| Feb. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "This holds promise to be the first real dietary supplement safety improvement in 25 years. Under this new plan, Consumers will be informed quicker when there's a problem with a product, and FDA can enforce new strategies and take action against bad actors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "E-cigarettes are the main drivers for an increase in youth tobacco use. These products are reversing the progress we've made by hooking our children onto a deadly and addictive habit."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Tweet - " Spoke to Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler this morning on the reports of high emissions of ethylene oxide at Sterigenics, and misconduct at the facility. I made it clear to him that EPA has no time to waste in getting to the bottom of this, and that Illinoisans deserve answers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Letter to Mr. Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Stergenics for Answers About Claims From Ex-Employees - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Sterigenics for Answers About Claims from Ex-Employees
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Letter to Mr. Michael Petras and Mr. Phil MacNabb - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Press Stergenics for Answers About Claims From Ex-Employees
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Repealed individual mandate. Trying to replace real health plans with "junk plans." Actively supporting TX court case which would eliminate #ACA & protections for pre-existing conditions. Slashed funding for staff who sign people up for insurance. Sounds like sabotage to me."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie Leads Effort to Protect Medicare Program
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Casten Joins Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Statement on Sterigenics
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Resolution for Green New Deal
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "If Walgreens is incapable of not selling e-cigarettes and tobacco products to children, I have a suggestion: as a health pharmacy, they should stop selling these products altogether."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "Pharma spends $6 billion per year to flood the airwaves w/drug ads. My bill with @ChuckGrassley called for transparency to this deceptive marketing, by requiring price tags in commercials. Pharma finally seeing writing on the wall -- this will help lower costs for patients:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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The Washington Post - We Can Reach a Border Deal if We Ignore Trump's Threats
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten Statement on Sterigenics
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Feb. 6, 2019
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Quigley Reintroduces Bipartisan "Great lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act"
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Feb. 6, 2019
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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans With Pre-existing Conditions, Ban "Junk" Insurance Plans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 6, 2019
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Duckworth Highlights Need To Address Opioid Epidemic In Meeting With Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Of America
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 6, 2019
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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions, Ban "Junk" Insurance Plans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "For too long, Big Pharma has been protected from competition by govt-granted monopolies--enabling them to price-gouge patients with ever-higher costs for drugs, like insulin."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "EPA's newest data just confirmed that Sterigenics is indeed responsible for dangerously high emissions of ethylene oxide at its Willowbrook monitoring sites."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Great to see so many members from the Illinois Congressional Delegation and their #SOTU guests tonight in my office before the speech."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 5, 2019
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Duckworth Statement On EPA Air Quality Test Results Near Sterigenics
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "There isn't a zip code in Illinois that hasn't felt the impact of the opioid epidemic, and today I sat down with members of the Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association to thank them for their efforts in communities across the state."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "For more than 50 years, Congress has worked to increase biomedical research, improve emergency response, and treatment and prevention efforts to help Americans fight back against heart disease. #GoRed"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Durbin Unveils New Bill To Prevent Large Drug Price Hikes
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Beyer Named New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Co-Chair
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Carper Lead EPW Democrats In Requesting Extension Of EPA Public Comment Periods Due To Shutdown
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Health care is still too expensive for too many working families, and the soaring cost of prescription drugs is one of the major reasons why. Today I joined doctors at @ChooseMemorial to announce my new bill to help curb these dramatic price hikes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Both the @FDACommissioner and @USSurgeonGeneral view the recent surge in youth use of e-cigarettes as an "epidemic." Apparently Altria and JUUL view it as a "business opportunity.""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Quigley Reintroduced Bird-Safe Buildings Act to Prevent Bird Collisions
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp, Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth Urge EPA To Hold Watco Transloading Accountable For Dangerous Manganese Emission
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Casten Meet With Sterigenics, Press For Answers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "IL residents are rightfully distressed about the EtO emissions coming from Sterigenics, and today I had the opportunity to meet directly with the company's leadership to press for answers. The company must recognize these serious health hazards & takes steps to mitigate risks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representative Levin Urges EPA Acting Administrator to Read National Climate Assessment
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2019
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Quigley Re-introduces the "Get The Lead Out of Schools Act" to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Students
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Jan. 28, 2019
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Durbin Discusses Legionnaires' Case At IVH Manteno With Governor Pritzker
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 28, 2019
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CBC Health Braintrust Chair, Rep. Robin Kelly, Applauds First COR Hearing for Focusing on the High Cost of Prescription Drugs
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Jan. 28, 2019
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Bost Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax"
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Jan. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "There are many outstanding questions remaining about monitoring for EtO emissions from facilities in Lake & DuPage Counties. @SenDuckworth @RepLipinski , @RepBillFoster , @RepSchneider , @RepCasten and I are asking Acting Administrator Wheeler for answers"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 25, 2019
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Duckworth & Schakowsky Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th As Women's Health Research Day
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "On Women's Health Research Day, I joined @SenDuckworth 's resolution to promote gender diversity in medical research. In the last several years, biomedical research has made incredible advancements in public health, but women continue to be underrepresented."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 25, 2019
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Schakowsky & Duckworth Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th as Women's Health Research Day
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Brian's wife, @sabrevaya , worked on my staff in D.C. I'm thinking about them, and so many others, as they confront ALS. I will continue to fight for increased medical research funding that results in new cures and treatments."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, DOI, Brian Steed, BLM, Karen Mouritsen, BLM, and Derek Strohl - Request Extension of Public Comment Period on Renewal of Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I will continue to fight threats to unravel this landmark decision. Every woman has the right to choose, and I'll defend them every step of the way."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Charles J. Sheehan, Acting Inspector General at the Office of the Inspector General with the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Carper And Durbin Request Immediate Investigation Into Allegations Of Misconduct At EPA
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Reaffirms his Commitment to Protecting Life
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Jan. 17, 2019
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Right to Life
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Jan. 17, 2019
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Duckworth Statement On Senate Vote On No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 16, 2019
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Schneider to Serve on Health and Social Security Subcommittees of Ways and Means Committee
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 16, 2019
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Duckworth Presses EPA Nominee Andrew Wheeler Over EPA's Efforts To Prevent Ethylene Oxide Emissions Testing & Undermine Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "As the #TrumpShutdown continues, its impact on climate science is taking a toll. Researchers can't finish reports on critical data that helps the world understand the effects of climate change each year."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Wins Seats on the Health, Energy & Consumer Protection Subcommittees
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Once again, the #ACA is under attack by the Republican party. The TX court ruling completely undermines protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. I've cosponsored the Senate Resolution that will help defend the ACA and protect people with pre-existing conditions"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Duckworth Meets With EPA Director Nominee Andrew Wheeler Ahead Of Senate Confirmation Hearing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Rep. Underwood Appointed to the House Committee on Education & Labor
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 14, 2019
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Access to Medical Records
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Jan. 11, 2019
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Rep. Underwood Votes to Re-Open All of our National Parks with Full Staffing and to Allow EPA to Resume Its Activities Protecting Public Health
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Government Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Congresswoman Kelly Selected to Serve on Powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Protecting Affordable Healthcare
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Because of the #TrumpShutdown, our nation's food supply may be less safe. Food safety experts have been furloughed and inspections of facilities have ceased. Is this how the President "protects" Americans?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Jan. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Reed Presses VA for Answers on Misspent Suicide Prevention Funds
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 3, 2019
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Congressman Cohen Introduces NEWBORN Act to Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Jan. 2, 2019
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Letter to Robert Wilkie - 20 Senators Join Tester in Asking for Answers About VA's Suicide Prevention Efforts
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Alex Azar, and Steven Mnuchin - Hassan Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget - Crist Seeks Federal Funding to Tackle Harmful Algal Blooms
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, the Hon. Seema Verma, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin - Shaheen Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans That Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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