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Feb. 1, 2019 Beyer Named New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Carper Lead EPW Democrats In Requesting Extension Of EPA Public Comment Periods Due To Shutdown Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Health care is still too expensive for too many working families, and the soaring cost of prescription drugs is one of the major reasons why. Today I joined doctors at @ChooseMemorial to announce my new bill to help curb these dramatic price hikes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Both the @FDACommissioner and @USSurgeonGeneral view the recent surge in youth use of e-cigarettes as an "epidemic." Apparently Altria and JUUL view it as a "business opportunity."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2019 Quigley Reintroduced Bird-Safe Buildings Act to Prevent Bird Collisions Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp, Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth Urge EPA To Hold Watco Transloading Accountable For Dangerous Manganese Emission Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 30, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Casten Meet With Sterigenics, Press For Answers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "IL residents are rightfully distressed about the EtO emissions coming from Sterigenics, and today I had the opportunity to meet directly with the company's leadership to press for answers. The company must recognize these serious health hazards & takes steps to mitigate risks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representative Levin Urges EPA Acting Administrator to Read National Climate Assessment Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 29, 2019 Quigley Re-introduces the "Get The Lead Out of Schools Act" to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Students Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2019 Durbin Discusses Legionnaires' Case At IVH Manteno With Governor Pritzker Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2019 CBC Health Braintrust Chair, Rep. Robin Kelly, Applauds First COR Hearing for Focusing on the High Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 28, 2019 Bost Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax" Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 25, 2019 Tweet - "There are many outstanding questions remaining about monitoring for EtO emissions from facilities in Lake & DuPage Counties. @SenDuckworth @RepLipinski , @RepBillFoster , @RepSchneider , @RepCasten and I are asking Acting Administrator Wheeler for answers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019 Duckworth & Schakowsky Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th As Women's Health Research Day Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2019 Tweet - "On Women's Health Research Day, I joined @SenDuckworth 's resolution to promote gender diversity in medical research. In the last several years, biomedical research has made incredible advancements in public health, but women continue to be underrepresented." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019 Schakowsky & Duckworth Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th as Women's Health Research Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Brian's wife, @sabrevaya , worked on my staff in D.C. I'm thinking about them, and so many others, as they confront ALS. I will continue to fight for increased medical research funding that results in new cures and treatments." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, DOI, Brian Steed, BLM, Karen Mouritsen, BLM, and Derek Strohl - Request Extension of Public Comment Period on Renewal of Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I will continue to fight threats to unravel this landmark decision. Every woman has the right to choose, and I'll defend them every step of the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles J. Sheehan, Acting Inspector General at the Office of the Inspector General with the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Carper And Durbin Request Immediate Investigation Into Allegations Of Misconduct At EPA Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 18, 2019 Rep. LaHood Reaffirms his Commitment to Protecting Life Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 17, 2019 Right to Life Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 17, 2019 Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote On No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2019 Schneider to Serve on Health and Social Security Subcommittees of Ways and Means Committee Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 16, 2019 Duckworth Presses EPA Nominee Andrew Wheeler Over EPA's Efforts To Prevent Ethylene Oxide Emissions Testing & Undermine Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "As the #TrumpShutdown continues, its impact on climate science is taking a toll. Researchers can't finish reports on critical data that helps the world understand the effects of climate change each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019 Congresswoman Robin Kelly Wins Seats on the Health, Energy & Consumer Protection Subcommittees Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, the #ACA is under attack by the Republican party. The TX court ruling completely undermines protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. I've cosponsored the Senate Resolution that will help defend the ACA and protect people with pre-existing conditions" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019 Duckworth Meets With EPA Director Nominee Andrew Wheeler Ahead Of Senate Confirmation Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Education & Labor Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Access to Medical Records Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2019 Rep. Underwood Votes to Re-Open All of our National Parks with Full Staffing and to Allow EPA to Resume Its Activities Protecting Public Health Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Government Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Selected to Serve on Powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Protecting Affordable Healthcare Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Because of the #TrumpShutdown, our nation's food supply may be less safe. Food safety experts have been furloughed and inspections of facilities have ceased. Is this how the President "protects" Americans?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2019 Congressman Cohen Introduces NEWBORN Act to Reduce Infant Mortality Rates Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 2, 2019 Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, the Hon. Seema Verma, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Shaheen Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 1, 2019 Beyer Named New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Co-Chair Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Carper Lead EPW Democrats In Requesting Extension Of EPA Public Comment Periods Due To Shutdown Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Health care is still too expensive for too many working families, and the soaring cost of prescription drugs is one of the major reasons why. Today I joined doctors at @ChooseMemorial to announce my new bill to help curb these dramatic price hikes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Both the @FDACommissioner and @USSurgeonGeneral view the recent surge in youth use of e-cigarettes as an "epidemic." Apparently Altria and JUUL view it as a "business opportunity."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2019 Quigley Reintroduced Bird-Safe Buildings Act to Prevent Bird Collisions Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp, Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth Urge EPA To Hold Watco Transloading Accountable For Dangerous Manganese Emission Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 30, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Casten Meet With Sterigenics, Press For Answers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "IL residents are rightfully distressed about the EtO emissions coming from Sterigenics, and today I had the opportunity to meet directly with the company's leadership to press for answers. The company must recognize these serious health hazards & takes steps to mitigate risks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representative Levin Urges EPA Acting Administrator to Read National Climate Assessment Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 29, 2019 Quigley Re-introduces the "Get The Lead Out of Schools Act" to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Students Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2019 Durbin Discusses Legionnaires' Case At IVH Manteno With Governor Pritzker Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2019 CBC Health Braintrust Chair, Rep. Robin Kelly, Applauds First COR Hearing for Focusing on the High Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 28, 2019 Bost Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax" Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 25, 2019 Tweet - "There are many outstanding questions remaining about monitoring for EtO emissions from facilities in Lake & DuPage Counties. @SenDuckworth @RepLipinski , @RepBillFoster , @RepSchneider , @RepCasten and I are asking Acting Administrator Wheeler for answers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019 Duckworth & Schakowsky Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th As Women's Health Research Day Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2019 Tweet - "On Women's Health Research Day, I joined @SenDuckworth 's resolution to promote gender diversity in medical research. In the last several years, biomedical research has made incredible advancements in public health, but women continue to be underrepresented." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019 Schakowsky & Duckworth Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th as Women's Health Research Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Brian's wife, @sabrevaya , worked on my staff in D.C. I'm thinking about them, and so many others, as they confront ALS. I will continue to fight for increased medical research funding that results in new cures and treatments." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, DOI, Brian Steed, BLM, Karen Mouritsen, BLM, and Derek Strohl - Request Extension of Public Comment Period on Renewal of Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I will continue to fight threats to unravel this landmark decision. Every woman has the right to choose, and I'll defend them every step of the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles J. Sheehan, Acting Inspector General at the Office of the Inspector General with the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Carper And Durbin Request Immediate Investigation Into Allegations Of Misconduct At EPA Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 18, 2019 Rep. LaHood Reaffirms his Commitment to Protecting Life Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 17, 2019 Right to Life Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 17, 2019 Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote On No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2019 Schneider to Serve on Health and Social Security Subcommittees of Ways and Means Committee Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 16, 2019 Duckworth Presses EPA Nominee Andrew Wheeler Over EPA's Efforts To Prevent Ethylene Oxide Emissions Testing & Undermine Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "As the #TrumpShutdown continues, its impact on climate science is taking a toll. Researchers can't finish reports on critical data that helps the world understand the effects of climate change each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019 Congresswoman Robin Kelly Wins Seats on the Health, Energy & Consumer Protection Subcommittees Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, the #ACA is under attack by the Republican party. The TX court ruling completely undermines protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. I've cosponsored the Senate Resolution that will help defend the ACA and protect people with pre-existing conditions" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2019 Duckworth Meets With EPA Director Nominee Andrew Wheeler Ahead Of Senate Confirmation Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Education & Labor Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 14, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Access to Medical Records Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2019 Rep. Underwood Votes to Re-Open All of our National Parks with Full Staffing and to Allow EPA to Resume Its Activities Protecting Public Health Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Government Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Selected to Serve on Powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Protecting Affordable Healthcare Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Because of the #TrumpShutdown, our nation's food supply may be less safe. Food safety experts have been furloughed and inspections of facilities have ceased. Is this how the President "protects" Americans?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2019 Congressman Cohen Introduces NEWBORN Act to Reduce Infant Mortality Rates Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 2, 2019 Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, the Hon. Seema Verma, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Shaheen Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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