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March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Dept. Of Veterans Affairs To Support Illinois VA Medical Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Deutch, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities during Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses & entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Talked with @ChicagolandCmbr today about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on small businesses & how we can help them & their employees with @SBAgov loans, paid sick leave, & strengthened unemployment insurance." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Colleague Introduce Bill To Protect Seniors Income And Retirement During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus spreads, people in close quarters at immigration detention facilities are especially vulnerable to infection. @DHSgov must enact protective measures to prioritize the health & safety of migrants & staff immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Peterson Pressing VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 17, 2020 Durbin Pushes For More Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies On Call With CDC Director Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Providing A 77-Day Extension of Certain Authorities for Foreign Intelligence and International Terrorism Investigations Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020 Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Covid-19 National Emergency Declaration Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing VA To 'Do Its Job' And Support Veterans Suffering From Diseases Linked To Agent Orange Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Rep. Horn Introduces Bill Recognizing Girl Scouts on 108th Birthday Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the bipartisan Dream & Promise Act was introduced in the House & subsequently passed in June. Sadly, this bill is still sitting on Senator McConnell's desk. It's shameful that Senate Rs refuse to provide #DACA recipients with protection or certainty. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and colleague, @SenDuckworth ! It is an honor to serve the people of Illinois alongside you in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "It's well past time to expand benefits for Vietnam veterans who are suffering from exposure to Agent Orange, yet the Trump Admin. continues to block veterans from receiving additional support for their health conditions linked to their exposure." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. Paul Simon always understood the value of fostering global awareness & partnerships, & I'm glad to see the @PSimonInstitute honor his legacy. Pleasure to meet with Director John Shaw this morning to receive a copy of the Institute's new book on American statesmanship." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: The Senate is voting on my resolution to overturn Betsy DeVos' terrible new borrower defense rule and put #StudentsFirst. Defrauded students & veterans deserve the relief. Watch the vote here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "This afternoon, Senators will have a choice to make. Will we stand up for defrauded students & veterans? Or will we side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. Let's do the right thing. Let's put #StudentsFirst & overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @GovPritzker provide unemployment benefits to workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. As we seek to address this public health crisis, we must ensure protections for working families. I'm proud to see Illinois is leading the way in these efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats came together to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans by voting to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule. Now it is up to the President to put #StudentsFirst by signing our resolution & overturning this ru" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Hearing of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening statement of Rep. Danny Davis, Hearing on Combatting Child Poverty in America Rep. Danny Davis
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Access to Tests and Medical Treatment For All Regarding of Immigration Status Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2020 Kennedy, Underwood, Katko introduce maternal mental health bill Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups like the @AmericanLegion are absolutely right--the Senate must overturn Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me. Let's show America that the Senate can come together on a bipartisan basis to do the right thing & put #StudentsFirst." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Leaders Seek Additional Information from HHS Regarding Whistleblower Allegation Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 10, 2020 Clay Unveils Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senators will have a choice to make: side with defrauded students & veterans, or side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. I know where I stand--I'll be voting to put #StudentsFirst by overturning DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Dept. Of Veterans Affairs To Support Illinois VA Medical Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Deutch, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities during Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses & entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Talked with @ChicagolandCmbr today about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on small businesses & how we can help them & their employees with @SBAgov loans, paid sick leave, & strengthened unemployment insurance." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Colleague Introduce Bill To Protect Seniors Income And Retirement During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus spreads, people in close quarters at immigration detention facilities are especially vulnerable to infection. @DHSgov must enact protective measures to prioritize the health & safety of migrants & staff immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Peterson Pressing VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 17, 2020 Durbin Pushes For More Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies On Call With CDC Director Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Providing A 77-Day Extension of Certain Authorities for Foreign Intelligence and International Terrorism Investigations Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2020 Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Covid-19 National Emergency Declaration Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing VA To 'Do Its Job' And Support Veterans Suffering From Diseases Linked To Agent Orange Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Rep. Horn Introduces Bill Recognizing Girl Scouts on 108th Birthday Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the bipartisan Dream & Promise Act was introduced in the House & subsequently passed in June. Sadly, this bill is still sitting on Senator McConnell's desk. It's shameful that Senate Rs refuse to provide #DACA recipients with protection or certainty. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and colleague, @SenDuckworth ! It is an honor to serve the people of Illinois alongside you in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "It's well past time to expand benefits for Vietnam veterans who are suffering from exposure to Agent Orange, yet the Trump Admin. continues to block veterans from receiving additional support for their health conditions linked to their exposure." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. Paul Simon always understood the value of fostering global awareness & partnerships, & I'm glad to see the @PSimonInstitute honor his legacy. Pleasure to meet with Director John Shaw this morning to receive a copy of the Institute's new book on American statesmanship." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: The Senate is voting on my resolution to overturn Betsy DeVos' terrible new borrower defense rule and put #StudentsFirst. Defrauded students & veterans deserve the relief. Watch the vote here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "This afternoon, Senators will have a choice to make. Will we stand up for defrauded students & veterans? Or will we side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. Let's do the right thing. Let's put #StudentsFirst & overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @GovPritzker provide unemployment benefits to workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. As we seek to address this public health crisis, we must ensure protections for working families. I'm proud to see Illinois is leading the way in these efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats came together to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans by voting to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule. Now it is up to the President to put #StudentsFirst by signing our resolution & overturning this ru" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Hearing of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening statement of Rep. Danny Davis, Hearing on Combatting Child Poverty in America Rep.Danny Davis
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Access to Tests and Medical Treatment For All Regarding of Immigration Status Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2020 Kennedy, Underwood, Katko introduce maternal mental health bill Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans groups like the @AmericanLegion are absolutely right--the Senate must overturn Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me. Let's show America that the Senate can come together on a bipartisan basis to do the right thing & put #StudentsFirst." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Leaders Seek Additional Information from HHS Regarding Whistleblower Allegation Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 10, 2020 Clay Unveils Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senators will have a choice to make: side with defrauded students & veterans, or side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. I know where I stand--I'll be voting to put #StudentsFirst by overturning DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
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