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March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Step Up and Help Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by the Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Gregory Adams, Chairman and Ceo, Kaiser Permanente; Karen Lynch, President, Aetna, and Evp, Cvs; Gail K. Boudreaux, President & Ceo, Anthem; Bruce D. Broussard, President and Ceo, Humana; David Cordani, President and Ceo, Cigna Corporation; Scott P. Serota, President and Ceo, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association' David S. Wichmann, Ceo, United Health Group - Murphy, Senate Democrats to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for Covid-19 without Cost Sharing Requirements - Murphy, Senate Democrats to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for Covid-19 without Cost Sharing Requirements Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Peterson Pressing VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davis, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Support for Gig Workers, Expanded Unemployment Insurance, Boosting Small Biz Loans, Extending Paid Leave Credit to Mid-Sized Businesses Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Leads Illinois Delegation Letter to HHS for Urgent Medical Equipment, Testing Kits, and Medicaid Waiver Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Calls on DOD & HHS to Immediately Begin Training Civilian Healthcare Workers to use DOD Ventilators Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2020 Duckworth Votes for the Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act in the Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a whole-of-government, all hands on deck approach to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. I spoke w/ @EsperDoD today about the DoD's efforts - including deploying two hospital ships on the East & West coasts - to assist states in need of medical resources & ventilators." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate finally did what it should've done days ago & passed the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act, offering financial assistance to health care workers & working families & ensuring free coronavirus testing for Americans. Passing this bill was a huge step forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Over the course of just one week, most of America went from business-as-usual to a virtual shutdown, sending millions of families into economic uncertainty. We must provide direct cash support to Americans so they can make ends meet, keep the lights on, & a roof over their heads." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic will impact the restaurant industry as the country changes our social norms & daily lives to fight this virus. I called @darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee today to discuss supporting workers during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the ongoing efforts in the Senate to address the coronavirus outbreak. Make sure to tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "There is no place for partisanship in this time of crisis. I hope Sen. McConnell is ready & willing to work with @SenateDems on the 3rd package of coronavirus relief legislation that the Senate will begin working on now that the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act has passed." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "For all those worried about paying off student loans during this coronavirus pandemic - @theSBPC and @AFTunion will be hosting a webinar this Friday to answer your questions. It will be free and open to the public. Join the webcast here: https://protectborrowers.org/webinar/." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear President Trump will be invoking his DPA authority, as @SenateDems called on him to do yesterday. Hopefully he will use this authority to get much-needed health care supplies to states with shortages, like Illinois, who are struggling to contain this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave Bill In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues, Call For Direct Cash Assistance To Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout Of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Trump Administration To Expand Access To Telehealth Services To Rural Communities During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans -- go to http://coronavirus.illinois.gov for the latest information & updates on the coronavirus outbreak in our state. And as always, please make sure to follow @CDCgov guidelines & practice social distancing. We can only slow the spread of this virus by working together." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Alzheimer's Association Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin Continues Call For Senate To Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act Immediately Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With AAR CORP CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges Small Business Administration To Approve Federal Loan Assistance For Illinois In Response To Coronavirus Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Darden Restaurants Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Caranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Pingree & Golden to SBA: Offer Zero-Interest Loans to Small Businesses, Nonprofits Facing COVID-19 Impacts Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Underwood Announces $14.6 Million in Federal Resources for Illinois Coronavirus Response Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 17, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Inclusion Of A Child Allowance In Any Direct Cash Payment Program As Part Of Economic Stimulus Package Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @CDCDirector Redfield today, I expressed my concern about the coronavirus test kit situation in Illinois. The state is worried about running out of supplies in the near future if the CDC doesn't provide more assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I wrote to @HHSGov Sec. Azar demanding immediate action to fulfill the @IDPH 's unanswered request for the personal protective equipment health care workers rely on - masks, respirators, gloves - from the federal Strategic National Stockpile." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the first death in Illinois from #COVID19. My statement with @SenDuckworth :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic is creating shortages of test kit supplies, protective equipment, & ventilators, straining health providers & first responders. Under the Defense Production Act, the President has the authority to boost domestic manufacturing during national emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus is changing life as we know it. This Administration must step up to help states keep people safe. I called @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike today & promised to continue pushing for more test kit supplies & personal protective gear to address this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural Americans face higher rates of uninsurance and barriers to coverage & care. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, nearly 1.7 million rural Americans gained coverage under Medicaid expansion. We can't let Republicans take that away. We must #ProtectOurCare." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for the Senate to delay passing the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act. We must move quickly. We are putting the American people at higher risk with every day that passes." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "As we work to address this public health pandemic, it's vital for the federal gov't to partner with state & local leaders who are on the front lines combating the spread of this virus. We must also ensure cities & states are reimbursed for their efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @ChrisJansing on @MSNBC momentarily to talk about the coronavirus outbreak and how Congress is responding. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Step Up and Help Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by the Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Gregory Adams, Chairman and Ceo, Kaiser Permanente; Karen Lynch, President, Aetna, and Evp, Cvs; Gail K. Boudreaux, President & Ceo, Anthem; Bruce D. Broussard, President and Ceo, Humana; David Cordani, President and Ceo, Cigna Corporation; Scott P. Serota, President and Ceo, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association' David S. Wichmann, Ceo, United Health Group - Murphy, Senate Democrats to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for Covid-19 without Cost Sharing Requirements - Murphy, Senate Democrats to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for Covid-19 without Cost Sharing Requirements Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Peterson Pressing VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davis, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Support for Gig Workers, Expanded Unemployment Insurance, Boosting Small Biz Loans, Extending Paid Leave Credit to Mid-Sized Businesses Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Leads Illinois Delegation Letter to HHS for Urgent Medical Equipment, Testing Kits, and Medicaid Waiver Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Calls on DOD & HHS to Immediately Begin Training Civilian Healthcare Workers to use DOD Ventilators Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2020 Duckworth Votes for the Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act in the Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a whole-of-government, all hands on deck approach to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. I spoke w/ @EsperDoD today about the DoD's efforts - including deploying two hospital ships on the East & West coasts - to assist states in need of medical resources & ventilators." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate finally did what it should've done days ago & passed the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act, offering financial assistance to health care workers & working families & ensuring free coronavirus testing for Americans. Passing this bill was a huge step forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Over the course of just one week, most of America went from business-as-usual to a virtual shutdown, sending millions of families into economic uncertainty. We must provide direct cash support to Americans so they can make ends meet, keep the lights on, & a roof over their heads." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic will impact the restaurant industry as the country changes our social norms & daily lives to fight this virus. I called @darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee today to discuss supporting workers during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the ongoing efforts in the Senate to address the coronavirus outbreak. Make sure to tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "There is no place for partisanship in this time of crisis. I hope Sen. McConnell is ready & willing to work with @SenateDems on the 3rd package of coronavirus relief legislation that the Senate will begin working on now that the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act has passed." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "For all those worried about paying off student loans during this coronavirus pandemic - @theSBPC and @AFTunion will be hosting a webinar this Friday to answer your questions. It will be free and open to the public. Join the webcast here: https://protectborrowers.org/webinar/." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear President Trump will be invoking his DPA authority, as @SenateDems called on him to do yesterday. Hopefully he will use this authority to get much-needed health care supplies to states with shortages, like Illinois, who are struggling to contain this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave Bill In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues, Call For Direct Cash Assistance To Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout Of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Trump Administration To Expand Access To Telehealth Services To Rural Communities During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans -- go to http://coronavirus.illinois.gov for the latest information & updates on the coronavirus outbreak in our state. And as always, please make sure to follow @CDCgov guidelines & practice social distancing. We can only slow the spread of this virus by working together." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Alzheimer's Association Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin Continues Call For Senate To Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act Immediately Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With AAR CORP CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges Small Business Administration To Approve Federal Loan Assistance For Illinois In Response To Coronavirus Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Darden Restaurants Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Caranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Pingree & Golden to SBA: Offer Zero-Interest Loans to Small Businesses, Nonprofits Facing COVID-19 Impacts Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Underwood Announces $14.6 Million in Federal Resources for Illinois Coronavirus Response Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 17, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Inclusion Of A Child Allowance In Any Direct Cash Payment Program As Part Of Economic Stimulus Package Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @CDCDirector Redfield today, I expressed my concern about the coronavirus test kit situation in Illinois. The state is worried about running out of supplies in the near future if the CDC doesn't provide more assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I wrote to @HHSGov Sec. Azar demanding immediate action to fulfill the @IDPH 's unanswered request for the personal protective equipment health care workers rely on - masks, respirators, gloves - from the federal Strategic National Stockpile." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the first death in Illinois from #COVID19. My statement with @SenDuckworth :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic is creating shortages of test kit supplies, protective equipment, & ventilators, straining health providers & first responders. Under the Defense Production Act, the President has the authority to boost domestic manufacturing during national emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus is changing life as we know it. This Administration must step up to help states keep people safe. I called @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike today & promised to continue pushing for more test kit supplies & personal protective gear to address this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rural Americans face higher rates of uninsurance and barriers to coverage & care. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, nearly 1.7 million rural Americans gained coverage under Medicaid expansion. We can't let Republicans take that away. We must #ProtectOurCare." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for the Senate to delay passing the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act. We must move quickly. We are putting the American people at higher risk with every day that passes." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "As we work to address this public health pandemic, it's vital for the federal gov't to partner with state & local leaders who are on the front lines combating the spread of this virus. We must also ensure cities & states are reimbursed for their efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @ChrisJansing on @MSNBC momentarily to talk about the coronavirus outbreak and how Congress is responding. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
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