| May 15, 2020
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Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Reps. DelBene, Eshoo, & Schakowsky, Sens. Blumenthal & Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding For Chicago Area Health Care Providers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey and Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke, Sen. Wyden Lead Letter to Prevent AI Bias in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter Urging Support for Digital Journalism during Pandemic
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Rohit Chopra, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Christine Wilson, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission - Senator Hawley Joins Bipartisan Call for the FTC to Launch Major Children's Privacy Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed's response during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Menendez Calls on Facebook to Halt Spread of Coronavirus Misinformation on WhatsApp
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Teachers dedicate themselves to educating the next generation of leaders, and that takes extra ingenuity & innovation during this time of online learning. During this #TeacherAppreciationWeek, take a moment to #ThankATeacher who has made a difference in your life."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "This is a long overdue step in the right direction. When life begins to return to normal, #SCOTUS should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and begin permitting live television coverage of all oral arguments."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday was #WorldPressFreedomDay, where we honor journalists for their crucial role in safeguarding democracy & call for immediate release of countless reporters jailed around the world on bogus charges, including Amadou Vamoulké, Tsi Conrad, & Thomas Awah Junior in Cameroon."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Called @SecWilkie yesterday to thank him for his efforts to protect veterans & staff at VA hospitals in IL during the #COVID19 pandemic. We must ensure that IL VA Medical Centers are well-equipped with test kits, PPE, & broadband for telehealth to keep patients & staff safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Spanberger, DeFazio Lead More than 50 Lawmakers in Urging Treasury Department to Recognize High-Speed Internet Issues, Distribute Rebate Checks as Soon as Possible to Americans without Reliable Internet Access
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary - Joyce Calls on IRS to Address Inaccessibility of Economic Impact Payment System
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Local broadcasters play a critical role during the #COVID19 crisis, keeping us informed about the latest guidelines to protect our families against this virus. Great to talk with @ILBroadcasting today, & I'll continue working with them to support our local broadcasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Broadcasters Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "As the #COVID19 crisis has shifted jobs, school, and health services online, more Americans are relying on the internet than ever. But for low-income families or those who recently lost their jobs, internet connection isn't always a given."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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The New York Times - How Congress Can Vote Remotely
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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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 - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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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
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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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
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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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
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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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
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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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
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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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:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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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
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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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
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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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
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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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
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "As universities across the country are transitioning to online learning, many students are left without a source of income or financial aid & these colleges are at risk for long-term financial instability."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "As schools across the country move to online learning, Congress must address the digital divide that keeps students who don't have internet access at home from being able to complete their schoolwork online, leaving them at risk of falling behind their classmates."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "In this time of crisis, we must ensure that health care is within reach for those in rural communities. That's why I joined @SenDuckworth & my @SenateDems colleagues in writing to the @FCC about increasing subsidies to health care providers through the Rural Health Care Program"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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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
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "There are tens of thousands of federal workers in Illinois -- they should all have the option to telework if they are able to do so. President Trump should issue an executive order *tonight* directing federal agencies to maximize telework."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Too many community newspapers - like the @chicagotribune - face steep challenges due to consolidation in the advertising market, the practices of dominant digital platforms, and predatory hedge fund investors. I'm troubled by recent buyouts at the Tribune."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Jeff McFlfresh, Cief Executive Officer of AT&T; Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cox Communications; Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications; Michel COmbes, President and Cief Executive Officer of Sprint Corporation; Jeffrey Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer of CenturyLink; John Legere, Chief Executive of T-Mobile; Dave Watson of President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable Communications; Hans Vestberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications - Bennet Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Suspend Service Terms During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Heath Bradford Freeman, President & Director of Alden Global Capital LLC - Durbin, Duckworth Press Alden Global Capital On Alarming Staff Cuts At Tribune Publishing
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin, Cassidy Introduce Bill To Ensure Greater Transparency For Third-Party Sellers Of Consumer Products Online
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the U.S Department of Justice, the Hon. James Sensenbrenner, and the Hon. Cathy McMorris - New Entity Combining Cengage and McGraw-Hill Would Control More Than 40% of Market for College Textbooks, Raising Costs and Impacting Privacy of Students
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBlumenthal and @LindseyGrahamSC in introducing the EARN IT Act. It's time for Big Tech to step up efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of children online--and ensure that they actually earn liability protections from violations of the law on their platforms."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Senators Blast Facebook's Continued Failure To Monitor And Enforce Gun Sales Ban
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans all across the state rely on local broadcasters for their news and entertainment. Great to sit down with @ILBroadcasting to talk about how we can continue to deliver good tunes and timely news to consumers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "I applaud the @FCC 's decision to authorize more than $35 million in funding to expand rural broadband access in IL. We can only bridge the Digital Divide if federal & state governments work together."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Casten's Clean Industrial Technology Act Passes Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Building a stronger future in IL starts w/restoring economic certainty for farmers & expanding access to broadband & health care. Today I heard from @CompeerFinance & @farmcreditIL - institutions that are helping rural stakeholders obtain the financing to invest in their future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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