| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Great work by the Adams County Together Task Force to reach out to local businesses and guide them through the assistance programs offered in the CARES Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Massive testing is our best chance to move America back towards normal until a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is developed. The President should use his authority to create this Moonshot."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "I am heartbroken for those affected by the gun violence we've seen in Chicago this week. My prayers are with the victims and their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "I will be joining @MitchellReports on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest updates in our fight against #COVID19. Make sure you tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Protect Our Care Illinois Chapter
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 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 - Raskin leads 97 House members in urging full COVID-19 funding for the District of Columbia
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Chris Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security - Members of Congress Call on Homeland Security to Drop Gun Shops from Essential Business List
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. TJ Cox: Lack of COVID Test Data Makes Risk Classification Impossible
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 9, 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 - 91 Bipartisan Members Call for Increased Funding for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Williams Calls for Rural Health Care Facilities to Receive Coronavirus Financial Aid
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Expanding Coronavirus Testing Capability By Providing Flexibility To Testing Laboratories
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 27,000 #DACA recipients work on the frontlines of our fight against #COVID19 as health care workers & first responders. They shouldn't have to worry about their future in the country they grew up in while risking their health & well-being to help others. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "It is unacceptable that many Americans are left uninsured in the midst of a global health pandemic. Joining @SenateDems in urging @HHSGov to immediately reopen ACA's marketplace & allow uninsured Americans get the health coverage they need to protect themselves & their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I made it a priority to ensure increased federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) was included in the CARES Act. Proud to announce more than $52M will be going to 45 CHCs across IL. They'll need more, but this is a good start."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Prisons are hotspots in this #COVID19 pandemic & we must look out for the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. With in-person visits suspended in federal prisons, inmates should still be able to stay in touch with their families and loved ones, free of charge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $52 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cardin, Schumer, Shaheen, and Small Business Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - ". @IDPH is reporting 73 new #COVID19 deaths in Illinois -- our largest single day increase so far. My prayers are with those who passed & their loved ones during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I am urging IL hospitals to consider taking advantage of the Medicare accelerated payments program we included in the CARES Act. It enables the federal govt to provide direct cash to hospitals, ensuring they can remain open, staffed, & supplied throughout this #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Colleagues Urge Education Department To Protect CARES Act Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Our state & local governments are at the forefront of the fight against #COVID19 . @SenDuckworth & I are proud to announce Illinois will be receiving an additional $8M in federal funding from the @CDCgov to support their response to #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I had a productive call w/ @VP Pence Sunday afternoon & continued to press Admin for PPE for health care & frontline workers in IL. I asked the VP to use the $16B in funding from the CARES Act to replenish the national stockpile & resume shipments to states immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Durbin To Illinois Hospitals: CARES Act Program Can Provide Immediate Financial Relief
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Additional $8 Million In Federal Funding To Support COVID-19 Response In Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Committee Democrats Call on Regulators to Suspend CRA and Other Rulemakings Unrelated to COVID-19
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Brown, Durbin to financial regulators: Protect consumers from predatory lending practices during COVID-19 pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Admin To Increase Access To Doctors In Rural And Other Medically Underserved Areas
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive increased SNAP benefits thanks to recent federal legislation & @GovPritzker 's leadership. We must ensure families can keep food on the table throughout this #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "No American should be worried about being exploited by predatory lenders during this public health crisis. I'm proud to join @SenSherrodBrown in urging financial regulators to protect consumers during #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "America is depending on our nation's farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lankford To HHS: Ensure Rural Hospitals Have Help During Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Durbin, Brown To Financial Regulators: Protect Consumers From Predatory Lending Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Chief Of National Guard
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Larson, Davis, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Neguse Leads Call for First Responders to Get Priority for Coronavirus Testing
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Klobuchar, Durbin, and Colleagues Urge Administration to Use New Authority to Allow Free Telephone Calls and Video Conferencing for Incarcerated People
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 5, 2020
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Tweet - "The first reported U.S. coronavirus death was on Feb. 29. The number of casualties has since surpassed 9/11. There is no quick end in sight. But there are a few clear lessons we can take away from our experience so far. My op-ed for @SJRbreaking :"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.6 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Bill Funding For Illinois Transit
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "We all must do our part to stand up to hate & discrimination. That includes holding our leaders accountable when they contribute to this growing threat - which is why I have repeatedly called on Pres. Trump to stop using careless, insensitive terms when discussing this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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