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April 17, 2020 Duckworth Visits Chicagoland COVID-19 Response Centers Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury - Manchin Advocates for Dedicated, Flexible State and Local Government Emergency Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Use Full Power of the Defense Production Act to Ensure Illinois First Responders Have PPE Needed to Safely Do Their Jobs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks, Dr. Tony. I've known Dr. Fauci for twenty years. A true professional. His thoughtful answers reflect intelligence, dignity, and credibility. Qualities needed now more than ever at the highest levels of our government." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: The Treasury Department Must Reveal if The Trump Administration Is Delaying Americans' Stimulus Checks in Order to Print the President's Name on Them Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - McGovern, Raskin, Omar Urge Moratorium on New Pipeline Projects During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see #SCOTUS take this long overdue step. When things return to normal, the Court should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and permit live television coverage of all oral arguments." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Sen. Coons, colleagues call for boosted Lifeline assistance funding to keep Americans connected Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper 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 Tweet - "170,000 defrauded student borrowers won big last week in federal court where a settlement will force Education Sec. Betsy DeVos to finally begin processing claims for relief, though that still leaves thousands of future student victims uncertain of DeVos' new rules." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @USArmy Sec. McCarthy yesterday to thank him for his help setting up facilities in IL & providing manpower in Chicago to help test and treat Illinoisans, and to discuss the potential utilization of Rock Island Arsenal to aid in production efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Feinstein, Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Representatives García, Shalala and 47 Others Demand More COVID Resources in Spanish and Other Languages Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Sylvia S. Garcia Joins Congressmen Chuy García and Danny Davis in Calling on the Administration to Issue Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders , we're proud to have your clear voice and unshakable values back in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Rep. Pressley & Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Recurring Cash Payments for Vulnerable Communities Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2020 Warren Joins Murray to Release New GAO Report Underscoring Need to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Demanding Answers About DHS' Newly Claimed Authorities To Override Federal Laws At Southern Border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2020 Foster Statement on Firing of Intelligence Community Inspector General Rep. Bill Foster
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christy Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Office of Inspector General - Warren Joins Duckworth to Call For Investigation into Suspicious Deletion of Online Information on the Strategic National Stockpile Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Manchin Urges Administration to Continue Covering All Costs of National Guard Troops Activation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Carper, Van Hollen, Democratic Colleagues Urge Leadership to Make D.C. Whole, Increase Federal Coronavirus Relief for the District Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay -- a reminder of the importance of your participation. IL could lose up to $1,400 for every person under-counted, meaning less money for infrastructure, hospitals, & more. Make sure you're counted &, if you can, respond online today:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Schneider Urges Creation of "Supply Chain Czar" to Oversee Federal Response Medical Equipment Shortages Caused by COVID-19 Rep. Brad Schneider
March 29, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "My condolences to the friends & family of former Senator Tom Coburn on his passing. We disagreed on many issues, but we reached across the aisle to find common ground on human rights and co-author laws to combat genocide, child soldier recruiting, and human trafficking." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders is absolutely right -- working families need to be our top priority right now. Glad to have allies in the Senate to fight alongside for working families when it matters most." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senators must be allowed to vote remotely during a crisis like this one. My op-ed in the @washingtonpost with @SenRobPortman :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Majority Whip James Clyburn; and Minority Whip Steve Scalise - Reps. Miller and Foster Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Gig Economy Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Date Title Politician
April 17, 2020 Duckworth Visits Chicagoland COVID-19 Response Centers Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury - Manchin Advocates for Dedicated, Flexible State and Local Government Emergency Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Use Full Power of the Defense Production Act to Ensure Illinois First Responders Have PPE Needed to Safely Do Their Jobs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks, Dr. Tony. I've known Dr. Fauci for twenty years. A true professional. His thoughtful answers reflect intelligence, dignity, and credibility. Qualities needed now more than ever at the highest levels of our government." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: The Treasury Department Must Reveal if The Trump Administration Is Delaying Americans' Stimulus Checks in Order to Print the President's Name on Them Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - McGovern, Raskin, Omar Urge Moratorium on New Pipeline Projects During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see #SCOTUS take this long overdue step. When things return to normal, the Court should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and permit live television coverage of all oral arguments." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Sen. Coons, colleagues call for boosted Lifeline assistance funding to keep Americans connected Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper 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 Tweet - "170,000 defrauded student borrowers won big last week in federal court where a settlement will force Education Sec. Betsy DeVos to finally begin processing claims for relief, though that still leaves thousands of future student victims uncertain of DeVos' new rules." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @USArmy Sec. McCarthy yesterday to thank him for his help setting up facilities in IL & providing manpower in Chicago to help test and treat Illinoisans, and to discuss the potential utilization of Rock Island Arsenal to aid in production efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Feinstein, Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Representatives García, Shalala and 47 Others Demand More COVID Resources in Spanish and Other Languages Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Sylvia S. Garcia Joins Congressmen Chuy García and Danny Davis in Calling on the Administration to Issue Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders , we're proud to have your clear voice and unshakable values back in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Rep. Pressley & Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Recurring Cash Payments for Vulnerable Communities Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2020 Warren Joins Murray to Release New GAO Report Underscoring Need to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Demanding Answers About DHS' Newly Claimed Authorities To Override Federal Laws At Southern Border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2020 Foster Statement on Firing of Intelligence Community Inspector General Rep.Bill Foster
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christy Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Office of Inspector General - Warren Joins Duckworth to Call For Investigation into Suspicious Deletion of Online Information on the Strategic National Stockpile Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Manchin Urges Administration to Continue Covering All Costs of National Guard Troops Activation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Carper, Van Hollen, Democratic Colleagues Urge Leadership to Make D.C. Whole, Increase Federal Coronavirus Relief for the District Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay -- a reminder of the importance of your participation. IL could lose up to $1,400 for every person under-counted, meaning less money for infrastructure, hospitals, & more. Make sure you're counted &, if you can, respond online today:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Schneider Urges Creation of "Supply Chain Czar" to Oversee Federal Response Medical Equipment Shortages Caused by COVID-19 Rep.Brad Schneider
March 29, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "My condolences to the friends & family of former Senator Tom Coburn on his passing. We disagreed on many issues, but we reached across the aisle to find common ground on human rights and co-author laws to combat genocide, child soldier recruiting, and human trafficking." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenSanders is absolutely right -- working families need to be our top priority right now. Glad to have allies in the Senate to fight alongside for working families when it matters most." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senators must be allowed to vote remotely during a crisis like this one. My op-ed in the @washingtonpost with @SenRobPortman :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Majority Whip James Clyburn; and Minority Whip Steve Scalise - Reps. Miller and Foster Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Gig Economy Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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