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Aug. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin was already defying SCOTUS by refusing new #DACA applications. Now a nonpartisan investigation finds the DHS head who issued this policy was illegally appointed. @senatemajldr must stop blocking #DreamAndPromiseAct, which the House passed more than a year ago."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information on "Citizens Academy" Programs at ICE
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Tweet - "We can't let Pres Trump & Republicans get away with their scheme to suppress the vote by dismantling @USPS . Democrats will keep doing everything we can to make sure @USPS receives funding in the next #COVID19 relief bill so Americans can safely vote this fall. #DontMessWithUSPS"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020
Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico - Reps. García, Schakowsky, and 107 Members of Congress Urge Mexican President López Obrador to Drop Charges Against Activist and Protect Labor Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are willing to meet Republicans half way on #COVID19 relief, but we can't talk to an empty chair. When negotiations resume, I hope Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy will actually show up this time. The American people need Congress to do its job."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "During this unprecedented time--the confluence of a deadly pandemic and an election where voting by mail will be more necessary than ever--an effective Postal Service is vital to public health and our democracy. More on my thoughts in @Suntimes :"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Here is President Trump openly admitting he wants to make it harder for Americans to vote this fall, during a pandemic. The only way he can get away with this is if Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are complicit."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Every American must be able to safely exercise their right to vote. The Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to delay mail & the delivery of mail-in ballots during this pandemic are abhorrent. I joined @SenateDems in demanding answers for unacceptable delays at @USPS ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Schneider Statement on Israel-UAE Deal
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 12, 2020
Chicago Sun Times - How Trump administration assault on Postal Service is slowing the delivery of your mail
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Venezuelans in Illinois & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @STLRegChamber today to let them know that my office is ready to assist in any way we can to help families & small businesses weather the economic and public health consequences of this pandemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Durbin Speaks With Venezuelans About Need For Senate To Pass Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "FBI Director Wray needs to do a better job of briefing the Senate on the threat of foreign interference in our elections. The public must know what we are doing to stop Russia & other bad actors from meddling in the 2020 election."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "The President's plan for extending enhanced unemployment places too much burden on state gov'ts. The White House & Republicans need to get back to the negotiating table so that Congress can pass a realistic & comprehensive plan for #COVID19 relief."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell's plan for liability immunity is a massive corporate giveaway that will do nothing to make Americans safer or help reduce the spread of #COVID19. No wonder Senate Republicans kept it secret for so long."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "It's disgraceful how strongman Alexander Lukashenko denies his people a free vote. Instead, he shuts down the internet, rigs the election, and arrests those with the temerity to run against him."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress this morning to discuss Pres. Trump's #COVID19 executive orders and how they don't meet the needs of the American people. Plus the legislative priorities that Dems will keep fighting for. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The President's country club executive order amounts to a $200 cut in unemployment benefits & will strain already stressed state gov't budgets. Instead, White House & Republicans should come back to the negotiating table & work with Dems on a plan for #COVID19 relief."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Executive Orders
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - ". @MarcoRubio and I have a plan to address gaps in our health workforce & the disparities magnified by #COVID19--we call it the Strengthening America's Health Care Readiness Act. Read more about our plan here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Presidential tweets won't help Chicago schools. Real relief from feds will.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, LaHood, Crist, Graves, Shalala Lead Call for Relief & Assistance to Lebanese People Following Beirut Explosion
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "As Congress considers proposals for #COVID19 relief, we must ensure that any additional funds provided to the Dept. of Defense are transparent and justified. My op-ed in @defense_news with @RepAdamSmith :"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Reed, Menendez, Durbin Call for FBI Briefings in Weeks Leading up to Election Day, Express Concern about Foreign Influence Efforts to Target Congressional Investigations
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC shortly to discuss this morning's jobs report and the latest on #COVID19 negotiations. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Durbin Joins Warren, Murray, Booker To Introduce The COVID-19 In Corrections Data Transparency Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke w/ @NALC_National about the vital work postal workers are carrying out - from delivering lifesaving medications, keeping businesses running, or supporting mail-in voting. Funding the @USPS must be a priority & I'm fighting for exactly that in the next #COVID19 bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today, @RepDannyDavis & I called for Postmaster General to address unacceptable mail delays his operational changes have caused. Letter carriers' jobs are more critical than ever. During #COVID19 pandemic they are responsible for delivering medications & other vital mail."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Dem leaders spent last 2 months calling for negotiations, ever since House Dems passed the HEROES Act. You waited until the end of July b/c you saw no "urgency' & still have 20 members of your caucus who don't want any additional aid. The American people see through this charade."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chair Requests IG Investigation into Philips Ventilator Contract Following Staff Report Detailing Trump Administration Overspent Up to $504 Million
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The American people are looking to Congress for significant action in response to #COVID19 & widespread unemployment. But Sen. McConnell won't even sit down with Democrats to negotiate. When America needs them most, Congressional Republican leadership goes into hiding."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Unlike President Trump, I believe in @USPS and I understand just how much they need our support right now. The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the Postal Service--this is not something our nation can afford to skimp on."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Roundtable: Telehealth Helped Keep Patients Safely Connected to Care Amidst COVID
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Senate Passes Durbin, Rubio, Cardin Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Free, Fair, & Transparent Election In Belarus
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Durbin Leads Dem Members Of Illinois Delegation In Urging Postmaster General To Address Delays In Letter & Parcel Delivery In Illinois
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Roll Call - How can we fix our health worker shortage? Start with tackling student debt
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering questions about #COVID19 and my priorities for the next round of federal relief legislation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Defense News - With billions of dollars at stake, let's responsibly and deliberately spend America's funds
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Urges Senate To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 In Next Relief Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Am encouraged by news of this partnership between @NIH and @UChicago , where they will be using AI to tackle issues with #COVID19 diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring. Glad to see @UChicago is once again leading the way to a better future."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "This morning, Senate Judiciary Republicans used our Committee in a partisan effort to try to rehabilitate General Flynn's reputation. What we needed in 2016, and need now, is for Republicans to join us in a bipartisan effort to deter Russia from interfering in U.S. elections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Eight years ago today, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a white supremacist terrorist shot and killed six worshippers at the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara. I held a hearing on domestic terrorism where we heard powerful testimony from the son of one of the victims:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Support for at-risk populations--like elderly & disabled Americans--must be included in the next #COVID19 relief bill. To meet this challenge, Congress must strengthen Medicaid, address the crisis in nursing homes, & include aid for home & community-based services. #NoOneLeftBehind"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin To Esper: Justify Why Troops Will Be Removed From Germany
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems have a comprehensive plan to address the health & economic toll of #COVID19. Our proposal will invest in public health & national service jobs & includes my bipartisan bill to tackle health disparities & workforce shortages. We just need @SenateGOP to join us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Russian interference in our elections is a threat to our democracy. This morning I had the chance to ask @SallyQYates about Michael Flynn's inappropriate behavior and communications with Russia both before and after the 2016 election. Here's what she had to say:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin Slams President Trump & Senate Republican Proposal Conditioning Federal Funds To Schools On Reopening In-Person
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @mitchellreports on @MSNBC soon to discuss my priorities for the next round of federal #COVID19 relief. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin: Russian Interference In Our Elections Is A Threat To Our Democracy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell gives polished speeches on the Senate floor, where he criticizes @SenSchumer & @SpeakerPelosi who are in active negotiations with the White House on #COVID19 relief. But Sen McConnell's seat in those negotiations is empty."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's decision to remove American troops from Germany--on the basis of a grudge--will only benefit Russian interests. If there is any coherent or definitive justification for this action, then @EsperDOD has a responsibility to provide it to the American people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin was already defying SCOTUS by refusing new #DACA applications. Now a nonpartisan investigation finds the DHS head who issued this policy was illegally appointed. @senatemajldr must stop blocking #DreamAndPromiseAct, which the House passed more than a year ago."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information on "Citizens Academy" Programs at ICE
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Tweet - "We can't let Pres Trump & Republicans get away with their scheme to suppress the vote by dismantling @USPS . Democrats will keep doing everything we can to make sure @USPS receives funding in the next #COVID19 relief bill so Americans can safely vote this fall. #DontMessWithUSPS"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020
Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico - Reps. García, Schakowsky, and 107 Members of Congress Urge Mexican President López Obrador to Drop Charges Against Activist and Protect Labor Rights
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are willing to meet Republicans half way on #COVID19 relief, but we can't talk to an empty chair. When negotiations resume, I hope Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy will actually show up this time. The American people need Congress to do its job."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "During this unprecedented time--the confluence of a deadly pandemic and an election where voting by mail will be more necessary than ever--an effective Postal Service is vital to public health and our democracy. More on my thoughts in @Suntimes :"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Here is President Trump openly admitting he wants to make it harder for Americans to vote this fall, during a pandemic. The only way he can get away with this is if Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are complicit."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Every American must be able to safely exercise their right to vote. The Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to delay mail & the delivery of mail-in ballots during this pandemic are abhorrent. I joined @SenateDems in demanding answers for unacceptable delays at @USPS ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Schneider Statement on Israel-UAE Deal
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 12, 2020
Chicago Sun Times - How Trump administration assault on Postal Service is slowing the delivery of your mail
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Venezuelans in Illinois & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @STLRegChamber today to let them know that my office is ready to assist in any way we can to help families & small businesses weather the economic and public health consequences of this pandemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Durbin Speaks With Venezuelans About Need For Senate To Pass Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "FBI Director Wray needs to do a better job of briefing the Senate on the threat of foreign interference in our elections. The public must know what we are doing to stop Russia & other bad actors from meddling in the 2020 election."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "The President's plan for extending enhanced unemployment places too much burden on state gov'ts. The White House & Republicans need to get back to the negotiating table so that Congress can pass a realistic & comprehensive plan for #COVID19 relief."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell's plan for liability immunity is a massive corporate giveaway that will do nothing to make Americans safer or help reduce the spread of #COVID19. No wonder Senate Republicans kept it secret for so long."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Tweet - "It's disgraceful how strongman Alexander Lukashenko denies his people a free vote. Instead, he shuts down the internet, rigs the election, and arrests those with the temerity to run against him."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress this morning to discuss Pres. Trump's #COVID19 executive orders and how they don't meet the needs of the American people. Plus the legislative priorities that Dems will keep fighting for. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The President's country club executive order amounts to a $200 cut in unemployment benefits & will strain already stressed state gov't budgets. Instead, White House & Republicans should come back to the negotiating table & work with Dems on a plan for #COVID19 relief."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2020
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2020
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Executive Orders
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - ". @MarcoRubio and I have a plan to address gaps in our health workforce & the disparities magnified by #COVID19--we call it the Strengthening America's Health Care Readiness Act. Read more about our plan here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Presidential tweets won't help Chicago schools. Real relief from feds will.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, LaHood, Crist, Graves, Shalala Lead Call for Relief & Assistance to Lebanese People Following Beirut Explosion
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "As Congress considers proposals for #COVID19 relief, we must ensure that any additional funds provided to the Dept. of Defense are transparent and justified. My op-ed in @defense_news with @RepAdamSmith :"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Reed, Menendez, Durbin Call for FBI Briefings in Weeks Leading up to Election Day, Express Concern about Foreign Influence Efforts to Target Congressional Investigations
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC shortly to discuss this morning's jobs report and the latest on #COVID19 negotiations. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Durbin Joins Warren, Murray, Booker To Introduce The COVID-19 In Corrections Data Transparency Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke w/ @NALC_National about the vital work postal workers are carrying out - from delivering lifesaving medications, keeping businesses running, or supporting mail-in voting. Funding the @USPS must be a priority & I'm fighting for exactly that in the next #COVID19 bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today, @RepDannyDavis & I called for Postmaster General to address unacceptable mail delays his operational changes have caused. Letter carriers' jobs are more critical than ever. During #COVID19 pandemic they are responsible for delivering medications & other vital mail."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Dem leaders spent last 2 months calling for negotiations, ever since House Dems passed the HEROES Act. You waited until the end of July b/c you saw no "urgency' & still have 20 members of your caucus who don't want any additional aid. The American people see through this charade."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chair Requests IG Investigation into Philips Ventilator Contract Following Staff Report Detailing Trump Administration Overspent Up to $504 Million
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The American people are looking to Congress for significant action in response to #COVID19 & widespread unemployment. But Sen. McConnell won't even sit down with Democrats to negotiate. When America needs them most, Congressional Republican leadership goes into hiding."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Unlike President Trump, I believe in @USPS and I understand just how much they need our support right now. The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the Postal Service--this is not something our nation can afford to skimp on."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Roundtable: Telehealth Helped Keep Patients Safely Connected to Care Amidst COVID
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Senate Passes Durbin, Rubio, Cardin Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Free, Fair, & Transparent Election In Belarus
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Durbin Leads Dem Members Of Illinois Delegation In Urging Postmaster General To Address Delays In Letter & Parcel Delivery In Illinois
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Roll Call - How can we fix our health worker shortage? Start with tackling student debt
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering questions about #COVID19 and my priorities for the next round of federal relief legislation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Defense News - With billions of dollars at stake, let's responsibly and deliberately spend America's funds
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin Urges Senate To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 In Next Relief Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Am encouraged by news of this partnership between @NIH and @UChicago , where they will be using AI to tackle issues with #COVID19 diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring. Glad to see @UChicago is once again leading the way to a better future."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "This morning, Senate Judiciary Republicans used our Committee in a partisan effort to try to rehabilitate General Flynn's reputation. What we needed in 2016, and need now, is for Republicans to join us in a bipartisan effort to deter Russia from interfering in U.S. elections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Eight years ago today, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a white supremacist terrorist shot and killed six worshippers at the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara. I held a hearing on domestic terrorism where we heard powerful testimony from the son of one of the victims:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Support for at-risk populations--like elderly & disabled Americans--must be included in the next #COVID19 relief bill. To meet this challenge, Congress must strengthen Medicaid, address the crisis in nursing homes, & include aid for home & community-based services. #NoOneLeftBehind"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin To Esper: Justify Why Troops Will Be Removed From Germany
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems have a comprehensive plan to address the health & economic toll of #COVID19. Our proposal will invest in public health & national service jobs & includes my bipartisan bill to tackle health disparities & workforce shortages. We just need @SenateGOP to join us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Russian interference in our elections is a threat to our democracy. This morning I had the chance to ask @SallyQYates about Michael Flynn's inappropriate behavior and communications with Russia both before and after the 2016 election. Here's what she had to say:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin Slams President Trump & Senate Republican Proposal Conditioning Federal Funds To Schools On Reopening In-Person
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @mitchellreports on @MSNBC soon to discuss my priorities for the next round of federal #COVID19 relief. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin: Russian Interference In Our Elections Is A Threat To Our Democracy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell gives polished speeches on the Senate floor, where he criticizes @SenSchumer & @SpeakerPelosi who are in active negotiations with the White House on #COVID19 relief. But Sen McConnell's seat in those negotiations is empty."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's decision to remove American troops from Germany--on the basis of a grudge--will only benefit Russian interests. If there is any coherent or definitive justification for this action, then @EsperDOD has a responsibility to provide it to the American people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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