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March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 20 members call for two-week mandatory nationwide shelter in place Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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. Bill Foster, ...
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 - "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 - "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 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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package 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 - "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 - "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 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 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 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 - ". @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
Date Title Politician
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 20 members call for two-week mandatory nationwide shelter in place Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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.Bill Foster, ...
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 - "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 - "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 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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package 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 - "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 - "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 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 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 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 - ". @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
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