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April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2020 Congressman García's Statement about COVID Outbreak in Migrant Youth Shelter in Chicago Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 15, 2020 Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap to Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak with Sen. @AndyManar today about #COVID19's impact on downstate Illinois. I'll continue doing everything I can to make sure Illinois' state & local governments have all the resources they need to make it through this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, @SenAmyKlobuchar & I urged BOP to make phone & video calls free for federal inmates for the duration of the federal emergency due to #COVID19. Glad to see they have taken our advice." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Teachers are essential members of our communities, educating the next generation of leaders & thinkers. Thanks to all the retired teachers lending a hand to students during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans - if you or a loved is facing mental health challenges as a result of this pandemic, @GovPritzker 's Call4Calm program is there to help. Just text "TALK" to 552020 and you will be connected to speak with a mental health care professional free of charge." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "330,000+ #DACA & #TPS recipients are essential workers during this pandemic -- including more than 50,000 health care workers. We cannot afford to lose them. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $70 Million To Support Illinois Airports Amid COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "The racial health disparities present in Illinois--and across the nation--are being tragically underscored by the #COVID19 pandemic. If we truly want to address these disparities, we must begin reporting nationwide demographic public health data on race and ethnicity." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Demands HHS and DHS Comply with Court Order and Release Migrant Children from Detention Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19 Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 15, 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 - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress" Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Vitor Rocha, CEO of Philips North America Corporation - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Documents on Ventilators Meant to Supply Federal Stockpile Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Williams Barr, Attorney General - Heinrich, Cuellar Lead Bicameral Letter Demanding End To Border Wall Construction During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require Federal Government To Collect And Report National COVID-19 Demographic Data Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is a strong bicameral desire to assist the millions of Americans who are losing their jobs &, subsequently, their health care coverage as a result of #COVID19. We must do everything in our power to help these families remain on their health plans during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois will be receiving $1.1M in CARES Act funding from @US_IMLS to support our state's many wonderful museums & libraries, as well as their staff and the communities they serve throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state's population." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "New @amprog report finds more than 130,000 immigrants with TPS are essential workers helping to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, including 11,600 health care workers. It would be a disaster if the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing this critical humanitarian protection." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck 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 - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Durbin Mark 80th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre with Senate Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic - if there was ever time for the Trump Administration to stop needlessly holding up aid to the Palestinian people, it is now. Too many lives are at stake for this to go on." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2020 Congressman García's Statement about COVID Outbreak in Migrant Youth Shelter in Chicago Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 15, 2020 Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap to Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak with Sen. @AndyManar today about #COVID19's impact on downstate Illinois. I'll continue doing everything I can to make sure Illinois' state & local governments have all the resources they need to make it through this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, @SenAmyKlobuchar & I urged BOP to make phone & video calls free for federal inmates for the duration of the federal emergency due to #COVID19. Glad to see they have taken our advice." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Teachers are essential members of our communities, educating the next generation of leaders & thinkers. Thanks to all the retired teachers lending a hand to students during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans - if you or a loved is facing mental health challenges as a result of this pandemic, @GovPritzker 's Call4Calm program is there to help. Just text "TALK" to 552020 and you will be connected to speak with a mental health care professional free of charge." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "330,000+ #DACA & #TPS recipients are essential workers during this pandemic -- including more than 50,000 health care workers. We cannot afford to lose them. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $70 Million To Support Illinois Airports Amid COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "The racial health disparities present in Illinois--and across the nation--are being tragically underscored by the #COVID19 pandemic. If we truly want to address these disparities, we must begin reporting nationwide demographic public health data on race and ethnicity." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Demands HHS and DHS Comply with Court Order and Release Migrant Children from Detention Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19 Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 15, 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 - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress" Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Vitor Rocha, CEO of Philips North America Corporation - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Documents on Ventilators Meant to Supply Federal Stockpile Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Williams Barr, Attorney General - Heinrich, Cuellar Lead Bicameral Letter Demanding End To Border Wall Construction During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require Federal Government To Collect And Report National COVID-19 Demographic Data Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is a strong bicameral desire to assist the millions of Americans who are losing their jobs &, subsequently, their health care coverage as a result of #COVID19. We must do everything in our power to help these families remain on their health plans during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois will be receiving $1.1M in CARES Act funding from @US_IMLS to support our state's many wonderful museums & libraries, as well as their staff and the communities they serve throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state's population." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "New @amprog report finds more than 130,000 immigrants with TPS are essential workers helping to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, including 11,600 health care workers. It would be a disaster if the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing this critical humanitarian protection." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck 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 - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Durbin Mark 80th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre with Senate Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic - if there was ever time for the Trump Administration to stop needlessly holding up aid to the Palestinian people, it is now. Too many lives are at stake for this to go on." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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