| April 8, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Expanding Coronavirus Testing Capability By Providing Flexibility To Testing Laboratories
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $52 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Prisons are hotspots in this #COVID19 pandemic & we must look out for the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. With in-person visits suspended in federal prisons, inmates should still be able to stay in touch with their families and loved ones, free of charge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Committee Democrats Call on Regulators to Suspend CRA and Other Rulemakings Unrelated to COVID-19
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cardin, Schumer, Shaheen, and Small Business Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Colleagues Urge Education Department To Protect CARES Act Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I am urging IL hospitals to consider taking advantage of the Medicare accelerated payments program we included in the CARES Act. It enables the federal govt to provide direct cash to hospitals, ensuring they can remain open, staffed, & supplied throughout this #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I had a productive call w/ @VP Pence Sunday afternoon & continued to press Admin for PPE for health care & frontline workers in IL. I asked the VP to use the $16B in funding from the CARES Act to replenish the national stockpile & resume shipments to states immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Our state & local governments are at the forefront of the fight against #COVID19 . @SenDuckworth & I are proud to announce Illinois will be receiving an additional $8M in federal funding from the @CDCgov to support their response to #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Durbin To Illinois Hospitals: CARES Act Program Can Provide Immediate Financial Relief
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - ". @IDPH is reporting 73 new #COVID19 deaths in Illinois -- our largest single day increase so far. My prayers are with those who passed & their loved ones during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Additional $8 Million In Federal Funding To Support COVID-19 Response In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Neguse Leads Call for First Responders to Get Priority for Coronavirus Testing
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Larson, Davis, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Brown, Durbin to financial regulators: Protect consumers from predatory lending practices during COVID-19 pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Admin To Increase Access To Doctors In Rural And Other Medically Underserved Areas
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive increased SNAP benefits thanks to recent federal legislation & @GovPritzker 's leadership. We must ensure families can keep food on the table throughout this #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "America is depending on our nation's farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "No American should be worried about being exploited by predatory lenders during this public health crisis. I'm proud to join @SenSherrodBrown in urging financial regulators to protect consumers during #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Durbin, Brown To Financial Regulators: Protect Consumers From Predatory Lending Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Chief Of National Guard
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lankford To HHS: Ensure Rural Hospitals Have Help During Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 5, 2020
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Tweet - "The first reported U.S. coronavirus death was on Feb. 29. The number of casualties has since surpassed 9/11. There is no quick end in sight. But there are a few clear lessons we can take away from our experience so far. My op-ed for @SJRbreaking :"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.6 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Bill Funding For Illinois Transit
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Eshoo Leads Energy and Commerce Democrats in Calling for Extending Open Enrollment Periods for HealthCare.gov and Medicare
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Our routines and daily lives may be changing, but our sense of community and togetherness doesn't have to. A little perspective on how staying home is the best way to show support for your community:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "We all must do our part to stand up to hate & discrimination. That includes holding our leaders accountable when they contribute to this growing threat - which is why I have repeatedly called on Pres. Trump to stop using careless, insensitive terms when discussing this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $147 Million To Support Community Services In Illinois As Part Of COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "As we battle #COVID19, federal agencies should not take any action that could exacerbate underlying conditions -- like asthma, lung disease, or heart disease -- that would leave people at greater risk. Joining @SenMarkey in urging the EPA to ensure that happens:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Linda Koch, President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, Kraig Lounsberry, President of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, and to Tom Kane, President and CEO of the Illinois Credit Union League - Durbin To Illinois Banks And Credit Unions: Participate In SBA Loan Program To Help Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Bera Urges HHS to Rapidly Deploy COVID-19 Antibody Testing
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Huffman leads bipartisan request for full IDEA funding
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Precention, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. McNerney presses Trump Administration on COVID-19 response for homeless population
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Josephine Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps, Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - 128 House Members Write to Speaker Pelosi Requesting that Future COVID-19 Relief Packages Include Direct Funding for Small Localities
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @maconcountycasa advocates for continuing to do their important work amid this global pandemic by using new & innovative ways to check in with the children & families they support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Many of the 600,000 veterans living in IL are over the age of 65, making them particularly susceptible to #COVID19. Today I spoke with the directors of the @DeptVetAffairs Medical Centers in IL to make sure they have what they need to care for patients and protect employees."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday was tough on IL. 986 new #COVID19 cases were confirmed, as were 42 additional deaths -- our highest number of deaths in one day so far. My prayers are with those we have lost & their loved ones during this difficult time. And for those who can, please #StayHomeSaveLives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The only way we are going to beat #COVID19 is by working together, staying home, and practicing good social distancing. It will help stop the spread of this virus and save lives. I'm all in for Illinois. Are you? #AllinIllinois"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois VA Medical Facility Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois Transportation Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Bipartisan Home Health Care Improvement Act Signed Into Law In Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenJackyRosen in standing up for #Dreamers and opposing any funding for the arrest, detention, or deportation of Dreamers. #HomeIsHere for the 27,000 #DACA recipients on the frontlines of the battle against #COVID19. I will never stop fighting for them."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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