| March 12, 2020
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Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Bucshon, Schakowsky Introduce the Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 and Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Frontline Health Care Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 12, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Leads Charge for No Cost COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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New Democrat Coalition Continues Leadership on Climate Change
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "In light of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on our economy, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to the IRS urging them to extend the tax-filing deadline for individual taxpayers. At this time, government must do all it can to ease the burden on working families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - ". @United has major hub in Chicago & serves countless Illinoisans a year. Met w/United CEO Munoz to discuss serious impact coronavirus is having on airline industry & those who work in it. Congress must act quickly to provide relief to working families during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has revealed vulnerabilities from our reliance on foreign-made medical supplies. When public health crises occur, the U.S. can be at risk of drug & health care equipment shortages."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Durbin, Alexander, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due To Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin, Duckworth Press CDC On Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, HHS Secretary, and Seema Verma, CMS Administrator - Stabenow, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Re-Open Health Insurance Enrollment Window
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2019. We have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, but there is still so much work left to do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The lack of coronavirus test kits in the United States is extremely troubling. @SenDuckworth and I are asking @CDCgov to do everything within their power to ensure that Illinois has the supplies necessary to continue coronavirus testing efforts without delay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "It's time for the President to declare a national state of emergency. We need all hands on deck. States like Illinois still don't have the coronavirus test kits they need. If we don't start taking this crisis more seriously, the situation is only going to get worse."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lauren Underwood, Hearing on the Federal Response to Coronavirus
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Congressman García's Statement on the CDC Weakening Protections for Health Care Workers Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 11, 2020
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Congressman García's Statement on Access to Tests and Medical Treatment For All Regarding of Immigration Status
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Secretary Of The Air Force
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin, Senate Dem Leaders Announce New Targeted Economic & Community Relief Proposal To Help States With Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "As the coronavirus outbreak spreads & schools across the nation are forced to close, many students are left without the lunches & school services they rely on. @SenateDems & I are urging @usedgov to issue guidelines to schools & families addressing these concerns."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see @GovPritzker provide unemployment benefits to workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. As we seek to address this public health crisis, we must ensure protections for working families. I'm proud to see Illinois is leading the way in these efforts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "As we work to address the continued spread of coronavirus, we must not forget the working families across the United States who cannot afford to lose paychecks from unpaid sick days & self-quarantine. Joining @PattyMurray in urging @USDOL to do its job & advocate for workers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I asked @SecAFOfficial for an update on the @usairforce 's efforts to learn more about detectable PFAS levels at @ScottAFB . In order to protect public health, it's crucial for the community around the base to remain informed about the potential contamination of their water."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "While some are focused on the challenges facing corporations and the wealthy during this public health crisis, @SenateDems are rightly focused on helping working families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @CDCgov this morning about the impending shortage of coronavirus test kit supplies in Illinois. Getting people tested is central to bringing this situation under control. So, the sooner we get straight answers and good information, the better off we'll be."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin Presses CDC On Need For Additional Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Leaders Seek Additional Information from HHS Regarding Whistleblower Allegation
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Discusses Trump Proposals to Help Those Affected by Coronavirus & Coronavirus Outbreaks
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 10, 2020
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 10, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Illinois State of Emergency Declaration in Response to Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Clay Unveils Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Director of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Urge EPA to Immediately Conduct Air Testing for PFAS in Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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McEachin and Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in asking the @EPA to immediately begin conducting air testing for PFAS in Illinois. After PFAS was detected in the ground water at @ScottAFB , it is essential for EPA to determine the full extent of PFAS exposure risk in Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress passed a robust funding bill to address the coronavirus outbreak--but our work is not done. As we look forward to the next steps, it is critical for Congress to prioritize the health and safety of workers and their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "With the global spread of coronavirus, it is critical that we have comprehensive screening processes in place for travelers coming from highly infected areas & that airports are provided with clear guidelines & procedures related to screening for #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Baldwin Helps Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin Asks CDC For Clarification And Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Airport Screening Procedures
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Dir. of the National Institutes of Health - Durbin To HHS And NIH: Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccines Must Be Affordable For Patients
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 10, 2020
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Durbin Calls On Trump Administration To Prioritize Health & Safety Working Families In Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 9, 2020
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Schakowsky Introduces Pair of Bills That Strengthen Affordable Care Act on Eve of 10th Anniversary
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 9, 2020
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Tweet - "My statement with @SenDuckworth on @GovPritzker 's declaration of a state of emergency in response to the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in Illinois:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 9, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Illinois State Of Emergency Declaration In Response To Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with Dr. Fauci today to get an update on coronavirus. I'm grateful to @NIH for doing everything within its ability to better understand, respond, and treat this virus and public health challenge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Being a first responder takes more courage & skill than most people can imagine, and it takes a huge toll on the first responders & their families. Today I had the privilege of meeting with members of the IL Association. of Firefighters during the IAFF conference in Washington."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 9, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor Nominee - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Protect American Workers Against Covid-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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June Medical Services V. Russo
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 9, 2020
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Tweet - "I want to thank @CDCgov , @CookCoHealth , @IDPH , & Chicago Dept. of Public Health for joining me on Friday to discuss the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak and to go over best practices for responding to this growing public health challenge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I spent the morning with future doctors, nurses, and medical researchers at the @TeamBMWC Youth Summit. America needs more black and brown men and women in the medical field. #TeamBMWC"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2020
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Schakowsky, Doggett, DeLauro, Van Hollen, Advocates Call for Affordable Coronavirus Vaccines & Treatments
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 6, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Too Much at Stake for Delay or Profiteering: Schakowsky, Doggett, DeLauro Press Administration on Coronavirus Test Kit Deployment, Pricing
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 6, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Too Much at Stake for Delay or Profiteering: Schakowsky, Doggett, DeLauro Press Administration on Coronavirus Test Kit Deployment, Pricing
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 6, 2020
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Durbin Convenes CDC, State, And Local Public Health Officials To Discuss Coronavirus Response Plans
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) about Coronavirus
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 5, 2020
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Schakowsky Statement On Passage Of Emergency Funding For Coronavirus
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 5, 2020
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Rep. García's Statement on the Emergency Supplemental Funding Bill to Address Coronavirus
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DeLauro, Porter, Underwood Raise Concerns About COVID-19 Diagnostics Costs for People Covered by ERISA & Short-Term Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration's Botched Response to Covid-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "When 20 ft. waves pummeled the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jan., it flooded nearby communities in Chicago. The Trump Admin. must commit to funding critical infrastructure projects to protect our shoreline. Proud to work with @usacechicago to ensure these projects move forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Just voted for the bipartisan coronavirus supplemental funding bill, which provides $7.8B to respond to & prevent coronavirus, including funding for patient monitoring, lab testing, acquisition of test kits & protective equipment, & research into vaccines and therapeutics."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Chicago Army Corps Commander To Discuss Shoreline Protection
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Votes For Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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June Medical Services V. Russo
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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