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May 29, 2020 Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department 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 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 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 - "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 - "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 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 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 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 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 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 - "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 Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 Durbin Discusses Contact Tracing With Founder Of Partners In Health, Dr. Paul Farmer 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
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 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 - "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 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 26, 2020 As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Bustos, LaHood Advocate to Keep Firefighters on the Job in Call to FEMA Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Due Process Clause is enshrined in our Constitution as a check against gov't overreach, but currently there are inadequate safeguards in the law to protect this fundamental constitutional right. Last week, @SenDanSullivan & I passed a bill in the Senate to fix this problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's long-overdue #COVID19 testing plan is woefully inadequate & a failure for the American people. Every day that passes without a comprehensive strategy for nationwide testing means a longer, costlier, and deadlier crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Despite no baseball, there's still a great team at Wrigley Field this Spring: @LakeviewPantry . Today I visited their satellite site at the @Cubs home field, where staff and volunteers are providing food assistance for families to address the rise in hunger due to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Read this compelling op-ed from the mother of Andrea High Bear, the first female federal inmate to die of #COVID19. She is right -- prison sentence should not be a death sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Release Plan To Expand Health Care Coverage & Affordability During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Food Pantry Directors About Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Food Security Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking to see Chicago suffer deadly gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend. We must not stop working to reduce our nation's gun violence epidemic--even amidst the unprecedented #COVID19 pandemic. My prayers are with the victims & their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Lauren Underwood Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Duckworth, Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly we'll soon hit 100K American lives lost to #COVID19--including 4,607 in IL. Countless Americans are mourning the loss of a family member or friend. I'm intro'ing a bipartisan res calling for a moment of silence on June 1 in remembrance of all those we've lost to coronavirus." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited @UIHealth 's Mile Square South Shore health center to tour its #COVID19 testing facility with @RepBobbyRush & @RepRobinKelly . Like many community health centers, Mile Square is on the frontline of the crisis providing care and addressing health disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must include support for domestic workers in the next #COVID19 relief package. We cannot afford to forget the men & women who are caring for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. We must support @domesticworkers . #CareForAll" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has demonstrated how essential federal support is in helping keep older Americans healthy - from providing affordable health coverage to ensuring access to nutritional programs. Good to speak with @aarpillinois yesterday about their advocacy for these programs." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Over the last few months, coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of American life. For millions of students, that means graduating at home, away from classmates, teachers, and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Gillibrand Joins Push To Fund Gun Violence Prevention And Support Programs Amidst Covid-19 Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2020 Sullivan, Durbin Applaud Passage of Due Process Protections Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democrats Demand ICE End New "Binary Choice" Policy Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership To Include Funding For Children's Hospitals And Health Providers In Future COVID-19 Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Cardin, Colleagues Applaud Approval of Senate Bipartisan Resolution Calling for the Release of Cuban Activist Jose Daniel Ferrer Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Several months ago, the White House withdrew John Ratcliffe's name to serve as DNI. There were serious concerns about his experience, resume claims, & ability to handle this sensitive national security position in a non-partisan way. Today, I voted no on his confirmation." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure military readiness, we must prioritize the health & safety of our airmen. In my phone call w/ Gen. Brown, @AirForce Chief of Staff nominee, I urged him, if confirmed, to take serious steps to halt the spread of #COVID19 & eliminate PFAS contamination on military bases." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalEMSweek comes at a time when our firefighters & EMS first responders are facing unprecedented strains, especially in rural & underserved communities. Congress must step up to support these heroes who are risking their lives to help others." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Duckworth Join Senators To Call For National Moment Of Silence To Honor The Lives Lost Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of one of many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation get through this #COVID19 pandemic -- Javier Quiroz Castro is a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin Votes Against President Trump's Nominee To Be Director Of National Intelligence Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Illinois agricultural leaders. I heard about the economic strain our farmers continue to face as demand & prices drop while supply chains are disrupted due to the #COVID19 crisis. The Senate must act on the urgent needs of America's heartland." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 As COVID-19 Death Toll Approaches 100,000 in U.S., Schatz, Blackburn, Coons, Murkowski, Senators Call for National Moment of Silence to Honor the Lives Lost Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With AARP Illinois State President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Protect The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds bipartisan briefing on using CRISPR technologies for COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Rep. Robin Kelly
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential resources for vulnerable communities, especially in an a public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic. On Community Health Center Day, we must commit to providing CHCs w/the resources they need to treat patients & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Had briefing call w/Dr. Kadlec from @HHS after my letter calling for transparency in federal distribution of #COVID19 drug remdesivir. Glad they agreed to make public the formula & allocation -- hospitals & patients can't be left in the dark about if & when they may see shipments." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I am joining @SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to introduce a resolution establishing June 5, 2020 as #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay in honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would have turned 23 in June -- & the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republicans Are Continuing Their Assault On The ACA Admist A Public Health Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin: When Will Senator McConnell Feel 'Urgency' To Act On COVID-19 Legislation? Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department 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 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 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 - "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 - "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 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 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 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 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 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 - "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 Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 Durbin Discusses Contact Tracing With Founder Of Partners In Health, Dr. Paul Farmer 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
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 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 - "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 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 26, 2020 As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Bustos, LaHood Advocate to Keep Firefighters on the Job in Call to FEMA Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Due Process Clause is enshrined in our Constitution as a check against gov't overreach, but currently there are inadequate safeguards in the law to protect this fundamental constitutional right. Last week, @SenDanSullivan & I passed a bill in the Senate to fix this problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's long-overdue #COVID19 testing plan is woefully inadequate & a failure for the American people. Every day that passes without a comprehensive strategy for nationwide testing means a longer, costlier, and deadlier crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Despite no baseball, there's still a great team at Wrigley Field this Spring: @LakeviewPantry . Today I visited their satellite site at the @Cubs home field, where staff and volunteers are providing food assistance for families to address the rise in hunger due to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Read this compelling op-ed from the mother of Andrea High Bear, the first female federal inmate to die of #COVID19. She is right -- prison sentence should not be a death sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Release Plan To Expand Health Care Coverage & Affordability During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Food Pantry Directors About Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Food Security Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking to see Chicago suffer deadly gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend. We must not stop working to reduce our nation's gun violence epidemic--even amidst the unprecedented #COVID19 pandemic. My prayers are with the victims & their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Lauren Underwood Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Duckworth, Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly we'll soon hit 100K American lives lost to #COVID19--including 4,607 in IL. Countless Americans are mourning the loss of a family member or friend. I'm intro'ing a bipartisan res calling for a moment of silence on June 1 in remembrance of all those we've lost to coronavirus." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited @UIHealth 's Mile Square South Shore health center to tour its #COVID19 testing facility with @RepBobbyRush & @RepRobinKelly . Like many community health centers, Mile Square is on the frontline of the crisis providing care and addressing health disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must include support for domestic workers in the next #COVID19 relief package. We cannot afford to forget the men & women who are caring for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. We must support @domesticworkers . #CareForAll" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has demonstrated how essential federal support is in helping keep older Americans healthy - from providing affordable health coverage to ensuring access to nutritional programs. Good to speak with @aarpillinois yesterday about their advocacy for these programs." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Over the last few months, coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of American life. For millions of students, that means graduating at home, away from classmates, teachers, and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Gillibrand Joins Push To Fund Gun Violence Prevention And Support Programs Amidst Covid-19 Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2020 Sullivan, Durbin Applaud Passage of Due Process Protections Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democrats Demand ICE End New "Binary Choice" Policy Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership To Include Funding For Children's Hospitals And Health Providers In Future COVID-19 Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Cardin, Colleagues Applaud Approval of Senate Bipartisan Resolution Calling for the Release of Cuban Activist Jose Daniel Ferrer Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Several months ago, the White House withdrew John Ratcliffe's name to serve as DNI. There were serious concerns about his experience, resume claims, & ability to handle this sensitive national security position in a non-partisan way. Today, I voted no on his confirmation." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure military readiness, we must prioritize the health & safety of our airmen. In my phone call w/ Gen. Brown, @AirForce Chief of Staff nominee, I urged him, if confirmed, to take serious steps to halt the spread of #COVID19 & eliminate PFAS contamination on military bases." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalEMSweek comes at a time when our firefighters & EMS first responders are facing unprecedented strains, especially in rural & underserved communities. Congress must step up to support these heroes who are risking their lives to help others." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Duckworth Join Senators To Call For National Moment Of Silence To Honor The Lives Lost Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of one of many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation get through this #COVID19 pandemic -- Javier Quiroz Castro is a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin Votes Against President Trump's Nominee To Be Director Of National Intelligence Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Illinois agricultural leaders. I heard about the economic strain our farmers continue to face as demand & prices drop while supply chains are disrupted due to the #COVID19 crisis. The Senate must act on the urgent needs of America's heartland." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 As COVID-19 Death Toll Approaches 100,000 in U.S., Schatz, Blackburn, Coons, Murkowski, Senators Call for National Moment of Silence to Honor the Lives Lost Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With AARP Illinois State President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Protect The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds bipartisan briefing on using CRISPR technologies for COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Rep.Robin Kelly
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential resources for vulnerable communities, especially in an a public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic. On Community Health Center Day, we must commit to providing CHCs w/the resources they need to treat patients & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Had briefing call w/Dr. Kadlec from @HHS after my letter calling for transparency in federal distribution of #COVID19 drug remdesivir. Glad they agreed to make public the formula & allocation -- hospitals & patients can't be left in the dark about if & when they may see shipments." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I am joining @SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to introduce a resolution establishing June 5, 2020 as #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay in honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would have turned 23 in June -- & the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republicans Are Continuing Their Assault On The ACA Admist A Public Health Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin: When Will Senator McConnell Feel 'Urgency' To Act On COVID-19 Legislation? Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen.Dick Durbin
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