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March 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon Tom Cole, Chairman on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Hon Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services - Rep. Sewell Leads Funding Letters on Sickle Cell Research, Rural Medicare Payments, Poison Control, and Health Disparities
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senator Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Student Health, Safety
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 8, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Renews Push for Common Sense Gun Safety Laws
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 8, 2018
Letter to Dr. George Sigounas, HHS - Sustain and Expand Teaching Health Centers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 8, 2018
Ellison Becomes Lead House Sponsor of Medicare For All
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee Labor - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Funding for Next-generation Opioid Overdose Antidotes
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 7, 2018
Duckworth Meets with EPA Region 5 Administrator
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bruce Rauner, Office of the Governor - We Need More Than Vague Assurances That Next Steps Are Coming At IVH Quincy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 7, 2018
Seniors Task Force Members Submit Association Health Plan Comments to Labor Secretary Acosta
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2018
Letter to Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reveal Deputy's Conflicts Of Interest Due To Outside Consulting Work
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Committee Democrats Urge DOL to Withdraw Harmful Rule on AHPs
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Against Medicaid Lifetime Limits
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Rodney P. Frelinghuysen and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Committee on Appropriations Chairman and Ranking Member, and the Honorable Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education - Increased Research Funding
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2018
House Energy And Commerce Committee Considers Schneider Opioid Legislation
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Gov. Rauner and his Administration appeared more concerned about saving face than saving our veterans in the midst of a Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Three years later, IVH Quincy STILL awaits action from him to solve this public health crisis. Unacceptable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Halt "Systematic Effort" To Reduce Public Access To Climate Change Resources
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Don't give Pharma a handout in NAFTA negotiations
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 27, 2018
House Passes Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act Reps. Robin Kelly's and Mike Simpson's bill encourages early care in underserved communities
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 27, 2018
Foster Statement on EPA Reorganization
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 27, 2018
Tweet - "I've heard back from the VA and it plans to offer additional expert consultation and advice to Illinois state officials about the ongoing Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Gov. Rauner should accept its offer to help keep our veterans safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2018
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Push To Protect Patients From Discrimination
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Action for Dental Health Act of 2017
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Last month, Gov. Rauner stated his goal of "zero instances of Legionella infection" at IVH Quincy, yet this is the 4th confirmed case in the past two weeks. It's completely unacceptable, and decisive action to protect veterans and staff at IVH Quincy is beyond overdue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "We need complete transparency from Gov. Rauner about why these cases continue to impact IVH Quincy & where they are occurring. He knows @SenDuckworth & I are here to help, but first we need a plan of action & answers as to why recently released proposals were ignored for years."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Let's be clear--these Trump plans are not an alternative to ACA health plans. They won't cover essential health benefits or pre-existing conditions, leaving people without coverage when they get sick or hit certain limits. Let's call these Trump plans what they really are: junk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Update Dangerous Lead Hazard Standards
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2018
Letter to Dr. Shah - Additional Information On The Latest Three Cases Of Legionnaires' At IVH Quincy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 15, 2018
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 15, 2018
Letter to Dr. Schuchat - Take Greater Leadership Role In Mitigating Legionnaires' Disease At IVH Quincy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2018
Ada Education and Reform Act of 2017
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Take Action Against Exorbitant Hepatitis C Prescription Drug Prices
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - End Unlawful Attacks on Women's Health Care
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2018
National Children's Dental Health Month
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Oppose Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 13, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement on New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2018
Schakowsky Slams Anti-abortion Extremists Drafting Policy for the Trump Administration
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 9, 2018
Letter to Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Dems Condemn Trump Administration Move to Help Businesses Steal Billions of Dollars in Tips from Workers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2018
Select Investigative Panel Democrats highlight conflict of interest at HHS
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2018
Kaptur applauds Bipartisan Letter to Protect Great Lakes from Asian Carp
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Philip Morris is again trying to hook a new generation of children on its deadly & addictive tobacco products. That's why I sent a letter with Senate colleagues urging FDA to reject all tobacco products that target youth or fail to improve public health."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Community health centers provide affordable health care to 27 million Americans, including 1.3 million Illinoisans. They're invaluable everywhere, but especially in rural communities. And yet, more than four months ago, Congress allowed funding for these health clinics to expire."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Conflicting Stance on Enforcing EPA's Endangerment Finding
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Push For Critical Community Health Center Funding
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to Michael Shores, Director of Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs - Limiting Caregiver Support Services
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - Include Opioid Crisis Emergency Funding in Next Government Funding Bill
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Community Health Centers
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - IV Saline Shortage at Height Of Deadly Flu Season
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Food and Drug Administrator - Rubio, Blumenthal, González-Colón, Kaptur Lead Bipartisan Letter to FDA Regarding Shortage of IV Saline at Height of Deadly Flu Season
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Raising the age for tobacco sales to 21 can help reduce tobacco use among our youth, which is why I support making this a national policy too. Illinois should lead the way on this effort."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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Politician
March 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon Tom Cole, Chairman on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Hon Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services - Rep. Sewell Leads Funding Letters on Sickle Cell Research, Rural Medicare Payments, Poison Control, and Health Disparities
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senator Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Student Health, Safety
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 8, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Renews Push for Common Sense Gun Safety Laws
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 8, 2018
Letter to Dr. George Sigounas, HHS - Sustain and Expand Teaching Health Centers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 8, 2018
Ellison Becomes Lead House Sponsor of Medicare For All
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee Labor - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Funding for Next-generation Opioid Overdose Antidotes
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 7, 2018
Duckworth Meets with EPA Region 5 Administrator
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bruce Rauner, Office of the Governor - We Need More Than Vague Assurances That Next Steps Are Coming At IVH Quincy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 7, 2018
Seniors Task Force Members Submit Association Health Plan Comments to Labor Secretary Acosta
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2018
Letter to Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reveal Deputy's Conflicts Of Interest Due To Outside Consulting Work
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Committee Democrats Urge DOL to Withdraw Harmful Rule on AHPs
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Against Medicaid Lifetime Limits
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Rodney P. Frelinghuysen and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Committee on Appropriations Chairman and Ranking Member, and the Honorable Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education - Increased Research Funding
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2018
House Energy And Commerce Committee Considers Schneider Opioid Legislation
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Gov. Rauner and his Administration appeared more concerned about saving face than saving our veterans in the midst of a Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Three years later, IVH Quincy STILL awaits action from him to solve this public health crisis. Unacceptable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Halt "Systematic Effort" To Reduce Public Access To Climate Change Resources
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Don't give Pharma a handout in NAFTA negotiations
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 27, 2018
House Passes Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act Reps. Robin Kelly's and Mike Simpson's bill encourages early care in underserved communities
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 27, 2018
Foster Statement on EPA Reorganization
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 27, 2018
Tweet - "I've heard back from the VA and it plans to offer additional expert consultation and advice to Illinois state officials about the ongoing Legionnaires' outbreak at IVH Quincy. Gov. Rauner should accept its offer to help keep our veterans safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2018
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Push To Protect Patients From Discrimination
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Action for Dental Health Act of 2017
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Last month, Gov. Rauner stated his goal of "zero instances of Legionella infection" at IVH Quincy, yet this is the 4th confirmed case in the past two weeks. It's completely unacceptable, and decisive action to protect veterans and staff at IVH Quincy is beyond overdue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 21, 2018
Tweet - "We need complete transparency from Gov. Rauner about why these cases continue to impact IVH Quincy & where they are occurring. He knows @SenDuckworth & I are here to help, but first we need a plan of action & answers as to why recently released proposals were ignored for years."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Let's be clear--these Trump plans are not an alternative to ACA health plans. They won't cover essential health benefits or pre-existing conditions, leaving people without coverage when they get sick or hit certain limits. Let's call these Trump plans what they really are: junk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Update Dangerous Lead Hazard Standards
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2018
Letter to Dr. Shah - Additional Information On The Latest Three Cases Of Legionnaires' At IVH Quincy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 15, 2018
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 15, 2018
Letter to Dr. Schuchat - Take Greater Leadership Role In Mitigating Legionnaires' Disease At IVH Quincy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2018
Ada Education and Reform Act of 2017
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Take Action Against Exorbitant Hepatitis C Prescription Drug Prices
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - End Unlawful Attacks on Women's Health Care
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2018
National Children's Dental Health Month
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Oppose Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 13, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement on New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans' Home Quincy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2018
Schakowsky Slams Anti-abortion Extremists Drafting Policy for the Trump Administration
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 9, 2018
Letter to Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Dems Condemn Trump Administration Move to Help Businesses Steal Billions of Dollars in Tips from Workers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2018
Select Investigative Panel Democrats highlight conflict of interest at HHS
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2018
Kaptur applauds Bipartisan Letter to Protect Great Lakes from Asian Carp
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Philip Morris is again trying to hook a new generation of children on its deadly & addictive tobacco products. That's why I sent a letter with Senate colleagues urging FDA to reject all tobacco products that target youth or fail to improve public health."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Community health centers provide affordable health care to 27 million Americans, including 1.3 million Illinoisans. They're invaluable everywhere, but especially in rural communities. And yet, more than four months ago, Congress allowed funding for these health clinics to expire."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Conflicting Stance on Enforcing EPA's Endangerment Finding
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Push For Critical Community Health Center Funding
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Letter to Michael Shores, Director of Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs - Limiting Caregiver Support Services
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Committee - Include Opioid Crisis Emergency Funding in Next Government Funding Bill
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Community Health Centers
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - IV Saline Shortage at Height Of Deadly Flu Season
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Food and Drug Administrator - Rubio, Blumenthal, González-Colón, Kaptur Lead Bipartisan Letter to FDA Regarding Shortage of IV Saline at Height of Deadly Flu Season
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Raising the age for tobacco sales to 21 can help reduce tobacco use among our youth, which is why I support making this a national policy too. Illinois should lead the way on this effort."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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