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Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Methane Emissions Rule Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Confirmation the Rauner Administration's major concern was the PR fallout of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at IVH Quincy. Failing to quickly announce and respond to the crisis put more veterans and staff at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Appropriations Bill Including Key Funding For Maternal Health Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2018 Chicago Heal Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration - Immediately Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors, Restrict Online Sales Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Americans are speaking out against the Tump Administration's efforts to weaken environmental protection laws, but the President won't listen. He's putting special interests over the public health of communities nationwide." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Leaders Decry Omission of Reproductive Health in Annual Human Rights Report Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Reps. Quigley, Lawrence Introduce the "get the Lead out Of Schools Act" to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Students Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "The Chicago HEAL Initiative is a groundbreaking collaboration between hospitals which recognizes that truly reducing violence requires more than just care to treat physical wounds--but a community-focused prevention strategy to address underlying root causes. #HEALChicago" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2018 Tweet - "E-cigarette companies have one main target: our kids. It's time for the FDA to ban fruit and candy flavors, and regulate how these companies market to our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Mary Kendall, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Call for Investigation into Political Interference at Department of the Interior Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin Demand Meeting With EPA Acting Administrator After Regional Administrator Cancels Meeting Three Times With Little Notice or Explanation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 28, 2018 Bost Votes Again to Tackle Opioid Crisis Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 28, 2018 Rep. LaHood's Bill Included in Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 27, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends Additional Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Included In Appropriations Legislation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip - Bipartisan Budget Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 27, 2018 Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Statement on Epa Testing Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Emissions Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth, @RepBillFoster, and I are calling on the EPA and Sterigenics to test the air quality in Willowbrook for cancer-causing chemicals. These Illinois residents deserve transparency about whether any public health risks exist in their community." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Schakowsky Introduces Bill Banning Toxic Ingredients from Personal Care Products Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - Subpoena for HHS and CMS Docs on Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth: Defense, Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Package Provides Critical Funding For Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Quigley Joins Chicago Lawmakers, Advocates in Unveiling New Report on Impacts of Rolling Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "12% of kids are vaping in America today. Why? The companies that sell these products have all types of candy and fruit flavors designed to attract children. The evidence is clear: e-cigarette companies are expanding their reach into our kids' lives. That has got to stop." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Bost Reaffirms Support for Pre-Existing Conditions Protections Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 13, 2018 Congressman Danny K. Davis Commends the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (nhlbi) of The National Institute of Health on Their New Cure Sickle Cell Initiative Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Micheal Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Members Urges Strong Forest Management in Final Farm Bill Conference Report Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Despite what the Trump Administration wants you to believe, make no mistake: The President has created one of the worst immigration and humanitarian crises this country has ever seen, and is traumatizing countless children in the process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "My amendment with @ChuckGrassley & @SenAngusKing was supported by both parties, @AARP, American Medical Association, health insurance plans, 76% of Americans, Pres Trump & HHS. The only group who opposed it? Big Pharma & their Representatives in Congress:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Today the FDA finally recognized that youth use of e-cigarettes has reached epidemic levels. Companies like JUUL have put a new generation at risk of nicotine addiction and that has got to come to an end." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Durbin Highlights Bipartisan Amendment To Take On Big Pharma, Require Disclosure Of Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Durbin Statement On FDA Announcement Of New Enforcement Actions On Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to Co-Chairs of the Global Climate Action Summit - Congressional Climate Champions Applaud Local Action on Display at the Global Climate Action Summit Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, The Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of The Department of Transportation - Matsui Leads 90 House Members on Letter Condemning Trump Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Methane Emissions Rule Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Confirmation the Rauner Administration's major concern was the PR fallout of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at IVH Quincy. Failing to quickly announce and respond to the crisis put more veterans and staff at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Appropriations Bill Including Key Funding For Maternal Health Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2018 Chicago Heal Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration - Immediately Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors, Restrict Online Sales Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Americans are speaking out against the Tump Administration's efforts to weaken environmental protection laws, but the President won't listen. He's putting special interests over the public health of communities nationwide." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Leaders Decry Omission of Reproductive Health in Annual Human Rights Report Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Reps. Quigley, Lawrence Introduce the "get the Lead out Of Schools Act" to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Students Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "The Chicago HEAL Initiative is a groundbreaking collaboration between hospitals which recognizes that truly reducing violence requires more than just care to treat physical wounds--but a community-focused prevention strategy to address underlying root causes. #HEALChicago" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2018 Tweet - "E-cigarette companies have one main target: our kids. It's time for the FDA to ban fruit and candy flavors, and regulate how these companies market to our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Mary Kendall, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Call for Investigation into Political Interference at Department of the Interior Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin Demand Meeting With EPA Acting Administrator After Regional Administrator Cancels Meeting Three Times With Little Notice or Explanation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 28, 2018 Bost Votes Again to Tackle Opioid Crisis Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 28, 2018 Rep. LaHood's Bill Included in Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 27, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends Additional Funding To Fight Opioid Abuse Included In Appropriations Legislation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip - Bipartisan Budget Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 27, 2018 Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Statement on Epa Testing Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Emissions Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth, @RepBillFoster, and I are calling on the EPA and Sterigenics to test the air quality in Willowbrook for cancer-causing chemicals. These Illinois residents deserve transparency about whether any public health risks exist in their community." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Schakowsky Introduces Bill Banning Toxic Ingredients from Personal Care Products Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - Subpoena for HHS and CMS Docs on Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 19, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth: Defense, Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Package Provides Critical Funding For Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Durbin Introduces New Compromise Legislation To Lift IMD Exclusion, Help More Americans Get Treatment For Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Quigley Joins Chicago Lawmakers, Advocates in Unveiling New Report on Impacts of Rolling Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "12% of kids are vaping in America today. Why? The companies that sell these products have all types of candy and fruit flavors designed to attract children. The evidence is clear: e-cigarette companies are expanding their reach into our kids' lives. That has got to stop." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate's Bipartisan Opioid Package Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2018 Bost Reaffirms Support for Pre-Existing Conditions Protections Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 13, 2018 Congressman Danny K. Davis Commends the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (nhlbi) of The National Institute of Health on Their New Cure Sickle Cell Initiative Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Micheal Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Members Urges Strong Forest Management in Final Farm Bill Conference Report Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Despite what the Trump Administration wants you to believe, make no mistake: The President has created one of the worst immigration and humanitarian crises this country has ever seen, and is traumatizing countless children in the process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "My amendment with @ChuckGrassley & @SenAngusKing was supported by both parties, @AARP, American Medical Association, health insurance plans, 76% of Americans, Pres Trump & HHS. The only group who opposed it? Big Pharma & their Representatives in Congress:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Today the FDA finally recognized that youth use of e-cigarettes has reached epidemic levels. Companies like JUUL have put a new generation at risk of nicotine addiction and that has got to come to an end." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Durbin Highlights Bipartisan Amendment To Take On Big Pharma, Require Disclosure Of Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Durbin Statement On FDA Announcement Of New Enforcement Actions On Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to Co-Chairs of the Global Climate Action Summit - Congressional Climate Champions Applaud Local Action on Display at the Global Climate Action Summit Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, The Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of The Department of Transportation - Matsui Leads 90 House Members on Letter Condemning Trump Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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