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Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is alarming evidence that links adolescent tobacco use to #COVID19. @CongressmanRaja and I are calling on @CDCgov to urge colleges to go tobacco-free to keep their students from putting themselves at a higher risk of contracting the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Congressman Steven Horsford Calls For Safety Measures in Census Operations Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi and Senator Durbin Urge CDC to Update Higher Education Guidance on Coronavirus to Include Tobacco-Free Campuses Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump? Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging HHS To Expand Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has 5% of the world's population and nearly 25% of #COVID19 cases. We have 60,000 more deaths than the next leading nation. Is this what President Trump meant when he said "America First?"" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our local leaders are on the ground leading the #COVID19 response, seeing firsthand the effects of this crisis on their communities. I told the Southern IL Mayors Association today that I would keep fighting for them in Washington to ensure our local gov'ts are supported." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The United States leads the world in #COVID19 cases--with more than 6 million cases and 185,000 deaths. Wouldn't call that a great job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25.5 Million For Airport Improvements Around Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Fiscal Relief For State And Local Government With Southern Illinois Mayors Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has done nothing over the past four months to address #COVID19 and now he's setting himself up for further failure. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of desperately needed relief for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Administration to Clarify Why Farmers Were Denied Access to Critical Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Collins urges FDA to classify "abortion on demand" pill as "hazard to public health" Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Administration Ends Ventilator Contract with Philips After Subcommittee Reveals Waste, Fraud and Abuse, Saving Taxpayers Over $400 Million Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association To Discuss The Importance Of Legal Aid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another dangerous decision from President Trump's EPA that will pollute our drinking water & threaten public health. I'll keep fighting as long as this Administration continues to roll back protections intended to keep our communities safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's the first of the month, which means rent is due for millions of Americans who are struggling because of the financial fallout of this pandemic. These families need #RentReliefNow. @SenateGOP needs to come back to Washington next week ready to negotiate. This can't wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19 and federal relief legislation, USPS and mail delays, police reform, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are vital for millions of Americans every day, but especially during this pandemic & particularly in diverse & medically underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing $11M in federal funding for CHC's in IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a short-sighted & foolish decision that will only make it harder for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world in our efforts to contain #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to Maurice Smith, CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, David Wichmann, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health One, Joseph Zubretsky, CEO of Molina Healthcare Inc, and David Cordani, CEO of Cigna - As Leading Health Insurers Experience Unprecedented Profits, Underwood, Durbin, Schakowsky, Democratic Members of The Illinois Delegation Urge Insurers to Provide Immediate Financial Relief to Illinois Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While many Illinoisans struggle with the health & economic toll of the #COVID19 pandemic, health insurance companies' profits are soaring. I'm joining @RepUnderwood & members of the IL delegation in calling on insurers in IL to help Illinoisans get through these difficult times." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While the patent for insulin first sold for $1, Big Pharma's insulin price gouging has forced patients with diabetes to ration doses. That's why last year I worked to pass the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, to ensure FDA would not delay lower-cost insulin options." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction--a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of undermining the integrity of the dedicated public servants at the FDA, the President should be focused on supporting our federal agencies as they work to develop a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. This nonsense about the "deep state" will do far more harm than good." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Speaks With General Perna, COO Of Operation Warp Speed, About COVID-19 Vaccine Development Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news. Proud of the work of @Rotary , @CDCgov , @UNICEF , and others in helping get Africa free of polio." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Joins AIDS Foundation Of Chicago To Discuss Importance Of Protecting Access To Health Care Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The grace period for the CARES Act federal eviction moratorium ends today, leaving millions at risk of eviction & homelessness. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back from recess so we can get back to work. These families need #RentReliefNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I joined @ToniPreckwinkle , @RepBobbyRush , @RepDannyDavis , & @RepCasten to discuss how recent @USPS changes have negatively impacted Illinoisans who receive their medications by mail. USPS handles 1.2 billion prescription drug shipments each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Whitehouse, Hirono Lead Call For GAO Investigation Of Trump Politicization And Mismanagement Of Immigration Courts As COVID-19 Crisis Rages Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is alarming evidence that links adolescent tobacco use to #COVID19. @CongressmanRaja and I are calling on @CDCgov to urge colleges to go tobacco-free to keep their students from putting themselves at a higher risk of contracting the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Congressman Steven Horsford Calls For Safety Measures in Census Operations Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi and Senator Durbin Urge CDC to Update Higher Education Guidance on Coronavirus to Include Tobacco-Free Campuses Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump? Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging HHS To Expand Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has 5% of the world's population and nearly 25% of #COVID19 cases. We have 60,000 more deaths than the next leading nation. Is this what President Trump meant when he said "America First?"" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our local leaders are on the ground leading the #COVID19 response, seeing firsthand the effects of this crisis on their communities. I told the Southern IL Mayors Association today that I would keep fighting for them in Washington to ensure our local gov'ts are supported." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The United States leads the world in #COVID19 cases--with more than 6 million cases and 185,000 deaths. Wouldn't call that a great job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25.5 Million For Airport Improvements Around Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Fiscal Relief For State And Local Government With Southern Illinois Mayors Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has done nothing over the past four months to address #COVID19 and now he's setting himself up for further failure. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of desperately needed relief for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Administration to Clarify Why Farmers Were Denied Access to Critical Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Collins urges FDA to classify "abortion on demand" pill as "hazard to public health" Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Administration Ends Ventilator Contract with Philips After Subcommittee Reveals Waste, Fraud and Abuse, Saving Taxpayers Over $400 Million Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association To Discuss The Importance Of Legal Aid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another dangerous decision from President Trump's EPA that will pollute our drinking water & threaten public health. I'll keep fighting as long as this Administration continues to roll back protections intended to keep our communities safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's the first of the month, which means rent is due for millions of Americans who are struggling because of the financial fallout of this pandemic. These families need #RentReliefNow. @SenateGOP needs to come back to Washington next week ready to negotiate. This can't wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19 and federal relief legislation, USPS and mail delays, police reform, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are vital for millions of Americans every day, but especially during this pandemic & particularly in diverse & medically underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing $11M in federal funding for CHC's in IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a short-sighted & foolish decision that will only make it harder for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world in our efforts to contain #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to Maurice Smith, CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, David Wichmann, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health One, Joseph Zubretsky, CEO of Molina Healthcare Inc, and David Cordani, CEO of Cigna - As Leading Health Insurers Experience Unprecedented Profits, Underwood, Durbin, Schakowsky, Democratic Members of The Illinois Delegation Urge Insurers to Provide Immediate Financial Relief to Illinois Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While many Illinoisans struggle with the health & economic toll of the #COVID19 pandemic, health insurance companies' profits are soaring. I'm joining @RepUnderwood & members of the IL delegation in calling on insurers in IL to help Illinoisans get through these difficult times." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While the patent for insulin first sold for $1, Big Pharma's insulin price gouging has forced patients with diabetes to ration doses. That's why last year I worked to pass the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, to ensure FDA would not delay lower-cost insulin options." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction--a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of undermining the integrity of the dedicated public servants at the FDA, the President should be focused on supporting our federal agencies as they work to develop a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. This nonsense about the "deep state" will do far more harm than good." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Speaks With General Perna, COO Of Operation Warp Speed, About COVID-19 Vaccine Development Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news. Proud of the work of @Rotary , @CDCgov , @UNICEF , and others in helping get Africa free of polio." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Joins AIDS Foundation Of Chicago To Discuss Importance Of Protecting Access To Health Care Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The grace period for the CARES Act federal eviction moratorium ends today, leaving millions at risk of eviction & homelessness. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back from recess so we can get back to work. These families need #RentReliefNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I joined @ToniPreckwinkle , @RepBobbyRush , @RepDannyDavis , & @RepCasten to discuss how recent @USPS changes have negatively impacted Illinoisans who receive their medications by mail. USPS handles 1.2 billion prescription drug shipments each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Whitehouse, Hirono Lead Call For GAO Investigation Of Trump Politicization And Mismanagement Of Immigration Courts As COVID-19 Crisis Rages Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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