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April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "This is welcome news. Grateful for people like the @uofigrainger & @Carle_org engineers & researchers who shifted their focus to new projects for the greater good of our communities as they battle the coronavirus pandemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020
Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020
Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's work at @NASA allowed us to win the space race and reach the moon. She will be remembered as an American hero and pioneer. My prayers are with her family during this difficult time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "This week I was honored to attend the grand opening of Argonne National Laboratory's new offices in Chicago. @Argonne is one of Illinois' and the country's great assets, and I'm glad it's expanding its presence to Chicago's South Side."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Congratulations to Urbana's own @zenanaut on graduating with @NASA's first class of #Artemis generation astronauts! Exciting to see Zena reach new heights aboard the International Space Station & with the Artemis Program."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020
Foster Named Chairman of House Science Committee's Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Leon Lederman was a giant in his field and won a Nobel prize for his efforts. It's devastating that he had to auction off his gold medal to cover medical bills. My prayers are with his friends and family."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Underwood Successfully Secures Investment for Fermilab
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Casten, Neguse, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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. 21, 2019
In Honor of Dr. Dieter Martin Gruen
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "This morning at @IGBIllinois I discussed the need to restore the United States' commitment to breakthrough scientific, biomedical, and agricultural research. That is why this year I introduced the American Cures Act, the American Innovation Act, and the America Grows Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Duckworth Secures Key Priorities in NASA Reauthorization Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 12, 2019
Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Casten Urges NOAA to Disregard Political Pressure by the Administration When Reporting Natural Disasters
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 4, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I met with business leaders @ISTPLifeScience in Skokie who use research to launch new products. We must invest in scientific, biomedical, and agriculture research so the U.S. remains a world leader in development and discovery."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, I met with the @Argonne Board of Governors. Their work is essential to leading innovation & economic growth in the US. If we are going to remain a leader in science & tech, we must ensure we are providing the funding we need to stay competitive on the world stage."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019
Recognizing the Importance of the Malta Conferences
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "This is welcome news. Grateful for people like the @uofigrainger & @Carle_org engineers & researchers who shifted their focus to new projects for the greater good of our communities as they battle the coronavirus pandemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020
Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020
Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's work at @NASA allowed us to win the space race and reach the moon. She will be remembered as an American hero and pioneer. My prayers are with her family during this difficult time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "This week I was honored to attend the grand opening of Argonne National Laboratory's new offices in Chicago. @Argonne is one of Illinois' and the country's great assets, and I'm glad it's expanding its presence to Chicago's South Side."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Congratulations to Urbana's own @zenanaut on graduating with @NASA's first class of #Artemis generation astronauts! Exciting to see Zena reach new heights aboard the International Space Station & with the Artemis Program."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020
Foster Named Chairman of House Science Committee's Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Leon Lederman was a giant in his field and won a Nobel prize for his efforts. It's devastating that he had to auction off his gold medal to cover medical bills. My prayers are with his friends and family."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Underwood Successfully Secures Investment for Fermilab
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Casten, Neguse, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Legislation to Address Climate Censorship at Federal Agencies
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
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. 21, 2019
In Honor of Dr. Dieter Martin Gruen
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "This morning at @IGBIllinois I discussed the need to restore the United States' commitment to breakthrough scientific, biomedical, and agricultural research. That is why this year I introduced the American Cures Act, the American Innovation Act, and the America Grows Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Duckworth Secures Key Priorities in NASA Reauthorization Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 12, 2019
Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Casten Urges NOAA to Disregard Political Pressure by the Administration When Reporting Natural Disasters
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 4, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I met with business leaders @ISTPLifeScience in Skokie who use research to launch new products. We must invest in scientific, biomedical, and agriculture research so the U.S. remains a world leader in development and discovery."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, I met with the @Argonne Board of Governors. Their work is essential to leading innovation & economic growth in the US. If we are going to remain a leader in science & tech, we must ensure we are providing the funding we need to stay competitive on the world stage."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019
Recognizing the Importance of the Malta Conferences
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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