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April 1, 2020 Tweet - "10% is not going to cut it. I spoke with HHS Sec. Azar this week to press for more PPE. Illinois needs thousands of ventilators. Our hospitals, clinics & first responders need masks & gloves. We need federal coordination & leadership - and a surge of new supplies." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's outrageous that Governors across the country have been forced to bid & compete over limited medical supplies. The President needs to take control of this situation. It's up to him -- and only him - to end this gross profiteering, which is unacceptable & un-American." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "IL is in short supply of the PPE our health care workers so desperately need. Spoke with @EPAGreatLakes Director Thiede yesterday to urge him to donate any available masks, gloves, or gowns in EPA storage to our hospitals & health care workers without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "I'm in my hometown of Springfield, Illinois, a town of around 100,000 people. To think we could lose more than that many lives to coronavirus is heartbreaking. Illinoisans -- please #StayHome for your loved ones, your community, & your country. We will get through this together." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see that, with help from a federal grant, Mettawa-based CareFusion will now be producing life-saving ventilators for the Strategic National Stockpile. Hospitals across the country are in desperate need of these ventilators -- I'm glad many of them will now come from IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Local IL governments are facing incredible challenges & financial losses because of this public health & economic crisis. Spoke today with @IMLLeague leaders about the provisions I pushed for in the CARES Act to support state & local governments." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see Quincy city council assign new duties, like assisting with Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels food delivery, to transit employees whose routes were shut down because of the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 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 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "With the Feed the Community Program, Edwardsville established a community campaign to support local businesses & residents in need. Even when we are social distancing, we can find ways to take care of each other and our communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 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 Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 1, 2020 Bipartisan Home Health Care Improvement Act Signed Into Law In Coronavirus Response Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With United Airlines CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is ramping up construction of his beloved border wall although experts say the wall is "meaningless" in stopping #COVID19 & in fact could help spread the virus. The President must put public health & safety ahead of his anti-immigrant agenda." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "These heartbreaking numbers underline the severity of what is happening on the frontlines of this pandemic. 937 new cases of coronavirus in IL. 26 more deaths. Until we can stop the spread of this virus, these will only go up. Illinoisans -- do your part. Please #StayHome." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Countless working families in Illinois are dealing with the impact of this public health crisis. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO about providing relief to individuals & families in Illinois through unemployment insurance enhancements & cash payments provided within the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "The brave men & women working on the frontlines of this pandemic need our help. I joined @SenatorHassan , @SenDuckworth , & others in urging @HHSgov to expand child care options for health care workers & all those performing necessary services in the fight against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic will have a lasting impact on businesses of all sizes. Spoke with @ILChamber leaders about how the CARES Act to will help businesses retain their workers & stay afloat during this difficult time." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For first responders, staying home isn't an option. Great to see local pharmacies like Doug's Compounding Pharmacy help keep our first responders safe by producing & donating hand sanitizers to local police departments. #CompoundingHandoff" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Connolly Leads Letter Urging DHS to Exclude COVID-19 Assistance from Public Charge Determinations Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Vulnerable staff & inmates within our federal prisons are already starting to contract #COVID19. It's imperative for BOP to immediately move to stop the spread of this disease before it is too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Availability Of Protective Masks With EPA Region 5 Administrator Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois Chamber Of Commerce Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With BOP Director Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our ability to supply nurses, doctors, & other health care workers with the PPE they so desperately need is a critical part of the fight against #COVID19. Spoke with @SteveFDA & @SecAzar to reiterate that there is no time to waste in getting these supplies to IL hospitals." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Urges FDA And HHS To Increase Personal Protective Equipment Supplies For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Blunt Rochester Calls on Administration to Activate Military Resources in COVID-19 Response Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Rick Bright, Dir. of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority - Gottheimer Joins Bipartisan Push to Rapidly Deploy Antibody Testing to Check for Coronavirus Immunity Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Members of SEEC Leadership condemn EPA suspension of environmental enforcement during COVID-19 crisis Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus cases continue to surge, we must ensure that IL hospitals have the resources & equipment they need to handle the crisis. Thanks to Aurora's @rw_conveyor factory for stepping up to produce hospital beds to help with the influx of patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We have an obligation to protect unaccompanied children who have fled to the US to escape violence. Reports that @DHSgov is violating this legal & moral obligation by sending these children away without required due process are deeply troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to worry about how they will pay for care if they become sick with coronavirus. @SenDuckworth & I are urging @CMSGov to build on the free COVID-19 testing we passed in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by approving Illinois' Medicaid waiver request." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has left many Americans isolated from their families, friends, & loved ones - especially our seniors. Nice to see Chicagoans come together as #PandemicPals to help bring joy & companionship to isolated seniors." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The airline industry is facing a greater economic threat than 9/11, endangering thousands of jobs in IL. Spoke w/ @AmericanAir CEO Doug Parker today about the strong funding & labor protections in the stimulus bill that will keep workers on the payroll during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Stimulus Bill With American Airlines CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Discuss COVID-19 Response With Rock Island Arsenal Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Urge CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Medicaid Coverage, Lift Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot let foreign bad actors sabotage our ability to share accurate & timely information on the coronavirus pandemic with the American people. @SecPompeo must address this problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Across the United States, doctors are putting their health & well-being at risk to stop the spread of #COVID19. This #NationalDoctorsDay, we say thank you & offer our prayers for the brave doctors who are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans -- my office has put together this webpage with the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak, the CARES Act, and the various state & federal resources that are available for you, or your small business, during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, breakthroughs like the one reported here will be essential to beating this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is welcome news. Grateful for people like the @uofigrainger & @Carle_org engineers & researchers who shifted their focus to new projects for the greater good of our communities as they battle the coronavirus pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ IL legislative leaders @HouseDemsIL , @ilhousegop , @DonHarmonIL , & @SenBillBrady yesterday about the third coronavirus stimulus package & how it will provide much-needed relief to Illinoisans & free up local funds for essential services." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "10% is not going to cut it. I spoke with HHS Sec. Azar this week to press for more PPE. Illinois needs thousands of ventilators. Our hospitals, clinics & first responders need masks & gloves. We need federal coordination & leadership - and a surge of new supplies." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's outrageous that Governors across the country have been forced to bid & compete over limited medical supplies. The President needs to take control of this situation. It's up to him -- and only him - to end this gross profiteering, which is unacceptable & un-American." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "IL is in short supply of the PPE our health care workers so desperately need. Spoke with @EPAGreatLakes Director Thiede yesterday to urge him to donate any available masks, gloves, or gowns in EPA storage to our hospitals & health care workers without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "I'm in my hometown of Springfield, Illinois, a town of around 100,000 people. To think we could lose more than that many lives to coronavirus is heartbreaking. Illinoisans -- please #StayHome for your loved ones, your community, & your country. We will get through this together." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see that, with help from a federal grant, Mettawa-based CareFusion will now be producing life-saving ventilators for the Strategic National Stockpile. Hospitals across the country are in desperate need of these ventilators -- I'm glad many of them will now come from IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Local IL governments are facing incredible challenges & financial losses because of this public health & economic crisis. Spoke today with @IMLLeague leaders about the provisions I pushed for in the CARES Act to support state & local governments." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see Quincy city council assign new duties, like assisting with Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels food delivery, to transit employees whose routes were shut down because of the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 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 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "With the Feed the Community Program, Edwardsville established a community campaign to support local businesses & residents in need. Even when we are social distancing, we can find ways to take care of each other and our communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 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 Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 1, 2020 Bipartisan Home Health Care Improvement Act Signed Into Law In Coronavirus Response Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With United Airlines CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is ramping up construction of his beloved border wall although experts say the wall is "meaningless" in stopping #COVID19 & in fact could help spread the virus. The President must put public health & safety ahead of his anti-immigrant agenda." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "These heartbreaking numbers underline the severity of what is happening on the frontlines of this pandemic. 937 new cases of coronavirus in IL. 26 more deaths. Until we can stop the spread of this virus, these will only go up. Illinoisans -- do your part. Please #StayHome." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Countless working families in Illinois are dealing with the impact of this public health crisis. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO about providing relief to individuals & families in Illinois through unemployment insurance enhancements & cash payments provided within the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "The brave men & women working on the frontlines of this pandemic need our help. I joined @SenatorHassan , @SenDuckworth , & others in urging @HHSgov to expand child care options for health care workers & all those performing necessary services in the fight against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic will have a lasting impact on businesses of all sizes. Spoke with @ILChamber leaders about how the CARES Act to will help businesses retain their workers & stay afloat during this difficult time." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For first responders, staying home isn't an option. Great to see local pharmacies like Doug's Compounding Pharmacy help keep our first responders safe by producing & donating hand sanitizers to local police departments. #CompoundingHandoff" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Connolly Leads Letter Urging DHS to Exclude COVID-19 Assistance from Public Charge Determinations Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Vulnerable staff & inmates within our federal prisons are already starting to contract #COVID19. It's imperative for BOP to immediately move to stop the spread of this disease before it is too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Availability Of Protective Masks With EPA Region 5 Administrator Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois Chamber Of Commerce Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With BOP Director Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Our ability to supply nurses, doctors, & other health care workers with the PPE they so desperately need is a critical part of the fight against #COVID19. Spoke with @SteveFDA & @SecAzar to reiterate that there is no time to waste in getting these supplies to IL hospitals." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Urges FDA And HHS To Increase Personal Protective Equipment Supplies For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Blunt Rochester Calls on Administration to Activate Military Resources in COVID-19 Response Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Rick Bright, Dir. of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority - Gottheimer Joins Bipartisan Push to Rapidly Deploy Antibody Testing to Check for Coronavirus Immunity Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Members of SEEC Leadership condemn EPA suspension of environmental enforcement during COVID-19 crisis Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus cases continue to surge, we must ensure that IL hospitals have the resources & equipment they need to handle the crisis. Thanks to Aurora's @rw_conveyor factory for stepping up to produce hospital beds to help with the influx of patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We have an obligation to protect unaccompanied children who have fled to the US to escape violence. Reports that @DHSgov is violating this legal & moral obligation by sending these children away without required due process are deeply troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to worry about how they will pay for care if they become sick with coronavirus. @SenDuckworth & I are urging @CMSGov to build on the free COVID-19 testing we passed in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by approving Illinois' Medicaid waiver request." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has left many Americans isolated from their families, friends, & loved ones - especially our seniors. Nice to see Chicagoans come together as #PandemicPals to help bring joy & companionship to isolated seniors." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The airline industry is facing a greater economic threat than 9/11, endangering thousands of jobs in IL. Spoke w/ @AmericanAir CEO Doug Parker today about the strong funding & labor protections in the stimulus bill that will keep workers on the payroll during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Stimulus Bill With American Airlines CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Discuss COVID-19 Response With Rock Island Arsenal Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Urge CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Medicaid Coverage, Lift Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot let foreign bad actors sabotage our ability to share accurate & timely information on the coronavirus pandemic with the American people. @SecPompeo must address this problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Across the United States, doctors are putting their health & well-being at risk to stop the spread of #COVID19. This #NationalDoctorsDay, we say thank you & offer our prayers for the brave doctors who are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans -- my office has put together this webpage with the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak, the CARES Act, and the various state & federal resources that are available for you, or your small business, during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, breakthroughs like the one reported here will be essential to beating this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is welcome news. Grateful for people like the @uofigrainger & @Carle_org engineers & researchers who shifted their focus to new projects for the greater good of our communities as they battle the coronavirus pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ IL legislative leaders @HouseDemsIL , @ilhousegop , @DonHarmonIL , & @SenBillBrady yesterday about the third coronavirus stimulus package & how it will provide much-needed relief to Illinoisans & free up local funds for essential services." Sen.Dick Durbin
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