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May 29, 2020
Durbin Visits Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Discusses Legislation To Strengthen America's Food Supply Chain
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "There are serious questions about safety of prescribing hydroxychloroquine to #COVID19 patients. If science suggests that it isn't safe, effective treatment against this virus, then Admin must explain why it's ignoring that guidance & potentially putting our vets' health at risk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Following Public Shaming from Duckworth and Others, Trump Administration Finally Extends Title 32 Authority & Guarantees Additional Benefits for National Guard Troops Responding to COVID-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Brown, Warren, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Education Department Hold Student Loan Servicer Great Lakes Accountable for CARES Act Blunder That Likely Lowered Credit Scores for Millions of Borrowers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Pallone, Doyle & Schakowsky Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Free Speech
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Durbin Discusses Contact Tracing With Founder Of Partners In Health, Dr. Paul Farmer
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "As families face food insecurity due to #COVID19, it's more vital that food pantries have the resources to keep families fed. Spoke with IL food bank directors to thank them for their work & let them know I'm pushing for federal funding to help families keep food on the table."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Feinstein, Warren, Reed, Colleagues Seek Information on DOD Efforts to Prevent Coronavirus Outbreaks at Guantanamo Bay Prison
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2020
Foster Statement on U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 100,000 People
Rep. Bill Foster
May 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead Of The Upcoming Hurricane Season In The Caribbean, Chair Grijalva Joins Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velázquez and Democratic Lawmakers In Seeking Answers on How FEMA Is Preparing To Respond To Storms That Hit Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "For many students, attending school meant consistent & healthy meals in addition to lessons. Glad to see @PEORIA150 continue providing free lunches for their students during the summer months, as they have done for the past few months due to #COVID19."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "During a global pandemic, having access to affordable, quality health insurance has never been more important. I'm joining @SenateDems to offer a proposal that lays out the steps the Senate should consider to give American families affordable health coverage during this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "Sadly, the United States has now lost 100,000 American lives to #COVID19, including nearly 5,000 Illinoisans. We must never forget that behind these numbers are families mourning the loss of a parent, a child, a spouse, a friend."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
May 29, 2020
Durbin Visits Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Discusses Legislation To Strengthen America's Food Supply Chain
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "There are serious questions about safety of prescribing hydroxychloroquine to #COVID19 patients. If science suggests that it isn't safe, effective treatment against this virus, then Admin must explain why it's ignoring that guidance & potentially putting our vets' health at risk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Following Public Shaming from Duckworth and Others, Trump Administration Finally Extends Title 32 Authority & Guarantees Additional Benefits for National Guard Troops Responding to COVID-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Brown, Warren, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Education Department Hold Student Loan Servicer Great Lakes Accountable for CARES Act Blunder That Likely Lowered Credit Scores for Millions of Borrowers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Pallone, Doyle & Schakowsky Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Free Speech
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Durbin Discusses Contact Tracing With Founder Of Partners In Health, Dr. Paul Farmer
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "As families face food insecurity due to #COVID19, it's more vital that food pantries have the resources to keep families fed. Spoke with IL food bank directors to thank them for their work & let them know I'm pushing for federal funding to help families keep food on the table."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Feinstein, Warren, Reed, Colleagues Seek Information on DOD Efforts to Prevent Coronavirus Outbreaks at Guantanamo Bay Prison
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2020
Foster Statement on U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 100,000 People
Rep.Bill Foster
May 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead Of The Upcoming Hurricane Season In The Caribbean, Chair Grijalva Joins Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velázquez and Democratic Lawmakers In Seeking Answers on How FEMA Is Preparing To Respond To Storms That Hit Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "For many students, attending school meant consistent & healthy meals in addition to lessons. Glad to see @PEORIA150 continue providing free lunches for their students during the summer months, as they have done for the past few months due to #COVID19."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "During a global pandemic, having access to affordable, quality health insurance has never been more important. I'm joining @SenateDems to offer a proposal that lays out the steps the Senate should consider to give American families affordable health coverage during this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "Sadly, the United States has now lost 100,000 American lives to #COVID19, including nearly 5,000 Illinoisans. We must never forget that behind these numbers are families mourning the loss of a parent, a child, a spouse, a friend."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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