| Feb. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 17, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Detection of Pfas Near Scott Air Force Base
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Feinstein, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on EPA to Make Good on PFAS Action Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Warren Joins Shaheen, Gillibrand Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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During Trip To Puerto Rico, Durbin, Garcia Highlight Reconstruction & Resiliency Efforts In Aftermath Of Recent Natural Disasters
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Fighting To Protect People With Pre-Existing Conditions In FY21 Budget
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Three Months From E-Cigarette Review Deadline, Durbin & Bipartisan Senators Urge FDA To Protect Kids, Hold Industry Accountable
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "JUUL told families that they never marketed their addictive e-cigarettes to children. They were lying. As a result, 5 million kids are now hooked on vaping. It's time we take JUUL and kid-friendly flavors off the market once and for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "3 months from now, @US_FDA will start reviewing e-cigarette applications, after years of delay. Today, I led 16 bipartisan Senators in urging the agency to follow the law & protect public health, by rejecting e-cigarettes that target our youth."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Good discussion yesterday with @ChiMedSoc about addressing the high cost of medical care and prescription drugs. The Chicago Medical Society, with its outspoken support of the ACA, has been a key partner in advocating for better health care for Illinoisans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Underwood Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Illinois Families and End Surprise Medical Bills
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration Proposal To Strip FDA Of Power To Regulate Tobacco Industry
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Oversight Subcommittee Chair Statement on Massachusetts Lawsuit Against JUUL
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Luis Cabrales, the Student Conservation Assoc. Corps Member of the Year, stopped by my office today to talk about the incredible grassroots organizing he's been working on w/his nonprofit the Southeast Youth Alliance. Thank you for leading Chicago's conservation efforts, Luis!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to meet with members of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network today. ICAHN is a crucial partner in the effort to address rural health care challenges."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to receive @ruralhealth 's 2020 Rural Health Champion Award today. Rural hospitals, clinics, & providers are backbones of their communities, and I will continue pushing my bipartisan legislation to expand access to quality, affordable health care."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Rural Illinois Health Care Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S. by No Later Than 2050
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Casten Statement on President Trump's FY2021 Budget Request
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Casten Questions Chairman Powell About What Actions the Fed is Taking to Combat the Systemic Climate-Related Risks in Our Financial System
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "If we want to leave our kids & grandkids a livable planet, we must have the determination to seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proud to stand with @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , & 30 of my @SenateDems colleagues to introduce The Clean Economy Act today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "I will vote no on the nomination of Andrew Brasher to the 11th Circuit. His track record on voting, reproductive, and LGBTQ rights raises serious concerns. #StopBrasher"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By No Later Than 2050
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Durbin: If President Trump Wants To Help Those With Pre-Existing Conditions, Stop Trying To Eliminate The ACA
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "During his State of the Union address, President Trump said, "We will always protect Americans with pre-existing conditions." What he meant was, "I am actively fighting in court to take away protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions.""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of Detective Patricia Walsh. My prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "As Kurt Thiede takes on his new role as @EPA Region 5 Administrator, my colleagues from Great Lakes states and I are asking him to prioritize protecting public health and safety & to ensure that the hard-working EPA employees under his leadership have his full support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Sens. Coons, Braun announce founding members of bipartisan Senate ALS Caucus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Senators To EPA: Protect Communities In Region Five
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie, Cárdenas, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Oversight Subcommittee Chair Releases New Information from JUUL Labs
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Durbin Briefed On U.S. Response To Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "State and local law enforcement are on the front lines combatting the opioid epidemic. It's imperative they have the resources they need to keep our communities safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Tonight, I had the privilege of welcoming De'Andre Wilborn, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , as my guest for the #SOTU2020. De'Andre is an impressive young man with an exceedingly bright future ahead of him, no matter what path he chooses to pursue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Illinois State Police And Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The #StateofHealthCare is under attack--Pres. Trump & Republicans are doing everything they can to undo the ACA and rip away protections for pre-existing conditions. We can't let that happen. Every American deserves quality, affordable health care. #SOTU2020"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "I lost my father to lung cancer when he was only 53 years old. On #WorldCancerDay, we remember all those who lost their lives to this terrible disease, their families, and their friends. We must do everything in our power to find better cures and treatments."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reaffirms Call To Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes, Including Disposable E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $80,000 for Rural Development in Southern Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Senator Duckworth to Spotlight Environmental Justice With State of the Union Guest
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Last October, I met De'Andre Wilborn at a Chicago HEAL Initiative roundtable through the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program. De'Andre, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , shared his ambitions to study medicine & give back to his community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Schakowsky Statement On First Human-To-Human Transmission Of 2019 Novel Coronavirus
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To U.S. Surgeon General's Report Showing Lack Of Evidence That E-Cigarettes Help With Smoking Cessation
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement On Coronavirus In Illinois 8th District
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Lipinski and House Colleagues Question EPA Actions Taken to Undermine EtO Health Risk Assessment
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to receive @NRHA_Advocacy 's Rural Health Champion Award. I will always be an advocate for #RuralHealth and am committed to ensuring our nation's rural communities have access to quality, affordable health care."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes No On S. 3201
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Casten Statement on Voting Against Expanding Mandatory Minimums and Calling for Solutions on Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Sat down with Illinois State's Attorneys today for a discussion on encrypted communications, drug treatment funding, and supporting the John R. Justice student loan program for state prosecutors & public defenders."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Letter Urging House Leadership To Bring Forward Bill to Ban Vaping Flavors
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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