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Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over this Supreme Court nomination, the first to be considered after July 1 of an election year. Millions of Americans are already voting. Their voices should be heard. Republicans are rushing it though because they want to eliminate the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over Judge Barrett's nomination. President Trump has promised his nominee will end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & help him win this election if need be. Those are the realities of her nomination. She needs to answer for them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting to restore Quincy Bay for years, so it is exciting that @MVD_USACE has given final approval for the Quincy Bay Restoration Project to move forward. This project will help repair the bay's erosion, improve waterways, & provide a communal recreation space." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 The Hill - How we can help the unemployed keep their health insurance Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Meet the Williams family. Like millions of Americans, they have relied on the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions. For them, preserving the ACA is a necessity. That's what's at stake with this Supreme Court nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett was nominated by Republicans as part of a plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. I'm fighting for the millions of Americans--like Mikey Williams & his family--who rely on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The future of health care is at stake with the nomination of Judge Barrett. We know that President Trump considers ending the ACA a litmus test for his nominees. Millions of Americans will lose access to care & protections for pre-existing conditions If the ACA is eliminated." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 During First Day Of Questioning, Durbin Highlights What Is At Stake With Nomination Of Judge Barrett To The Supreme Court Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Durbin Highlights Naperville Family's Health Care Story As Second Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake In This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Meet Kenny. Kenny is one of millions of Americans born with a pre-existing condition. If Republicans succeed in confirming Judge Barrett, the first thing they'll do is go after is the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people like Kenny. Today, I'm fighting for Kenny." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump & Republicans have been obsessed with repealing the Affordable Care Act for years. They tried in Congress & failed, so now they want to use the Supreme Court to repeal the ACA's protections. Judge Barrett's nomination will forever be under that cloud." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are so determined to rush through a Supreme Court nominee to take away critical health care protections from millions of Americans that we're going to start voting on the nomination before the hearings are even over. Everyone must speak up. This is not normal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin To Highlight Chicagoland Family's Health Care Story During First Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump is sending Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court with an assignment--eliminate the Affordable Care Act. If that happens, over 20 million Americans would lose health coverage and millions with pre-existing conditions would lose protections. I'll fight for each of them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act is at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court. That means protections for pre-existing conditions are at stake as well. The case that will decide the future of health care access is set for Nov. 10. We must fight to save the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "On Monday, Senate Republicans will continue their rush to put another Trump justice on the Supreme Court. This is part of Trump's plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I will do everything I can to fight back." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 With the Health Coverage of Millions of Illinoisans at Risk, Underwood Urges the Protection of the ACA Ahead of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Huma Services - Responding to King, Colleagues, HHS Expands Relief For Rural Healthcare Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with these patient groups--who represent millions of Americans with cancer, heart, asthma, & mental health conditions--as they voice their opposition to the Republican effort to repeal pre-existing condition protections through the Supreme Court. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @IMA_Today members about the issues impacting their businesses. I'll keep fighting for them & pushing for the COVID-19 assistance and infrastructure programs we need to move Illinois forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter DeFazio, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Grace Napolitano, Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment; Hon. Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Great Lakes Task Force Urges Support for Great Lakes in Water Resources Development Act Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Announce Health Equity and Accountability Act to Create a More Equitable Healthcare System Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has magnified major gaps in our health care workforce. I introduced a bill with @MarcoRubio to address this shortage in June--the House has passed funding for it, but it's still sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk awaiting a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Impact on Illinois Manufacturers' Association Members Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice & Climate Crisis with The Coalition for Clean Energy & Healthy Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Election officials are on the front lines of the democratic process & many have worked around the clock to ensure that Americans can safely & securely cast their ballots as we face the #COVID19 pandemic and continued threats of foreign interference." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are counting on Congress to provide them with the relief they need to get through this public health & economic crisis. In walking away from relief negotiations, President Trump is turning his back on struggling Americans at the worst possible time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @MSNBC with @chucktodd soon to talk about COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My inquiry of top vax companies showed need for stronger standards & transparency amid Pres. Trump's pressure to cut corners. Pleased to see updated FDA guidance adheres to scientific integrity & will boost public confidence for a safe & effective vaccine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Sending best wishes to our top military leaders after they were exposed to #COVID19. Another stark reminder that no American can dismiss this virus. We need a plan to defeat the pandemic, and it starts with listening to experts and following the science." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans held a super-spreader event in the Rose Garden to announce Judge Barrett's nomination & now they risk doing it again in Senate hearings. All so they can rush through a nominee to help them strike down the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Like his joy ride at the hospital, Pres. Trump removing his mask while infected was vain and reckless. He is making the White House, already a #COVID19 hot spot, one of the most dangerous workplaces in our nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been appalling. @SenWarren and I are calling on DOJ and BOP to take responsibility and fix their failures immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you have a helicopter ready to whisk you to a hospital with a private suite waiting for you... don't be afraid. If live with a resident staff of 30 doctors & nurses... don't be afraid. If you have access to drugs rarely available to ordinary Americans... don't be afraid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "210,000 Americans are dead & many more face financial hardship. Instead of asking Senate R's to provide relief to struggling Americans, the President wants them to focus on confirming his nominee so they can undo the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Seeks Documents from CDC and FDA on White House Office Interfering with Coronavirus Messaging Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Gallego, Chair Grijalva, Sen. Cantwell Lead Letter to Sec. Perdue Urging Pause or Reversal of Roadless Rule Exemption in Tongass Natl. Forest Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care is at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court. If Republicans succeed in ramming through their nominee before Nov. 10, they'll use the Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. We must fight back." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Underwood-Backed Heroes Act Passes the House; Includes $3.6 Billion to Safeguard U.S. Elections Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 5, 2020 After Trump's Hospitalization, Duckworth Tells Gop Colleagues: Your Actions Now Can Set an Example and Save Lives Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "After downplaying the virus for months, the President is in the hospital & 210,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19. Pres. Trump's decision to go for a drive around Walter Reed shows he's still not taking this virus seriously. We need science & leadership, not political stunts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Especially in a pandemic, Americans rely on the expertise of federal public health agencies to provide accurate, scientific information to keep them safe. But we have seen several troubling interventions by the White House in scientific aspects of the #COVID19 response." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court controversy is not just partisan politics. Republicans are rushing through a nominee because they want the Court to strike down the ACA, ripping health care away from millions & ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The President could use his diagnosis & new pre-existing condition to share public health guidance, defend health coverage, & save lives. We've already lost too many Americans to this deadly virus because of a failure of leadership. Sadly--his tweet completely misses the mark." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Underwood Supports the House Passage of Updated Coronavirus Relief Package to Support Illinois Families and Communities Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "I tested negative for #COVID19 yesterday. Here's hoping my colleagues, the President, and others testing positive get well soon and emerge from this experience with resolve to tell the truth about the danger we face." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing the President and First Lady a speedy recovery from this dangerous coronavirus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Duckworth to Gop Senators Who Applauded Her Daughter's First Visit to The Capitol: Reconsider Whether You Can Vote for A Supreme Court Nominee Who Supported an Organization that Believes My Daughter Shouldn't Exist Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Calling for Investigation Into Political Interference with Coronavirus Information Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir, of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Warren To Federal Prison Authorities: Take Urgent Action To Contain Further Spread Of COVID-19 In Federal Prisons Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinoisans With Pre-Existing Conditions To Speak Out Against Republican Threat To Overturn Affordable Care Act With SCOTUS Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "One week after the election, the Supreme Court will hear a case to determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have urged the Court to strike the ACA down. And now Senate Republicans are rushing to fill the SCOTUS vacancy this month." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Calling For Investigation Into Political Inference With Coronavirus Information Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been very clear--he wants nominees for the Supreme Court who will vote to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & overturn Roe v. Wade. These are litmus tests that he has publicly laid out." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to Dr. Ryung Suh, CEO of Atlas Research LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to Den Tolmor, Manager of the DD&T Group LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "43 Senate Republicans just voted in support of a lawsuit seeking to undo the Affordable Care Act, which would wipe out protections for pre-existing conditions. They want to rip health care coverage away from millions in the middle of a pandemic without providing any alternative." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over this Supreme Court nomination, the first to be considered after July 1 of an election year. Millions of Americans are already voting. Their voices should be heard. Republicans are rushing it though because they want to eliminate the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is an orange cloud hanging over Judge Barrett's nomination. President Trump has promised his nominee will end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & help him win this election if need be. Those are the realities of her nomination. She needs to answer for them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting to restore Quincy Bay for years, so it is exciting that @MVD_USACE has given final approval for the Quincy Bay Restoration Project to move forward. This project will help repair the bay's erosion, improve waterways, & provide a communal recreation space." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 The Hill - How we can help the unemployed keep their health insurance Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Meet the Williams family. Like millions of Americans, they have relied on the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions. For them, preserving the ACA is a necessity. That's what's at stake with this Supreme Court nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett was nominated by Republicans as part of a plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. I'm fighting for the millions of Americans--like Mikey Williams & his family--who rely on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The future of health care is at stake with the nomination of Judge Barrett. We know that President Trump considers ending the ACA a litmus test for his nominees. Millions of Americans will lose access to care & protections for pre-existing conditions If the ACA is eliminated." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 During First Day Of Questioning, Durbin Highlights What Is At Stake With Nomination Of Judge Barrett To The Supreme Court Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Durbin Highlights Naperville Family's Health Care Story As Second Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Begins Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake In This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Meet Kenny. Kenny is one of millions of Americans born with a pre-existing condition. If Republicans succeed in confirming Judge Barrett, the first thing they'll do is go after is the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people like Kenny. Today, I'm fighting for Kenny." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump & Republicans have been obsessed with repealing the Affordable Care Act for years. They tried in Congress & failed, so now they want to use the Supreme Court to repeal the ACA's protections. Judge Barrett's nomination will forever be under that cloud." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are so determined to rush through a Supreme Court nominee to take away critical health care protections from millions of Americans that we're going to start voting on the nomination before the hearings are even over. Everyone must speak up. This is not normal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Durbin To Highlight Chicagoland Family's Health Care Story During First Day Of Supreme Court Nomination Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump is sending Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court with an assignment--eliminate the Affordable Care Act. If that happens, over 20 million Americans would lose health coverage and millions with pre-existing conditions would lose protections. I'll fight for each of them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act is at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court. That means protections for pre-existing conditions are at stake as well. The case that will decide the future of health care access is set for Nov. 10. We must fight to save the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2020 Tweet - "On Monday, Senate Republicans will continue their rush to put another Trump justice on the Supreme Court. This is part of Trump's plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I will do everything I can to fight back." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 With the Health Coverage of Millions of Illinoisans at Risk, Underwood Urges the Protection of the ACA Ahead of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Huma Services - Responding to King, Colleagues, HHS Expands Relief For Rural Healthcare Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with these patient groups--who represent millions of Americans with cancer, heart, asthma, & mental health conditions--as they voice their opposition to the Republican effort to repeal pre-existing condition protections through the Supreme Court. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @IMA_Today members about the issues impacting their businesses. I'll keep fighting for them & pushing for the COVID-19 assistance and infrastructure programs we need to move Illinois forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter DeFazio, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Hon. Grace Napolitano, Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment; Hon. Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Great Lakes Task Force Urges Support for Great Lakes in Water Resources Development Act Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Announce Health Equity and Accountability Act to Create a More Equitable Healthcare System Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has magnified major gaps in our health care workforce. I introduced a bill with @MarcoRubio to address this shortage in June--the House has passed funding for it, but it's still sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk awaiting a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Impact on Illinois Manufacturers' Association Members Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 8, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice & Climate Crisis with The Coalition for Clean Energy & Healthy Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Election officials are on the front lines of the democratic process & many have worked around the clock to ensure that Americans can safely & securely cast their ballots as we face the #COVID19 pandemic and continued threats of foreign interference." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are counting on Congress to provide them with the relief they need to get through this public health & economic crisis. In walking away from relief negotiations, President Trump is turning his back on struggling Americans at the worst possible time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @MSNBC with @chucktodd soon to talk about COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My inquiry of top vax companies showed need for stronger standards & transparency amid Pres. Trump's pressure to cut corners. Pleased to see updated FDA guidance adheres to scientific integrity & will boost public confidence for a safe & effective vaccine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Sending best wishes to our top military leaders after they were exposed to #COVID19. Another stark reminder that no American can dismiss this virus. We need a plan to defeat the pandemic, and it starts with listening to experts and following the science." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans held a super-spreader event in the Rose Garden to announce Judge Barrett's nomination & now they risk doing it again in Senate hearings. All so they can rush through a nominee to help them strike down the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Like his joy ride at the hospital, Pres. Trump removing his mask while infected was vain and reckless. He is making the White House, already a #COVID19 hot spot, one of the most dangerous workplaces in our nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been appalling. @SenWarren and I are calling on DOJ and BOP to take responsibility and fix their failures immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you have a helicopter ready to whisk you to a hospital with a private suite waiting for you... don't be afraid. If live with a resident staff of 30 doctors & nurses... don't be afraid. If you have access to drugs rarely available to ordinary Americans... don't be afraid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "210,000 Americans are dead & many more face financial hardship. Instead of asking Senate R's to provide relief to struggling Americans, the President wants them to focus on confirming his nominee so they can undo the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Seeks Documents from CDC and FDA on White House Office Interfering with Coronavirus Messaging Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Gallego, Chair Grijalva, Sen. Cantwell Lead Letter to Sec. Perdue Urging Pause or Reversal of Roadless Rule Exemption in Tongass Natl. Forest Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care is at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court. If Republicans succeed in ramming through their nominee before Nov. 10, they'll use the Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. We must fight back." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Underwood-Backed Heroes Act Passes the House; Includes $3.6 Billion to Safeguard U.S. Elections Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 5, 2020 After Trump's Hospitalization, Duckworth Tells Gop Colleagues: Your Actions Now Can Set an Example and Save Lives Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "After downplaying the virus for months, the President is in the hospital & 210,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19. Pres. Trump's decision to go for a drive around Walter Reed shows he's still not taking this virus seriously. We need science & leadership, not political stunts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Especially in a pandemic, Americans rely on the expertise of federal public health agencies to provide accurate, scientific information to keep them safe. But we have seen several troubling interventions by the White House in scientific aspects of the #COVID19 response." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court controversy is not just partisan politics. Republicans are rushing through a nominee because they want the Court to strike down the ACA, ripping health care away from millions & ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The President could use his diagnosis & new pre-existing condition to share public health guidance, defend health coverage, & save lives. We've already lost too many Americans to this deadly virus because of a failure of leadership. Sadly--his tweet completely misses the mark." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Underwood Supports the House Passage of Updated Coronavirus Relief Package to Support Illinois Families and Communities Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "I tested negative for #COVID19 yesterday. Here's hoping my colleagues, the President, and others testing positive get well soon and emerge from this experience with resolve to tell the truth about the danger we face." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing the President and First Lady a speedy recovery from this dangerous coronavirus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Duckworth to Gop Senators Who Applauded Her Daughter's First Visit to The Capitol: Reconsider Whether You Can Vote for A Supreme Court Nominee Who Supported an Organization that Believes My Daughter Shouldn't Exist Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Calling for Investigation Into Political Interference with Coronavirus Information Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir, of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Warren To Federal Prison Authorities: Take Urgent Action To Contain Further Spread Of COVID-19 In Federal Prisons Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinoisans With Pre-Existing Conditions To Speak Out Against Republican Threat To Overturn Affordable Care Act With SCOTUS Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "One week after the election, the Supreme Court will hear a case to determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have urged the Court to strike the ACA down. And now Senate Republicans are rushing to fill the SCOTUS vacancy this month." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Calling For Investigation Into Political Inference With Coronavirus Information Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been very clear--he wants nominees for the Supreme Court who will vote to eliminate the Affordable Care Act & overturn Roe v. Wade. These are litmus tests that he has publicly laid out." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to Dr. Ryung Suh, CEO of Atlas Research LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to Den Tolmor, Manager of the DD&T Group LLC - Committee Chairs Expand Investigation Into Trump Administration's "Boondoggle" PR Contracts to Tout Coronavirus Response Before Election Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "43 Senate Republicans just voted in support of a lawsuit seeking to undo the Affordable Care Act, which would wipe out protections for pre-existing conditions. They want to rip health care coverage away from millions in the middle of a pandemic without providing any alternative." Sen.Dick Durbin
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