| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Simply put, this tragic death was preventable. For more than a month, I have led bipartisan calls from Congress for the Trump Admin to take common-sense measures to prevent the spread of #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are especially susceptible to this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Countless Illinoisans have or may lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to #COVID19. @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/ @ILAFLCIO about pushing for commonsense measures like federal assistance for COBRA, hazard pay for front line workers, & increased safety standards at work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Just got off the phone with @GovPritzker , @SenDuckworth , & the rest of the IL Congressional delegation. I thanked the Governor for all of his hard work & promised him I will continue doing everything in my power to make sure IL has the resources it needs to deal with #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The President knows Russia is coming to interfere in our elections yet again, but he continually refuses to take this threat seriously. Dems stand ready to prevent future efforts by Russia or others to influence & disrupt our elections. I invite Pres Trump & his party to join us."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Statement On President Trump's Executive Order Keeping Meat Plans Open During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Death Of First Female Federal Inmate Due To COVID-19
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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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Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats To Announce Bill To Increase National Production Of Medical Supply Chain
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin Calls On CDC To Fund Efforts To Build Community Health Workforce To Tackle Health Disparities In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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 29, 2020
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Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's executive order keeping meat plants open during the #COVID19 pandemic:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Relief And Labor Protections With Illinois AFL-CIO
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Speier Calls for CDC to Establish Military-Specific Guidance to Combat COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenAmyKlobuchar in this effort. #COVID19 should not shut down our ability to process eligible legal immigrants as they complete the last steps on their path to becoming American citizens."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "State and local governments are at the forefront of this public health crisis and they need our help. That's why I'm joining with @SenTinaSmith to introduce legislation to make state and local governments eligible for paid leave payroll tax credits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Nancy Chen, President and CEO of UCP Biosciences, Inc., Dr. Frank Wang, CEO of BioMedomics, Inc., Dr. Ping Gao, CEO of Epitope Diagnostics, Inc., and Todd Bailey, CEO of Premier Biotech, Inc. - Subcommittee Demands FDA Comply with Investigation into Administration's Handling of Serology Testing
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Childcare Support for Working Parents in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley Leads Push for Senate Leadership to Invest in Nursing Workforce Development Programs, Including Loan Repayment
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Wyden, Merkley Call on DHS Inspector General to Review ICE Detention Facility COVID-19 Policies and Practices
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Wyden Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Reinstate Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in Mortgages
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Backed by Large Group of Senate Colleagues, Sens. Tina Smith and Elizabeth Warren Press to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 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 - DeLauro, Cohen Lead Colleagues in Call to Repeal $170 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners in CARES Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Lowenthal, 105 House Colleagues, Call For 501(c)(5) Organizations To Be Eligible For Federal Relief and Recovery Funds
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Representative TJ Cox Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make States and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Tax Credits
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Durbin, Bustos, Duckworth Statement On BOP's Decision To Designate Thomson Prison A "Quarantine Location"
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Howard Brown Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Durbin, Schumer, Menendez Highlight Role Of Immigrants On The Frontlines Of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Durbin, Smith To Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 is straining the hospitals & heroic health workers in every corner of IL. On a call w more than 30 Southern IL hospital CEOs, @SenDuckworth , @RepBost & @RepShimkus , we discussed testing, PPE & funding challenges. I will keep working to provide support to these hospitals."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Betsy DeVos is wrongly excluding #DACA recipients from the emergency aid provided for students in the CARES Act. This aid should be administered as Congress intended -- to help ALL students whose lives have been upended by this pandemic. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 should be a wake-up call for Congress - we must be prepared to function during national crises, even if we cannot meet in person. To do that, Congress must be prepared to vote remotely. My op-ed in the @NYTimes w/ @SenRobPortman & Jason Matheny:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "One in six health care & social service workers are immigrants. Where would we be in this pandemic without them?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - ". @howardbrownhc has been always been a lifeline to Chicagoans & during the #COVID19 crisis, they have stepped up yet again. Great to thank @howardbrownhc for its incredible work today - I'll keep fighting for more federal support for CHCs like Howard Brown."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 claimed the lives of 144 more Illinoisans today, the highest single-day total for our state so far. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. They will be in my prayers tonight."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Cengage and McGraw-Hill are the second and third largest textbook companies in the country, and now they're looking to merge. This could have devastating consequences for the already too-high price of textbooks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Harris, Colleagues Urge Bureau of Prisons to Release Critical Demographic Data as Country Confronts Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Following Constituent Complaints, Democratic Senators Press Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Accommodations to People with Disabilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart - Following Constituent Complaints, Democratic Senators Press Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Accommodations to People with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Quigley Leads Letter to USDA on Animal Welfare Enforcement
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| April 27, 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 - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Warren lead letter to include Essential Workers Bill of Rights in next relief package
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Nice to see businesses - like Granite City's Burgers STL - give back to their community & support their local health care workers. Thanks to all those who are helping others get through this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "For years, the Department of Justice has tried to withhold Byrne-JAG violence prevention funds from local communities unless the communities adopt the Administration's preferred immigration policies. The law is clear that DOJ does not have the authority to do this."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Mr. President, #COVID19 is in every state. It is affecting us all, red & blue states alike. Forcing states & municipalities into bankruptcy in the midst of this crisis would mean dire consequences for our schools, teachers, cops, EMTs, firefighters, retirees, & nation's economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth, Shimkus, Bost Discuss COVID-19 Response With Southern Illinois Hospitals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For More Funding For Social Service Nonprofits In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke today with leaders of Illinois Community Development Financial Institutions about how best to reach minority-owned & underserved businesses affected by the #COVID19 pandemic, & the barriers that these businesses are facing in accessing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Urge Administration to Remove Needless Restrictions on Governors' Ability to Help States with COVID-19 Relief Funds
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 26, 2020
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Tweet - "The U.S. has more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. And prisons - where social distancing is impossible - are especially vulnerable to this pandemic. It's a recipe for disaster."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 25, 2020
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Tweet - "During a pandemic, we must protect the health & safety of every individual, including those living & working in the tight quarters of prisons. I have serious concerns that BOP is not taking enough preventative measures to adequately protect BOP staff & inmates from #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Klobuchar, Hirono, Duckworth Urge Administration to Ensure Support for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Subcommittee Finds Significant Problems with Administration's Handling of Serology Testing
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rep. TJ Cox Urges FDA to Ensure Asthma Patients Have Access to Inhalers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "This is a single day record for IL. As we continue to ramp up our testing capabilities, the # of those with confirmed #COVID19 will likely increase - but if we continue social distancing & #StayHome, we'll beat this virus and finally start getting back to normal. #AllInIllinois"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Harris, Peters, Fudge, Richmond Demand FEMA Address Racial Disparities in Disaster Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Statement On BOP Transfer Of Inmates To Thomson Prison
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Durbin, Schakowsky Announce Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The @LungAssociation 's 2020 #StateOfTheAir report found that nearly half of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution -- making them more vulnerable to diseases like #COVID19. This pollution is especially dangerous for our nation's most vulnerable communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Our health care professionals are doing heroic work on the front lines of our pandemic response. But this crisis has highlighted our need for a national policy that increases the number of health workers to address shortages, medical disparities, & respond to emergencies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Klobuchar, Smith, Colleagues Urge Congress to Provide Housing Support for Domestic Violence Survivors 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. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Pushes to Ensure College Students Have Food on the Table Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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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. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin. Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Eshoo Leads 41 Members of Congress in Calling For Access To Federal Loans For Midsize Startups
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "To date, more than 26M Americans have lost their jobs because of #COVID19. Experts estimate that more than 10M have lost their employer health plans as well. Congress must act to address this impending crisis. COBRA subsidies must be included in the next #COVID19 relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @WSUnitedChi about the racial & ethnic disparities in health care & #COVID19 cases and strategies to promote more equitable health care outcomes for communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is increasing demand for legal aid services to help Americans navigate housing, unemployment, & access to health care. Good to talk w/ @ISBAlawyer & @ChicagoBarFound today about supporting legal aid services, expanding student loan relief, & protecting DACA."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Where would America be in this crisis without millions of immigrants and first generation Americans who are essential workers on the frontlines of this pandemic? President Trump should stop attacking immigrants and spend his valuable time attacking this virus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Peters, Menendez, Colleagues Push to Waive Cost-Sharing Requirements for States Battling Coronavirus
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Comments and input from small businesses that the @SBAgov loan program favored the clients of big banks led @SenateDems to require billions be available to small town, minority, and smaller businesses in the latest #COVID19 aid bill."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update from @SECNAV yesterday about the #COVID19 response at @navstaglakes . Our top priority must be the health and safety of our sailors and recruits, and the community supporting the Naval Station Great Lakes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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