| Aug. 6, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Make Sure Home-Use Medical Devices Are Accessible to Blind and Low-Vision Americans
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Biden And Congress To Pass The NOVID Act To Dramatically Expand US Global Vaccine Aid To India And Other Nations
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Senate Finance Committee - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Calling for Inclusion of Reforms to Lower Prescription Drug Costs in Reconciliation Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "When Big Tobacco was forced to pay states $246B for their deadly cigarette promotion, most of it was diverted away from public health. Now, as pharma companies are held accountable for fueling the opioid epidemic, we cannot make the same mistake. My op-ed:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Schakowsky Reacts to WHO Call to Halt Vaccine Booster Shots
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "The electric vehicle revolution is here. We can drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions while spurring job creation and innovation across America. Our transition to zero-emission vehicles is a win for Illinois, the planet, and our kids' and grandkids' futures."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2021
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Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2021
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Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Malinowski, And Jayapal Urge President Biden To Address The Biggest Issue Facing The Country Today In The Families/Jobs Plans: The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "As we face another #COVID19 surge, mainly among the unvaccinated, I'm relieved Dr. Fauci & his team are researching the Delta variant & working to protect kids not yet eligible for the shot. We're in this together. Encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated & mask up."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2021
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Durbin Receives COVID-19 Update From Dr. Fauci
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "This is great news for worldwide vaccination efforts. Because of these special drawing rights, poorer countries will now have the liquidity they need to purchase COVID-19 vaccines and weather the economic fallout of this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2021
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Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention - Gallagher Leads Republicans in Calling on CDC to Release Info on Breakthrough Infections of COVID-19
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 30, 2021
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Rep. Roy leads effort to get answers from Fauci on discounted COVID treatments and Natural Immunity
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| July 30, 2021
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Representatives Robin Kelly, Joe Neguse Introduce Bill to Empower Local Governments in Gun Violence Prevention
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 29, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Chicagoland Health Centers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Democrats and Republicans agree: we need to address the lack of competition in the pharmaceutical industry and rising cost of prescription drugs. Advancing these bills today reflects this Committee's continued focus on moving meaningful bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2021
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House Passes Funding Bill Prioritizing Fighting ETO and Climate Change, Local Projects, per Schneider Requests
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| July 29, 2021
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills To Address Lack Of Competition In Pharmaceutical Industry & Rising Cost Of Prescription Drugs
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Pleased to see @advocatehealth and @UChicago step up to invest in their neighborhoods and break the cycle of violence. As part of the Chicago HEAL Initiative I helped to convene, these hospitals are uplifting communities to tackle root causes of violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2021
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Letter to Mr. Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Office of Johnson and Johnson - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Requests Information from Johnson & Johnson on Talc Bankruptcy Plan and Impact on Injured Consumers
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 28, 2021
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Representatives DeSaulnier and Young and Senators Duckworth, Casey, Feinstein, Re-Introduce Bill to Make Fitness Facilities More Accessible for People with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 28, 2021
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Schakowsky, Eshoo Demand Answers From Facebook on Vaccine Misinformation and Disinformation
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 28, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Judiciary Committee Hearing on Competition in Meat Supply Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2021
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Hot Ferc Summer
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 28, 2021
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Rep. Kelly, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to Host Symposium on Black Women in Healthcare
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 28, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill to Evaluate Telehealth Usage During COVID-19 Pandemic, Improve Future of Telemedicine
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 27, 2021
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Bost Statement Following House Passage of 2 Bipartisan VA Bills
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 27, 2021
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Duckworth, 75 Members Request Immediate Guidance for States to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Heinrich, Lowenthal Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Interior Department To Reverse Course On Massive Arctic Drilling Project
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| July 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @linakhanFTC today about a wide range of issues, from combatting predatory #4profit colleges to lowering prescription drug prices to promoting online marketplace transparency. There is important work to be done at the FTC under her leadership."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 27, 2021
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Shaheen, Toomey Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Overhaul U.S. Sugar Program
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| July 27, 2021
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Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are on the rise across IL & the US. We all need to do our part to help weather this storm. That means getting vaccinated if eligible. The vaccine is by far the best tool we have to control the spread of this virus & protect our loved ones."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 26, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Ensure Our Food Is Safe
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 26, 2021
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Chairman Quigley Statement to Rules Committee on Seven-Bill Appropriations Minibus
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 26, 2021
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Bipartisan group of members reintroduce legislation to modernize crucial health profession training program
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 26, 2021
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Tweet - "This country needs a new Civilian Conservation Corps for the 21st century. We can put Americans to work, preserve our precious natural parks, and protect the environment--all at once. More about my plan with @RepBobbyRush:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 26, 2021
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Tweet - "Climate change is not some looming future threat. It is here today and has been for some time. We need to get serious about how we are going to address this crisis before it is too late."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Plaskett and Kelly Lead CBC Letter to HHS Secretary Urging a Focus on Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 23, 2021
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Ranking Member Bost Calls for Regular Order Following Committee Markup of 8 Bills
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 23, 2021
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MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 23, 2021
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Rep. Kelly, Rep. Horsford Introduce Bill to Provide Medicare Dental Coverage
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 23, 2021
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable For The Youth Vaping Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2021
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Shaheen Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 23, 2021
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Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Malinowski, Jayapal, And Senators Merkley And Warren Lead 70 Colleagues In Push For Increased Funding For Global Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 23, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter To Committees Requesting Funding In The Reconciliation Bill To Make Baby Food Safer
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 23, 2021
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Tweet - "As states & localities work toward a settlement to hold some of the drug companies accountable for fueling the opioid epidemic, we must heed lessons from the tobacco settlement and safeguard critical funds for treatment, prevention, and public health purposes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity disproportionately impacts people of color, with 81 percent of those convicted of federal crack offenses from 2015 to 2019 being Black. We need to end this injustice once and for all by eliminating the crack-powder disparity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues During EPW Hearing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 22, 2021
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Bost Bill Ensures Accountability for VA's Health Record Modernization
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 22, 2021
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Duckworth Announces U.s. Commitment Of 1.5 Million American Vaccine Doses To Thailand As Part Of Biden Administration's Global Vaccination Efforts
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 22, 2021
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Durbin, Lightfoot, Attorney General Garland Discuss Gun Trafficking Strike Force, Investments in Community Violence Prevention Programs in Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2021
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Mike Quigley
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 21, 2021
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At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 21, 2021
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Rep. Kelly's Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Advances
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 21, 2021
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Booker, Durbin Applaud Passage of the EQUAL Act out of House Judiciary Committee
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 21, 2021
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Tweet - "A reminder of why it is so important for every eligible American to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Too many lives have been cut short by this virus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2021
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100+ House Members Push to Fund Removal of ALL Lead Lines in U.S. Drinking Water Systems
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 21, 2021
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Bost, Takano, & Mrvan Introduce the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 21, 2021
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Tweet - "This is a major milestone for Illinois and certainly something we can all be proud of, but we must keep going. Getting all eligible people vaccinated is the only way to put this pandemic behind us for good."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2021
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200 Days of Work for the People
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 21, 2021
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Underwood, Members of the Illinois Delegation Urge Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to Address Public Health Impacts of Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Lake County
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 20, 2021
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Duckworth, Pressley Introduce Bill To Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy Loss, Invest In Research
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 20, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds White House's Justice40 Interim Guidance Prioritizing Environmental Justice Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 20, 2021
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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Pfas Action Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Averting Loss of Life and Injury By Expediting Sivs Act of 2021
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 20, 2021
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LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 20, 2021
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Tweet - "In just six months, Senate Democrats have proven that our investments in the American people are working. Our economy, public health, and entire nation are all improving as a result. The best part? We're just getting started."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Commend Federal Efforts to Reform Organ Donation System, Urge Acceleration of Rule's
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 19, 2021
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Durbin Meets With U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan About Region 5 Priorities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 19, 2021
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Tweet - "A big decision indeed. After dangerous delays, the @US_FDA needs to finally do the right thing and take addictive, kid-friendly products like JUUL off the market."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2021
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Legislation to Modernize the Health Profession Opportunity Grant
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| July 16, 2021
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Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| July 15, 2021
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American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 15, 2021
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Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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