| 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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| June 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Bridging the digital divide will take a collective effort from every level of our government, along with our partners in philanthropy and industry. Glad to see the City of Chicago launch Chicago Connected to help provide free, high speed internet to students in need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge SSA to Examine COVID-19 Long-Term Health Effects on Americans
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 24, 2020
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Hearing of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statements of Reps. Schakowsky and Doyle, Hearing on a Country in Crisis: How Disinformation Online is Dividing the Nation
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Ignoring so many others crises, Senate Republicans' priority was to rush this troubling Trump nominee who threatens the credibility of America's overseas broadcasting."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - As The COVID-19 Crisis Causes New Yorkers To Work And Learn From Home, Gillibrand Renews Call For $100 Million In Broadband Funding For Rural Areas
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Underwood Introduces New Legislation to Strengthen America's Resilience Against Disinformation During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 17, 2020
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Durbin, Grassley Statement On Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth to announce more than $2 million in federal funding for IL to provide telehealth services during the #COVID19 pandemic. This funding will allow more patients to be treated remotely & will help reduce the spread of coronavirus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I've fought for years to provide transparency on Pharma's incessant & inflationary drug ads on TV. My statement with my cosponsor @ChuckGrassley on the appeals court decision to strike down a rule requiring prescription drug TV ads to include the list price of the drug:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 16, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $2 Million In Telehealth Funding For Illinois Health Care Providers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Call on FTC to Assert Political Independence as Trump Attempts to Hijack Commission for Political Retaliation
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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In Virtual Roundtable with FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel and Illinois Education Officials, Underwood Discusses Need For Improved Rural Broadband Access for Illinois Communities and Students
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 11, 2020
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E&C Announces Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Disinformation Online and a Country in Crisis on June 24
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit V. Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Underwood Urges FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband Access for Illinois Communities During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has exposed the places where our society is most broken. With so many schools shifting to online learning, it's become clear that the gap in access to quality internet and computer technology is one of those broken places."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to Rami Rahim, CEO of Juniper Networks - Wyden, Lee, Booker and 13 House Members Question Juniper Networks Over Secret Government Backdoors
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds teleconference on COVID-19 modeling
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "DOJ must ensure online marketplaces are combating #COVID19 fraud & price gouging, & must investigate any fraudulent applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and other attempted scams. Today I pressed DOJ's COVID-19 Hoarding & Price Gouging Task Force on these issues."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader House of Representatives - Lujan Leads Call for Increased National Labs Funding to Create Jobs and Jumpstart Economic Recovery
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Quigley, Fortenberry Create New Pathways for Treatment in Fight Against ALS, Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Congratulations, @FeliciaConnects , on 35 years with @WBBMNewsradio . Enjoy the next chapter!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2020
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Durbin And Davis Introduce Legislation To Increase Broadband Service
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Quigley Calls for Designation of May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to Joseph J. Simons, FTC Chairman - Kuster, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling on FTC to Investigate TikTok's Failure to Protect Children's Privacy
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues in this effort to protect American's privacy as we seek to contain #COVID19 by expanding contact tracing efforts onto digital platforms."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to Hoan Ton-That, CEO of Clearview AI - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster seek further information on Clearview AI data breach and operations
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to see @NASA name their newest space telescope for Nancy Grace Roman, the agency's pioneering first chief astronomer and a @UChicago graduate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2020
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Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds bipartisan briefing on using CRISPR technologies for COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to Kelvin Droegemeier, Ph D, Office of Science and Technology Policy Director - Neguse, Castor, Sherrill Lead Calls for Coordinated Covid-19 Seasonality Research
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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To Protect Civil Liberties During COVID-19, Bennet Co-Sponsors the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Across the US, state unemployment agencies are overwhelmed by the unprecedented number of claims filed by working families trying to make ends meet. These state agencies must be equipped to process & deliver unemployment benefits to Americans as quickly as possible."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 18, 2020
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Science Committee members submit comment on supplemental to proposed EPA rule to undercut science
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Reps. DelBene, Eshoo, & Schakowsky, Sens. Blumenthal & Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding For Chicago Area Health Care Providers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey and Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter Urging Support for Digital Journalism during Pandemic
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke, Sen. Wyden Lead Letter to Prevent AI Bias in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Honorable Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Honorable Rosa DeLauro Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies; Honorable Tom Cole Ranking Member of Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Push to Boost of Health Care System Research Funding in Next Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representative TJ Cox Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Invest in Rural Stem Education
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Rohit Chopra, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Christine Wilson, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission - Senator Hawley Joins Bipartisan Call for the FTC to Launch Major Children's Privacy Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Members Urge House Leaders to Promote Competition in Telecommunications Supply Chains
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed's response during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Representatives Panetta, Crow, Underwood Introduce Legislation to Create Health Force and Expand Public Health Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Menendez Calls on Facebook to Halt Spread of Coronavirus Misinformation on WhatsApp
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Teachers dedicate themselves to educating the next generation of leaders, and that takes extra ingenuity & innovation during this time of online learning. During this #TeacherAppreciationWeek, take a moment to #ThankATeacher who has made a difference in your life."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "During the #COVID19 pandemic, supporting our research workforce is more important than ever if we want to find cures and vaccines. I'm joining a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership calling for $26B in emergency research funding in the next coronavirus relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "This is a long overdue step in the right direction. When life begins to return to normal, #SCOTUS should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and begin permitting live television coverage of all oral arguments."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For $26 Billion In Next Coronavirus Relief Package To Support Research Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday was #WorldPressFreedomDay, where we honor journalists for their crucial role in safeguarding democracy & call for immediate release of countless reporters jailed around the world on bogus charges, including Amadou Vamoulké, Tsi Conrad, & Thomas Awah Junior in Cameroon."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Spanberger, DeFazio Lead More than 50 Lawmakers in Urging Treasury Department to Recognize High-Speed Internet Issues, Distribute Rebate Checks as Soon as Possible to Americans without Reliable Internet Access
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Called @SecWilkie yesterday to thank him for his efforts to protect veterans & staff at VA hospitals in IL during the #COVID19 pandemic. We must ensure that IL VA Medical Centers are well-equipped with test kits, PPE, & broadband for telehealth to keep patients & staff safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary - Joyce Calls on IRS to Address Inaccessibility of Economic Impact Payment System
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "As the #COVID19 crisis has shifted jobs, school, and health services online, more Americans are relying on the internet than ever. But for low-income families or those who recently lost their jobs, internet connection isn't always a given."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Local broadcasters play a critical role during the #COVID19 crisis, keeping us informed about the latest guidelines to protect our families against this virus. Great to talk with @ILBroadcasting today, & I'll continue working with them to support our local broadcasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel Leads Effort to Provide Support to Blood Centers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Broadcasters Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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The New York Times - How Congress Can Vote Remotely
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps Speier and Eshoo Push for $26 Billion in Funding for Research Institutions in Next CARES Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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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 - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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