| Oct. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Especially in a pandemic, Americans rely on the expertise of federal public health agencies to provide accurate, scientific information to keep them safe. But we have seen several troubling interventions by the White House in scientific aspects of the #COVID19 response."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 5, 2020
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Foster Introduces DASHBOARD Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Oct. 2, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc., and Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, Inc. - With 2020 Election Underway, Chairwoman Underwood Urges Social Media Companies to Address Spread of Election Disinformation Targeting Black Voters
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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McMorris Rodgers's US Safe Web Extension Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to Become Law
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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House passes Bost provision in veterans bill
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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RealClearPolicy - US Leadership in AI Is Not Guaranteed, But It's Possible. Here's How.
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The FCC's Lifeline Program can be an incredible resource for Illinoisans in need of telephone and internet services. If we are serious about closing the digital divide, we must expand access to this program, especially as we grapple with the pandemic. #WeNeedLifeline"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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Kelly, Hurd Call for Creation of National AI Strategy
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Adam Mosseri, Executive of Instagram, and Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Urge Online Platforms To Take Additional Measures To Stop Voting Related Misinformation And Disinformation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Social Media's Role in Online Extremism
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Honored to virtually receive the @TheToyAssoc "Champion of Play" award yesterday. We must combat the online sales of stolen or dangerous consumer products, increase marketplace transparency, & ensure that only safe toys make it into the hands of our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke to @SteveFDA about political pressure from the President & how it is shaking public trust in the scientific integrity of the #COVID19 vaccine approval process. We can't cut corners or permit politics to undermine FDA's duty to ensure safety & efficacy of a vax we all seek."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Here is a literal smoke signal from the West telling lawmakers to #ActOnClimate. It's time to wake up. Science knows."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Kelly's IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Passes U.S. House
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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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
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 5, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Call On FCC To Bolster Lifeline Program To Keep Students Connected As The School Year Begins
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Bost Announces SIU Research Grant
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to Jamal Greene, Professor at Columbia Law School, Michael McConnell, Dir, of the Constitutional Law Center of Stanford Law School, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Board Member of Berggruen Institute, Catalina Botero-Marino, Dean of Faculty of Law at Universidad de los Andes - E&C Leaders Concerned by Facebook Oversight Board's Limited Authority Urge Board Members to Exert Pressure to Change Facebook's Harmful Policies
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Schools in Chicago & across Illinois don't need more tweets, self-congratulatory briefings, or medical advice from President Trump. What they need from Washington are federal resources & guidance based on the best science our government has to offer."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi Reacts To FDA Announcement That: "Vaccines And Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Will Be Needed Prior To Vaccine Authorization Or Licensure To Ensure Clear Public Understanding Of The Evidence Supporting Vaccine Safety"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With In-Person Visits Suspended, Van Hollen, Klobuchar Push for Access to Free Telephone Calls and Video Conferencing for Incarcerated People in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Roundtable: Telehealth Helped Keep Patients Safely Connected to Care Amidst COVID
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Chairman Krishnamoorthi Introduces "EVALUATE Act" To Ensure Safety And Efficacy Of Any COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. @USChamber needs to get behind science-based climate policy, or its members need to #ChangeTheChamber."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "We can't let this President play politics with the development and approval process for a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine, as we saw with hydroxychloroquine. We must follow the science, so the American people trust the integrity behind a vaccine."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 31, 2020
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Tweet - "As school districts decide between online & in-person learning, science must drive their decision making--not Presidential pressure. I'm leading 24 colleagues in urging Senate leadership to reject the President's desire to condition school funding on resuming in-person learning."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Warren Joins Van Hollen, Bipartisan Group of Senators to Push Provisions to Require Maximum Telework for Federal Workers in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Congratulations to the team at @NASA for this successful launch. These amazing missions to Mars showcase American scientific expertise and ingenuity at their best."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Charles Rettig, IRS Commissioner - Schweikert, Foster, Emmer, and Soto Lead IRS Letter to Ensure Consumers Can Utilize Proof of Stake Networks
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on the role of technology in countering human trafficking
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 23, 2020
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers Online
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 23, 2020
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Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - ". @argonne , @Fermilab , & @UChicago have done incredible work over the years & it's a source of great pride that IL is playing a pivotal role in developing a national quantum internet. This type of revolutionary scientific breakthrough & innovation is what America is all about."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "While many universities are reverting to online learning this fall to protect students, faculty, & staff during the #COVID19 pandemic, it doesn't change the fact that many college students are newly eligible voters who are in need of vital information about their voting options."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Gary Disbrow, Acting Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority - Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Porter, Inquire On BARDA And HHS Funding For Clinical Trials In Preventative COVID-19 Immune Globulin (COVID-IG) Injections
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the E-rate program to help close the #HomeworkGap. Education should be the great equalizer--we cannot afford to allow the 16 million+ students with limited internet access to fall behind their peers."
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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 17, 2020
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Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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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 15, 2020
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Tweet - "I've grown concerned in recent weeks by a series of issues related to @RobinhoodApp , especially the heartbreaking death by suicide of 20-year old Illinoisan Alex Kearns."
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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. 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 14, 2020
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Letter to Gina Haspel, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Welch, Request Information From CIA And FBI On Misinformation About Antifa Activity Used To Incite Tensions
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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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. Brad Schneider, ...
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| July 8, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 1, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 1, 2020
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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
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 30, 2020
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Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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