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April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Carter, Welch, Collins, Rose, Krishnamoorthi, Gonzalez Lead 115 Members in Request for Relief for Pharmacies During Pandemic Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart - Following Constituent Complaints, Democratic Senators Press Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Accommodations to People with Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Warren lead letter to include Essential Workers Bill of Rights in next relief package Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with leaders of Illinois Community Development Financial Institutions about how best to reach minority-owned & underserved businesses affected by the #COVID19 pandemic, & the barriers that these businesses are facing in accessing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Shimkus, Bost Discuss COVID-19 Response With Southern Illinois Hospitals Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. President, #COVID19 is in every state. It is affecting us all, red & blue states alike. Forcing states & municipalities into bankruptcy in the midst of this crisis would mean dire consequences for our schools, teachers, cops, EMTs, firefighters, retirees, & nation's economy." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For More Funding For Social Service Nonprofits In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to see businesses - like Granite City's Burgers STL - give back to their community & support their local health care workers. Thanks to all those who are helping others get through this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Watson Coleman, Pocan, Carbajal, 150 Other Members of Congress Request Increased Protections for Frontline Federal Workers Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Lawmakers Call for Puerto Rico Aid in Next Stimulus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 26, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. And prisons - where social distancing is impossible - are especially vulnerable to this pandemic. It's a recipe for disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Urge Administration to Remove Needless Restrictions on Governors' Ability to Help States with COVID-19 Relief Funds Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, we must protect the health & safety of every individual, including those living & working in the tight quarters of prisons. I have serious concerns that BOP is not taking enough preventative measures to adequately protect BOP staff & inmates from #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Duckworth Helps Announce Bill to Expand Health Care Workforce to Meet Nationwide Challenges Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rep. TJ Cox Urges FDA to Ensure Asthma Patients Have Access to Inhalers Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Statement On BOP Transfer Of Inmates To Thomson Prison Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @IL_Natl_Guard 's State Partnership Program with the Polish military has long been an asset to our country & a symbol of our trusted relationship with Poland. Thanks to the Polish medical professionals who are lending Chicago a hand when we need it most." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Harris, Peters, Fudge, Richmond Demand FEMA Address Racial Disparities in Disaster Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. for the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth Express Concern Over ArcelorMittal Inspection Summary, Urge EPA To Take Action Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2020 Durbin, Schakowsky Announce Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @LungAssociation 's 2020 #StateOfTheAir report found that nearly half of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution -- making them more vulnerable to diseases like #COVID19. This pollution is especially dangerous for our nation's most vulnerable communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care professionals are doing heroic work on the front lines of our pandemic response. But this crisis has highlighted our need for a national policy that increases the number of health workers to address shortages, medical disparities, & respond to emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Letter to James Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Following Reports That Trump Owes Millions to Chinese Bank, Duckworth Requests Investigation into Decision to Ship Tons of PPE and Medical Supplies from the U.S. to China Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "This is a single day record for IL. As we continue to ramp up our testing capabilities, the # of those with confirmed #COVID19 will likely increase - but if we continue social distancing & #StayHome, we'll beat this virus and finally start getting back to normal. #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Carter, Welch, Collins, Rose, Krishnamoorthi, Gonzalez Lead 115 Members in Request for Relief for Pharmacies During Pandemic Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart - Following Constituent Complaints, Democratic Senators Press Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Accommodations to People with Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Warren lead letter to include Essential Workers Bill of Rights in next relief package Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with leaders of Illinois Community Development Financial Institutions about how best to reach minority-owned & underserved businesses affected by the #COVID19 pandemic, & the barriers that these businesses are facing in accessing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Shimkus, Bost Discuss COVID-19 Response With Southern Illinois Hospitals Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. President, #COVID19 is in every state. It is affecting us all, red & blue states alike. Forcing states & municipalities into bankruptcy in the midst of this crisis would mean dire consequences for our schools, teachers, cops, EMTs, firefighters, retirees, & nation's economy." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For More Funding For Social Service Nonprofits In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to see businesses - like Granite City's Burgers STL - give back to their community & support their local health care workers. Thanks to all those who are helping others get through this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Watson Coleman, Pocan, Carbajal, 150 Other Members of Congress Request Increased Protections for Frontline Federal Workers Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Lawmakers Call for Puerto Rico Aid in Next Stimulus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 26, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has more prisoners, by far, than any other country in the world. And prisons - where social distancing is impossible - are especially vulnerable to this pandemic. It's a recipe for disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Urge Administration to Remove Needless Restrictions on Governors' Ability to Help States with COVID-19 Relief Funds Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, we must protect the health & safety of every individual, including those living & working in the tight quarters of prisons. I have serious concerns that BOP is not taking enough preventative measures to adequately protect BOP staff & inmates from #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Duckworth Helps Announce Bill to Expand Health Care Workforce to Meet Nationwide Challenges Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rep. TJ Cox Urges FDA to Ensure Asthma Patients Have Access to Inhalers Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Statement On BOP Transfer Of Inmates To Thomson Prison Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @IL_Natl_Guard 's State Partnership Program with the Polish military has long been an asset to our country & a symbol of our trusted relationship with Poland. Thanks to the Polish medical professionals who are lending Chicago a hand when we need it most." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Harris, Peters, Fudge, Richmond Demand FEMA Address Racial Disparities in Disaster Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. for the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth Express Concern Over ArcelorMittal Inspection Summary, Urge EPA To Take Action Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2020 Durbin, Schakowsky Announce Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @LungAssociation 's 2020 #StateOfTheAir report found that nearly half of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution -- making them more vulnerable to diseases like #COVID19. This pollution is especially dangerous for our nation's most vulnerable communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care professionals are doing heroic work on the front lines of our pandemic response. But this crisis has highlighted our need for a national policy that increases the number of health workers to address shortages, medical disparities, & respond to emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Letter to James Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Following Reports That Trump Owes Millions to Chinese Bank, Duckworth Requests Investigation into Decision to Ship Tons of PPE and Medical Supplies from the U.S. to China Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "This is a single day record for IL. As we continue to ramp up our testing capabilities, the # of those with confirmed #COVID19 will likely increase - but if we continue social distancing & #StayHome, we'll beat this virus and finally start getting back to normal. #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
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