from Presidential Daily Briefings & NSC meetings regarding the Russian bounty scandal & calling on Trump Administration officials to testify." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep Lieu Leads 27 Member Letter Urging SBA to Allow COVID Expenses Through Loan Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Rubio, Cardin Call for Funding in Next Emergency Supplemental to Stop the Threat of COVID-19 Internationally Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth to Esper: Gold Star Families Deserve to Know Whether Any Troop Casualties in Afghanistan Were Connected to Reported Bounty Payments Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 8, 2020 In Homeland Security Committee Hearing with Governor Pritzker as Witness, Underwood Stresses Importance of Reopening Schools Safely with Data-Driven Plan Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Letter to Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of Mexico - DeLauro, Blumenauer, USMCA Working Group Members Express Deep Concerns to Mexican President about Implementation of Critical Labor Reforms Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin Join Call for $32 Billion in Transit Funding in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin - Raskin Urges SBA, Treasury to Clarify Small Businesses Can Reapply for PPP Loans Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 8, 2020 Casten Introduces The Housing Efficiency Standards Act Rep.Sean Casten
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Carper, Durbin and Colleagues Urge EPA to Exercise Its Full Authority Under the Clean Air Act as It Begins ETO Rulemaking Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - E&C Democrats Request Monthly Reports from Facebook, Google and Twitter on COVID-19 Disinformation Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, President Trump announced plans to withdraw from WHO. When we need to learn and work with other nations to fight this public health crisis and develop a vaccine, the President lets his colossal ego overrule common sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Call For $32 Billion In Transit Funding In Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 8, 2020 Tester, Moran, Tillis Introduce Bill to Expand Home Loans for National Guard & Reserve Members Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Decatur I visited the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center to talk about policing reform, including the federal Justice in Policing Act legislation." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Durbin Meets With Hospital Leaders In Decatur To Discuss COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2020 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Ways & Means Democrats Urge Administration to Provide Accurate, Comprehensive Pandemic Nursing Home Data Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 7, 2020 Reps. Schneider, Katko Announce Bipartisan COVID PREPARE Act Rep.Brad Schneider
July 7, 2020 Bost Bill Expands VA Home Loans for National Guard Rep.Mike Bost
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2020 Reforma - Congressman García Tells President López Obrador: Hold Trump Accountable for his Attacks on Immigrants Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 7, 2020 Subcommittee Looks to Strengthen Small Business Supply Chains Rep.Brad Schneider
July 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $29 Million for Head Start Programs in Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "The @CFPB 's final rule on small dollar lending prioritizes corporations over consumers. Payday lenders prey upon the most vulnerable, and the Trump Administration just eliminated consumer protections in the middle of an economic crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "As the U.S. continues to see a rise in infections, President Trump's retreat from WHO & the global effort to combat COVID-19 is a short-sighted mistake. The U.S. should not turn its back on the international community to find treatments and vaccines that we all desperately seek." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Following the Murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Duckworth Requests GAO Review of Army's SHARP Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 6, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Cisneros Joins Colleagues Requesting DoD IG to Conduct an Independent Investigation into Specialist Vanessa Guillen's Case Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Leads Call for Hazard Pay for VA Employees on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2020 Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump wants to focus the blame on China because he wants us to take our eye off of what's happening in the US. We have 5% of the world's population & nearly 25% of the #COVID19 cases. The President alone is to blame for his failures in containing this virus within the US." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy 4th of July to everyone. I hope you are enjoying the holiday w/ family & friends--at a safe distance & while wearing a mask, of course. It's undeniable that the 244th birthday of the U.S. will take on added significance in this moment of our nation's history." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "As more Americans face growing hunger needs during the #COVID19 pandemic, everyone, including SNAP beneficiaries, should have options to get groceries delivered safely. Proud to intro a new bill w/ @SenDuckworth to expand access to online grocery retailers for SNAP recipients." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "This health & economic crisis has bruised our economy & left many families without a steady income. I'm partnering w/ @SenSchumer , @RonWyden , & @SenDuckworth to intro legislation to ensure struggling workers continue to receive increased unemployment benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin To NIH Director & Health Officials: Any COVID-19 Vaccine Must Be Proven Safe And Effective And Free Of Political Influence Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with SEIU Healthcare Leaders About COVID-19 Impact at VA Facilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hard to imagine how the President can celebrate job #'s knowing that the US just hit 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day for the first time. He needs to take responsibility & lead by example--we're under attack from this virus & it's not going to disappear on its own." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging & Families Demands Answers On Wrongful Elderly Evictions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the rising cases of #COVID19 across the country and how the Senate needs to act. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer And Wyden To Introduce New Legislation To Extend Expanded Unemployment Insurance & Require Program Continue Providing Benefits Until Economic Conditions Improve Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The US is up to 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day now. Some experts believe that number will soon reach 100,000. If Sen. McConnell doesn't feel the urgency to act now, when will he? We cannot afford to continue sitting on our hands in the Senate. #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply impressed by the work of @InnocenceIL to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals & reform the criminal justice system. Great to speak with @InnocenceIL interns about their thoughts on systemic racism, police reform, criminal justice reform, & #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to have supported @NIH with funding to research a #COVID19 vaccine. But the President's conspiracy theories and anti-science behavior raise concerns about the integrity of the development & approval process. We must build confidence that we are not cutting corners." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Global Financial Institutions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Durbin Urges Army Secretary To Hold Illinois Army Reserve Leaders Accountable & Protect Sexual Assault Victims Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Frankel, Rooney Lead 123 Members of Congress in Requesting Robust Funding for the International Response to COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 1, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Indian Ambassador to The United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky Votes for Infrastructure Package, Including Auto Safety Measures She Co-Authored Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Murray, Democrats Urge CDC to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Infections Associated With COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep.Brad Schneider
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Park, Chief Executive Officer for the US Agency for Global Media - Rubio and Colleagues Send Letter to USAGM CEO Expressing Concern Following Recent Termination of Employees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Rebuild America's Infrastructure Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, I'm going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Underwood Urges VA to Expand Veterans' Access to Contraceptives Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2020 Underwood Urges VA to Expand Veterans' Access to Contraceptives Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon.com, Inc. - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Commitment from Ring on Facial Recognition Moratorium and Questions Continuing Police Partnerships in Wake of Black Lives Matter Protests Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "The world has lost more than 500,000 people to #COVID19. The virus has brought global economies to a halt. Today @SenSanders , @SenJackReed , @SenatorCardin , @SenJeffMerkley , & I introduced a bill urging international financial institutions to help." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Concerned by recent predictable purges of leadership at the U.S. Global Agency for Media, which undermine the United States' reputation as a bastion of the free press. Joining a bipartisan group of Senators in planning to review USAGM funding & adherence to the law as a result." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor this morning to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act, which would give #Dreamers a path to citizenship. @SenTedCruz objected without even offering an alternative to protect Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2020 Durbin Joins Klobuchar To Call On Senate To Pass Legislation To Protect Elections During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
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