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April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 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, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Financial Services and Oversight Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC's Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Information on Coronavirus Blood-Based Serology Tests from CDC and FDA Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter to SBA Administrator on Status of Office of Rural Affairs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are all thankful for the heroic efforts of our nation's health care workers and first responders. Heartwarming to see my hometown rally around these brave men & women risking their lives in the fight against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "29,000+ #DACA recipients are risking their lives as health care workers & first responders in the battle against #COVID19 - each and every one of them is invaluable. Our nation cannot afford to tell them they are not welcome here. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Feinstein, Harris, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Designating April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic - if there was ever time for the Trump Administration to stop needlessly holding up aid to the Palestinian people, it is now. Too many lives are at stake for this to go on." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce with @SenDuckworth that Illinois hospitals & health providers will receive more than $1.2 billion in initial CARES Act funding to support their heroic efforts against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee to Leadership: Fund Community Health Centers in Next Congressional Relief Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 10, 2020 Reps. LaHood and Davis Announce the Extension of Federal Support for the McLean County COVID-19 Testing Facility Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2020 Foster Statement on Reported Progress on Antibody Testing Rep. Bill Foster
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Carper, Coons call for Trump Administration to do more to help minority communities seeing higher impacts from COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Representatives Garcia, Espaillat, 49 Members of Congress Ask to Include Emergency Rental Assistance in the Next Stimulus Package Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Representatives García, Shalala and 47 Others Demand More COVID Resources in Spanish and Other Languages Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.2 Billion In CARES Act Funding For Illinois Hospitals And Health Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants - many of whom are serving as physicians in underserved & rural communities across the country. During this global pandemic, we need their help more than ever." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in assisting the most vulnerable during this #COVID19 pandemic. As we continue to address this public health crisis in IL, specifically the racial disparities in infections & death, we must adapt our strategies to protect those most at-risk & in-need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of helping the Venezuelan people during this global pandemic, Nicolas Maduro & his Cuban enablers are arresting & torturing those who oppose their tyranny, including aids to interim President Juan Guaidó -- Demóstenes Quijada, Maury Carrero, Rómulo Garcia, & Victor Silio." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 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, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Financial Services and Oversight Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC's Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Information on Coronavirus Blood-Based Serology Tests from CDC and FDA Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter to SBA Administrator on Status of Office of Rural Affairs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are all thankful for the heroic efforts of our nation's health care workers and first responders. Heartwarming to see my hometown rally around these brave men & women risking their lives in the fight against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "29,000+ #DACA recipients are risking their lives as health care workers & first responders in the battle against #COVID19 - each and every one of them is invaluable. Our nation cannot afford to tell them they are not welcome here. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Feinstein, Harris, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Designating April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic - if there was ever time for the Trump Administration to stop needlessly holding up aid to the Palestinian people, it is now. Too many lives are at stake for this to go on." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce with @SenDuckworth that Illinois hospitals & health providers will receive more than $1.2 billion in initial CARES Act funding to support their heroic efforts against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee to Leadership: Fund Community Health Centers in Next Congressional Relief Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 10, 2020 Reps. LaHood and Davis Announce the Extension of Federal Support for the McLean County COVID-19 Testing Facility Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2020 Foster Statement on Reported Progress on Antibody Testing Rep.Bill Foster
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Carper, Coons call for Trump Administration to do more to help minority communities seeing higher impacts from COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Representatives Garcia, Espaillat, 49 Members of Congress Ask to Include Emergency Rental Assistance in the Next Stimulus Package Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, and the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Representatives García, Shalala and 47 Others Demand More COVID Resources in Spanish and Other Languages Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.2 Billion In CARES Act Funding For Illinois Hospitals And Health Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants - many of whom are serving as physicians in underserved & rural communities across the country. During this global pandemic, we need their help more than ever." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in assisting the most vulnerable during this #COVID19 pandemic. As we continue to address this public health crisis in IL, specifically the racial disparities in infections & death, we must adapt our strategies to protect those most at-risk & in-need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of helping the Venezuelan people during this global pandemic, Nicolas Maduro & his Cuban enablers are arresting & torturing those who oppose their tyranny, including aids to interim President Juan Guaidó -- Demóstenes Quijada, Maury Carrero, Rómulo Garcia, & Victor Silio." Sen.Dick Durbin
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