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April 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Durbin, Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap To Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, @SenAmyKlobuchar & I urged BOP to make phone & video calls free for federal inmates for the duration of the federal emergency due to #COVID19. Glad to see they have taken our advice." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state's population." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "New @amprog report finds more than 130,000 immigrants with TPS are essential workers helping to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, including 11,600 health care workers. It would be a disaster if the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing this critical humanitarian protection." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is a strong bicameral desire to assist the millions of Americans who are losing their jobs &, subsequently, their health care coverage as a result of #COVID19. We must do everything in our power to help these families remain on their health plans during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois will be receiving $1.1M in CARES Act funding from @US_IMLS to support our state's many wonderful museums & libraries, as well as their staff and the communities they serve throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require Federal Government To Collect And Report National COVID-19 Demographic Data Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter to SBA Administrator on Status of Office of Rural Affairs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Financial Services and Oversight Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC's Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "29,000+ #DACA recipients are risking their lives as health care workers & first responders in the battle against #COVID19 - each and every one of them is invaluable. Our nation cannot afford to tell them they are not welcome here. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are all thankful for the heroic efforts of our nation's health care workers and first responders. Heartwarming to see my hometown rally around these brave men & women risking their lives in the fight against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce with @SenDuckworth that Illinois hospitals & health providers will receive more than $1.2 billion in initial CARES Act funding to support their heroic efforts against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.2 Billion In CARES Act Funding For Illinois Hospitals And Health Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants - many of whom are serving as physicians in underserved & rural communities across the country. During this global pandemic, we need their help more than ever." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in assisting the most vulnerable during this #COVID19 pandemic. As we continue to address this public health crisis in IL, specifically the racial disparities in infections & death, we must adapt our strategies to protect those most at-risk & in-need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. TJ Cox: Lack of COVID Test Data Makes Risk Classification Impossible Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 91 Bipartisan Members Call for Increased Funding for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Williams Calls for Rural Health Care Facilities to Receive Coronavirus Financial Aid Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 9, 2020 Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great work by the Adams County Together Task Force to reach out to local businesses and guide them through the assistance programs offered in the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Massive testing is our best chance to move America back towards normal until a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is developed. The President should use his authority to create this Moonshot." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I will be joining @MitchellReports on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest updates in our fight against #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Protect Our Care Illinois Chapter Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Raskin leads 97 House members in urging full COVID-19 funding for the District of Columbia Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that many Americans are left uninsured in the midst of a global health pandemic. Joining @SenateDems in urging @HHSGov to immediately reopen ACA's marketplace & allow uninsured Americans get the health coverage they need to protect themselves & their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Durbin, Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap To Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, @SenAmyKlobuchar & I urged BOP to make phone & video calls free for federal inmates for the duration of the federal emergency due to #COVID19. Glad to see they have taken our advice." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state's population." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "New @amprog report finds more than 130,000 immigrants with TPS are essential workers helping to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, including 11,600 health care workers. It would be a disaster if the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing this critical humanitarian protection." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is a strong bicameral desire to assist the millions of Americans who are losing their jobs &, subsequently, their health care coverage as a result of #COVID19. We must do everything in our power to help these families remain on their health plans during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois will be receiving $1.1M in CARES Act funding from @US_IMLS to support our state's many wonderful museums & libraries, as well as their staff and the communities they serve throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require Federal Government To Collect And Report National COVID-19 Demographic Data Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter to SBA Administrator on Status of Office of Rural Affairs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Financial Services and Oversight Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC's Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "29,000+ #DACA recipients are risking their lives as health care workers & first responders in the battle against #COVID19 - each and every one of them is invaluable. Our nation cannot afford to tell them they are not welcome here. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are all thankful for the heroic efforts of our nation's health care workers and first responders. Heartwarming to see my hometown rally around these brave men & women risking their lives in the fight against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce with @SenDuckworth that Illinois hospitals & health providers will receive more than $1.2 billion in initial CARES Act funding to support their heroic efforts against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.2 Billion In CARES Act Funding For Illinois Hospitals And Health Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants - many of whom are serving as physicians in underserved & rural communities across the country. During this global pandemic, we need their help more than ever." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in assisting the most vulnerable during this #COVID19 pandemic. As we continue to address this public health crisis in IL, specifically the racial disparities in infections & death, we must adapt our strategies to protect those most at-risk & in-need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. TJ Cox: Lack of COVID Test Data Makes Risk Classification Impossible Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 91 Bipartisan Members Call for Increased Funding for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Williams Calls for Rural Health Care Facilities to Receive Coronavirus Financial Aid Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 9, 2020 Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great work by the Adams County Together Task Force to reach out to local businesses and guide them through the assistance programs offered in the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Massive testing is our best chance to move America back towards normal until a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is developed. The President should use his authority to create this Moonshot." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I will be joining @MitchellReports on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest updates in our fight against #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Protect Our Care Illinois Chapter Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Raskin leads 97 House members in urging full COVID-19 funding for the District of Columbia Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that many Americans are left uninsured in the midst of a global health pandemic. Joining @SenateDems in urging @HHSGov to immediately reopen ACA's marketplace & allow uninsured Americans get the health coverage they need to protect themselves & their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen.Dick Durbin
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