| Oct. 22, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConell, Minority Leader, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Solution to the Medicaid Coverage Gap
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To HHS And FDA: More Accessible And Affordable At-Home Rapid Tests Can Help Our Pandemic Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Rising temperatures and extreme weather are impacting every aspect of life on earth, including exacerbating security threats to the U.S. We must take immediate action to mitigate climate change."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "E-cigarettes are a life-or-death challenge to FDA's legacy on tobacco. For the health of our kids, @US_FDA cannot fail."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Climate change is the single gravest threat to our economy today, not to mention our children and grandchildren's future. We cannot afford to kick this can down the road any longer. Climate action must happen today. Tomorrow is too late."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2021
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Schneider, Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "Was proud to lead the effort to secure a historic investment for the National Health Service Corps & Nurse Corps in the American Rescue Plan. Glad to see the Biden Admin. is using these funds to address health disparities & health care workforce shortages."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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On National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Schneider Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Individuals Who Have Experienced the Loss of a Pregnancy or Infant
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Oct. 14, 2021
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Oct. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I was in Urbana today as the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District unveiled their new solar-powered hydrogen bus fueling station. Their new fleet will be better for the environment, and provide cleaner air for the folks living in Champaign-Urbana."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Honored to receive the Conservation Leadership Award from @Openlands today and reaffirm our commitment to protecting our land, air, and water for future generations."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 13, 2021
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Quigley Statement on Appointment of Debra Shore to Region 5 EPA Regional Administrator
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Oct. 12, 2021
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Tweet - "I am closely monitoring @FDA 's tobacco decisions and remain concerned about how the agency is applying its risk framework. Flavored vaping products are proven to hook kids and that must be prioritized."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 12, 2021
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Underwood Works to Ensure Veterans Receive World-Class Care; Introduces Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Quigley Re-introduces the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces the Safer Beauty Bill Package to Protect Consumers from Dangerous Ingredients in Personal Care Products
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "TX, FL, UT, AR, SC, & GA are banning public health measures in their states & threatening to sue over vaccine mandates. Since July, the death rate in those states is 54 per 100k. 2.5x higher than the rest of the country. The deadly cost of resisting science & vaccines."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Bercerra, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Hon. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Director of the Food and Drug Administration- Sens. Cruz, Johnson, Colleagues Press Biden Administration on Their Failure to Make Early Treatment Options Available to the American People
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes President Biden To His District For Vaccination Push: "In The Words Of The James Bond Movie Opening Tonight: It's No Time To Die -- It's Time To Get Vaccinated"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Oct. 6, 2021
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Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Oct. 6, 2021
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Casten Releases New Video with Message from Health Care Workers: Get Vaccinated
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Make Early Treatment Options Available to the American People
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Promote Rehabilitation Research Centers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 4, 2021
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Following Schakowsky-led Letter, HHS Issues Rule to Ban Surprise Billing
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Honored to join @IDPH earlier this week for the first Maternal Health Summit to speak on closing the racial disparity gap in maternal & infant mortality that disproportionally impacts moms & babies of color. With the MOMMA Act, we can improve health outcomes & save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 1, 2021
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Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Introduce Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Of Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Speech On MOMMA Act At Illinois Maternal Health Summit
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Flavored e-cigarettes continue to drive the youth vaping epidemic. Today's data makes clear that FDA's game of whack-a-mole is failing--millions of kids will continue to be targeted by flavored nicotine products that remain on the market."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Schneider Applauds EPA Engagement With Lake County on EtO
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - On the OSHA Mandate
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Reps. Kelly, Blunt Rochester Lead Black Caucus Members in Urging CMS to Restore Drug Pricing Payment Rate for Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Senate Sponsors Laud House Passage Of EQUAL Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "This commonsense legislation will help reform our criminal justice system so that it better lives up to the ideals of true justice & equality under the law. I join my colleagues in applauding the House for its vote today and urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Sens. Coons, Booker, Durbin Introduce Legislation Funding Mental Health Services for Communities Impacted by Gun Violence
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "This is not the first time US Steel has spilled waste into Lake Michigan. These incidents are unacceptable and doing great damage to this precious resource. Illinoisans who enjoy everything the Lake has to offer deserve better from US Steel."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Urge Biden Administration to Reject Reduction in Biofuel Blending Requirements
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2021
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Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Sept. 25, 2021
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Friday, August 27, 2021 Free COVID-19 Vaccine Free COVID-19 Testing
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Quigley Pandemic Prevention Initiatives Included in National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "We are witnessing unacceptable and unconstitutional attacks on reproductive health care, and Congress must act. The House did its job. It's time for the Senate to pass the #WHPA."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Dr. Joanne Smith was a visionary leader in rehab medicine. Her work propelled the Shirley Ryan @AbilityLab to being the gold standard in its field. That's why @SenBillCassidy & I are introducing the Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act in her honor."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury - Prioritize Global Climate Justice
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Durbin Meets With CEO Climate Dialogue
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Casten, Duckworth Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Educational Support Professionals Access Benefits Through FMLA
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "If we want to put this pandemic behind us, we need to get shots in arms at home & around the world. I spoke with @BillGates yesterday about how we can meet this goal and be better prepared for the next pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Durbin, Cassidy Introduce Legislation To Support Leading Rehab Facilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi On US Vaccine Summit Commitments: "President Biden Is Right That We Need To Go Big, But Right Now, American Vaccine Aid Commitments Aren't Nearly Big Enough To End The Pandemic And Protect Americans"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Cassidy, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group on Senate Resolution Supporting Venezuelan Women and Children
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Durbin, Bill Gates: We Must Focus On Global Vaccine Equity
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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García, Horsford, Barragán Introduce Resolution to Designate National Hispanic Nurses Day
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Tweet - ".@InsidePMI should save its PR dollars, they can't hide their deadly history. What this ad DOESN'T say is that 20% of HS kids use e-cigs, compared with only 4% of adults. Don't be fooled: these products were developed for kids, marketed to kids, and are being used by kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden - Donate Unused Vaccines, Again Urges Border Donation Approval
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Reps. Kelly, Arrington, Lieu Introduce Reese's Law to Prevent Button Battery Ingestion
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Health Priorities With President Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Leadership
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "This is a smart move by the Biden Administration. The only way we're ever going to get this pandemic fully under control is through widespread, global vaccinations. We should be doing everything we can to make that happen."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Update on Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 19, 2021
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Letter to Chicago Head Start community - Davis, Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members of Chicago Delegation in Letter to Head Start Community to Encourage Continuing Services Amid New Funding Process
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Markey Joins Senator Smith in Urging President Biden to Ramp Up Global Vaccine Production for Low- and Middle- Income Countries
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Biden Administration's New Vaccine Donation Promise, But Calls For More
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Climate Change in America's National Parks
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "I spent the morning at @EsperanzaHealth in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood encouraging people to get the the COVID-19 vaccine and continue testing amid the Delta surge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Rep. Robin Kelly Leads Historic Investments in Health Equity
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Urges President Biden to Ramp Up Global Vaccine Production for Low- and Middle- Income Countries
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Rep. Casten Statement in Support of Teachers and Student Facing Intimidation from Anti-Mask Protestors
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-Chairs Underwood and Adams Celebrate Historic Momnibus Investments Included in Energy & Commerce Committee Build Back Better Markup
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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