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Oct. 1, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of Americans are struggling and Senator McConnell seems to have all but forgotten about #COVID19. Why do Senate Republicans continue to refuse to provide relief for the American people?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
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
Durbin, Duckworth Cosponsor Legislation To Build Core Public Health Infrastructure Needed To Save Lives, Fight Threats Like COVID-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
First Responders Join U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly to Call for Resiliency & Suicide Prevention Resources
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "While Republicans rush to undo the Affordable Care Act, @SenateDems are doing everything we can to preserve protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. We understand that health care is more than a partisan disagreement. It's a matter of life & death."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "At 30 years old, Tom was diagnosed with cancer. He faced more than $2M in medical bills. Thankfully Tom's chemo & surgery were successful. And because of the Affordable Care Act, he isn't facing a mountain of medical debt. His story is one of many made possible by the ACA."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin: Rush To Confirm Judge Barrett Is About Eliminating The Affordable Care Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump is rushing the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett because he wants to: 1. Eliminate the Affordable Care Act & with it protections for people with pre-existing conditions 2. Have another Trump justice on the Court for any election challenges We will fight this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act Introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Pappas Leads Bipartisan Call for PFAS Action in Water Infrastructure Bill
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to join @advocatehealth in Lake County today to commemorate their new Trauma Recovery Center. I've made it a priority to provide federal resources to break the cycle of violence by helping people who've experienced trauma & addressing health disparities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Republicans hate the Affordable Care Act like the devil hates holy water. They tried to eliminate the ACA in Congress, but were stopped by John McCain. Now they're trying to use the Supreme Court. We must fight back. We must protect access to health care."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I introduced the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act to send unemployed workers a lifeline. While this bill doesn't allow you to write off $70k in hairstyling fees, it does exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for 2020."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court on Nov. 10. If Pres. Trump & Sen. McConnell rush through their nominee by then, they'll use the Court to rip health care & pre-existing condition protections away from millions. We will fight this. #SaveOurHealthcare"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020
Senator Whitehouse & Rep. Quigley Introduce New Bill to Prepare Power Grids for Clean Energy Future
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Asks President Trump If He'll Commit To Vaccinating Himself And His Family With Any COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By The FDA Prior To Election Day
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2020
Tweet - "For months, Sen. McConnell couldn't find time to negotiate a #COVID19 relief deal. Now he wants to drop everything to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Why? Because Republicans want Judge Barrett to help strike down the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10. Our health care is at stake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2020
Tweet - "This is what Donald Trump and Republicans want--for the Affordable Care Act to be "terminated in the Supreme Court." The case is scheduled for arguments on Nov. 10. That's what's at stake in the coming weeks: health care coverage and pre--existing conditions protections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020
Tweet - "We're 38 days from Election Day & 45 days away from the Supreme Court taking up the case that will decide whether the Affordable Care Act survives. Pres. Trump & Majority Leader McConnell want to rush Judge Barrett's nomination through the Senate before those two dates arrive."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Schakowsky Slams Trump for Sabotaging Seniors' Health Care with a Prescription Drug Pricing Stunt
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "7M #COVID19 cases = 7M new Americans with a pre-existing condition. The Trump Admin. is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. If they win, tens of millions will lose coverage. It will be a disaster."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The future of the Affordable Care Act is once again at stake. The Republicans are trying to rush a Supreme Court nominee through the Senate before November 10, when the Court takes up the case that will decide whether the ACA will survive."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Jayapal Introduces the Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Trump Receives Medication Made Possible by Fetal Stem Cells; All Americans Deserve the Same Access
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin, Cortez Masto, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Protected Unemployed Workers' Health Insurance During Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "I can't imagine a worse situation than losing health insurance coverage in the midst of a pandemic. That's why I'm introducing legislation with @SenCortezMasto today to help keep the millions of workers who've been laid off during the pandemic from losing their health insurance."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin: Senate Republicans' Reversal On Filling Supreme Court Vacancy During Presidential Election Year Is Thinly-Veiled Effort To Destroy Affordable Care Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "November 10. Remember that date. GOP is rushing to put a Trump-appointed justice on the Supreme Court before that date. It's the day the Court hears the case where Pres. Trump is trying to strike down ACA & its pre-existing conditions protections. Our health care is at stake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Rush, Jayapal, Merkley Introduce Resolution Supporting Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Task Force on Aging & Families Applauds Victory for Seniors in Continuing Resolution
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Slams Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response, Urges Senate To Protect Health Insurance Of Unemployed Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Planning
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of Committee on Finance, US Senate, and to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of Committee on Finance, US Senate - Casey, Booker, Harris, Durbin Urge Finance Committee Leaders to Transform Medicaid Coverage to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republican Plan To Dismantle Affordable Care Act Through Filling Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Sen. McConnell want to rush a nominee onto the Supreme Court before the Nov. 3 election and before the Nov. 10 case that will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act. The American people can see that is not on the level."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Economists have been telling us for years that increased investment in infrastructure will help our economy grow, especially as we face a downturn from the #COVID19 crisis. I spoke with @ACECIllinois about the infrastructure investment we need to create a 21st century economy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Representatives García, Shalala Introduce Resolution to Designate Hispanic Nurses Day
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans have a pre-existing condition, including 6M diagnosed with #COVID19. If Republicans succeed in striking down the Affordable Care Act, protections for pre-existing conditions will be gone. That's what's at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "If Senator McConnell goes forward with his plan to jam through a SCOTUS nominee this year, the Affordable Care Act is doomed. This is about more than political bragging rights. It's about protections for people with pre-existing conditions & health care coverage for millions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Underwood Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation Addressing South Asian Heart Disease
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Two months ago I wrote to the President to say this money should be used as Congress intended. Our first priority should be ending the shortage of PPE to protect health care workers & other Americans on the front lines. The President has other priorities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake With This Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Today we mourn the more than 200,000 Americans who have died from #COVID19. My heart goes out to their families, friends, and loved ones."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "In 2017, John McCain stepped up to save the Affordable Care Act. It was an act of courage. Which Republican Senators will demonstrate that kind of courage now? We only need four."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2020
Tweet - "The American people need to understand that the battle over the Supreme Court comes down to decisions that will impact us all. Republicans have a case before the Court in November that would tear down the ACA & with it protections for pre-existing conditions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Rep. Ted Budd Introduces "Make PPE in America Act"
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated the inequities in our society, including housing insecurity. This week I joined my colleagues in urging Pres. Trump to work with Congress to provide families with emergency rental assistance & keep families in their homes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Listen to the inspiring story of Esmerelda Tovar-Mora, a #DACA health care hero from Hutchinson, Kansas working on the front lines of the pandemic. @SenateMajLdr needs to give the #DreamAndPromiseAct a vote so we can protect Esmerelda & millions of other Dreamers & TPS holders."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The FCC's Lifeline Program can be an incredible resource for Illinoisans in need of telephone and internet services. If we are serious about closing the digital divide, we must expand access to this program, especially as we grapple with the pandemic. #WeNeedLifeline"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is siding with industry over the health and well-being of Illinoisans that are most affected by toxic discharges. Wrote to the EPA with @SenDuckworth today expressing our concerns with further damage to Lake Michigan."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth: Trump Administration Rollback Of Toxic Metals Pollution Regulation Could Further Harm Lake Michigan
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer, Warren to Introduce Resolution Calling on President to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Federal Borrowers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020
USA Today-3 billion people can't wash their hands in COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how we plan to help
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Schatz, Senators Urge Trump To Work With Congress To Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Protections
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Great to meet with students from @UofILSystem yesterday during their virtual visit to Washington to discuss education in the age of #COVID19 and ways the federal gov't can improve college affordability and protections for undocumented students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has bruised every part of the American economy, including hog producers. I spoke today with @ilpork about the urgent needs in America's heartland & delivering the support our rural areas desperately need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 1, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of Americans are struggling and Senator McConnell seems to have all but forgotten about #COVID19. Why do Senate Republicans continue to refuse to provide relief for the American people?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
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
Durbin, Duckworth Cosponsor Legislation To Build Core Public Health Infrastructure Needed To Save Lives, Fight Threats Like COVID-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2020
First Responders Join U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly to Call for Resiliency & Suicide Prevention Resources
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "While Republicans rush to undo the Affordable Care Act, @SenateDems are doing everything we can to preserve protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. We understand that health care is more than a partisan disagreement. It's a matter of life & death."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "At 30 years old, Tom was diagnosed with cancer. He faced more than $2M in medical bills. Thankfully Tom's chemo & surgery were successful. And because of the Affordable Care Act, he isn't facing a mountain of medical debt. His story is one of many made possible by the ACA."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin: Rush To Confirm Judge Barrett Is About Eliminating The Affordable Care Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump is rushing the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett because he wants to: 1. Eliminate the Affordable Care Act & with it protections for people with pre-existing conditions 2. Have another Trump justice on the Court for any election challenges We will fight this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act Introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Pappas Leads Bipartisan Call for PFAS Action in Water Infrastructure Bill
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to join @advocatehealth in Lake County today to commemorate their new Trauma Recovery Center. I've made it a priority to provide federal resources to break the cycle of violence by helping people who've experienced trauma & addressing health disparities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Republicans hate the Affordable Care Act like the devil hates holy water. They tried to eliminate the ACA in Congress, but were stopped by John McCain. Now they're trying to use the Supreme Court. We must fight back. We must protect access to health care."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I introduced the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act to send unemployed workers a lifeline. While this bill doesn't allow you to write off $70k in hairstyling fees, it does exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for 2020."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court on Nov. 10. If Pres. Trump & Sen. McConnell rush through their nominee by then, they'll use the Court to rip health care & pre-existing condition protections away from millions. We will fight this. #SaveOurHealthcare"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020
Senator Whitehouse & Rep. Quigley Introduce New Bill to Prepare Power Grids for Clean Energy Future
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Asks President Trump If He'll Commit To Vaccinating Himself And His Family With Any COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By The FDA Prior To Election Day
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2020
Tweet - "For months, Sen. McConnell couldn't find time to negotiate a #COVID19 relief deal. Now he wants to drop everything to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Why? Because Republicans want Judge Barrett to help strike down the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10. Our health care is at stake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2020
Tweet - "This is what Donald Trump and Republicans want--for the Affordable Care Act to be "terminated in the Supreme Court." The case is scheduled for arguments on Nov. 10. That's what's at stake in the coming weeks: health care coverage and pre--existing conditions protections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020
Tweet - "We're 38 days from Election Day & 45 days away from the Supreme Court taking up the case that will decide whether the Affordable Care Act survives. Pres. Trump & Majority Leader McConnell want to rush Judge Barrett's nomination through the Senate before those two dates arrive."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Schakowsky Slams Trump for Sabotaging Seniors' Health Care with a Prescription Drug Pricing Stunt
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "7M #COVID19 cases = 7M new Americans with a pre-existing condition. The Trump Admin. is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. If they win, tens of millions will lose coverage. It will be a disaster."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The future of the Affordable Care Act is once again at stake. The Republicans are trying to rush a Supreme Court nominee through the Senate before November 10, when the Court takes up the case that will decide whether the ACA will survive."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Jayapal Introduces the Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Trump Receives Medication Made Possible by Fetal Stem Cells; All Americans Deserve the Same Access
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin, Cortez Masto, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Protected Unemployed Workers' Health Insurance During Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "I can't imagine a worse situation than losing health insurance coverage in the midst of a pandemic. That's why I'm introducing legislation with @SenCortezMasto today to help keep the millions of workers who've been laid off during the pandemic from losing their health insurance."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin: Senate Republicans' Reversal On Filling Supreme Court Vacancy During Presidential Election Year Is Thinly-Veiled Effort To Destroy Affordable Care Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "November 10. Remember that date. GOP is rushing to put a Trump-appointed justice on the Supreme Court before that date. It's the day the Court hears the case where Pres. Trump is trying to strike down ACA & its pre-existing conditions protections. Our health care is at stake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Rush, Jayapal, Merkley Introduce Resolution Supporting Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky, Task Force on Aging & Families Applauds Victory for Seniors in Continuing Resolution
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Slams Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response, Urges Senate To Protect Health Insurance Of Unemployed Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Planning
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of Committee on Finance, US Senate, and to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of Committee on Finance, US Senate - Casey, Booker, Harris, Durbin Urge Finance Committee Leaders to Transform Medicaid Coverage to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republican Plan To Dismantle Affordable Care Act Through Filling Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Sen. McConnell want to rush a nominee onto the Supreme Court before the Nov. 3 election and before the Nov. 10 case that will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act. The American people can see that is not on the level."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Economists have been telling us for years that increased investment in infrastructure will help our economy grow, especially as we face a downturn from the #COVID19 crisis. I spoke with @ACECIllinois about the infrastructure investment we need to create a 21st century economy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Representatives García, Shalala Introduce Resolution to Designate Hispanic Nurses Day
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans have a pre-existing condition, including 6M diagnosed with #COVID19. If Republicans succeed in striking down the Affordable Care Act, protections for pre-existing conditions will be gone. That's what's at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "If Senator McConnell goes forward with his plan to jam through a SCOTUS nominee this year, the Affordable Care Act is doomed. This is about more than political bragging rights. It's about protections for people with pre-existing conditions & health care coverage for millions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Underwood Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation Addressing South Asian Heart Disease
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Two months ago I wrote to the President to say this money should be used as Congress intended. Our first priority should be ending the shortage of PPE to protect health care workers & other Americans on the front lines. The President has other priorities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin: The Affordable Care Act Is At Stake With This Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Today we mourn the more than 200,000 Americans who have died from #COVID19. My heart goes out to their families, friends, and loved ones."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Tweet - "In 2017, John McCain stepped up to save the Affordable Care Act. It was an act of courage. Which Republican Senators will demonstrate that kind of courage now? We only need four."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2020
Tweet - "The American people need to understand that the battle over the Supreme Court comes down to decisions that will impact us all. Republicans have a case before the Court in November that would tear down the ACA & with it protections for pre-existing conditions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Rep. Ted Budd Introduces "Make PPE in America Act"
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated the inequities in our society, including housing insecurity. This week I joined my colleagues in urging Pres. Trump to work with Congress to provide families with emergency rental assistance & keep families in their homes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Listen to the inspiring story of Esmerelda Tovar-Mora, a #DACA health care hero from Hutchinson, Kansas working on the front lines of the pandemic. @SenateMajLdr needs to give the #DreamAndPromiseAct a vote so we can protect Esmerelda & millions of other Dreamers & TPS holders."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The FCC's Lifeline Program can be an incredible resource for Illinoisans in need of telephone and internet services. If we are serious about closing the digital divide, we must expand access to this program, especially as we grapple with the pandemic. #WeNeedLifeline"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is siding with industry over the health and well-being of Illinoisans that are most affected by toxic discharges. Wrote to the EPA with @SenDuckworth today expressing our concerns with further damage to Lake Michigan."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth: Trump Administration Rollback Of Toxic Metals Pollution Regulation Could Further Harm Lake Michigan
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer, Warren to Introduce Resolution Calling on President to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Federal Borrowers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020
USA Today-3 billion people can't wash their hands in COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how we plan to help
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Schatz, Senators Urge Trump To Work With Congress To Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Protections
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Great to meet with students from @UofILSystem yesterday during their virtual visit to Washington to discuss education in the age of #COVID19 and ways the federal gov't can improve college affordability and protections for undocumented students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has bruised every part of the American economy, including hog producers. I spoke today with @ilpork about the urgent needs in America's heartland & delivering the support our rural areas desperately need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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