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April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Cardin, Van Hollen Raise Concerns about Potential Patent Infringement by Pharmaceutical Company Gilead Science and High Price of Its HIV-Prevention Drug, Truvada Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Today is #WorldMalariaDay. We have to remain committed to fighting this dreadful disease by supporting efforts across the globe that provide prevention, care, and treatments." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2019 Tweet - "If Walgreens really wants to make an impact on tobacco use among teens, they should stop selling tobacco products. At the very least, they should stop selling kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 23, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Members of the IL Congressional Delegation, Environmental Groups to Denounce Trump's Dirty Budget Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's #EarthDay, a reminder to all of us about how our lives are all connected on this planet. Climate change threatens our collective futures. It's time to stop denying and start acting to save our planet for future generations to enjoy." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Foster, Casten Lead Letter to FDA on Ethylene Oxide Alternatives Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 22, 2019 Letter to Roy Blunt, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman of Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Effort to Secure Full Funding for the Firefighter Cancer Registry Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 22, 2019 On Earth Day, Duckworth, Booker & Carper Announce Creation of Environmental Justice Caucus Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Duckworth Demands Answers from Secretary DeVos After Trump Administration's Refusal to Implement Rule to Address Racial Discrimination in Special Education Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal mortality is a health tragedy in our nation that disproportionately affects women and infants of color. It's why I've introduced the #MOMMAact with @RepRobinKelly in Congress. #BMHW19" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2019 Tweet - "Rather than invest in research, Pharma's ballooning spending to blanket the airwaves with drug ads drives up Rx costs." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "The biggest blockbuster drugs in the US have an average of 71 patents each -- and 74% of all new drug patents are for those already on the market. This does not promote innovation, it games the system. My REMEDY Act with @BillCassidy will curb this manipulation to lower Rx costs." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Duckworth, Carper and Cardin Urge EPA, Army Corps to Abandon 'Dirty Water Rule' Proposal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 16, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Fischer Helps Lead Bipartisan Call for Full Funding of Firefighter Cancer Registry Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2019 Klobuchar, Grassley Legislation to Crack Down on Anticompetitive Pay-for-Delay Deals Gains Support in Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2019 Letter to Administrator Verma - Rep. Emmer and Minnesota Congressional Delegation Urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to Protect Health Coverage for Over 80,000 Minnesotans Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 12, 2019 Duckworth, Blackburn Resolution Recognizing Importance of Vaccines Passes Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 12, 2019 LaHood Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Repeal of the Medical Device Tax Rep. Darin LaHood
April 11, 2019 Duckworth, Kildee, Peters & Speier Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Families from Lead Exposure Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Schneider, Underwood Ask FDA About Alternatives To Ethylene Oxide For Medical Equipment Sterilization Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 11, 2019 Durbin, Cassidy Introduce REMEDY Act To Lower Drug Prices By Curbing Patent Manipulation, Promoting Generic Competition Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2019 Sánchez, LaHood, Matsui, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bill to Improve Assessment, Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Ron Wyden, Ranking Member - Manchin Leads Senate Effort to Protect Miners' Healthcare and Pensions in Tax Extenders Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019 Eto Testing in Lake County Rep. Brad Schneider
April 10, 2019 Durbin Questions Jefferey Rosen, President Trump's Deputy AG Nominee Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's maddening that diabetes patients are living like this. Insulin was discovered a century ago and its patent was sold for $1." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA and Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army - Defazio Fights Largest-Ever Rollback of Clean Water Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join my friends @SenDuckworth and @PattyMurray on this bill. It's about time we offered some sort of basic promise that workers can earn paid sick days, and the Healthy Families Act is a reasonable step forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Schakowsky, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Medicare Patient Access to Home Health Care Services Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "The U.S. is one of only 13 countries where rates of maternal mortality are worse today than they were 25 years ago. The U.S. also ranks 32nd out of 35 of the richest nations in the deaths of infants, often from preventable factors." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2019 Letter to Kevin Burns, Chief Executive Officer of JUUL Labs, Inc. - Durbin & Senators To Juul: You Are More Interested In Profits Than Public Health Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2019 Tweet - "I've sent a letter to JUUL today that asks serious questions about the company's secret business practices around youth marketing and intentions to partner with tobacco-giant Altria." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2019 Senators Hirono, Duckworth, Blumenthal, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Assist Veterans through Immigration System Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee and Rep. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Top Dems Push for Funding to Address the Climate Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 4, 2019 As Department of Justice Refuses to Defend Affordable Care Act in Court, Schakowsky, alongside Senators Whitehouse and Brown, Introduces Public Option for the Affordable Care Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry - Rep. Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2019 Kelly Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Passes Full Energy & Commerce Committee Rep. Robin Kelly
April 4, 2019 Brown Introduces Public Option for Affordable Care Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 3, 2019 Durbin, Kaine Introduce Bill To Support Family Caregivers Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2019 Letter to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the House Appropriation Committee and Rep. Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the House Appropriation Committee - Reps. Higgins & King Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Support for Cancer Research in 2020 Budget Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 3, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democratic Caucus To Save Health Care For Millions Of Americans & Those With Pre-Existing Conditions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 3, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on ACA Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "I've introduced a bill with @TimKaine that would dramatically increase our commitment to family caregivers by providing the resources, training, and support they need for themselves and the loved ones they assist." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Reintroduce Medicare-X To Provide Low-Cost, High-Quality Insurance To Every American Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement in Investigating Fentanyl, Protecting Officers Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Despite Pres. Trump's efforts to overturn the entire ACA and eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions, Senate Dems are working to lower health costs by giving more Americans the opportunity to enroll in a public health program like Medicare." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Cardin, Van Hollen Raise Concerns about Potential Patent Infringement by Pharmaceutical Company Gilead Science and High Price of Its HIV-Prevention Drug, Truvada Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Today is #WorldMalariaDay. We have to remain committed to fighting this dreadful disease by supporting efforts across the globe that provide prevention, care, and treatments." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2019 Tweet - "If Walgreens really wants to make an impact on tobacco use among teens, they should stop selling tobacco products. At the very least, they should stop selling kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 23, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Members of the IL Congressional Delegation, Environmental Groups to Denounce Trump's Dirty Budget Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's #EarthDay, a reminder to all of us about how our lives are all connected on this planet. Climate change threatens our collective futures. It's time to stop denying and start acting to save our planet for future generations to enjoy." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Foster, Casten Lead Letter to FDA on Ethylene Oxide Alternatives Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 22, 2019 Letter to Roy Blunt, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman of Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Effort to Secure Full Funding for the Firefighter Cancer Registry Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 22, 2019 On Earth Day, Duckworth, Booker & Carper Announce Creation of Environmental Justice Caucus Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Duckworth Demands Answers from Secretary DeVos After Trump Administration's Refusal to Implement Rule to Address Racial Discrimination in Special Education Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal mortality is a health tragedy in our nation that disproportionately affects women and infants of color. It's why I've introduced the #MOMMAact with @RepRobinKelly in Congress. #BMHW19" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2019 Tweet - "Rather than invest in research, Pharma's ballooning spending to blanket the airwaves with drug ads drives up Rx costs." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "The biggest blockbuster drugs in the US have an average of 71 patents each -- and 74% of all new drug patents are for those already on the market. This does not promote innovation, it games the system. My REMEDY Act with @BillCassidy will curb this manipulation to lower Rx costs." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Duckworth, Carper and Cardin Urge EPA, Army Corps to Abandon 'Dirty Water Rule' Proposal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 16, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Fischer Helps Lead Bipartisan Call for Full Funding of Firefighter Cancer Registry Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2019 Klobuchar, Grassley Legislation to Crack Down on Anticompetitive Pay-for-Delay Deals Gains Support in Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2019 Letter to Administrator Verma - Rep. Emmer and Minnesota Congressional Delegation Urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to Protect Health Coverage for Over 80,000 Minnesotans Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 12, 2019 Duckworth, Blackburn Resolution Recognizing Importance of Vaccines Passes Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 12, 2019 LaHood Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Repeal of the Medical Device Tax Rep.Darin LaHood
April 11, 2019 Duckworth, Kildee, Peters & Speier Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Families from Lead Exposure Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Schneider, Underwood Ask FDA About Alternatives To Ethylene Oxide For Medical Equipment Sterilization Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 11, 2019 Durbin, Cassidy Introduce REMEDY Act To Lower Drug Prices By Curbing Patent Manipulation, Promoting Generic Competition Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2019 Sánchez, LaHood, Matsui, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bill to Improve Assessment, Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Ron Wyden, Ranking Member - Manchin Leads Senate Effort to Protect Miners' Healthcare and Pensions in Tax Extenders Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2019 Eto Testing in Lake County Rep.Brad Schneider
April 10, 2019 Durbin Questions Jefferey Rosen, President Trump's Deputy AG Nominee Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's maddening that diabetes patients are living like this. Insulin was discovered a century ago and its patent was sold for $1." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA and Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army - Defazio Fights Largest-Ever Rollback of Clean Water Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join my friends @SenDuckworth and @PattyMurray on this bill. It's about time we offered some sort of basic promise that workers can earn paid sick days, and the Healthy Families Act is a reasonable step forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2019 Schakowsky, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Medicare Patient Access to Home Health Care Services Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "The U.S. is one of only 13 countries where rates of maternal mortality are worse today than they were 25 years ago. The U.S. also ranks 32nd out of 35 of the richest nations in the deaths of infants, often from preventable factors." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2019 Letter to Kevin Burns, Chief Executive Officer of JUUL Labs, Inc. - Durbin & Senators To Juul: You Are More Interested In Profits Than Public Health Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2019 Tweet - "I've sent a letter to JUUL today that asks serious questions about the company's secret business practices around youth marketing and intentions to partner with tobacco-giant Altria." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2019 Senators Hirono, Duckworth, Blumenthal, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Assist Veterans through Immigration System Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee and Rep. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Top Dems Push for Funding to Address the Climate Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 4, 2019 As Department of Justice Refuses to Defend Affordable Care Act in Court, Schakowsky, alongside Senators Whitehouse and Brown, Introduces Public Option for the Affordable Care Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry - Rep. Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2019 Kelly Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Passes Full Energy & Commerce Committee Rep.Robin Kelly
April 4, 2019 Brown Introduces Public Option for Affordable Care Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 3, 2019 Durbin, Kaine Introduce Bill To Support Family Caregivers Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2019 Letter to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the House Appropriation Committee and Rep. Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the House Appropriation Committee - Reps. Higgins & King Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Support for Cancer Research in 2020 Budget Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 3, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democratic Caucus To Save Health Care For Millions Of Americans & Those With Pre-Existing Conditions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 3, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on ACA Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "I've introduced a bill with @TimKaine that would dramatically increase our commitment to family caregivers by providing the resources, training, and support they need for themselves and the loved ones they assist." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Reintroduce Medicare-X To Provide Low-Cost, High-Quality Insurance To Every American Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement in Investigating Fentanyl, Protecting Officers Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Despite Pres. Trump's efforts to overturn the entire ACA and eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions, Senate Dems are working to lower health costs by giving more Americans the opportunity to enroll in a public health program like Medicare." Sen.Dick Durbin
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