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Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Slams Republicans For Ignoring Russian Threat In 2020 Election, Questions Comey On President's Vulnerability In Light Of Personal Debts Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I introduced the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act to send unemployed workers a lifeline. While this bill doesn't allow you to write off $70k in hairstyling fees, it does exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for 2020." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Sen. McConnell couldn't find time to negotiate a #COVID19 relief deal. Now he wants to drop everything to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Why? Because Republicans want Judge Barrett to help strike down the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10. Our health care is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "7M #COVID19 cases = 7M new Americans with a pre-existing condition. The Trump Admin. is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. If they win, tens of millions will lose coverage. It will be a disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 McMorris Rodgers's US Safe Web Extension Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to Become Law Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I can't imagine a worse situation than losing health insurance coverage in the midst of a pandemic. That's why I'm introducing legislation with @SenCortezMasto today to help keep the millions of workers who've been laid off during the pandemic from losing their health insurance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin, Cortez Masto, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Protected Unemployed Workers' Health Insurance During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Economists have been telling us for years that increased investment in infrastructure will help our economy grow, especially as we face a downturn from the #COVID19 crisis. I spoke with @ACECIllinois about the infrastructure investment we need to create a 21st century economy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Slams Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response, Urges Senate To Protect Health Insurance Of Unemployed Americans Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the House pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020 with @RepSchneider on a unanimous vote. Violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation & we have turned a blind eye to this evil in our backyard for far too long." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans have a pre-existing condition, including 6M diagnosed with #COVID19. If Republicans succeed in striking down the Affordable Care Act, protections for pre-existing conditions will be gone. That's what's at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Slams Republicans For Ignoring Russian Threat In 2020 Election, Questions Comey On President's Vulnerability In Light Of Personal Debts Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I introduced the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act to send unemployed workers a lifeline. While this bill doesn't allow you to write off $70k in hairstyling fees, it does exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for 2020." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Sen. McConnell couldn't find time to negotiate a #COVID19 relief deal. Now he wants to drop everything to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Why? Because Republicans want Judge Barrett to help strike down the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10. Our health care is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "7M #COVID19 cases = 7M new Americans with a pre-existing condition. The Trump Admin. is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. If they win, tens of millions will lose coverage. It will be a disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 McMorris Rodgers's US Safe Web Extension Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to Become Law Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I can't imagine a worse situation than losing health insurance coverage in the midst of a pandemic. That's why I'm introducing legislation with @SenCortezMasto today to help keep the millions of workers who've been laid off during the pandemic from losing their health insurance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin, Cortez Masto, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Protected Unemployed Workers' Health Insurance During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Economists have been telling us for years that increased investment in infrastructure will help our economy grow, especially as we face a downturn from the #COVID19 crisis. I spoke with @ACECIllinois about the infrastructure investment we need to create a 21st century economy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Slams Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response, Urges Senate To Protect Health Insurance Of Unemployed Americans Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the House pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020 with @RepSchneider on a unanimous vote. Violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation & we have turned a blind eye to this evil in our backyard for far too long." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans have a pre-existing condition, including 6M diagnosed with #COVID19. If Republicans succeed in striking down the Affordable Care Act, protections for pre-existing conditions will be gone. That's what's at stake in the fight over the Supreme Court." Sen.Dick Durbin
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