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Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "skinny" #COVID19 bill was a purely symbolic effort to allow vulnerable Republican Senators to go home & say they voted for something. This flawed measure was never intended to actually pass. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the midst of serious epidemic & it may get worse. The American people need real economic relief & a plan to stop the virus. But sadly, Sen. McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief bill was a symbolic, political measure that did not go nearly far enough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Congress needs to pass meaningful #COVID19 relief to help stop the spread of this virus & support struggling workers & their families. Instead, Sen. McConnell wants to pass a bill that protects big corporations from accountability. The American people can see through this sham." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief proposal is half-hearted & half-inspired. It doesn't do enough to stop the virus, help workers, or support families. Its sole intention is providing political cover for vulnerable Senate Republicans who have failed their constituents." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell isn't serious about passing meaningful #COVID19 relief. His "skinny" bill that we're voting on later this week doesn't even have the support of the White House. It's a symbolic measure that fails to address this crisis. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @CNN with @JakeTapper soon to discuss the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the latest on the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republican's Partisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal Is Half-Hearted And Half-Inspired Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - As Students Face Increased Mental Health Challenges Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Underwood Demands Secretary DeVos to Provide Support to School, Colleges, and Universities Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act provides protections for more than 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. That includes cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depression & COVID-19. We can't let Republicans take those protections away." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "For months now, Senator McConnell has repeatedly refused to work with Democrats on #COVID19 relief. Now--all of a sudden--he wants to pass a small, symbolic gesture right before the election. Where has he been for the last five months? The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Due to the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, millions of American workers have lost their jobs & health coverage through no fault of their own. Together with defending the ACA, we need a plan to help them keep their health care. My op-ed in @thehill :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking across Illinois. We have hit record high new cases the past two days. Illinoisans--please wear a mask and practice social distancing. We're all in this together with one goal: stopping the spread of this virus and saving lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep. Darin LaHood
Date Title Politician
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "skinny" #COVID19 bill was a purely symbolic effort to allow vulnerable Republican Senators to go home & say they voted for something. This flawed measure was never intended to actually pass. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the midst of serious epidemic & it may get worse. The American people need real economic relief & a plan to stop the virus. But sadly, Sen. McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief bill was a symbolic, political measure that did not go nearly far enough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Congress needs to pass meaningful #COVID19 relief to help stop the spread of this virus & support struggling workers & their families. Instead, Sen. McConnell wants to pass a bill that protects big corporations from accountability. The American people can see through this sham." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief proposal is half-hearted & half-inspired. It doesn't do enough to stop the virus, help workers, or support families. Its sole intention is providing political cover for vulnerable Senate Republicans who have failed their constituents." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell isn't serious about passing meaningful #COVID19 relief. His "skinny" bill that we're voting on later this week doesn't even have the support of the White House. It's a symbolic measure that fails to address this crisis. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @CNN with @JakeTapper soon to discuss the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the latest on the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republican's Partisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal Is Half-Hearted And Half-Inspired Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - As Students Face Increased Mental Health Challenges Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Underwood Demands Secretary DeVos to Provide Support to School, Colleges, and Universities Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act provides protections for more than 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. That includes cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depression & COVID-19. We can't let Republicans take those protections away." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "For months now, Senator McConnell has repeatedly refused to work with Democrats on #COVID19 relief. Now--all of a sudden--he wants to pass a small, symbolic gesture right before the election. Where has he been for the last five months? The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Due to the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, millions of American workers have lost their jobs & health coverage through no fault of their own. Together with defending the ACA, we need a plan to help them keep their health care. My op-ed in @thehill :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking across Illinois. We have hit record high new cases the past two days. Illinoisans--please wear a mask and practice social distancing. We're all in this together with one goal: stopping the spread of this virus and saving lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep.Darin LaHood
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