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Sept. 9, 2019 Durbin Calls For Acting Commissioner To Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to call Marca Bristo a friend and one of my heroes. Generations of Americans with disabilities will have Marca to thank for the freedoms they enjoy because she dedicated her life to them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Sterigenics Reopening Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today at @UCANchicago I was briefed by @WSUnitedChi leaders on their work to improve health in nine neighborhoods on the West Side of Chicago. The work they are doing is critical and I am proud to stand beside these hospitals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The vaping epidemic has now reached the point where multiple people have died and over 450 have been hospitalized, but @FDACommissioner is sitting on his hands. If Dr. Sharpless doesn't take action in the next 10 days, I plan to call for his resignation. Enough is enough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Restore Ban on Plastic Water Bottle Sales in National Parks Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Ending medical deferrals for immigrants is another shameful chapter in the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant campaign. These are people with life-threatening medical conditions who could die if they are deported. It's un-American and just plain wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Because @US_FDA refuses to do its job, we still have no idea how dangerous e-cigarettes really are. New studies show a connection between vaping and lung damage, 200+ sick with respiratory illness, and 2 dead. And it's all happening on FDA's watch." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Durbin Highlights Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rural Health Workforce Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Doctor Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Urges FDA To Evaluate JUUL Labs' False Medical Claims About E-Cigarettes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Health care workforce shortages in rural communities have real consequences. Patients with mental health needs have trouble accessing care; those needing dental work delay their treatment; too many rural Illinoisans skip the doctor because they can't get an appointment." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $38 Million To Combat Opioid Epidemic In Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This morning in Carbondale I was joined by leaders from Shawnee Health and local Critical Access Hospitals to discuss the impacts of the health care workforce shortages for people in rural communities. In Illinois, 3.3 million people live in primary care shortage areas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today I visited @Autismsi to learn more about their work in providing services to those on the autism spectrum. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for federal funding for autism research." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Skyrocketing rates of young people using e-cigarettes, and now two deaths and over 200 cases of severe lung disease linked to vaping. Nothing but silence from @US_FDA. What will it take?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth and I are pleased to announce nearly $38M in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic in Illinois. This critical funding will aid those on the frontlines battling opioid addiction & overdose in Illinois' communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "As Hurricane Dorian moves towards the eastern coast of the United States, my thoughts are with those in the Bahamas whose homes and lives have been devastated by this storm. The United States must stand by and support our neighbors to the south in this time of need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 5th anniversary of @cvspharmacy's decision to remove tobacco products from their stores -- including e-cigarettes. In doing so, they set an example for public responsibility that every pharmacy chain in this country should strive to follow. Thank you, CVS!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 9, 2019 Durbin Calls For Acting Commissioner To Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to call Marca Bristo a friend and one of my heroes. Generations of Americans with disabilities will have Marca to thank for the freedoms they enjoy because she dedicated her life to them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Sterigenics Reopening Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today at @UCANchicago I was briefed by @WSUnitedChi leaders on their work to improve health in nine neighborhoods on the West Side of Chicago. The work they are doing is critical and I am proud to stand beside these hospitals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Take Decisive Action To Stop The Vaping Epidemic Or Resign Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The vaping epidemic has now reached the point where multiple people have died and over 450 have been hospitalized, but @FDACommissioner is sitting on his hands. If Dr. Sharpless doesn't take action in the next 10 days, I plan to call for his resignation. Enough is enough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Restore Ban on Plastic Water Bottle Sales in National Parks Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Ending medical deferrals for immigrants is another shameful chapter in the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant campaign. These are people with life-threatening medical conditions who could die if they are deported. It's un-American and just plain wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Because @US_FDA refuses to do its job, we still have no idea how dangerous e-cigarettes really are. New studies show a connection between vaping and lung damage, 200+ sick with respiratory illness, and 2 dead. And it's all happening on FDA's watch." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Durbin Highlights Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rural Health Workforce Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Doctor Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Urges FDA To Evaluate JUUL Labs' False Medical Claims About E-Cigarettes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Health care workforce shortages in rural communities have real consequences. Patients with mental health needs have trouble accessing care; those needing dental work delay their treatment; too many rural Illinoisans skip the doctor because they can't get an appointment." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $38 Million To Combat Opioid Epidemic In Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This morning in Carbondale I was joined by leaders from Shawnee Health and local Critical Access Hospitals to discuss the impacts of the health care workforce shortages for people in rural communities. In Illinois, 3.3 million people live in primary care shortage areas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today I visited @Autismsi to learn more about their work in providing services to those on the autism spectrum. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for federal funding for autism research." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Skyrocketing rates of young people using e-cigarettes, and now two deaths and over 200 cases of severe lung disease linked to vaping. Nothing but silence from @US_FDA. What will it take?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth and I are pleased to announce nearly $38M in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic in Illinois. This critical funding will aid those on the frontlines battling opioid addiction & overdose in Illinois' communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "As Hurricane Dorian moves towards the eastern coast of the United States, my thoughts are with those in the Bahamas whose homes and lives have been devastated by this storm. The United States must stand by and support our neighbors to the south in this time of need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 5th anniversary of @cvspharmacy's decision to remove tobacco products from their stores -- including e-cigarettes. In doing so, they set an example for public responsibility that every pharmacy chain in this country should strive to follow. Thank you, CVS!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump To Support State's Request For Federal Assistance From Flood Damage Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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