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Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For patients battling rare cancers, new cures & treatments are often the only hope. Today I discussed the importance of funding for rare cancer research w/ impacted patients, like David Hysong, who founded @Shepherd_bio after he was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma at 27." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Legislation to Lower Drug Costs Now Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For months, @SenDuckworth & I have urged the EPA to test for ethylene oxide at facilities like Medline in Waukegan. The @CDCgov data showing higher levels of ethylene oxide in blood samples nearby is deeply troubling. @EPA needs to wake up & protect the health of Illinoisans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On CDC Report Of Ethylene Oxide Exposure In Waukegan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to Andrei Iancu, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Lawmakers Call for a Review of Allegations Against Gilead during Patent Process Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Casten Votes to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 12, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 11, 2019 Davis Statement in Support of the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 4 days left to purchase health insurance for 2020. Make sure you find the plan that is right for you before the upcoming December 15 deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today. #GetCovered" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Three months ago, the First Lady joined Pres. Trump in promising to get e-cig flavors out of the hands of children "within weeks"--flavors like gummy bear & cool mint. Rather than implementing this policy, the Trump Admin has seemingly reversed course. That is unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to Melania Trump, First Lady of the White House - Durbin To First Lady Melania Trump: Don't Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Durbin Announces Support For FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Chair Grijalva Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Coastal Resilience Package That Fights Climate Change, Helps Communities Prepare Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Todd Semonite, Commander General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Davis, Chicago Delegation Request Funding for Lakeshore Protection Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Morelle urges action to end practice of surprise medical billing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Upton, Quigley Legislation to Support Great Lakes Fisheries Passes House Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The President made a terrible decision when he pulled the U.S. out the historic Paris Climate Agreement. In the absence of White House leadership, cities and states are left to propose bold solutions & set strategies to combat the impacts of climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution In Support Of U.S. Commitment To Paris Climate Agreement: "We Are Still In" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Dec. 15 deadline for purchasing a health plan for next year is almost here. If you need health insurance next year, sign up this week! Visit http://healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to sign up for a quality, affordable health insurance plan under the ACA for 2020." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Rep. Porter Leads Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Tax Increases on Families Deducting Medical Expenses Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Schneider Statement on U.S. EPA Announcement of Public Comment Period on Ethylene Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "6.2 MILLION middle and high schoolers are now regularly using tobacco products, mostly e-cigarettes. The Trump @US_FDA needs to take this seriously--and the President needs to follow through on his promise to ban e-cig flavors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 9 days left to sign up for a 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Make sure you #GetCovered by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 before the December 15 deadline." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to COP25 Madrid Press Conference Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Schneider Leads More Than 150 Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Formal Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "For the past two years, President Trump and the @US_FDA have seen & ignored the evidence of skyrocketing rates of youth e-cigarette use. It is long past time they did something about it. The President must fulfill his promise and ban the e-cig flavors that are hooking our kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Inc. - Reps. Tlaib & García to U.S. Financial Institutions: Stop Supporting Amazon Destruction Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Underwood Presses for Answers on the Impact of the Administration's Policies that Increase Vaccine Misinformation and Increase Public Health Risks Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2020 health plan ends in less than 2 weeks, on December 15. #GetCovered today by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 STEWART URGES PRESIDENT TRUMP TO FINALIZE E-CIGARETTE FLAVOR BAN Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I hope the President cares more about our children's health than lobbying pressure from Big Tobacco & Big Vape. With more than 5M kids now hooked on vaping, we can't afford to wait--Pres. Trump must stick by his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin Sends Bipartisan & Bicameral Letter To President Trump Urging For Final E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. has consistently put Big Tobacco ahead of the health and wellbeing of American families. The President's reported decision to walk back his proposed ban on kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors is just the latest example of this unfortunate trend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "If you still need health insurance for 2020, quality, affordable coverage is available through the ACA marketplace. #GetCovered before December 15 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Speaker Pelosi--climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. And if we are going to address this global crisis, the United States is going to have to work in unison with our allies around the world. We cannot afford to stand in denial and alone." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2019 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Democrats Slam Trump Administration over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Join Senate Democrats to Slam Trump Administration's Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The United States must take drastic action to address climate change before it's too late. But if we're ever going to do so, we"ve got to stop debating proven science - instead, Republicans and Democrats must come together to work on solutions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @EPA has a responsibility to do more to provide stricter standards for ethylene oxide emissions impacting IL communities. Yesterday, I joined my IL colleagues to call on the @EPA to move forward with several requests, including a timeline for sterilizer regulatory action." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For patients battling rare cancers, new cures & treatments are often the only hope. Today I discussed the importance of funding for rare cancer research w/ impacted patients, like David Hysong, who founded @Shepherd_bio after he was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma at 27." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Legislation to Lower Drug Costs Now Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "For months, @SenDuckworth & I have urged the EPA to test for ethylene oxide at facilities like Medline in Waukegan. The @CDCgov data showing higher levels of ethylene oxide in blood samples nearby is deeply troubling. @EPA needs to wake up & protect the health of Illinoisans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On CDC Report Of Ethylene Oxide Exposure In Waukegan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to Andrei Iancu, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Lawmakers Call for a Review of Allegations Against Gilead during Patent Process Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Casten Votes to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 12, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 11, 2019 Davis Statement in Support of the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 4 days left to purchase health insurance for 2020. Make sure you find the plan that is right for you before the upcoming December 15 deadline by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today. #GetCovered" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Three months ago, the First Lady joined Pres. Trump in promising to get e-cig flavors out of the hands of children "within weeks"--flavors like gummy bear & cool mint. Rather than implementing this policy, the Trump Admin has seemingly reversed course. That is unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to Melania Trump, First Lady of the White House - Durbin To First Lady Melania Trump: Don't Abandon E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Durbin Announces Support For FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Chair Grijalva Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Coastal Resilience Package That Fights Climate Change, Helps Communities Prepare Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Todd Semonite, Commander General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Davis, Chicago Delegation Request Funding for Lakeshore Protection Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Morelle urges action to end practice of surprise medical billing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Upton, Quigley Legislation to Support Great Lakes Fisheries Passes House Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The President made a terrible decision when he pulled the U.S. out the historic Paris Climate Agreement. In the absence of White House leadership, cities and states are left to propose bold solutions & set strategies to combat the impacts of climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution In Support Of U.S. Commitment To Paris Climate Agreement: "We Are Still In" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The Dec. 15 deadline for purchasing a health plan for next year is almost here. If you need health insurance next year, sign up this week! Visit http://healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to sign up for a quality, affordable health insurance plan under the ACA for 2020." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Rep. Porter Leads Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Tax Increases on Families Deducting Medical Expenses Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Schneider Statement on U.S. EPA Announcement of Public Comment Period on Ethylene Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "6.2 MILLION middle and high schoolers are now regularly using tobacco products, mostly e-cigarettes. The Trump @US_FDA needs to take this seriously--and the President needs to follow through on his promise to ban e-cig flavors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "There are only 9 days left to sign up for a 2020 health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Make sure you #GetCovered by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 before the December 15 deadline." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to COP25 Madrid Press Conference Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Schneider Leads More Than 150 Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Formal Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "For the past two years, President Trump and the @US_FDA have seen & ignored the evidence of skyrocketing rates of youth e-cigarette use. It is long past time they did something about it. The President must fulfill his promise and ban the e-cig flavors that are hooking our kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Inc. - Reps. Tlaib & García to U.S. Financial Institutions: Stop Supporting Amazon Destruction Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Underwood Presses for Answers on the Impact of the Administration's Policies that Increase Vaccine Misinformation and Increase Public Health Risks Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2020 health plan ends in less than 2 weeks, on December 15. #GetCovered today by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 STEWART URGES PRESIDENT TRUMP TO FINALIZE E-CIGARETTE FLAVOR BAN Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I hope the President cares more about our children's health than lobbying pressure from Big Tobacco & Big Vape. With more than 5M kids now hooked on vaping, we can't afford to wait--Pres. Trump must stick by his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin Sends Bipartisan & Bicameral Letter To President Trump Urging For Final E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. has consistently put Big Tobacco ahead of the health and wellbeing of American families. The President's reported decision to walk back his proposed ban on kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors is just the latest example of this unfortunate trend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "If you still need health insurance for 2020, quality, affordable coverage is available through the ACA marketplace. #GetCovered before December 15 by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Speaker Pelosi--climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. And if we are going to address this global crisis, the United States is going to have to work in unison with our allies around the world. We cannot afford to stand in denial and alone." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2019 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Democrats Slam Trump Administration over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Join Senate Democrats to Slam Trump Administration's Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The United States must take drastic action to address climate change before it's too late. But if we're ever going to do so, we"ve got to stop debating proven science - instead, Republicans and Democrats must come together to work on solutions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @EPA has a responsibility to do more to provide stricter standards for ethylene oxide emissions impacting IL communities. Yesterday, I joined my IL colleagues to call on the @EPA to move forward with several requests, including a timeline for sterilizer regulatory action." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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