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May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin Statement On Introduction Of Democratic Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "We need our best and brightest minds working toward a vaccine for #COVID19, and @TheWistar is lucky to have an Illinois native on their team as a Post Doctoral Fellow as part of their efforts to develop a vaccine." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Push for Additional Support for Child Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois pork producers are facing major financial pressures due to #COVID19, which now includes the depopulation of their herds. I'm joining a bipartisan letter calling for additional federal funding for programs to assist farmers with the market's decline in demand." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Even Superman understands that wearing a mask is a small, but important effort we can all make to help protect the essential workers who are risking their health & safety every day to keep our nation running." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "As Congress debates further legislation in response to #COVID19, we must keep in mind that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans -- and that means protecting workers from being exposed to #COVID19 on the job." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2020 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Scott, Braun Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help New Parents Receive CARES Act Economic Impact Payments This Year Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I spoke this week with Attorney General Barr about efforts to combat #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are particularly susceptible to this pandemic. @TheJusticeDept & @OfficialFBOP must do more to ensure health & safety of prison staff & incarcerated persons." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Service organizations are a valuable untapped resource that could go a long way in the fight against #COVID19 Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenateDems colleagues to introduce a plan to expand @AmeriCorps in response to this pandemic. #Stand4Service" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation's meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited Roseland Community Hospital's drive-thru testing service to see how COVID-19 is impacting operations and patients. As a safety-net hospital on Chicago's south side, Roseland is vital for a community that's been disproportionately devastated by this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 8, 2020 Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for Extension of National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Duckworth Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate FEMA's Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot afford to step away from the world effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. And yet, in refusing to join with other world leaders this week, that is exactly what this Administration has done. Pres. Trump has left America missing in action on the world stage." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Ahead of Mother's Day, Scott & Duckworth Announce Bill to Speed Up New Parents Receiving CARES Act Stimulus Checks Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for many Americans, especially during this pandemic. It's time for the Trump Administration to stop playing games with @USPS ." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have died from #COVID19. Over 1.2M have been infected. And yet, even in the midst of this pandemic, the President & his party refuse to end efforts to dismantle the ACA & rip health care away from millions of Americans. It would be a disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress shortly to discuss #COVID19 and what the Senate can & should be doing with its time here in Washington." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This country cannot afford a housing crisis on top of #COVID19. I'm cosponsoring @SenJackReed 's bill to establish a $75B Housing Assistance Fund that would provide working families with a lifeline to keep the lights on & avoid preventable foreclosures or evictions." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to be joined by @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & @RepKinzinger for a call to thank 30+ IL hospital CEOs for their heroic work during the pandemic -- from doctors & nurses to janitors & food services. I'm fighting to support our health workers & expand testing & PPE capacity." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Highlights Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 On Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalNursesDay, we're asking more than ever of our nation's nurses. We must do everything we can to support our nurses & health providers, ensuring they have the equipment and resources they need to safely treat #COVID19 and all patients. #ThankYouNurses" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's good to see that Visa will not increase any credit/debit card swipe fees until at least April 2021. I hope Mastercard & other networks will do the same. In March, @PeterWelch and I sent Visa & Mastercard this letter urging them not to raise swipe fees during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 employees at the Rantoul meat processing plant have now tested positive for #COVID19. Pres. Trump's reckless new executive order requires these plants to stay open regardless of the health and safety needs of these workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin: United States Cannot Step Away From World Effort To Find Vaccine Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-March, more than 30M Americans have filed for unemployment benefits--more than 10M of them have also lost their employer health plans. In the midst of this global pandemic, it's imperative that we help people keep their health coverage." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses Push For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation With Chicago Federation Of Labor Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important thread from my friend @RepKamBuckner . As these incidents continue to occur across the country, I'm struck by this line: "COVID will not break us. It will only reveal to us what is already broken." Rep Buckner is absolutely right. There's a lot left to fix." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Hats off to the brilliant physicists at @Fermilab for helping to design this simplified ventilator and getting @US_FDA approval. Another great example of how so many people are doing what they can to aid in the fight against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin, Schakowsky Introduce Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic, Senate Republicans Charging Ahead With Judicial Nomination Of Justin Walker Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Raises Racial & Ethnic Disparity In COVID-19 Pandemic During Call With CDC Director Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @Morning_Joe live from the Capitol shortly to give an update on #COVID19 and discuss what I hope the Senate will be focused on during its time here in Washington. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Monitoring situation at JBS pork plant in Beardstown, another meat processing plant in IL to report #COVID19 infections. The President's executive order forcing these plants to stay open ignores the health and safety of these workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of immigrant doctors are currently stuck in the green card backlog, unable to fully participate in our fight against #COVID19. Congress must direct unused visas to these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes -- we need all hands on deck to beat this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Daca Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of focusing on #COVID19, Sen. McConnell has brought Senators back to Washington to consider the nomination of his 37-year-old family friend Justin Walker to the second highest court in the land." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee should not waste time on hearings for unqualified right-wing judicial nominees in the midst of this pandemic. @JudiciaryDems are calling for hearings on issues under the Committee's jurisdiction that are directly related to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Consider this: one-sixth of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. Where would we be in this pandemic without these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Dir. of the Office of Personnel Management - Wyden Calls for Hazard Pay, Increased Safety Measures for Federal Employees and Contractors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Calls for Greater Support for Students With Disabilities in Upcoming COVID-19 Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "During the #COVID19 pandemic, supporting our research workforce is more important than ever if we want to find cures and vaccines. I'm joining a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership calling for $26B in emergency research funding in the next coronavirus relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Coming back for Sen. McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court in the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am joining with @SenSherrodBrown , @RepMarkTakano , @SenWarren , & @RepJayapal to announce a plan to grant full student loan discharges to three specific emergency categories of defrauded student borrowers in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois just had its highest single day total of #COVID19 deaths so far. Illinoisans -- please #StayHome. This virus is nowhere near gone and social distancing is the only way we are going to save lives and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senate Dems Call Trump Administration's Testing Blueprint Insufficient, Insist Federal Government Release And Implement National Plan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Day-in and day-out, doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, security, and hospital staff have been giving everything they can to treat the nearly 5,000 Illinoisans hospitalized with #COVID19. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude for their service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Durbin Statement On Introduction Of Democratic Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "We need our best and brightest minds working toward a vaccine for #COVID19, and @TheWistar is lucky to have an Illinois native on their team as a Post Doctoral Fellow as part of their efforts to develop a vaccine." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Push for Additional Support for Child Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois pork producers are facing major financial pressures due to #COVID19, which now includes the depopulation of their herds. I'm joining a bipartisan letter calling for additional federal funding for programs to assist farmers with the market's decline in demand." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Even Superman understands that wearing a mask is a small, but important effort we can all make to help protect the essential workers who are risking their health & safety every day to keep our nation running." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "As Congress debates further legislation in response to #COVID19, we must keep in mind that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans -- and that means protecting workers from being exposed to #COVID19 on the job." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2020 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Scott, Braun Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help New Parents Receive CARES Act Economic Impact Payments This Year Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I spoke this week with Attorney General Barr about efforts to combat #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are particularly susceptible to this pandemic. @TheJusticeDept & @OfficialFBOP must do more to ensure health & safety of prison staff & incarcerated persons." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Service organizations are a valuable untapped resource that could go a long way in the fight against #COVID19 Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenateDems colleagues to introduce a plan to expand @AmeriCorps in response to this pandemic. #Stand4Service" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation's meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited Roseland Community Hospital's drive-thru testing service to see how COVID-19 is impacting operations and patients. As a safety-net hospital on Chicago's south side, Roseland is vital for a community that's been disproportionately devastated by this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 8, 2020 Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for Extension of National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Duckworth Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate FEMA's Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot afford to step away from the world effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. And yet, in refusing to join with other world leaders this week, that is exactly what this Administration has done. Pres. Trump has left America missing in action on the world stage." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2020 Ahead of Mother's Day, Scott & Duckworth Announce Bill to Speed Up New Parents Receiving CARES Act Stimulus Checks Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for many Americans, especially during this pandemic. It's time for the Trump Administration to stop playing games with @USPS ." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have died from #COVID19. Over 1.2M have been infected. And yet, even in the midst of this pandemic, the President & his party refuse to end efforts to dismantle the ACA & rip health care away from millions of Americans. It would be a disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress shortly to discuss #COVID19 and what the Senate can & should be doing with its time here in Washington." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This country cannot afford a housing crisis on top of #COVID19. I'm cosponsoring @SenJackReed 's bill to establish a $75B Housing Assistance Fund that would provide working families with a lifeline to keep the lights on & avoid preventable foreclosures or evictions." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to be joined by @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & @RepKinzinger for a call to thank 30+ IL hospital CEOs for their heroic work during the pandemic -- from doctors & nurses to janitors & food services. I'm fighting to support our health workers & expand testing & PPE capacity." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Highlights Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 On Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalNursesDay, we're asking more than ever of our nation's nurses. We must do everything we can to support our nurses & health providers, ensuring they have the equipment and resources they need to safely treat #COVID19 and all patients. #ThankYouNurses" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's good to see that Visa will not increase any credit/debit card swipe fees until at least April 2021. I hope Mastercard & other networks will do the same. In March, @PeterWelch and I sent Visa & Mastercard this letter urging them not to raise swipe fees during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 employees at the Rantoul meat processing plant have now tested positive for #COVID19. Pres. Trump's reckless new executive order requires these plants to stay open regardless of the health and safety needs of these workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin: United States Cannot Step Away From World Effort To Find Vaccine Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-March, more than 30M Americans have filed for unemployment benefits--more than 10M of them have also lost their employer health plans. In the midst of this global pandemic, it's imperative that we help people keep their health coverage." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses Push For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation With Chicago Federation Of Labor Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important thread from my friend @RepKamBuckner . As these incidents continue to occur across the country, I'm struck by this line: "COVID will not break us. It will only reveal to us what is already broken." Rep Buckner is absolutely right. There's a lot left to fix." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Hats off to the brilliant physicists at @Fermilab for helping to design this simplified ventilator and getting @US_FDA approval. Another great example of how so many people are doing what they can to aid in the fight against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin, Schakowsky Introduce Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic, Senate Republicans Charging Ahead With Judicial Nomination Of Justin Walker Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Raises Racial & Ethnic Disparity In COVID-19 Pandemic During Call With CDC Director Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @Morning_Joe live from the Capitol shortly to give an update on #COVID19 and discuss what I hope the Senate will be focused on during its time here in Washington. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Monitoring situation at JBS pork plant in Beardstown, another meat processing plant in IL to report #COVID19 infections. The President's executive order forcing these plants to stay open ignores the health and safety of these workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of immigrant doctors are currently stuck in the green card backlog, unable to fully participate in our fight against #COVID19. Congress must direct unused visas to these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes -- we need all hands on deck to beat this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Daca Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of focusing on #COVID19, Sen. McConnell has brought Senators back to Washington to consider the nomination of his 37-year-old family friend Justin Walker to the second highest court in the land." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee should not waste time on hearings for unqualified right-wing judicial nominees in the midst of this pandemic. @JudiciaryDems are calling for hearings on issues under the Committee's jurisdiction that are directly related to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Consider this: one-sixth of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. Where would we be in this pandemic without these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Dir. of the Office of Personnel Management - Wyden Calls for Hazard Pay, Increased Safety Measures for Federal Employees and Contractors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Calls for Greater Support for Students With Disabilities in Upcoming COVID-19 Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "During the #COVID19 pandemic, supporting our research workforce is more important than ever if we want to find cures and vaccines. I'm joining a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership calling for $26B in emergency research funding in the next coronavirus relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Coming back for Sen. McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court in the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am joining with @SenSherrodBrown , @RepMarkTakano , @SenWarren , & @RepJayapal to announce a plan to grant full student loan discharges to three specific emergency categories of defrauded student borrowers in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois just had its highest single day total of #COVID19 deaths so far. Illinoisans -- please #StayHome. This virus is nowhere near gone and social distancing is the only way we are going to save lives and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senate Dems Call Trump Administration's Testing Blueprint Insufficient, Insist Federal Government Release And Implement National Plan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Day-in and day-out, doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, security, and hospital staff have been giving everything they can to treat the nearly 5,000 Illinoisans hospitalized with #COVID19. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude for their service." Sen.Dick Durbin
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