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June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act protects Americans with pre-existing conditions from discrimination. With over 2 million (and counting) already diagnosed with a new pre-existing condition--#COVID19--President Trump wants to abolish the ACA and offers no protection for their future." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Could not agree with @RepChuyGarcia more--no one should lose their housing during a pandemic. Proud to join him, @SenWarren , @RepBarbaraLee , and other Senate & House Democrats to introduce legislation to protect renters & extend the nationwide moratorium on evictions." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Menendez, Reed Seek Details On Pompeo's, Esper's Awareness Of Russian Bounties On U.S. Troops Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on Central Asian Leaders to Release Unjustly Detained Prisoners at High Risk of COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump asked the Supreme Court to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. That would end health insurance for 20 million Americans in the midst of this pandemic with millions more now unemployed. The Trump alternative plan? He doesn't have one." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services - Duckworth Demands Senate Armed Services Hearing on Bountygate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, it would seem that asking the U.S. to join other countries in searching for therapies & vaccines is just common sense. Last month, I introduced a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to this global effort despite the President's inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Duckworth to Demand Senate Hearing on Bountygate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Russians offer Afghans bounties to kill U.S. soldiers. The response from President Trump's White House? Invite Russia to be part of the G-7. Why is there a "see no evil" relationship between President Trump and Putin?" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Warner Joins Senators in Pressing Pompeo to Extend Emergency Refugee Protections for Afghan Sikh, Hindu Communities Facing Persecution Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the US Department of Defense, the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of the Office of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander of US Cyber Command, and the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Intelligence Agencies to Take Further Action to Combat Disinformation Campaigns Aimed at Disenfranchising Voters Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Portman, Durbin Introduce Amendment to Senate's FY 2021 NDAA Welcoming Ukraine Into the NATO Enhanced Opportunity Partnership Program Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Durbin Presses HHS Secretary Azar On Illinois Hospital Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Letter to Benjamin Netanyanhu, Israeli Prime Minister; Benjamin Gantz, Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister; and Gabriel Ashkenazi, Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs - 191 House Members Express Concern over Push for Unilateral Annexation in Israel Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - 20 Senators Press Pompeo to Extend Emergency Refugee Protections for Afghan Sikh, Hindu Communities Facing Persecution Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Before he was Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel was my lead Republican cosponsor on the Dream Act for years. Glad to see him again lending his voice to the fight for citizenship for #Dreamers. He understands that Dreamers make our nation stronger. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "For years, inversion loopholes have allowed American companies to evade their tax obligations. I'm teaming up with @RepLloydDoggett to introduce a bill ensuring that these companies can't benefit from American taxpayer funded CARES Act financial relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss next steps in the Senate on police reform and #DACA. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As #COVID19 cases spike across the country, our state & local gov'ts are struggling to keep up. Congress must step in & provide federal funding to help states, cities, & towns maintain the essential public services we need to beat this pandemic & safely reopen. #FundtheFrontLines" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act protects Americans with pre-existing conditions from discrimination. With over 2 million (and counting) already diagnosed with a new pre-existing condition--#COVID19--President Trump wants to abolish the ACA and offers no protection for their future." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Could not agree with @RepChuyGarcia more--no one should lose their housing during a pandemic. Proud to join him, @SenWarren , @RepBarbaraLee , and other Senate & House Democrats to introduce legislation to protect renters & extend the nationwide moratorium on evictions." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Menendez, Reed Seek Details On Pompeo's, Esper's Awareness Of Russian Bounties On U.S. Troops Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on Central Asian Leaders to Release Unjustly Detained Prisoners at High Risk of COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump asked the Supreme Court to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. That would end health insurance for 20 million Americans in the midst of this pandemic with millions more now unemployed. The Trump alternative plan? He doesn't have one." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services - Duckworth Demands Senate Armed Services Hearing on Bountygate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, it would seem that asking the U.S. to join other countries in searching for therapies & vaccines is just common sense. Last month, I introduced a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to this global effort despite the President's inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Duckworth to Demand Senate Hearing on Bountygate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Russians offer Afghans bounties to kill U.S. soldiers. The response from President Trump's White House? Invite Russia to be part of the G-7. Why is there a "see no evil" relationship between President Trump and Putin?" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Warner Joins Senators in Pressing Pompeo to Extend Emergency Refugee Protections for Afghan Sikh, Hindu Communities Facing Persecution Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the US Department of Defense, the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of the Office of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander of US Cyber Command, and the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Intelligence Agencies to Take Further Action to Combat Disinformation Campaigns Aimed at Disenfranchising Voters Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Portman, Durbin Introduce Amendment to Senate's FY 2021 NDAA Welcoming Ukraine Into the NATO Enhanced Opportunity Partnership Program Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Durbin Presses HHS Secretary Azar On Illinois Hospital Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Letter to Benjamin Netanyanhu, Israeli Prime Minister; Benjamin Gantz, Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister; and Gabriel Ashkenazi, Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs - 191 House Members Express Concern over Push for Unilateral Annexation in Israel Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - 20 Senators Press Pompeo to Extend Emergency Refugee Protections for Afghan Sikh, Hindu Communities Facing Persecution Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Before he was Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel was my lead Republican cosponsor on the Dream Act for years. Glad to see him again lending his voice to the fight for citizenship for #Dreamers. He understands that Dreamers make our nation stronger. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "For years, inversion loopholes have allowed American companies to evade their tax obligations. I'm teaming up with @RepLloydDoggett to introduce a bill ensuring that these companies can't benefit from American taxpayer funded CARES Act financial relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss next steps in the Senate on police reform and #DACA. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As #COVID19 cases spike across the country, our state & local gov'ts are struggling to keep up. Congress must step in & provide federal funding to help states, cities, & towns maintain the essential public services we need to beat this pandemic & safely reopen. #FundtheFrontLines" Sen.Dick Durbin
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