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March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Threat At Federal Prisons With Council Of Prison Locals Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Approval Of Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 23, 2020 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 - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin Urges FDA Commisioner To Increase Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr & BOP Director Carvajal urging them to stop the spread of coronavirus in federal prisons by transferring vulnerable inmates to home confinement under the #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact With Illinois Municipal League & Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Grassley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Transfer Vulnerable Inmates to Home Confinement Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin: Senate Democrats Fighting To Put Working Families First & Address Public Health Crisis In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois, a state of 13 million people, has only tested roughly 8,400 people for coronavirus, and we still struggle with shortages of ventilators and personal protective equipment for our health care workers. This is unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Quality, affordable health insurance for every American has never seemed as important as it does right now. And yet today, as the Affordable Care Act turns 10 years old, Republicans continue to fight in court to dismantle the ACA & kick 20 million Americans off their insurance." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is working to address the coronavirus crisis, & we're going to do it in a timely way -- but it has to be bipartisan. Sen. McConnell made the decision to go it alone on this last bill -- now we're dealing with the natural outcome of his decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Negotiations are ongoing b/w White House & @SenSchumer . Senate Dems will improve Sen. McConnell's partisan coronavirus relief bill & get it passed in a timely manner. Bipartisanship is everything right now -- we must work together on behalf of our hospitals & working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @IMLLeague today about the challenges facing local govt's & cities during this pandemic. First & foremost, local hospitals need resources -- & I will keep pushing to boost funding for the medical supplies that are so desperately needed on the front lines of this fight." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "This partisan coronavirus stimulus package neglected hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & first responders; it neglected state & local gov'ts, teachers, cafeteria workers, & bus drivers; it neglected small businesses, non-profits, & working class families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a critical resource for millions of Americans-especially during this severe coronavirus outbreak. To ensure that the nation's most vulnerable communities still have access to care during this crisis, Congress must increase funding to CHCs immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "In this fight against coronavirus, we must listen to our nation's scientists. My op-ed in the @Suntimes :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our vote on the third coronavirus stimulus package has now been pushed to 6pm ET. This bill needs to be completed on a bipartisan basis -- as of now, Senator McConnell's bill is not meeting that basic threshold." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Oversight Committee warns of shortages of protective equipment and medical supplies Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. Rogers used to call on us to look for the helpers. My hat goes off to all the helpers who are pitching in like Ken Griffin and Willie Wilson, and also the school cafeteria workers and volunteers distributing lunches to so many children at the closed schools across the state." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We must put workers & families first in passing legislation to address the coronavirus. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO yesterday about ensuring this historical stimulus bill has strong protections & support for workers who may be laid off because of this unprecedented crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people should never have to worry that their president will pull their health insurance out from under them, but they especially shouldn't have that fear during a public health pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "A critical partner in fighting coronavirus, @SecArmy promised during our call today that he would continue to work with the Trump Admin. to assist states in need of medical resources, personal protective equipment, & ventilators." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senators are in the Capitol this weekend, working hard to finalize the details of the third coronavirus relief stimulus package. We need to pass this bill on a bipartisan and timely basis to help working families. Let's get it done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Threat At Federal Prisons With Council Of Prison Locals Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Approval Of Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 23, 2020 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 - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin Urges FDA Commisioner To Increase Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr & BOP Director Carvajal urging them to stop the spread of coronavirus in federal prisons by transferring vulnerable inmates to home confinement under the #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact With Illinois Municipal League & Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Grassley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Transfer Vulnerable Inmates to Home Confinement Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin: Senate Democrats Fighting To Put Working Families First & Address Public Health Crisis In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois, a state of 13 million people, has only tested roughly 8,400 people for coronavirus, and we still struggle with shortages of ventilators and personal protective equipment for our health care workers. This is unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Quality, affordable health insurance for every American has never seemed as important as it does right now. And yet today, as the Affordable Care Act turns 10 years old, Republicans continue to fight in court to dismantle the ACA & kick 20 million Americans off their insurance." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is working to address the coronavirus crisis, & we're going to do it in a timely way -- but it has to be bipartisan. Sen. McConnell made the decision to go it alone on this last bill -- now we're dealing with the natural outcome of his decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Negotiations are ongoing b/w White House & @SenSchumer . Senate Dems will improve Sen. McConnell's partisan coronavirus relief bill & get it passed in a timely manner. Bipartisanship is everything right now -- we must work together on behalf of our hospitals & working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @IMLLeague today about the challenges facing local govt's & cities during this pandemic. First & foremost, local hospitals need resources -- & I will keep pushing to boost funding for the medical supplies that are so desperately needed on the front lines of this fight." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "This partisan coronavirus stimulus package neglected hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & first responders; it neglected state & local gov'ts, teachers, cafeteria workers, & bus drivers; it neglected small businesses, non-profits, & working class families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a critical resource for millions of Americans-especially during this severe coronavirus outbreak. To ensure that the nation's most vulnerable communities still have access to care during this crisis, Congress must increase funding to CHCs immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "In this fight against coronavirus, we must listen to our nation's scientists. My op-ed in the @Suntimes :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our vote on the third coronavirus stimulus package has now been pushed to 6pm ET. This bill needs to be completed on a bipartisan basis -- as of now, Senator McConnell's bill is not meeting that basic threshold." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Oversight Committee warns of shortages of protective equipment and medical supplies Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. Rogers used to call on us to look for the helpers. My hat goes off to all the helpers who are pitching in like Ken Griffin and Willie Wilson, and also the school cafeteria workers and volunteers distributing lunches to so many children at the closed schools across the state." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We must put workers & families first in passing legislation to address the coronavirus. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO yesterday about ensuring this historical stimulus bill has strong protections & support for workers who may be laid off because of this unprecedented crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people should never have to worry that their president will pull their health insurance out from under them, but they especially shouldn't have that fear during a public health pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "A critical partner in fighting coronavirus, @SecArmy promised during our call today that he would continue to work with the Trump Admin. to assist states in need of medical resources, personal protective equipment, & ventilators." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senators are in the Capitol this weekend, working hard to finalize the details of the third coronavirus relief stimulus package. We need to pass this bill on a bipartisan and timely basis to help working families. Let's get it done." Sen.Dick Durbin
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