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April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 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, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Charles P. Retting, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Democratic Members to Demand Spanish and Multi-Language Access to IRS Payment Portal Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see #SCOTUS take this long overdue step. When things return to normal, the Court should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and permit live television coverage of all oral arguments." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit - Casten Leads Letter Demanding Social Media Platforms Do More to Stop the Spread of Deadly COVID-19 Misinformation Online Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
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, ...
Date Title Politician
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 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, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Charles P. Retting, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Democratic Members to Demand Spanish and Multi-Language Access to IRS Payment Portal Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see #SCOTUS take this long overdue step. When things return to normal, the Court should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and permit live television coverage of all oral arguments." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit - Casten Leads Letter Demanding Social Media Platforms Do More to Stop the Spread of Deadly COVID-19 Misinformation Online Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
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, ...
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