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March 9, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor Nominee - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Protect American Workers Against Covid-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 9, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Illinois State Of Emergency Declaration In Response To Coronavirus
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "I want to thank @CDCgov , @CookCoHealth , @IDPH , & Chicago Dept. of Public Health for joining me on Friday to discuss the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak and to go over best practices for responding to this growing public health challenge."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "My statement with @SenDuckworth on @GovPritzker 's declaration of a state of emergency in response to the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in Illinois:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Durbin Convenes CDC, State, And Local Public Health Officials To Discuss Coronavirus Response Plans
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump issued the second version of his discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim travel ban three years ago today. In the time since, it has separated families, devastated communities, wasted taxpayer money, and made America less safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Hoyer, DeFazio, House Democrats Call on FEMA to Approve Disaster Recovery Aid to Permanently Restore Infrastructure in Puerto Rico
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DeLauro, Porter, Underwood Raise Concerns About COVID-19 Diagnostics Costs for People Covered by ERISA & Short-Term Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 5, 2020
Tweet - "Just voted for the bipartisan coronavirus supplemental funding bill, which provides $7.8B to respond to & prevent coronavirus, including funding for patient monitoring, lab testing, acquisition of test kits & protective equipment, & research into vaccines and therapeutics."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Durbin Votes For Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Durbin: What Are We Doing To Prevent Election Interference From China?
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration's Botched Response to Covid-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) about Coronavirus
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 4, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Reports Iran now has Fuel Needed for Nuclear Weapon
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2020
Shortage of Medical Devices
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020
Duckworth Applauds Bipartisan Funding Deal to Combat the Spread of Covid-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2020
Tweet - "It was critical that the bipartisan coronavirus supplemental funding bill reimburse state and local governments--including Illinois and Chicago--for costs incurred while assisting the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, which this final agreement does."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020
Durbin Statement On Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2020
The State Journal-Register - Sen. Dick Durbin: Lessons learned so far on coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020
Durbin: We Must Safeguard America's Medical Supply Chain Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Coronavirus has highlighted our nation's dependence on medicines, drugs, & medical equipment produced in other countries, especially China. @US_FDA is working hard to address this vulnerability."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of Covid-19 Infections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Would you trust the health of America to Doctor Limbaugh or Doctor Mulvaney? It's important for Americans to listen to the true public health officials when it comes to information on the coronavirus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC , where I'll be joining @AymanM shortly to discuss the coronavirus and more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "VP Pence reached out to me today after I made an appeal for bipartisanship in dealing with Coronavirus. We agree that we should put our skills and energy to work together to protect the public health."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "We need all hands on deck--congress & every federal agency--to come together to work on stopping this coronavirus outbreak. This is not a partisan issue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss how the federal government needs to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "After 50 days, Pres. Trump is finally waking up to the coronavirus threat. Our immediate priority must be getting funding to states so they can prepare & respond. We must also improve our ability to quickly test for this virus to ensure it is not spreading in our communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Kelly's National Security Transparency Act Seeks to Increase Accountability for "Acting" National Security Leaders
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 26, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The U.S. can & should do more to address the coronavirus. I support @SenSchumer 's request for additional funding for this purpose--the President's request for $2.5 billion is entirely inadequate. We must address the coronavirus now."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Senator Duckworth Meets With U.S. Army Secretary and Royal Thai Army Commander in Chief
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Great to meet w/ @ChiPublicHealth Comm. Arwady today to discuss public health challenges in Chicago. I commend their efforts w/ @IDPH to quickly respond to the 2 cases of coronavirus in Chicago. We'll continue working together to have the resources needed to protect public health."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Durbin Calls For Increased Federal Funding To Address Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Durbin Meets With Chicago Department Of Public Health Commissioner To Discuss Coronavirus Response
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Joseph Maguire did the one thing that isn't allowed in this Administration: tell the truth. First with regards to the Ukraine whistleblower, & now Russian election interference. Our nation relies on the intelligence community to provide the facts free from political interference."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Discusses About The Briefing That Russia is Trying to Help Trump Win 2020 Election
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 20, 2020
Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020
Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020
During Trip To Puerto Rico, Durbin, Garcia Highlight Reconstruction & Resiliency Efforts In Aftermath Of Recent Natural Disasters
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020
Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Following Passage of their Provision to Establish a Center to Combat Foreign Influence Campaigns, Klobuchar, Reed Ask Director of National Intelligence for Progress Report on Establishment of the Center
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
U.S. Rep. Norman Leads Effort to Reestablish DHS Outreach to Educational Institutions
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020
Durbin Briefed On U.S. Response To Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Increased safety measures are an urgent issue for synagogues & other religious institutions & houses of worship. We must stand up to anti-Semitism & hate-fueled violence. I will continue to work to fund nonprofit security grants & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020
Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "As the world tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus, @NUFeinbergMed is working with @UChicago and other members of the Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases to find out how to attack it. #AmericanCuresAct"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Three Years After Trump's Travel Ban, Duckworth and Durbin Join Colleagues to Call for a National Commitment to Refugee Resettlement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "The federal government has a key role to play in addressing this rise in hate crimes in our communities. Earlier this year, I reintroduced the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider to prioritize combating the threats of hate crimes & domestic terrorism."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Pres Trump's Muslim travel ban was the first of many anti-immigrant & anti-refugee policies to come out of his Admin. I intro'd a resolution w/ @SenBlumenthal & @SenDuckworth to send the message that Congress remains committed to helping those in need, regardless of the President."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update today from CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Schuchat about the status of the coronavirus outbreak. We're continuing to monitor the virus & are grateful for the CDC's work, along with IL health officials, to keep Illinoisans safe & informed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Receive Update On Coronavirus From The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Extreme weather & flooding in Illinois has done great damage to the Lake Michigan shoreline. Read my letter to the editor in today's @chicagotribune on how we can save Lake Michigan's shoreline:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "With 5 reported cases of the coronavirus in the US, including one in Chicago, we need to urgently seek a robust & scientifically-driven response to this outbreak. @SenDuckworth & I called on @HHSGov to act quickly & share info on how to prevent & treat the coronavirus properly."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Three years ago today, within a week of assuming office, President Trump issued the first version of his Muslim travel ban. The ugliness of that moment--and the subsequent campaign to uphold the ban in court--has done lasting damage."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020
Letter to the Editors of the Chicago Tribune - Letters: How to save Lake Michigan's shoreline
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 9, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor Nominee - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Protect American Workers Against Covid-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 9, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Illinois State Of Emergency Declaration In Response To Coronavirus
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "I want to thank @CDCgov , @CookCoHealth , @IDPH , & Chicago Dept. of Public Health for joining me on Friday to discuss the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak and to go over best practices for responding to this growing public health challenge."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "My statement with @SenDuckworth on @GovPritzker 's declaration of a state of emergency in response to the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in Illinois:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Durbin Convenes CDC, State, And Local Public Health Officials To Discuss Coronavirus Response Plans
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump issued the second version of his discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim travel ban three years ago today. In the time since, it has separated families, devastated communities, wasted taxpayer money, and made America less safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020
Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Hoyer, DeFazio, House Democrats Call on FEMA to Approve Disaster Recovery Aid to Permanently Restore Infrastructure in Puerto Rico
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DeLauro, Porter, Underwood Raise Concerns About COVID-19 Diagnostics Costs for People Covered by ERISA & Short-Term Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 5, 2020
Tweet - "Just voted for the bipartisan coronavirus supplemental funding bill, which provides $7.8B to respond to & prevent coronavirus, including funding for patient monitoring, lab testing, acquisition of test kits & protective equipment, & research into vaccines and therapeutics."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Durbin Votes For Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Durbin: What Are We Doing To Prevent Election Interference From China?
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020
Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration's Botched Response to Covid-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) about Coronavirus
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 4, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Reports Iran now has Fuel Needed for Nuclear Weapon
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2020
Shortage of Medical Devices
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020
Duckworth Applauds Bipartisan Funding Deal to Combat the Spread of Covid-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2020
Tweet - "It was critical that the bipartisan coronavirus supplemental funding bill reimburse state and local governments--including Illinois and Chicago--for costs incurred while assisting the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, which this final agreement does."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020
Durbin Statement On Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2020
The State Journal-Register - Sen. Dick Durbin: Lessons learned so far on coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020
Durbin: We Must Safeguard America's Medical Supply Chain Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Coronavirus has highlighted our nation's dependence on medicines, drugs, & medical equipment produced in other countries, especially China. @US_FDA is working hard to address this vulnerability."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of Covid-19 Infections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Would you trust the health of America to Doctor Limbaugh or Doctor Mulvaney? It's important for Americans to listen to the true public health officials when it comes to information on the coronavirus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC , where I'll be joining @AymanM shortly to discuss the coronavirus and more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "VP Pence reached out to me today after I made an appeal for bipartisanship in dealing with Coronavirus. We agree that we should put our skills and energy to work together to protect the public health."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "We need all hands on deck--congress & every federal agency--to come together to work on stopping this coronavirus outbreak. This is not a partisan issue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss how the federal government needs to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "After 50 days, Pres. Trump is finally waking up to the coronavirus threat. Our immediate priority must be getting funding to states so they can prepare & respond. We must also improve our ability to quickly test for this virus to ensure it is not spreading in our communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov 5 years ago is a throwback to the dark days of Soviet political repression. Putin's crude attempts to silence democratic aspirations & spread disinformation are an insult to Russians who seek a more open & free country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020
Kelly's National Security Transparency Act Seeks to Increase Accountability for "Acting" National Security Leaders
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 26, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The U.S. can & should do more to address the coronavirus. I support @SenSchumer 's request for additional funding for this purpose--the President's request for $2.5 billion is entirely inadequate. We must address the coronavirus now."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Senator Duckworth Meets With U.S. Army Secretary and Royal Thai Army Commander in Chief
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Great to meet w/ @ChiPublicHealth Comm. Arwady today to discuss public health challenges in Chicago. I commend their efforts w/ @IDPH to quickly respond to the 2 cases of coronavirus in Chicago. We'll continue working together to have the resources needed to protect public health."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Durbin Calls For Increased Federal Funding To Address Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Durbin Meets With Chicago Department Of Public Health Commissioner To Discuss Coronavirus Response
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Joseph Maguire did the one thing that isn't allowed in this Administration: tell the truth. First with regards to the Ukraine whistleblower, & now Russian election interference. Our nation relies on the intelligence community to provide the facts free from political interference."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Discusses About The Briefing That Russia is Trying to Help Trump Win 2020 Election
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 20, 2020
Durbin, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Fund Responses To Public Health Emergencies As Global Threat Of Coronavirus
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020
Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of coronavirus cases and the increasing demands on federal, state, and local public health agencies. @SenDuckworth and I are joining @PattyMurray in requesting emergency federal funding to respond to this growing outbreak."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020
During Trip To Puerto Rico, Durbin, Garcia Highlight Reconstruction & Resiliency Efforts In Aftermath Of Recent Natural Disasters
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020
Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Following Passage of their Provision to Establish a Center to Combat Foreign Influence Campaigns, Klobuchar, Reed Ask Director of National Intelligence for Progress Report on Establishment of the Center
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020
U.S. Rep. Norman Leads Effort to Reestablish DHS Outreach to Educational Institutions
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020
Durbin Briefed On U.S. Response To Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Increased safety measures are an urgent issue for synagogues & other religious institutions & houses of worship. We must stand up to anti-Semitism & hate-fueled violence. I will continue to work to fund nonprofit security grants & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020
Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "As the world tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus, @NUFeinbergMed is working with @UChicago and other members of the Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases to find out how to attack it. #AmericanCuresAct"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Three Years After Trump's Travel Ban, Duckworth and Durbin Join Colleagues to Call for a National Commitment to Refugee Resettlement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "The federal government has a key role to play in addressing this rise in hate crimes in our communities. Earlier this year, I reintroduced the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider to prioritize combating the threats of hate crimes & domestic terrorism."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Pres Trump's Muslim travel ban was the first of many anti-immigrant & anti-refugee policies to come out of his Admin. I intro'd a resolution w/ @SenBlumenthal & @SenDuckworth to send the message that Congress remains committed to helping those in need, regardless of the President."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update today from CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Schuchat about the status of the coronavirus outbreak. We're continuing to monitor the virus & are grateful for the CDC's work, along with IL health officials, to keep Illinoisans safe & informed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Receive Update On Coronavirus From The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Extreme weather & flooding in Illinois has done great damage to the Lake Michigan shoreline. Read my letter to the editor in today's @chicagotribune on how we can save Lake Michigan's shoreline:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "With 5 reported cases of the coronavirus in the US, including one in Chicago, we need to urgently seek a robust & scientifically-driven response to this outbreak. @SenDuckworth & I called on @HHSGov to act quickly & share info on how to prevent & treat the coronavirus properly."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Three years ago today, within a week of assuming office, President Trump issued the first version of his Muslim travel ban. The ugliness of that moment--and the subsequent campaign to uphold the ban in court--has done lasting damage."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020
Letter to the Editors of the Chicago Tribune - Letters: How to save Lake Michigan's shoreline
Sen.Dick Durbin
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