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Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García Supports Calls to "Lift the Ban" on Rent Control Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "America's outdoor spaces have provided recreation to generations of Americans. And this year we've seen how important they've been to Americans looking for a respite. We must take responsibility in protecting them so that the next generation can enjoy our nation's natural gifts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: We Need To Do More To Help Struggling Americans Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' partisan #COVID19 response bill was just voted down on a bipartisan basis. It was a purely symbolic & political effort that did not prioritize the needs of Americans facing real hardship in this time of crisis & was doomed from the start." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump says nothing about Putin poisoning oppo politicians or of Russian bounties on our U.S. military. But he boasts of protecting the Saudi leader after our own intel found that he was responsible for murder of U.S. resident & journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Another new low." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Sens. Coons, Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 9, 2020  Reps. Lee, Bass, Kelly, Chu, Castro, Haaland, Davids Introduce Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Resources to Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Letter to Colonel Steven Sattinger, Rock Island District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Army Corps to Grant Local Port Request Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Bills Pass Full Committee, Move to House Floor Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and AG Barr really want to help Chicago, @SenDuckworth & I sent a letter in Feb. 2017 suggesting ways the Admin can support public safety and economic opportunity. We still haven't gotten a response." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is a long-overdue day of reckoning for these addictive and kid-friendly products. After years of allowing vaping & tobacco companies to target youth, the FDA must strictly enforce this deadline and act to protect American children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin Joins Risch, Cardin In Condemning In Violence In Anglophone Cameroon Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 8, 2020 Duckworth, Schakowsky, Clay Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans for the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Feinstein, Nadler, Lofgren Call On Trump Administration To Consult Congress About Refugee Resettlement, As Required By Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "For each person undercounted in the 2020 census, Illinois could lose up to $1,400 in federal funding. We can't let that happen. Illinoisans--let's #MakeILCount. Go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Three years ago today, Pres. Trump began his cruel attempt to end #DACA. SCOTUS rejected this effort in June, but the President is openly defying the Court's order & refusing to reopen the program. I'll keep fighting until every Dreamer has a path to citizenship. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Quality broadband is critical to students completing their coursework & patients communicating with their doctors. Sadly, too many communities still lack access to reliable connections. I spoke with @lcouncilswil about investing in broadband to finally close the digital divide." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. García Statement on ICE's Postponement of Controversial "Citizen Academies" Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Congressman Steven Horsford Calls For Safety Measures in Census Operations Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García Supports Calls to "Lift the Ban" on Rent Control Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "America's outdoor spaces have provided recreation to generations of Americans. And this year we've seen how important they've been to Americans looking for a respite. We must take responsibility in protecting them so that the next generation can enjoy our nation's natural gifts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: We Need To Do More To Help Struggling Americans Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' partisan #COVID19 response bill was just voted down on a bipartisan basis. It was a purely symbolic & political effort that did not prioritize the needs of Americans facing real hardship in this time of crisis & was doomed from the start." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Year after year, President Trump has been systematically destroying our nation's bipartisan legacy as a defender of human rights by setting unconscionably low refugee resettlement goals during the worst refugee crisis in history. Now he may entirely shut down refugee admissions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump says nothing about Putin poisoning oppo politicians or of Russian bounties on our U.S. military. But he boasts of protecting the Saudi leader after our own intel found that he was responsible for murder of U.S. resident & journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Another new low." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Sens. Coons, Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 9, 2020  Reps. Lee, Bass, Kelly, Chu, Castro, Haaland, Davids Introduce Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Resources to Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Letter to Colonel Steven Sattinger, Rock Island District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Army Corps to Grant Local Port Request Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Bills Pass Full Committee, Move to House Floor Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and AG Barr really want to help Chicago, @SenDuckworth & I sent a letter in Feb. 2017 suggesting ways the Admin can support public safety and economic opportunity. We still haven't gotten a response." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is a long-overdue day of reckoning for these addictive and kid-friendly products. After years of allowing vaping & tobacco companies to target youth, the FDA must strictly enforce this deadline and act to protect American children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin Joins Risch, Cardin In Condemning In Violence In Anglophone Cameroon Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 8, 2020 Duckworth, Schakowsky, Clay Seek Answers on Availability of Accessible Public Housing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans for the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Feinstein, Nadler, Lofgren Call On Trump Administration To Consult Congress About Refugee Resettlement, As Required By Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "For each person undercounted in the 2020 census, Illinois could lose up to $1,400 in federal funding. We can't let that happen. Illinoisans--let's #MakeILCount. Go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Three years ago today, Pres. Trump began his cruel attempt to end #DACA. SCOTUS rejected this effort in June, but the President is openly defying the Court's order & refusing to reopen the program. I'll keep fighting until every Dreamer has a path to citizenship. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Quality broadband is critical to students completing their coursework & patients communicating with their doctors. Sadly, too many communities still lack access to reliable connections. I spoke with @lcouncilswil about investing in broadband to finally close the digital divide." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Rep. García Statement on ICE's Postponement of Controversial "Citizen Academies" Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Congressman Steven Horsford Calls For Safety Measures in Census Operations Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen.Dick Durbin
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