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March 26, 2019 Make Quality Health Insurance More Affordable Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 26, 2019 House Democrats Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions and Lower Health Care Costs Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "To be clear, Pres. Trump is trying to eliminate: *Protections for people w pre-existing conditions *Coverage for kids up to age 26 *Free annual check-ups, mammograms, & other cancer screenings *Guaranteed insurance coverage of hospitalizations, Rx drugs, & infant health care." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today's vote on the Green New Deal resolution is a political stunt by Leader McConnell. His party is the only party in the world that denies the science of climate change. He should get serious and work with Democrats to deal with climate change, not schedule show-votes." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act has been under constant threat from President Trump & Republicans. As the law turns 9 today, we have to stay vigilant in protecting it. It provides millions in IL and across the country with health insurance, essential protections, and peace of mind." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2019 Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "What do you know? Ever since Sterigenics was issued a Seal Order and stopped using ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen), EPA confirmed today that lower emissions of the gas are being measured in Willowbrook." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2019 Tweet - "I've supported safeguards for those bankrupted by medical issues that are usually outside of someone's control and come as a surprise. Nobody should ever have to choose between their physical health and their financial health." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019 Durbin, Kelly Announce Legislation To Lower The Nation's Rising Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2019 Dingell, Schakowsky Act to Keep Children's Cosmetics Safe Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "Each year, an estimated 700 to 900 maternal deaths occur in the U.S., with another 70,000 women suffering near-fatal, pregnancy related complications. It is estimated that more than 60% of maternal deaths nationwide are preventable." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Durbin Asks CDC To Assist With Ethylene Oxide Emissions In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Klobuchar, Lee, Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Competition in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Lower Prices for Consumers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019 Relating to A National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019 Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "America wastes billions of dollars on cancer drugs because Big Pharma produces over-sized drug vials that contain more medication that most patients need. Big Pharma can still charge patients for what's in the vial, not what they have to use. Sound fair?" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reps. Lee, Hurd, Lead Bipartisan Letter Opposing Secretary Azar's Proposed CMS Medicare Pt. D Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "This is a huge step forward for public health in Illinois. We must do everything we can to protect our kids from a deadly, lifelong addiction. I've introduced bills in the Senate to make this federal law" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Casten Cosponsors Each Woman Act Rep. Sean Casten
March 13, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Lower Cost Generic Drugs Rep. Robin Kelly
March 13, 2019 Senators Hirono, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Repeal Hyde Amendment Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019 Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "There is no place for kid-friendly flavors of e-cigarettes & cigars. Today's FDA proposal is a good step, but we've seen too many half-measures. We cannot afford any more delays in keeping kids safe from these addictive and dangerous tobacco products." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 26, 2019 Make Quality Health Insurance More Affordable Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 26, 2019 House Democrats Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions and Lower Health Care Costs Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "To be clear, Pres. Trump is trying to eliminate: *Protections for people w pre-existing conditions *Coverage for kids up to age 26 *Free annual check-ups, mammograms, & other cancer screenings *Guaranteed insurance coverage of hospitalizations, Rx drugs, & infant health care." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today's vote on the Green New Deal resolution is a political stunt by Leader McConnell. His party is the only party in the world that denies the science of climate change. He should get serious and work with Democrats to deal with climate change, not schedule show-votes." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act has been under constant threat from President Trump & Republicans. As the law turns 9 today, we have to stay vigilant in protecting it. It provides millions in IL and across the country with health insurance, essential protections, and peace of mind." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2019 Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "What do you know? Ever since Sterigenics was issued a Seal Order and stopped using ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen), EPA confirmed today that lower emissions of the gas are being measured in Willowbrook." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2019 Tweet - "I've supported safeguards for those bankrupted by medical issues that are usually outside of someone's control and come as a surprise. Nobody should ever have to choose between their physical health and their financial health." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019 Durbin, Kelly Announce Legislation To Lower The Nation's Rising Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2019 Dingell, Schakowsky Act to Keep Children's Cosmetics Safe Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "Each year, an estimated 700 to 900 maternal deaths occur in the U.S., with another 70,000 women suffering near-fatal, pregnancy related complications. It is estimated that more than 60% of maternal deaths nationwide are preventable." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Durbin Asks CDC To Assist With Ethylene Oxide Emissions In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Klobuchar, Lee, Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Competition in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Lower Prices for Consumers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019 Relating to A National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019 Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "America wastes billions of dollars on cancer drugs because Big Pharma produces over-sized drug vials that contain more medication that most patients need. Big Pharma can still charge patients for what's in the vial, not what they have to use. Sound fair?" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reps. Lee, Hurd, Lead Bipartisan Letter Opposing Secretary Azar's Proposed CMS Medicare Pt. D Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "This is a huge step forward for public health in Illinois. We must do everything we can to protect our kids from a deadly, lifelong addiction. I've introduced bills in the Senate to make this federal law" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Casten Cosponsors Each Woman Act Rep.Sean Casten
March 13, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Lower Cost Generic Drugs Rep.Robin Kelly
March 13, 2019 Senators Hirono, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Repeal Hyde Amendment Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 13, 2019 Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "There is no place for kid-friendly flavors of e-cigarettes & cigars. Today's FDA proposal is a good step, but we've seen too many half-measures. We cannot afford any more delays in keeping kids safe from these addictive and dangerous tobacco products." Sen.Dick Durbin
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