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May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 83,000 Americans have died from #COVID19 so far. 1.4M have been sickened. But the Trump Administration is still pushing forward with its efforts to undo the ACA, ripping health coverage away from millions. Proud to join @SenateDems in pushing back. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring the health and safety of every federal prisoner & guard is the moral responsibility of the federal government. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has failed to meet this challenge." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cardin, Portman Lead Bipartisan Senate Call for Pompeo to Defend Israel Against Politically Motivated Investigations by the International Criminal Court Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attention veterans in Illinois: @IAVA has launched a free, consolidated-care program to help veterans & their families during this pandemic. The Quick Reaction Force connects vets to immediate support for any challenge they may be facing. More here: http://quickreactionforce.org" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, LaHood Discuss COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $14 Million To Expand Behavioral Health Services, Strengthen COVID-19 Respnose Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "May is Mental Health Month & with the health, economic, & isolation strains from #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a better time for Congress to fund critical mental health services. #FundMentalHealth #Time2Act" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS To Provide Transparency On Distribution Of Remdesivir Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "As hospitals face an influx of patients due to #COVID19, it's imperative that we keep hospitals & care providers on financially stable grounds to sustain their heroic work. That's why I'm calling for adjustments to Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 On Press Call with Senior Groups, Klobuchar, Casey, Schakowsky Highlight Critical Measures to Keep Seniors Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 13, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate Colleagues To Support The HEROES Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Caucus To Fight For American's Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to answer thoughtful questions from high school students attending @SEGL yesterday about the #COVID19, the importance of civics, and the work of the Senate. These students have bright futures ahead of them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin Statement On Introduction Of Democratic Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "One-sixth of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor tonight to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes from Illinois -- Dr. Ram Alur, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Energy and Commerce Committee Fights to Keep Americans Safe from Price Gougers During COVID-19 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Announce Bill To Improve Medicare Payments Program And Provide Financial Relief For Health Care Providers On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to roll up our sleeves & get to work on the next desperately-needed coronavirus stimulus package. My statement on the House introduction of the #HeroesAct:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for Southern IL: After they told me on call about shortages, Pinckneyville Community Hospital received additional test kits today thanks to hard work of my staff. Unfortunately we still do not have enough supplies of test kits nationwide -- this must be our #1 priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Immigrant Health Heroes Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 11, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois pork producers are facing major financial pressures due to #COVID19, which now includes the depopulation of their herds. I'm joining a bipartisan letter calling for additional federal funding for programs to assist farmers with the market's decline in demand." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Even Superman understands that wearing a mask is a small, but important effort we can all make to help protect the essential workers who are risking their health & safety every day to keep our nation running." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenatorLeahy , @SenatorCardin , @ChrisVanHollen , @RepKarenBass , & I are calling for the immediate release of 3 Cameroonian journalists -- Amadou Vamoulké, Tsi Conrad, & Thomas Awah Junior -- from jail on politically-motivated charges. Pres. Biya must respect freedom of speech." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "We need our best and brightest minds working toward a vaccine for #COVID19, and @TheWistar is lucky to have an Illinois native on their team as a Post Doctoral Fellow as part of their efforts to develop a vaccine." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 9, 2020 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Scott, Braun Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help New Parents Receive CARES Act Economic Impact Payments This Year Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "As Congress debates further legislation in response to #COVID19, we must keep in mind that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans -- and that means protecting workers from being exposed to #COVID19 on the job." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Duckworth Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate FEMA's Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Cole Joins Bipartisan Introduction of Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 8, 2020 Reps. Schneider, Cole, Finkenauer, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Health Workforce Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 8, 2020 Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for Extension of National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 8, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited Roseland Community Hospital's drive-thru testing service to see how COVID-19 is impacting operations and patients. As a safety-net hospital on Chicago's south side, Roseland is vital for a community that's been disproportionately devastated by this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation's meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Service organizations are a valuable untapped resource that could go a long way in the fight against #COVID19 Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenateDems colleagues to introduce a plan to expand @AmeriCorps in response to this pandemic. #Stand4Service" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot afford to step away from the world effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. And yet, in refusing to join with other world leaders this week, that is exactly what this Administration has done. Pres. Trump has left America missing in action on the world stage." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I spoke this week with Attorney General Barr about efforts to combat #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are particularly susceptible to this pandemic. @TheJusticeDept & @OfficialFBOP must do more to ensure health & safety of prison staff & incarcerated persons." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Ahead of Mother's Day, Scott & Duckworth Announce Bill to Speed Up New Parents Receiving CARES Act Stimulus Checks Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed's response during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for many Americans, especially during this pandemic. It's time for the Trump Administration to stop playing games with @USPS ." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Brady Applauds LaHood's Appointment to China Task Force Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgystan - Menendez, Six Senate Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President's veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/ @timkaine , handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Harassing & closing the press amid a pandemic is not only anti-democratic, it undermines efforts to stem #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalNursesDay, we're asking more than ever of our nation's nurses. We must do everything we can to support our nurses & health providers, ensuring they have the equipment and resources they need to safely treat #COVID19 and all patients. #ThankYouNurses" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 83,000 Americans have died from #COVID19 so far. 1.4M have been sickened. But the Trump Administration is still pushing forward with its efforts to undo the ACA, ripping health coverage away from millions. Proud to join @SenateDems in pushing back. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring the health and safety of every federal prisoner & guard is the moral responsibility of the federal government. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has failed to meet this challenge." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cardin, Portman Lead Bipartisan Senate Call for Pompeo to Defend Israel Against Politically Motivated Investigations by the International Criminal Court Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attention veterans in Illinois: @IAVA has launched a free, consolidated-care program to help veterans & their families during this pandemic. The Quick Reaction Force connects vets to immediate support for any challenge they may be facing. More here: http://quickreactionforce.org" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, LaHood Discuss COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $14 Million To Expand Behavioral Health Services, Strengthen COVID-19 Respnose Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "May is Mental Health Month & with the health, economic, & isolation strains from #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a better time for Congress to fund critical mental health services. #FundMentalHealth #Time2Act" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS To Provide Transparency On Distribution Of Remdesivir Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "As hospitals face an influx of patients due to #COVID19, it's imperative that we keep hospitals & care providers on financially stable grounds to sustain their heroic work. That's why I'm calling for adjustments to Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 On Press Call with Senior Groups, Klobuchar, Casey, Schakowsky Highlight Critical Measures to Keep Seniors Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 13, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate Colleagues To Support The HEROES Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Caucus To Fight For American's Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to answer thoughtful questions from high school students attending @SEGL yesterday about the #COVID19, the importance of civics, and the work of the Senate. These students have bright futures ahead of them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin Statement On Introduction Of Democratic Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "One-sixth of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor tonight to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes from Illinois -- Dr. Ram Alur, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Energy and Commerce Committee Fights to Keep Americans Safe from Price Gougers During COVID-19 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Announce Bill To Improve Medicare Payments Program And Provide Financial Relief For Health Care Providers On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to roll up our sleeves & get to work on the next desperately-needed coronavirus stimulus package. My statement on the House introduction of the #HeroesAct:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for Southern IL: After they told me on call about shortages, Pinckneyville Community Hospital received additional test kits today thanks to hard work of my staff. Unfortunately we still do not have enough supplies of test kits nationwide -- this must be our #1 priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Immigrant Health Heroes Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 11, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois pork producers are facing major financial pressures due to #COVID19, which now includes the depopulation of their herds. I'm joining a bipartisan letter calling for additional federal funding for programs to assist farmers with the market's decline in demand." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Even Superman understands that wearing a mask is a small, but important effort we can all make to help protect the essential workers who are risking their health & safety every day to keep our nation running." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenatorLeahy , @SenatorCardin , @ChrisVanHollen , @RepKarenBass , & I are calling for the immediate release of 3 Cameroonian journalists -- Amadou Vamoulké, Tsi Conrad, & Thomas Awah Junior -- from jail on politically-motivated charges. Pres. Biya must respect freedom of speech." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "We need our best and brightest minds working toward a vaccine for #COVID19, and @TheWistar is lucky to have an Illinois native on their team as a Post Doctoral Fellow as part of their efforts to develop a vaccine." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 9, 2020 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Scott, Braun Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help New Parents Receive CARES Act Economic Impact Payments This Year Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "As Congress debates further legislation in response to #COVID19, we must keep in mind that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans -- and that means protecting workers from being exposed to #COVID19 on the job." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Duckworth Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate FEMA's Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Cole Joins Bipartisan Introduction of Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 8, 2020 Reps. Schneider, Cole, Finkenauer, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Health Workforce Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 8, 2020 Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for Extension of National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 8, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited Roseland Community Hospital's drive-thru testing service to see how COVID-19 is impacting operations and patients. As a safety-net hospital on Chicago's south side, Roseland is vital for a community that's been disproportionately devastated by this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation's meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Service organizations are a valuable untapped resource that could go a long way in the fight against #COVID19 Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenateDems colleagues to introduce a plan to expand @AmeriCorps in response to this pandemic. #Stand4Service" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot afford to step away from the world effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. And yet, in refusing to join with other world leaders this week, that is exactly what this Administration has done. Pres. Trump has left America missing in action on the world stage." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I spoke this week with Attorney General Barr about efforts to combat #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are particularly susceptible to this pandemic. @TheJusticeDept & @OfficialFBOP must do more to ensure health & safety of prison staff & incarcerated persons." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Ahead of Mother's Day, Scott & Duckworth Announce Bill to Speed Up New Parents Receiving CARES Act Stimulus Checks Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed's response during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for many Americans, especially during this pandemic. It's time for the Trump Administration to stop playing games with @USPS ." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Brady Applauds LaHood's Appointment to China Task Force Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgystan - Menendez, Six Senate Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President's veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/ @timkaine , handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Harassing & closing the press amid a pandemic is not only anti-democratic, it undermines efforts to stem #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalNursesDay, we're asking more than ever of our nation's nurses. We must do everything we can to support our nurses & health providers, ensuring they have the equipment and resources they need to safely treat #COVID19 and all patients. #ThankYouNurses" Sen.Dick Durbin
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