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April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @WSUnitedChi about the racial & ethnic disparities in health care & #COVID19 cases and strategies to promote more equitable health care outcomes for communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Durbin Discusses DACA, Legal Aid Services With Illinois Bar Association Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With West Side United Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update from @SECNAV yesterday about the #COVID19 response at @navstaglakes . Our top priority must be the health and safety of our sailors and recruits, and the community supporting the Naval Station Great Lakes." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Comments and input from small businesses that the @SBAgov loan program favored the clients of big banks led @SenateDems to require billions be available to small town, minority, and smaller businesses in the latest #COVID19 aid bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Impact Of COVID-19 Illinois Nonprofits Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2020 Providing for Adoption of H. Res. Establishing A Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Proclamation On Immigration Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans From COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is increasing demand for legal aid services to help Americans navigate housing, unemployment, & access to health care. Good to talk w/ @ISBAlawyer & @ChicagoBarFound today about supporting legal aid services, expanding student loan relief, & protecting DACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Klobuchar, Smith, Colleagues Urge Congress to Provide Housing Support for Domestic Violence Survivors During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Where would America be in this crisis without millions of immigrants and first generation Americans who are essential workers on the frontlines of this pandemic? President Trump should stop attacking immigrants and spend his valuable time attacking this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Reed Seeks to Expand National Service Programs to Respond to COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA's Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 22, 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 - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "States & localities are facing increased pandemic costs while losing a tremendous amount of revenue because the economy is shut down. They need & deserve funding from the federal government to keep them operating in the middle of this national crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Merkley, Gardner, Colleagues Make Bipartisan Push to Increase Critical Funds for Suicide Prevention Amid Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation has never confronted a challenge quite like #COVID19, which underscores the systemic racial inequalities faced by communities of color. Good to join @Africagcc today & discuss ways to fight for more equitable health outcomes & support for minority-owned businesses." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Africa Global Chamber Of Commerce Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Acting Navy Secretary And Chief Of Naval Personnel Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "IL & most other states are fighting #COVID19 & helping the sick every day. The costs to our state & localities are enormous at a time when they're losing revenues because the economy is closed. The next aid bill MUST help state & local governments fund this revenue shortfall." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 presents a serious risk to frontline health care workers and other workers in essential services. Proud to join @SenatorBaldwin & @SenDuckworth to introduce legislation to direct OSHA to set clear requirements to keep workers safe during the this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth & @SenateDems in calling on America's leaders to avoid using rhetoric that fuels anti-Asian racism and to prevent confusion about #COVID19 from being exploited into any form of violence against communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "By holding our ground for 5 days on #COVID19 aid bill, @SenateDems added $100B for hospitals & testing. After weeks of frustration where we tested only 350 people/day in Illinois, we now require $25B for testing. We cannot begin to open up our economy safely without more testing." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Sen. Coons, Sen. Markey, colleagues introduce legislation to significantly expand national service programs to respond to COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Larson, Davis, Urge Treasury to Extend Deadline for Social Security Beneficiaries to Receive Economic Impact Payment for Dependents Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Bera calls for creation of National Health Corps to combat COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ IG To Review Implementation Of First Step Act & CARES Act In BOP COVID-19 Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on the Formation of a Unity Government in Israel Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Chicago Chapter Of The First Ladies Health Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "8 years ago, the federal govt made a commitment to young immigrants who grew up in this country: come forward and register with the government, pay a fee, and pass criminal and national security background checks, and we will not use this information to deport you or your family." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing to see how communities across Illinois are coming together to beat #COVID19. In East Peoria, college student Lexi Reinders is going above & beyond in her efforts to help feed the homeless in her community." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein today about #COVID19 response and PFAS contamination at @ScottAFB . I will continue working with Gen. Goldfein & others to protect the public health of all those who work at Scott AFB as well as the residents living nearby." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see how so many Illinoisans are working together to help one another get through this pandemic -- people like Lynn Ehmen in Springfield. To all the helpers out there -- thank you. Together, we will beat this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response & Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Affordable, quality health insurance for every American has never been more important than during this #COVID19 pandemic. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in this effort to re-open the ACA marketplace & help the American people get the care they need to get through this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4.9 Billion In State And Local COVID-19 Funding For Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Introduction of the Robust International Response to Pandemic Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 21, 2020 Letter to Alex Beehler, Assistant Sec. of the Army (Installations, Environment & Energy) - Duckworth, Bustos, Ernst, Durbin, Grassley, Loebsack Propose "Zillow.mil" Service for Military Real Estate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Trump's Threat to Suspend Immigration to the U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 20, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China - Congressional Trade Leaders Call on China to Stop Unnecessary Delays Exporting COVID-19 Testing Supply to U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Immigrant Families Can Access Critical Services During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good to have the chance to speak with @AFTunion President @rweingarten today to discuss my efforts to include funding in the next #COVID19 relief package that would allow tens of millions of newly unemployed Americans to remain on their employers' health plans through COBRA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @WSUnitedChi about the racial & ethnic disparities in health care & #COVID19 cases and strategies to promote more equitable health care outcomes for communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Durbin Discusses DACA, Legal Aid Services With Illinois Bar Association Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With West Side United Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update from @SECNAV yesterday about the #COVID19 response at @navstaglakes . Our top priority must be the health and safety of our sailors and recruits, and the community supporting the Naval Station Great Lakes." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Comments and input from small businesses that the @SBAgov loan program favored the clients of big banks led @SenateDems to require billions be available to small town, minority, and smaller businesses in the latest #COVID19 aid bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Impact Of COVID-19 Illinois Nonprofits Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2020 Providing for Adoption of H. Res. Establishing A Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Proclamation On Immigration Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans From COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is increasing demand for legal aid services to help Americans navigate housing, unemployment, & access to health care. Good to talk w/ @ISBAlawyer & @ChicagoBarFound today about supporting legal aid services, expanding student loan relief, & protecting DACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Klobuchar, Smith, Colleagues Urge Congress to Provide Housing Support for Domestic Violence Survivors During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Where would America be in this crisis without millions of immigrants and first generation Americans who are essential workers on the frontlines of this pandemic? President Trump should stop attacking immigrants and spend his valuable time attacking this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Reed Seeks to Expand National Service Programs to Respond to COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA's Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 22, 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 - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "States & localities are facing increased pandemic costs while losing a tremendous amount of revenue because the economy is shut down. They need & deserve funding from the federal government to keep them operating in the middle of this national crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Merkley, Gardner, Colleagues Make Bipartisan Push to Increase Critical Funds for Suicide Prevention Amid Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation has never confronted a challenge quite like #COVID19, which underscores the systemic racial inequalities faced by communities of color. Good to join @Africagcc today & discuss ways to fight for more equitable health outcomes & support for minority-owned businesses." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Africa Global Chamber Of Commerce Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Acting Navy Secretary And Chief Of Naval Personnel Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "IL & most other states are fighting #COVID19 & helping the sick every day. The costs to our state & localities are enormous at a time when they're losing revenues because the economy is closed. The next aid bill MUST help state & local governments fund this revenue shortfall." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 presents a serious risk to frontline health care workers and other workers in essential services. Proud to join @SenatorBaldwin & @SenDuckworth to introduce legislation to direct OSHA to set clear requirements to keep workers safe during the this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth & @SenateDems in calling on America's leaders to avoid using rhetoric that fuels anti-Asian racism and to prevent confusion about #COVID19 from being exploited into any form of violence against communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "By holding our ground for 5 days on #COVID19 aid bill, @SenateDems added $100B for hospitals & testing. After weeks of frustration where we tested only 350 people/day in Illinois, we now require $25B for testing. We cannot begin to open up our economy safely without more testing." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Sen. Coons, Sen. Markey, colleagues introduce legislation to significantly expand national service programs to respond to COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Larson, Davis, Urge Treasury to Extend Deadline for Social Security Beneficiaries to Receive Economic Impact Payment for Dependents Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Bera calls for creation of National Health Corps to combat COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ IG To Review Implementation Of First Step Act & CARES Act In BOP COVID-19 Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on the Formation of a Unity Government in Israel Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Chicago Chapter Of The First Ladies Health Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "8 years ago, the federal govt made a commitment to young immigrants who grew up in this country: come forward and register with the government, pay a fee, and pass criminal and national security background checks, and we will not use this information to deport you or your family." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing to see how communities across Illinois are coming together to beat #COVID19. In East Peoria, college student Lexi Reinders is going above & beyond in her efforts to help feed the homeless in her community." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein today about #COVID19 response and PFAS contamination at @ScottAFB . I will continue working with Gen. Goldfein & others to protect the public health of all those who work at Scott AFB as well as the residents living nearby." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see how so many Illinoisans are working together to help one another get through this pandemic -- people like Lynn Ehmen in Springfield. To all the helpers out there -- thank you. Together, we will beat this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response & Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Affordable, quality health insurance for every American has never been more important than during this #COVID19 pandemic. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in this effort to re-open the ACA marketplace & help the American people get the care they need to get through this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4.9 Billion In State And Local COVID-19 Funding For Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Introduction of the Robust International Response to Pandemic Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 21, 2020 Letter to Alex Beehler, Assistant Sec. of the Army (Installations, Environment & Energy) - Duckworth, Bustos, Ernst, Durbin, Grassley, Loebsack Propose "Zillow.mil" Service for Military Real Estate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Trump's Threat to Suspend Immigration to the U.S. Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 20, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China - Congressional Trade Leaders Call on China to Stop Unnecessary Delays Exporting COVID-19 Testing Supply to U.S. Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Immigrant Families Can Access Critical Services During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good to have the chance to speak with @AFTunion President @rweingarten today to discuss my efforts to include funding in the next #COVID19 relief package that would allow tens of millions of newly unemployed Americans to remain on their employers' health plans through COBRA." Sen.Dick Durbin
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