| April 18, 2024
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Durbin, McCollum Introduce Bill To Mitigate Use And Release Of Toxic PFAS
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2022
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Letter to Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Alondra Nelson, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - 21 House Science Members Call for Robust Doe Office of Science Budget
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| July 27, 2022
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Durbin: With The CHIPS And Science Act, We Can Kick-Start A New Generation Of Discovery"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 10, 2022
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Durbin Meets With Fermilab Director
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Science Committee Members Celebrate Transformative Investments For Science And Innovation With House Passage Of The America Competes Act
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Bacerra, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, BIPARTISAN GROUP OF CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE ADDRESSING NEEDS OF PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Walter Koroshetz, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke, the Hon. Lawrence Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health, and the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lawmakers push for rapid implementation of historic ALS research law
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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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. 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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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration -
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Co-Chairs of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus Welcome Administration's Plans to Expand Vaccine Production Capacity
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for taking this important step towards making our state the national leader for electric vehicle production, research, and infrastructure."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "I was glad to join @ENERGY and @argonne virtually today to discuss new federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery research that will improve the transition to cleaner, electric transportation and help Illinois remain a leader in EV innovation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 29, 2021
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Durbin Highlights New Federal Investments In Electric Vehicle Technology
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To HHS And FDA: More Accessible And Affordable At-Home Rapid Tests Can Help Our Pandemic Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Promote Rehabilitation Research Centers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Oct. 4, 2021
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Schneider Hosts STEAM Scholars at Chicago Botanic Garden
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Francis Collins, Director of National Institute of Health - Sens. Cruz, Hawley, Reps. McClain, Luetkemeyer Send Letter to DOJ on Fetal Tissue Research
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Luján Leads Colleagues Urging Senate Leadership to Invest in National Lab Infrastructure
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 15, 2021
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Quigley Helps Secure $3 Billion for ALS Research
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Green Request Information From NIH Director On COVID-19 Sequences Removed From Public U.S. Database At Request Of Wuhan University Scientists
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 1, 2021
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Newman, Foster, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Argonne National Laboratory
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 28, 2021
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National Science Foundation for the Future Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| June 25, 2021
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LaHood, Bustos Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Peoria Ag Lab Secured in Appropriations Legislation
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Durbin Joins Legislation To Restore And Modernize National Labs For The 21st Century
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 23, 2021
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Reps. Lee, Davis, and Burgess Introduce Legislation Calling for Sickle Cell Trait Research
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Quigley, Fortenberry, Coons, Murkowski Re-Introduce Legislation to Continue Fight Against ALS, Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 17, 2021
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During Visit To NIH, Durbin Meets With Dr. Collins & Dr. Fauci, Thanks Staff For Work Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 14, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Federal Electric Vehicle Research And Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter In Support Of National Labs
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 10, 2021
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US Intelligence Community Launches Next-Generation Microelectronics Funding Program Created By Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation To Maintain Edge Against Chinese Government
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 19, 2021
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Tweet - "An amazing achievement from the team at @NASA. And a good reminder of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2021
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DelBene, Pocan, & Schakowsky Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden's budget includes funding for VA medical and prosthetic research. Now is the time to invest in America's future, and this funding will go a long way towards that goal while ensuring that our veterans get the best care and support they deserve."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2021
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Tweet - "It's good to see @UChicago and @argonne getting recognition for their efforts to develop & support America's quantum computing research. Congress needs to follow suit & start investing heavily in scientific research here at home."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud of Illinois' own @Fermilab for leading the way in subatomic particle research. A shining example of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - ". @NIH research funding supported nearly 20K jobs & generated $3.4B in new economic activity for Illinois in fiscal year 2020. All the more reason for Congress to double down on medical research funding and pass my American Cures Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2021
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Bost Spearheads House Effort to Address Toxic Exposures
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| March 24, 2021
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Durbin Introduces American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Today I am introducing two bills to restore America's commitment to scientific and biomedical research. The American Cures Act and the American Innovation Act provide the robust funding needed to ensure America leads the world in breakthrough discoveries."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Susan Woodcock, Acting FDA Commissioner - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Committee Members Celebrate Vacating of EPA Rule to Censor Science
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ron Kind Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on the Biden Administration to Take Action to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2021
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Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Jan. 3, 2021
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Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 29, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2020
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Foster Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Foster Statement on Nomination of Jennifer Granholm for Secretary of Energy
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 300,000
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "My inquiry of top vax companies showed need for stronger standards & transparency amid Pres. Trump's pressure to cut corners. Pleased to see updated FDA guidance adheres to scientific integrity & will boost public confidence for a safe & effective vaccine."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Chicago's own Andrea Ghez made history yesterday by becoming the fourth woman in history to be awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for her work studying black holes. Congratulations Andrea--keep making Illinois proud!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Especially in a pandemic, Americans rely on the expertise of federal public health agencies to provide accurate, scientific information to keep them safe. But we have seen several troubling interventions by the White House in scientific aspects of the #COVID19 response."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Trump Receives Medication Made Possible by Fetal Stem Cells; All Americans Deserve the Same Access
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke to @SteveFDA about political pressure from the President & how it is shaking public trust in the scientific integrity of the #COVID19 vaccine approval process. We can't cut corners or permit politics to undermine FDA's duty to ensure safety & efficacy of a vax we all seek."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Here is a literal smoke signal from the West telling lawmakers to #ActOnClimate. It's time to wake up. Science knows."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Bost Announces SIU Research Grant
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi Reacts To FDA Announcement That: "Vaccines And Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Will Be Needed Prior To Vaccine Authorization Or Licensure To Ensure Clear Public Understanding Of The Evidence Supporting Vaccine Safety"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Schools in Chicago & across Illinois don't need more tweets, self-congratulatory briefings, or medical advice from President Trump. What they need from Washington are federal resources & guidance based on the best science our government has to offer."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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