| 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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| July 14, 2021
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LaHood, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools From Federal Funding Claw Back
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 14, 2021
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Tweet - "As the pandemic raged in 2020, so did our nation's opioid epidemic. To address this, the #AmericanRescuePlan provided billions in funding to address mental health & addiction needs in our communities. We must continue to expand access to treatment & prevent the pain of addiction."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2021
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Climate Change
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2021
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Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Bill Foster', Hearing on "Principles for Outbreak Investigation: COVID-19 and Future Infectious Diseases"
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 14, 2021
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Wyden Co-sponsors Legislation to Support Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 14, 2021
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Congressman Bucshon Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Alarming Rate Of Maternal Deaths
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 13, 2021
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Durbin Presses For Increased Transparency And Competition To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 13, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Healt, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcomittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Major Push To Increase Funding For Maternal Health In The FY 2022 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 13, 2021
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Alarming Rate of Maternal Deaths
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 12, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Lucas, Western Caucus: Return to Obama-era WOTUS "Misguided' & "Out of Touch'
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "This is climate change in action, a frightening example of what will continue to happen across the United States until we get serious about reducing our greenhouse gas emissions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 12, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 12, 2021
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 12, 2021
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Duckworth Announces U.S. Shipment of 1.5 Million American Vaccine Doses to Indonesia as Biden Administration Ramps Up Vaccine Diplomacy
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Too many kids in Chicago carry the burden of trauma without a helping hand. That's why I've made it a priority to increase funding and improve access to services for children and families who experience trauma. This is how we can start to break the cycle of violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Green Request Information From NIH Director On COVID-19 Sequences Removed From Public U.S. Database At Request Of Wuhan University Scientists
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 9, 2021
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Durbin: Prescription Drug Advertisements Should Disclose Prices
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 9, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce $2 Million in Federal Funding to Address Violence, Support Trauma-Informed Care in Chicago
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to @aarpillinois and @IHAhospitals for joining me virtually today to discuss my bipartisan legislation to require Pharma companies to disclose their drug prices in ads to consumers. It's an important step to improve transparency and bring down skyrocketing Rx prices."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Illinois has been blessed with Lake Michigan. We'll be judged on whether we leave it to our kids better than we found it. My thoughts in the @Suntimes on how we can succeed in that goal:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Pres. Biden and his Administration understand the simple fact that widespread, global vaccinations are the only way to beat COVID-19. We'd be in a much better place today if the previous Administration had recognized that reality as well."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life--from Chicago to every corner of this country. We need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. We cannot afford to wait."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Increase Funding for Mental Health, Telehealth, and Distance Learning Programs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging EPA to Address Harmful Effects of Ethylene Oxide
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| July 7, 2021
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Congressman Casten Welcomes President Biden to Illinois to Discuss Economic Agenda, Privately Urging Biden to do what is Scientifically Necessary to Protect American Families and Economy Against Climate Crisis, No Matter How Politically Difficult
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Huizenga, Higgins, and Castor Lead over 70 Members of Congress in Bipartisan Call for President Biden to Reopen U.S. Canada Border, Reestablish Travel Between US and UK
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 7, 2021
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Underwood Introduces Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act to Remove Out-of-Pocket Costs for Life-Saving Treatments and Preventive Care
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 7, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Assassination Of Haitian President Moise
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 6, 2021
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Tweet - "JUUL is largely responsible for fueling the youth vaping epidemic. I hope the @US_FDA will do the right thing and get addictive, kid-friendly products off the market immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 2, 2021
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Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 1, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help 9-1-1 Operators
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 1, 2021
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Congressman García Applauds Passage in the House of Representatives of the INVEST in America Act, Calls for Additional Climate Provisions in Reconciliation
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| July 1, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Experts On Strategies For Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy, Highlighting Importance Of Easing Vaccine Access And Choosing The Right Messengers (Not Scolding Politicians)
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 1, 2021
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Casten Opens Hearing on Solving the Climate Crisis Through Much Needed Investments in Transportation Infrastructure, Highlighting Need for Market-Based Electric Vehicle Incentives to Lower Costs for Consumers
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 30, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Passage Of Resolution He Cosponsored Urging The Biden Administration Support India's COVID-19 Response And Protect The U.S.
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 30, 2021
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Durbin: Equity In Great Lakes Restoration Initiative A Key Part Of Protecting Our Lake
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 28, 2021
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Tweet - "JUUL is responsible for fueling our nation's youth vaping epidemic. While states take matters into their own hands, it's long past time for @US_FDA to get these dangerous products off the market."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 28, 2021
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Tweet - "The only way we're going to beat COVID-19 is through widespread, global vaccinations. Glad to have a @POTUS who understands that reality and is doing everything he can to make it happen."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 25, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lucas Joins Congressman Emmer in Sending Letter Supporting Rural Hospitals
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $7 Million for Clean Public Transit Service in Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Urgent Need to Curb Methane Emissions
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 25, 2021
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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act Continues to Advance in House; Co-Chairs Adams and Underwood Applaud Energy and Commerce Committee for Considering Maternal Health Legislation
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley Unveil Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 24, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 24, 2021
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Durbin, Grassley, King Introduce Bill To Require Price Transparency In Prescription Drug Advertisements
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| June 24, 2021
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Brown, Warnock, Cantwell, Murray Introduce Bill To Decarbonize Aviation, Fulfill Climate Commitments
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| June 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Pharma spends billions to flood TVs with drug commercials yet keep patients in the dark on the key thing--price. It's time to end the secrecy, so today I introduced legislation with @ChuckGrassley & @SenAngusKing to require price transparency in drug ads."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 24, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Today I spoke with @CDCDirector & thanked her for her work containing the pandemic. We spoke too about my hope that we could address public health matters for Illinoisans such as community violence & the rising popularity of e-cigarettes among kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 24, 2021
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Casten Votes to Pass Overhaul of Trump-Era Pollution Standards
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 24, 2021
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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 24, 2021
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Durbin Speaks With CDC Director On Public Health Priorities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 23, 2021
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Climate Change
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 23, 2021
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Durbin: Any Vaping Product That Increases Youth Use Must Be Rejected By FDA
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 23, 2021
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Rep. Danny K. Davis, Barbara Lee, and Michael Burgess Introduce Legislation Supporting the Designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month"
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 23, 2021
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Reps. Lee, Davis, and Burgess Introduce Legislation Calling for Sickle Cell Trait Research
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 22, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Federal Reserve Chairman On Economic Impact Of Low Vaccination Rates Abroad, Role Of Career And Technical Education Programs In Domestic Recovery
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 21, 2021
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Tweet - "We now know that this wrong-headed crack-powder disparity has ruined thousands of lives and failed to move us one step closer to ending the scourge of drug addiction in America. Enough. #EndtheDisparity"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 18, 2021
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Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| June 18, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Help Combat Wildfires, Provide Data on Climate Change, and Expand Land Conservation Efforts
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to join @RepCheri, @HeartlandHealt1, and Peoria Mayor Rita Ali today to talk about the positive impact the American Rescue Plan is having on the community by investing in vaccine distribution, COVID testing, and support for the hardest hit workers and families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles S. Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Congressional Tri-Caucus Leaders Call for Biden Administration to Address Medicaid Coverage Gap with American Families Plan
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that yet another Republican effort to overturn the ACA was rejected."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2021
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Durbin, Grassley Statement On GAO Report On Prescription Drug Advertising's Impact On Medicare Spending
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Since passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity has disproportionately impacted people of color. It's time to right our wrong. I look forward to discussing legislative solutions, including mine & @SenBooker's bipartisan EQUAL Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar in Urging Biden Administration to Uphold Renewable Fuel Standard Obligations for Oil Refiners
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Foster Statement on Supreme Court's Dismissal of GOP Challenge to Affordable Care Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| June 17, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 17, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Ruling Dismissing Challenge To Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Senator Baldwin Urges House and Senate Leadership to Prioritize Maternal Health in Next Recovery Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Congressional Tri-Caucus Leaders Call for Biden Administration to Address Medicaid Coverage Gap with American Families Plan
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Esg Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021
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Rep. Sean Casten
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