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Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction--a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of undermining the integrity of the dedicated public servants at the FDA, the President should be focused on supporting our federal agencies as they work to develop a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. This nonsense about the "deep state" will do far more harm than good." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Speaks With General Perna, COO Of Operation Warp Speed, About COVID-19 Vaccine Development Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news. Proud of the work of @Rotary , @CDCgov , @UNICEF , and others in helping get Africa free of polio." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Joins AIDS Foundation Of Chicago To Discuss Importance Of Protecting Access To Health Care Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The grace period for the CARES Act federal eviction moratorium ends today, leaving millions at risk of eviction & homelessness. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back from recess so we can get back to work. These families need #RentReliefNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I joined @ToniPreckwinkle , @RepBobbyRush , @RepDannyDavis , & @RepCasten to discuss how recent @USPS changes have negatively impacted Illinoisans who receive their medications by mail. USPS handles 1.2 billion prescription drug shipments each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Whitehouse, Hirono Lead Call For GAO Investigation Of Trump Politicization And Mismanagement Of Immigration Courts As COVID-19 Crisis Rages Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction--a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of undermining the integrity of the dedicated public servants at the FDA, the President should be focused on supporting our federal agencies as they work to develop a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. This nonsense about the "deep state" will do far more harm than good." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Speaks With General Perna, COO Of Operation Warp Speed, About COVID-19 Vaccine Development Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news. Proud of the work of @Rotary , @CDCgov , @UNICEF , and others in helping get Africa free of polio." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Joins AIDS Foundation Of Chicago To Discuss Importance Of Protecting Access To Health Care Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The grace period for the CARES Act federal eviction moratorium ends today, leaving millions at risk of eviction & homelessness. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back from recess so we can get back to work. These families need #RentReliefNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I joined @ToniPreckwinkle , @RepBobbyRush , @RepDannyDavis , & @RepCasten to discuss how recent @USPS changes have negatively impacted Illinoisans who receive their medications by mail. USPS handles 1.2 billion prescription drug shipments each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2020 Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Whitehouse, Hirono Lead Call For GAO Investigation Of Trump Politicization And Mismanagement Of Immigration Courts As COVID-19 Crisis Rages Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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