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Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I saw @XavierBecerra's commitment to expanding health care up close when we passed the Affordable Care Act in Congress. As HHS Secretary, I know he'll continue that focus and be a valuable partner for President-elect @JoeBiden in strengthening the ACA & building on its progress." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of an airborne pandemic, against the recommendation of its own scientists, the Trump Administration has once again sided with polluters and failed to combat soot in our air. Failures like this put lives, and disproportionately communities of color, at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Now more than ever we must social distance and wear our masks. These selfless public health measures can save our loved ones, neighbors, and health care heroes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Underwood Urges Senate Republicans and Trump Administration to Pass Urgently Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Help Northern Illinois Families Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey; Appropriations Ranking Member Kay Granger; Senate Appropriations Chair Richard Shelby; and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patrick Leahy - Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect Funding for Hospital Based Nursing Schools Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Rural hospitals in Illinois and across the country are struggling to keep up with the surge of COVID-19 patients. @SenatorLankford and I have a bipartisan plan to stabilize them and are working to make sure it is included in the next relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Mark Shriver from @SavetheChildren today about prioritizing the wellbeing of children in a new COVID-19 relief package, especially in rural & underserved communities. Access to food, health care, & child care has never been more important to the wellbeing of the next gen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Ultimately, the U.S. will not be completely safe from COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely distributed & administered across the world. We must do our part to help make sure every nation has access to that vaccine once it is proven to be safe & effective." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 levels in Illinois and across America are hitting new highs every day. It has never been more important to make sure you always wear a mask and social distance. We are in for a tragic, deadly winter if we don't all do our part to stop the spread of this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends on December 15. COVID-19 has underscored the importance of health coverage. NOW is the time to find the plan that fits your needs. Go to http://healthcare.gov and shop around--premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "As we give thanks this year, we owe a special debt of gratitude to our heroic health care workers who are facing another surge in COVID-19 cases. Please help to protect them by heeding public health guidance, wearing a mask & distancing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I saw @XavierBecerra's commitment to expanding health care up close when we passed the Affordable Care Act in Congress. As HHS Secretary, I know he'll continue that focus and be a valuable partner for President-elect @JoeBiden in strengthening the ACA & building on its progress." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of an airborne pandemic, against the recommendation of its own scientists, the Trump Administration has once again sided with polluters and failed to combat soot in our air. Failures like this put lives, and disproportionately communities of color, at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Now more than ever we must social distance and wear our masks. These selfless public health measures can save our loved ones, neighbors, and health care heroes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Underwood Urges Senate Republicans and Trump Administration to Pass Urgently Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Help Northern Illinois Families Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey; Appropriations Ranking Member Kay Granger; Senate Appropriations Chair Richard Shelby; and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patrick Leahy - Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect Funding for Hospital Based Nursing Schools Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Rural hospitals in Illinois and across the country are struggling to keep up with the surge of COVID-19 patients. @SenatorLankford and I have a bipartisan plan to stabilize them and are working to make sure it is included in the next relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Mark Shriver from @SavetheChildren today about prioritizing the wellbeing of children in a new COVID-19 relief package, especially in rural & underserved communities. Access to food, health care, & child care has never been more important to the wellbeing of the next gen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Ultimately, the U.S. will not be completely safe from COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely distributed & administered across the world. We must do our part to help make sure every nation has access to that vaccine once it is proven to be safe & effective." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 levels in Illinois and across America are hitting new highs every day. It has never been more important to make sure you always wear a mask and social distance. We are in for a tragic, deadly winter if we don't all do our part to stop the spread of this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends on December 15. COVID-19 has underscored the importance of health coverage. NOW is the time to find the plan that fits your needs. Go to http://healthcare.gov and shop around--premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "As we give thanks this year, we owe a special debt of gratitude to our heroic health care workers who are facing another surge in COVID-19 cases. Please help to protect them by heeding public health guidance, wearing a mask & distancing." Sen.Dick Durbin
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