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July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today's new confirmed #COVID19 cases in Illinois is a reminder that combating the spread of this virus is an uphill battle & we must stay vigilant. Please continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, and wash your hands." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - E&C Democrats Request Monthly Reports from Facebook, Google and Twitter on COVID-19 Disinformation Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Durbin Meets With Hospital Leaders In Decatur To Discuss COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Call For $32 Billion In Transit Funding In Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Leads Call for Hazard Pay for VA Employees on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "As more Americans face growing hunger needs during the #COVID19 pandemic, everyone, including SNAP beneficiaries, should have options to get groceries delivered safely. Proud to intro a new bill w/ @SenDuckworth to expand access to online grocery retailers for SNAP recipients." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hard to imagine how the President can celebrate job #'s knowing that the US just hit 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day for the first time. He needs to take responsibility & lead by example--we're under attack from this virus & it's not going to disappear on its own." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer And Wyden To Introduce New Legislation To Extend Expanded Unemployment Insurance & Require Program Continue Providing Benefits Until Economic Conditions Improve Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the rising cases of #COVID19 across the country and how the Senate needs to act. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The US is up to 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day now. Some experts believe that number will soon reach 100,000. If Sen. McConnell doesn't feel the urgency to act now, when will he? We cannot afford to continue sitting on our hands in the Senate. #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to have supported @NIH with funding to research a #COVID19 vaccine. But the President's conspiracy theories and anti-science behavior raise concerns about the integrity of the development & approval process. We must build confidence that we are not cutting corners." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin To NIH Director & Health Officials: Any COVID-19 Vaccine Must Be Proven Safe And Effective And Free Of Political Influence Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Indian Ambassador to The United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Reality has overcome Republicans' non-stop attack on the Affordable Care Act. Facing the #COVID19 health crisis, Americans are signing up for ACA health plans at record levels. And yet, Pres. Trump continues his efforts to kill the program in court." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Murray, Democrats Urge CDC to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Infections Associated With COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 30, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, Sen. McConnell's top priority has been confirming judicial nominees instead of responding to this crisis. We need another relief effort ASAP. @SpeakerPelosi passed the #HeroesAct 6 weeks ago. It's time for the Senate to do the same." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Entire Senate Dem Caucus To Trump Administration: Don't Rip Away Health Care For Millions During Public Health Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce NDAA Amendment To Increase National Production Of Testing Supplies And PPE As COVID-19 Cases Rise Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2020 As COVID-19 Cases Spike Across The Country, Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Bring House-Passed Heroes Act To The Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Durbin Joins Klobuchar To Call On Senate To Pass Legislation To Protect Elections During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin is moving full steam ahead with efforts to dismantle the ACA & rip health care away from millions in the midst of a global pandemic. Today @SenateDems introduced a resolution condemning this effort & asking DOJ to defend the ACA during this public health emergency" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Could not agree with @RepChuyGarcia more--no one should lose their housing during a pandemic. Proud to join him, @SenWarren , @RepBarbaraLee , and other Senate & House Democrats to introduce legislation to protect renters & extend the nationwide moratorium on evictions." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act protects Americans with pre-existing conditions from discrimination. With over 2 million (and counting) already diagnosed with a new pre-existing condition--#COVID19--President Trump wants to abolish the ACA and offers no protection for their future." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Record-breaking numbers of new #COVID19 infections remind us that President Trump was wrong in calling for early reopening's, refusing to wear a mask, and stopping testing. Our nation is desperate for responsible leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been downright dangerous. Pres. Trump & DOJ must protect vulnerable inmates now to prevent additional outbreaks in federal prisons and surrounding communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Joins CBS 60 Minutes to Discuss His Coronavirus Antibody Testing Investigation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump asked the Supreme Court to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. That would end health insurance for 20 million Americans in the midst of this pandemic with millions more now unemployed. The Trump alternative plan? He doesn't have one." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, it would seem that asking the U.S. to join other countries in searching for therapies & vaccines is just common sense. Last month, I introduced a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to this global effort despite the President's inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Durbin Presses HHS Secretary Azar On Illinois Hospital Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "During the #COVID19 crisis, hospitals have been challenged more than ever, especially safety net hospitals that serve some of our most vulnerable communities. Spoke today with @SecAzar to urge him to get federal funding to hospitals in need as quickly as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As #COVID19 cases spike across the country, our state & local gov'ts are struggling to keep up. Congress must step in & provide federal funding to help states, cities, & towns maintain the essential public services we need to beat this pandemic & safely reopen. #FundtheFrontLines" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "200,000+ #DACA recipients are "essential critical infrastructure workers" as defined by the Trump DHS. 41,700 are health care workers on the frontlines of this pandemic. Yesterday I went to the Senate floor to talk about one of these young #ImmigrantHealthHeroes--Diana Jimenez" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "For years, inversion loopholes have allowed American companies to evade their tax obligations. I'm teaming up with @RepLloydDoggett to introduce a bill ensuring that these companies can't benefit from American taxpayer funded CARES Act financial relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care professionals are doing heroic work to fight #COVID19, but this crisis has highlighted the need to bolster our health workforce to address shortages, medical disparities, & respond to emergencies. I'm partnering with @SenRubioPress to get it done." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just yesterday, the U.S. recorded its 3rd highest coronavirus case count since this pandemic began. So today, the Trump Admin. announces that it will cut off federal funding to operate #COVID19 testing sites in Illinois & 4 other states. This decision defies common sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Up to 392,000 Illinoisans will not automatically receive their $1,200 #COVID19 stimulus checks from the federal gov't. If you do not file taxes or receive certain federal benefits, but are still eligible for this payment--just submit the form found here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Durbin, Doggett Introduce Bill To Prevent Tax Dodging Corporation From Receiving COVID-19 Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $4 Million For Southern Illinois Mass Transit Districts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Date Title Politician
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today's new confirmed #COVID19 cases in Illinois is a reminder that combating the spread of this virus is an uphill battle & we must stay vigilant. Please continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, and wash your hands." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - E&C Democrats Request Monthly Reports from Facebook, Google and Twitter on COVID-19 Disinformation Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2020 Durbin Meets With Hospital Leaders In Decatur To Discuss COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Call For $32 Billion In Transit Funding In Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Leads Call for Hazard Pay for VA Employees on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "As more Americans face growing hunger needs during the #COVID19 pandemic, everyone, including SNAP beneficiaries, should have options to get groceries delivered safely. Proud to intro a new bill w/ @SenDuckworth to expand access to online grocery retailers for SNAP recipients." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hard to imagine how the President can celebrate job #'s knowing that the US just hit 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day for the first time. He needs to take responsibility & lead by example--we're under attack from this virus & it's not going to disappear on its own." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer And Wyden To Introduce New Legislation To Extend Expanded Unemployment Insurance & Require Program Continue Providing Benefits Until Economic Conditions Improve Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the rising cases of #COVID19 across the country and how the Senate needs to act. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The US is up to 50,000 new #COVID19 cases in a single day now. Some experts believe that number will soon reach 100,000. If Sen. McConnell doesn't feel the urgency to act now, when will he? We cannot afford to continue sitting on our hands in the Senate. #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to have supported @NIH with funding to research a #COVID19 vaccine. But the President's conspiracy theories and anti-science behavior raise concerns about the integrity of the development & approval process. We must build confidence that we are not cutting corners." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Durbin To NIH Director & Health Officials: Any COVID-19 Vaccine Must Be Proven Safe And Effective And Free Of Political Influence Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Indian Ambassador to The United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Reality has overcome Republicans' non-stop attack on the Affordable Care Act. Facing the #COVID19 health crisis, Americans are signing up for ACA health plans at record levels. And yet, Pres. Trump continues his efforts to kill the program in court." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Murray, Democrats Urge CDC to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Infections Associated With COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 30, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, Sen. McConnell's top priority has been confirming judicial nominees instead of responding to this crisis. We need another relief effort ASAP. @SpeakerPelosi passed the #HeroesAct 6 weeks ago. It's time for the Senate to do the same." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Entire Senate Dem Caucus To Trump Administration: Don't Rip Away Health Care For Millions During Public Health Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce NDAA Amendment To Increase National Production Of Testing Supplies And PPE As COVID-19 Cases Rise Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2020 As COVID-19 Cases Spike Across The Country, Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Bring House-Passed Heroes Act To The Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Durbin Joins Klobuchar To Call On Senate To Pass Legislation To Protect Elections During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin is moving full steam ahead with efforts to dismantle the ACA & rip health care away from millions in the midst of a global pandemic. Today @SenateDems introduced a resolution condemning this effort & asking DOJ to defend the ACA during this public health emergency" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Could not agree with @RepChuyGarcia more--no one should lose their housing during a pandemic. Proud to join him, @SenWarren , @RepBarbaraLee , and other Senate & House Democrats to introduce legislation to protect renters & extend the nationwide moratorium on evictions." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act protects Americans with pre-existing conditions from discrimination. With over 2 million (and counting) already diagnosed with a new pre-existing condition--#COVID19--President Trump wants to abolish the ACA and offers no protection for their future." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Record-breaking numbers of new #COVID19 infections remind us that President Trump was wrong in calling for early reopening's, refusing to wear a mask, and stopping testing. Our nation is desperate for responsible leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been downright dangerous. Pres. Trump & DOJ must protect vulnerable inmates now to prevent additional outbreaks in federal prisons and surrounding communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Joins CBS 60 Minutes to Discuss His Coronavirus Antibody Testing Investigation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump asked the Supreme Court to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. That would end health insurance for 20 million Americans in the midst of this pandemic with millions more now unemployed. The Trump alternative plan? He doesn't have one." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, it would seem that asking the U.S. to join other countries in searching for therapies & vaccines is just common sense. Last month, I introduced a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to this global effort despite the President's inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Durbin Presses HHS Secretary Azar On Illinois Hospital Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "During the #COVID19 crisis, hospitals have been challenged more than ever, especially safety net hospitals that serve some of our most vulnerable communities. Spoke today with @SecAzar to urge him to get federal funding to hospitals in need as quickly as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As #COVID19 cases spike across the country, our state & local gov'ts are struggling to keep up. Congress must step in & provide federal funding to help states, cities, & towns maintain the essential public services we need to beat this pandemic & safely reopen. #FundtheFrontLines" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "200,000+ #DACA recipients are "essential critical infrastructure workers" as defined by the Trump DHS. 41,700 are health care workers on the frontlines of this pandemic. Yesterday I went to the Senate floor to talk about one of these young #ImmigrantHealthHeroes--Diana Jimenez" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "For years, inversion loopholes have allowed American companies to evade their tax obligations. I'm teaming up with @RepLloydDoggett to introduce a bill ensuring that these companies can't benefit from American taxpayer funded CARES Act financial relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our health care professionals are doing heroic work to fight #COVID19, but this crisis has highlighted the need to bolster our health workforce to address shortages, medical disparities, & respond to emergencies. I'm partnering with @SenRubioPress to get it done." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just yesterday, the U.S. recorded its 3rd highest coronavirus case count since this pandemic began. So today, the Trump Admin. announces that it will cut off federal funding to operate #COVID19 testing sites in Illinois & 4 other states. This decision defies common sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Up to 392,000 Illinoisans will not automatically receive their $1,200 #COVID19 stimulus checks from the federal gov't. If you do not file taxes or receive certain federal benefits, but are still eligible for this payment--just submit the form found here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Durbin, Doggett Introduce Bill To Prevent Tax Dodging Corporation From Receiving COVID-19 Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $4 Million For Southern Illinois Mass Transit Districts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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