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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
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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