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Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor now about President-elect Joe Biden's victory in last week's election and our path forward in the fight against #COVID19:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin Statement On Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's #COVID19 task force is solid. I have worked with many over the years. They are respected professionals, truth tellers, and real leaders. America can turn the corner on this pandemic if we pull together." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin: With COVID-19 Cases Spiking In Illinois And Across The Country, The Senate Must Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court, including newly confirmed Justice Barrett, tomorrow. If Republicans succeed in eliminating the ACA, millions could lose access to health care--in the middle of a pandemic. Lives are at stake in this case." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for future generations: Biden's victory means that America is once again joining the world in the fight against climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply concerned by reports that Nicor Gas may have illegally polluted groundwater near its storage facilities. Because of the severity of these claims, I will be looking into this situation further." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 On First Day Of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Durbin, Duckworth Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 ACA Stepping Stone to Single-Payer, One-Size-Fits All Health System Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The ACA protects millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans want SCOTUS to strike it down & rushed a new justice to the Court to help. We can't return to dark days of higher costs & less care for sick patients. I'll keep fighting to save the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor now about President-elect Joe Biden's victory in last week's election and our path forward in the fight against #COVID19:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin Statement On Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's #COVID19 task force is solid. I have worked with many over the years. They are respected professionals, truth tellers, and real leaders. America can turn the corner on this pandemic if we pull together." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin: With COVID-19 Cases Spiking In Illinois And Across The Country, The Senate Must Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court, including newly confirmed Justice Barrett, tomorrow. If Republicans succeed in eliminating the ACA, millions could lose access to health care--in the middle of a pandemic. Lives are at stake in this case." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for future generations: Biden's victory means that America is once again joining the world in the fight against climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply concerned by reports that Nicor Gas may have illegally polluted groundwater near its storage facilities. Because of the severity of these claims, I will be looking into this situation further." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 On First Day Of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Durbin, Duckworth Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 ACA Stepping Stone to Single-Payer, One-Size-Fits All Health System Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The ACA protects millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans want SCOTUS to strike it down & rushed a new justice to the Court to help. We can't return to dark days of higher costs & less care for sick patients. I'll keep fighting to save the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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