| Dec. 17, 2021
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QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ACT FOR ALS
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to respond to this important issue. The incoming CEO of Johnson & Johnson has a choice to make: will he continue the company's current efforts to avoid accountability to cancer victims, or reverse course?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Letter to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board - UNDERWOOD URGES ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REVIEW BOARD TO ALLOW MCHENRY HOSPITAL TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE 14TH DISTRICT
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Soon, this important legislation will be law--offering new hope for a cure for ALS patients and their families. I thank my friends, @bsw5020 and @sabrevaya . Their tireless advocacy has made this dream a reality. #ACTforALS #NeverGiveUp"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "For years, Purdue Pharma flooded America with painkillers and lies, profiting off the addiction epidemic they created. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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ACT for ALS Act Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President Biden for His Signature
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "Good. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Do you need health coverage starting January 1, 2022? If so, TODAY is your last day to sign up for ACA coverage at http://healthcare.gov. #GetCovered"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "100 years ago, the insulin patent sold for just $1. "It belongs to the world" said the scientists who created it. Today, because of Big Pharma's greed, insulin is $300/vial. Enough is enough. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter & cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS has approved @GovPritzker 's emergency declaration request for Illinois, which was support by myself and the entire delegation. Severe weather and tornadoes left a trail of destruction through a large part of our state--this federal aid is desperately needed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "There's still time to #GetCovered for 2022 at http://healthcare.gov. With tax credits available for nearly half a million adults in IL, there are health plans available for $50 or less. Don't delay! Find the plan that fits your needs today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the extreme weather events that hit Illinois over the weekend and why we cannot wait any longer to take bold climate action. Watch:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Did you know that nearly 60% of adults in Illinois eligible for tax credits on http://healthcare.gov can find a health care plan with a premium of $50 or less? Find out if you're eligible today and #GetCovered for 2022 by signing up before December 15."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "1 out of every 100 Americans over the age of 65 have died from COVID. This is a tragic level of suffering and loss. It's hard to wrap your head around death on this scale. Please go get vaccinated if you have not done so already. We all need to do our part."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles S. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Barragán, Kelly, Ruiz, Beatty, Chu and Jayapal Call on Leadership to Modernize Medicaid to Include Mandatory Adult Dental Coverage
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in Infrastructure Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Casten Applauds Biden's Executive Order to Further Net Zero Emissions Goals
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - CAPITO, MANCHIN URGE SENATE TO DELAY MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Today marks THREE MONTHS past the court-ordered deadline for @US_FDA to finish reviewing e-cigarettes--yet some of the most kid-friendly vapes remain on the market without authorization. When will the agency finally wake up to its public health duty and do the right thing?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Agency Is Three Months Past Court-Ordered Deadline To Regulate E-Cigarettes
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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House Of Representatives Passes The Bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, Co-Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON MEETING WITH EPA ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL REGAN TO DISCUSS IMPACTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "During a global pandemic, it's reckless for Senate Republicans to further delay confirmation of a highly qualified nominee in Dr. @Atul_Gawande to head USAID's global health effort. I spoke with Dr. Gawande today and have full confidence in his ability to fulfill this key role."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Illinoisans, have you signed up for a health insurance plan for 2022 yet? Be sure to find a plan that fits your needs at http://healthcare.gov before the January 15 deadline."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Schakowsky Highlights Health Care Coverage for LGBTQI+ Community
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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QUIGLEY, FORTENBERRY LEGISLATION TO FIND TREATMENTS FOR ALS PASSES HOUSE
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Go get your vaccine or booster shot, Illinoisans. It's the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID this winter."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The evidence is abundantly clear: failure to adequately address climate change will result in catastrophe, for the United States and the entire world. We must take immediate, bold action if we want to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable planet."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Senator Baldwin and Midwestern Democrats Issue Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Omicron poses a challenge our pandemic response--but thanks to Democrats' American Rescue Plan, the U.S. is better prepared to handle new variants. Our historic investments in public health are paying off with more vaccines & detection, but we can't stop here. #BuildBackBetter."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Rep. Robin Kelly Speaks at First Ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action, Invites Cook County Resident to Participate
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Klobuchar, Duckworth, Stabenow, Durbin, Smith, Baldwin Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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AT WHITE HOUSE, DUCKWORTH MODERATES MATERNAL HEALTH DAY OF ACTION PANEL UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Schakowsky, Barragán Reintroduce the Future Generations Protection Act to End Fossil Fuel Expansion and Combat Climate Change
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rush Leads 25-Member Letter Urging Pelosi to Stop CMS Cuts for Specialty Providers in End-of-Year Package
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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QUIGLEY ALS LEGISLATION TO RECEIVE HOUSE VOTE
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Opposing CMS Vaccine Mandate
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Illinoisans: There is still time to sign up for ACA health coverage for 2022! Shop between quality, affordable insurance options and #GetCovered before the Jan 15 deadline. Learn more at http://healthcare.gov."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair Council on Environmental Quality - End Government Purchase of Products with PFAS Contamination
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Keeping America's government open and functioning should never be a political issue. This time, Republicans delayed the bill over an anti-vaccine stunt to prevent Americans from staying safe during a deadly pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "With #BuildBackBetter, we have a unique opportunity to take bold action to address the climate crisis. We cannot afford to miss it. The lives of our children and grandchildren hang in the balance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus Statement on Omicron Variant and FY22 Appropriations Omnibus
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To First U.S. Omicron Case By Urging Americans To Get Vaccinated And Decrying GOP Extremist Efforts Opposing Expanding Vaccinations
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Holding Big Polluters accountable for their environmental degradation is long overdue. We cannot weaken #BuildBackBetter's climate provisions based off their empty threats."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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UNDERWOOD, SEWELL LEGISLATION TO INCREASE MATERNAL VACCINATION RATES PASSES THE HOUSE WITH UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Congresswoman Miller Votes NO on Vaccine Databases
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "On this #WorldAIDSDay, I am grateful for all the work groups like the @GlobalFund have done in the fight against HIV. Their leadership is saving tens of millions of lives and getting the world closer to an AIDS-free generation. #EndAIDS"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to the ACA, you can shop around for a quality, affordable health care plan that fits your needs. #GetCovered today for 2022 by visiting http://healthcare.gov and find a plan that's right for you."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Climate action cannot wait. #BuildBackBetter means taking bold steps to address the climate crisis and prepare the United States for a clean energy future. This is how we meet the challenges of the 21st century and build a livable planet for our children and grandchildren."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell Senate Minority Leader - Block Funding a Government to Enforce Vaccine Mandates, Draft Women
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Rep. Danny K. Davis' on World AIDS Day
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Casten Flies from Chicago to Washington, DC on the First Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in History
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Now is the time to #GetCovered for next year and find a health plan that works for you. Explore your options today on the ACA marketplace at http://healthcare.gov. Be sure to sign up before January 15!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator to the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Durbin, Duckworth, LaHood, Bost, Bustos, Davis Urge FEMA To Review Levee Reimbursement Methodology Across Regions
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Biden To Designate Cahokia Mounds As Unit Of National Park System
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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