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March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rush, Carter Lead Successful Effort to Ensure Pathologists are Able to Address Critical Testing Needs During Pandemic Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Applauds Federal Funding Awarded to Illinois Community Health Centers Rep. Darin LaHood
March 25, 2020 RRSTAR.com - Tammy Duckworth: Don't underestimate COVID-19; follow recommended guidelines Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Tlaib, Pressley and Ocasio-Cortez Urge House Leadership to Mandate Fed Reserve Save State and Local Governments From Financial Collapse Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Threat At Federal Prisons With Council Of Prison Locals Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Approval Of Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 20 members call for two-week mandatory nationwide shelter in place Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Wyden, Merkley Raise Concerns About Harmful Medicaid Regulation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact With Illinois Municipal League & Mayors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois, a state of 13 million people, has only tested roughly 8,400 people for coronavirus, and we still struggle with shortages of ventilators and personal protective equipment for our health care workers. This is unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr & BOP Director Carvajal urging them to stop the spread of coronavirus in federal prisons by transferring vulnerable inmates to home confinement under the #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @IMLLeague today about the challenges facing local govt's & cities during this pandemic. First & foremost, local hospitals need resources -- & I will keep pushing to boost funding for the medical supplies that are so desperately needed on the front lines of this fight." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Urges FDA Commisioner To Increase Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin: Senate Democrats Fighting To Put Working Families First & Address Public Health Crisis In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Negotiations are ongoing b/w White House & @SenSchumer . Senate Dems will improve Sen. McConnell's partisan coronavirus relief bill & get it passed in a timely manner. Bipartisanship is everything right now -- we must work together on behalf of our hospitals & working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Quality, affordable health insurance for every American has never seemed as important as it does right now. And yet today, as the Affordable Care Act turns 10 years old, Republicans continue to fight in court to dismantle the ACA & kick 20 million Americans off their insurance." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is working to address the coronavirus crisis, & we're going to do it in a timely way -- but it has to be bipartisan. Sen. McConnell made the decision to go it alone on this last bill -- now we're dealing with the natural outcome of his decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Testing with President and Ceo of Northshore University Healthsystem Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Joyce, Quigley Call on House, Senate Leadership to Provide Robust Funding to Support Hospitals and Health Systems Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Date Title Politician
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rush, Carter Lead Successful Effort to Ensure Pathologists are Able to Address Critical Testing Needs During Pandemic Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Applauds Federal Funding Awarded to Illinois Community Health Centers Rep.Darin LaHood
March 25, 2020 RRSTAR.com - Tammy Duckworth: Don't underestimate COVID-19; follow recommended guidelines Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Tlaib, Pressley and Ocasio-Cortez Urge House Leadership to Mandate Fed Reserve Save State and Local Governments From Financial Collapse Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Threat At Federal Prisons With Council Of Prison Locals Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Approval Of Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Durbin Highlights Senate Democrats' Priorities In Third Coronavirus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 20 members call for two-week mandatory nationwide shelter in place Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Wyden, Merkley Raise Concerns About Harmful Medicaid Regulation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020 Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact With Illinois Municipal League & Mayors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois, a state of 13 million people, has only tested roughly 8,400 people for coronavirus, and we still struggle with shortages of ventilators and personal protective equipment for our health care workers. This is unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr & BOP Director Carvajal urging them to stop the spread of coronavirus in federal prisons by transferring vulnerable inmates to home confinement under the #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @IMLLeague today about the challenges facing local govt's & cities during this pandemic. First & foremost, local hospitals need resources -- & I will keep pushing to boost funding for the medical supplies that are so desperately needed on the front lines of this fight." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Urges FDA Commisioner To Increase Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin: Senate Democrats Fighting To Put Working Families First & Address Public Health Crisis In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Negotiations are ongoing b/w White House & @SenSchumer . Senate Dems will improve Sen. McConnell's partisan coronavirus relief bill & get it passed in a timely manner. Bipartisanship is everything right now -- we must work together on behalf of our hospitals & working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Quality, affordable health insurance for every American has never seemed as important as it does right now. And yet today, as the Affordable Care Act turns 10 years old, Republicans continue to fight in court to dismantle the ACA & kick 20 million Americans off their insurance." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is working to address the coronavirus crisis, & we're going to do it in a timely way -- but it has to be bipartisan. Sen. McConnell made the decision to go it alone on this last bill -- now we're dealing with the natural outcome of his decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Senate Gop's Attempt to Capitalize on A Global Public Health Crisis at The Expense of Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Testing with President and Ceo of Northshore University Healthsystem Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Joyce, Quigley Call on House, Senate Leadership to Provide Robust Funding to Support Hospitals and Health Systems Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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