| May 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Yarmuth Leads Bipartisan Push for Increased Homeless Youth Funding in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Congressional Leaders Call on Facebook and Craigslist to Stop Allowing Sales of Dangerous Infant Sleepers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Lewis, Neal, Davis, Wyden Condemn Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Neal, Wyden, Lewis, and Davis Condemn Trump Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Push for Additional Support for Child Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Pam Miller, Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service - Levin, Moore Lead 95 House Members Urging Commonsense Flexibility for WIC Use During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Rohit Chopra, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Christine Wilson, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission - Senator Hawley Joins Bipartisan Call for the FTC to Launch Major Children's Privacy Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Representatives Danny K. Davis and John Yarmuth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access for Homeless and Foster Youth to Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Harris, Colleagues Push 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. 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 - 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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 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 - Hurd Advocates for COVID-19 Funding for Children's Hospitals
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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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 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "I launched an investigation last year into the $13 billion corporate marriage between JUUL and tobacco giant Altria to examine how their tangled web will harm public health and our kids. Glad FTC is now stepping in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you @Campaign4Kids -- proud to partner with you to improve the lives of children in Illinois and across the nation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to Lynn Johnson, Administration for Children and Families, and Laura Rogers, Acting Director of the Office on Violence Against Women - Wyden Urges Administration to Help Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Rep. Horn Introduces Bill Recognizing Girl Scouts on 108th Birthday
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Hearing of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening statement of Rep. Danny Davis, Hearing on Combatting Child Poverty in America
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| March 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBlumenthal and @LindseyGrahamSC in introducing the EARN IT Act. It's time for Big Tech to step up efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of children online--and ensure that they actually earn liability protections from violations of the law on their platforms."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Calls For Judiciary Committee Hearing On Bombshell Report On President Trump's Child Separation Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "I led a group of @SenateDems in calling for an @OIGatHHS investigation of the Trump Administration's cruel family separation policy -- that bombshell report was just released & I'm calling for @senjudiciary hearings on its shocking findings."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "I am appalled by reports that @HHSGov is weaponizing migrant children's confidential therapy sessions in an effort to deport them. This is just the latest example of the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane treatment of migrant kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin, Kaine Bill To Support Family Caregivers Passes Senate
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Murray, Senators Call On HHS & DHS IGs To Investigate Reported "Weaponizing" Of Confidential Therapy Sessions To Deport Children
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans--the majority of whom are women--provide unpaid care for family members & loved ones who face health challenges. Being a family caregiver takes a heavy emotional & financial toll. It's time for our gov't to place a higher value on their heroic efforts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "With more than 5 million children hooked on e-cigarettes, we must urgently address the youth vaping crisis. I'm proud to work with @IllinoisYMCAs to build support for the bipartisan SAFE Kids Act to ban kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors like gummy bear & unicorn milk."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2020
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Tweet - "In my meeting with Chief of the @navy_reserve Vice Admiral Luke McCollum today, we discussed streamlining vital personnel systems and making child care more accessible for the men and women serving in our nation's Navy Reserve."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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House Passes Comprehensive Package To Protect Youth From The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, the House passed an important bill banning flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigs. These products--with flavors like choco donut & mom's sugar cookie--are designed to hook kids on nicotine, & have led to a 135% increase in youth vaping the past 2 years."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of Bill Combating the Youth Vaping Epidemic
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Taking Strong Action to Stop the Epidemic of Youth Tobacco Use
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Ruby Johnson has been an invaluable partner in the fight to #EndYouthVaping. Thanks for all you do, Ruby!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "30 years ago, Congress passed my landmark legislation to ban smoking on commercial airline flights. It's almost impossible to imagine such a thing was ever allowed. But that is only because, in many ways, this legislation marked the start of a smoke-free movement in the U.S."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Durbin Presses Secretary Azar On Administration's E-Cigarette Flavor Policy & Family Separation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, HHS Sec. Azar came before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Services Appropriations Subcommittee, where I urged him to reconsider the Trump Administration's decision to allow cheap, disposable e-cigarette flavors to stay on the market."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The FDA must uphold its May 12 deadline on applications for new tobacco products--including e-cigs & vapes--without loopholes or lower standards for vaping companies. The health of our children should be HHS' top priority, not Big Tobacco's bottom line."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $7 Million in Grants to Head Start Programs in Central Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "I am pleased that the Senate is advancing my Supporting America's Caregivers and Families Act, which would provide much-needed support to our family caregivers and the loved one's they assist."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Durbin Measure To Support Family Caregivers Poised To Become Law
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Tweet - ". @US_FDA must prioritize the health of our children and not cave to the tobacco & e-cigarette industry when finally reviewing applications in May. I am joining several @SenateDems in writing to HHS Sec. Azar to ensure there are no loopholes for vaping companies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Senators To Trump Administration: Don't Let Tobacco Companies Evade E-Cigarette Product Review
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "It was great to spend the afternoon with @teamlucymeyer at Payton High School in Chicago. Lucy is a 5x swimming Gold Medalist in the @SpecialOlympics . As a @UNICEF Ambassador Lucy is leading a movement that aims to improve the lives of children with disabilities around the world."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense. the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Jonathan Blyth, Dir. of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps. Axne, Bacon Seek Assistance for New Parents in 2020
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young children. We must do everything we can to pass common sense gun safety reforms to reduce shootings. But we must also address the underlying trauma that children are facing on an almost daily basis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "3 months from now, @US_FDA will start reviewing e-cigarette applications, after years of delay. Today, I led 16 bipartisan Senators in urging the agency to follow the law & protect public health, by rejecting e-cigarettes that target our youth."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Three Months From E-Cigarette Review Deadline, Durbin & Bipartisan Senators Urge FDA To Protect Kids, Hold Industry Accountable
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "JUUL told families that they never marketed their addictive e-cigarettes to children. They were lying. As a result, 5 million kids are now hooked on vaping. It's time we take JUUL and kid-friendly flavors off the market once and for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Letter to Jon Chamberlain, CEO of Evenflo Company, Inc. - Oversight Subcommittee Launches Probe into Car Seat Safety
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Oversight Subcommittee Chair Statement on Massachusetts Lawsuit Against JUUL
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "The landmark Family and Medical Leave Act turns 27 today. FMLA was an important step forward--but there is more work to be done to protect families' economic security. My Family Medical Leave Modernization Act will update FMLA to ensure every caregiving relationship is covered."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Honored to receive the @NatlHeadStart PROMISE Award with @RepDannyDavis . Through legislation like my RISE from Trauma Act & partners like @NatlHeadStart , we can address the trauma in young people's lives & give kids a fighting chance to build a healthy foundation for success."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Letter Urging House Leadership To Bring Forward Bill to Ban Vaping Flavors
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Durbin Honored By Head Start Association As Champion For Children And Families
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Indefinite family detention is harmful to children & parents, inconsistent with our nation's values, & doesn't make us safer. I joined more than 100 Senate & House Dems in filing a brief in Flores v. Barr with the 9th Circuit to stand against Trump Admin's immoral policy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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