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Oct. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay On Notifying Public About Sterigenics Risk Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Requiring price tags in Rx drug TV ads is about increasing transparency & lowering prices for the consumer. Big Pharma must level with the American public -- this is a first step to end their price gouging of patients. More from my op-ed with @ChuckGrassley" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, Sen. McConnell said he supports the Republican lawsuit--backed by Pres. Trump--that would get rid of protections for people w pre-existing conditions. Also said he wants to repeal ACA, which protects people w pre-existing conditions. Actions speak louder than words." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "For years, I've been pushing to lower health care costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. I'm pleased that @SecAzar listened to me and fellow Democrats, and today's announcement is a step in the right direction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "17 million people are walking today thanks to the polio vaccine. This #WorldPolioDay, let's work to ensure every child worldwide has a @ShotAtLife and is protected from this preventable disease." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Bost Statement on Historic Opioid Legislation Becoming Law Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to Brian Steed, Deputy Directory of Policy and Programs Bureau of Land Management - Forty-Four House Democrats Push BLM to Rescind Illegal Anti-Transparency Directive on Federal Oil and Gas Leasing, Postpone December Lease Sales Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 21, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Bonamici, Beyer Lead 96 Colleagues in Opposing Plans to Eliminate the EPA's Office of the Science Advisor Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In 2016, there were 72 pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in Illinois & 985 infant deaths. Today, women of color are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This is unacceptable. #BlanketChallenge" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 5M Illinoisans-- 40% of people in our state -- receive Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or tax credits from ACA to help buy health insurance. And yet, congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have made no secret of the fact that they want to cut these essential programs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republican control of the Senate next Congress means one thing: more health care uncertainty and sabotage. Majority Leader McConnell made that clear today advocating for another try at an ACA repeal and potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Your health depends as much on your zip code as your genetic code. To improve health across Chicago neighborhoods and nationwide, we must improve economic opportunity, expand access to behavioral health, and uplift communities for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Today I sent a letter to the EPA asking for three things in response to this report: 1. Tougher national standards for water pollution limits. 2. Require the Beardstown plant to file discharge reports. 3. Install existing technology at Beardstown plant to limit pollution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to Acting Administrator Wheeler, EPA - Limit Harmful Pollution From Meat-Processing Plants Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Foster Statement on President's Claim that Scientists have a Political Agenda Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On HHS Announcement To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On JBS Pork-Processing Plant Pollution In Beardstown Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Of course they scramble to respond once the writing is on the wall. Vague, voluntary action by Big Pharma to direct patients to an industry website for watered down, misleading information is a hasty and half-hearted attempt to cover their bases." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Halt EPA Methane Standards Roll Back Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Senate is currently considering the nomination of Jeffrey Clark to be the Assistant AG in charge of DOJ's Environment and Natural Resources Division, which enforces federal environmental laws and regulations. Mr. Clark is the wrong person for the job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - House Democrats to President Trump: Don't Kill Protections for America's Largest National Forest Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Republican Party is the only major political party in the world that doesn't accept the science on climate change. They have to wake up because our kids and grandkids are depending on us to leave them a world they can live in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 USA Today - Donald Trump Knows Nothing About Medicare, Health Care or Democrats: Talker Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "A few minutes ago, Senate Republicans made it clear they're ok allowing President Trump to peddle worthless junk insurance plans to Americans. They just told millions of people with a pre-existing condition, "good luck" #NoJunkPlans" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "In a few minutes, senators will vote on whether they support protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I'll be voting yes to @SenatorBaldwin's resolution -- will Republicans join us to tell President Trump #NoJunkPlans? #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 As Yet Another Category 4 Storm Hammers The U.S., Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls Again On FEMA To Account For Climate Change Impacts On Extreme Weather Events Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "This is a dire warning from the UN -- and America can't continue down Republican's path of ignorance and denial when it comes to combating climate change. This problem is real, isn't going away, and will take real leadership to solve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Uphold Rule of Law at EPA Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "We can never go back to the days where insurance companies can deny you coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Never. That's why I'll stand with @SenatorBaldwin this week. #NoJunkPlans #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Duckworth: New Federal Funding to Test for Lead in Schools Will Help Protect Health of Illinois Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 4, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bipartisan Consensus On Need To Shut Down Sterigenics Plant Over Cancer Risks Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 4, 2018 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Investigation Into Rauner Administration's Response to Legionnaires' Outbreaks at Ivh Quincy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Rush Joins Letter Urging EPA to Rescind Clean Power Plan Replacement Proposal Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Durbin Applauds Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay On Notifying Public About Sterigenics Risk Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Requiring price tags in Rx drug TV ads is about increasing transparency & lowering prices for the consumer. Big Pharma must level with the American public -- this is a first step to end their price gouging of patients. More from my op-ed with @ChuckGrassley" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, Sen. McConnell said he supports the Republican lawsuit--backed by Pres. Trump--that would get rid of protections for people w pre-existing conditions. Also said he wants to repeal ACA, which protects people w pre-existing conditions. Actions speak louder than words." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "For years, I've been pushing to lower health care costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. I'm pleased that @SecAzar listened to me and fellow Democrats, and today's announcement is a step in the right direction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "17 million people are walking today thanks to the polio vaccine. This #WorldPolioDay, let's work to ensure every child worldwide has a @ShotAtLife and is protected from this preventable disease." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Bost Statement on Historic Opioid Legislation Becoming Law Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to Brian Steed, Deputy Directory of Policy and Programs Bureau of Land Management - Forty-Four House Democrats Push BLM to Rescind Illegal Anti-Transparency Directive on Federal Oil and Gas Leasing, Postpone December Lease Sales Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 21, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Bonamici, Beyer Lead 96 Colleagues in Opposing Plans to Eliminate the EPA's Office of the Science Advisor Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "In 2016, there were 72 pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in Illinois & 985 infant deaths. Today, women of color are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This is unacceptable. #BlanketChallenge" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 5M Illinoisans-- 40% of people in our state -- receive Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or tax credits from ACA to help buy health insurance. And yet, congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have made no secret of the fact that they want to cut these essential programs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republican control of the Senate next Congress means one thing: more health care uncertainty and sabotage. Majority Leader McConnell made that clear today advocating for another try at an ACA repeal and potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Your health depends as much on your zip code as your genetic code. To improve health across Chicago neighborhoods and nationwide, we must improve economic opportunity, expand access to behavioral health, and uplift communities for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Today I sent a letter to the EPA asking for three things in response to this report: 1. Tougher national standards for water pollution limits. 2. Require the Beardstown plant to file discharge reports. 3. Install existing technology at Beardstown plant to limit pollution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to Acting Administrator Wheeler, EPA - Limit Harmful Pollution From Meat-Processing Plants Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Foster Statement on President's Claim that Scientists have a Political Agenda Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On HHS Announcement To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On JBS Pork-Processing Plant Pollution In Beardstown Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Of course they scramble to respond once the writing is on the wall. Vague, voluntary action by Big Pharma to direct patients to an industry website for watered down, misleading information is a hasty and half-hearted attempt to cover their bases." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Halt EPA Methane Standards Roll Back Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Senate is currently considering the nomination of Jeffrey Clark to be the Assistant AG in charge of DOJ's Environment and Natural Resources Division, which enforces federal environmental laws and regulations. Mr. Clark is the wrong person for the job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - House Democrats to President Trump: Don't Kill Protections for America's Largest National Forest Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Republican Party is the only major political party in the world that doesn't accept the science on climate change. They have to wake up because our kids and grandkids are depending on us to leave them a world they can live in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 USA Today - Donald Trump Knows Nothing About Medicare, Health Care or Democrats: Talker Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "A few minutes ago, Senate Republicans made it clear they're ok allowing President Trump to peddle worthless junk insurance plans to Americans. They just told millions of people with a pre-existing condition, "good luck" #NoJunkPlans" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "In a few minutes, senators will vote on whether they support protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I'll be voting yes to @SenatorBaldwin's resolution -- will Republicans join us to tell President Trump #NoJunkPlans? #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2018 As Yet Another Category 4 Storm Hammers The U.S., Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls Again On FEMA To Account For Climate Change Impacts On Extreme Weather Events Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans are "plowing right through" with two controversial circuit court nominees who have worked to restrict voting rights and strip health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "This is a dire warning from the UN -- and America can't continue down Republican's path of ignorance and denial when it comes to combating climate change. This problem is real, isn't going away, and will take real leadership to solve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Uphold Rule of Law at EPA Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "We can never go back to the days where insurance companies can deny you coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Never. That's why I'll stand with @SenatorBaldwin this week. #NoJunkPlans #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2018 Duckworth: New Federal Funding to Test for Lead in Schools Will Help Protect Health of Illinois Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 4, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bipartisan Consensus On Need To Shut Down Sterigenics Plant Over Cancer Risks Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 4, 2018 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Investigation Into Rauner Administration's Response to Legionnaires' Outbreaks at Ivh Quincy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Rush Joins Letter Urging EPA to Rescind Clean Power Plan Replacement Proposal Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Durbin Applauds Passage Of Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
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