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June 8, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 6, 2020
Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of the efforts of so many hardworking Illinoisans in getting to 1 million statewide #COVID19 tests conducted. Testing is the key to safely re-opening our state & I'll continue working with @GovPritzker to make sure IL has the federal funds & supplies to conduct these tests."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot discuss the issue of incarceration in America without considering the impact of racism. While the majority of illegal drug users and dealers in our country are white, the vast majority of people incarcerated for drug offenses are African American or Latino."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Cook County Board President Preckwinkle
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Durbin: We Cannot Ignore The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Incarcerated Individuals
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Today, #WeRemember the 100,000 American lives lost to #COVID19 with a moment of silence. Among them are more than 5,000 Illinoisans. Today we mourn their loss."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "Good to hear from @StateFarm CEO Michael Tipsord today about the #COVID19 pandemic's impact on his business and its customers. I appreciate his efforts to respond to consumer concerns, including offering auto insurance rebates to customers spending more time at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Durbin Visits Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Discusses Legislation To Strengthen America's Food Supply Chain
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "As Director of @IDPH , Dr. Ezike does Illinois proud every single day. The people of Illinois are grateful for her service during this pandemic, and we thank her four children for lending their mother to us during these trying times."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 6, 2020
Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of the efforts of so many hardworking Illinoisans in getting to 1 million statewide #COVID19 tests conducted. Testing is the key to safely re-opening our state & I'll continue working with @GovPritzker to make sure IL has the federal funds & supplies to conduct these tests."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot discuss the issue of incarceration in America without considering the impact of racism. While the majority of illegal drug users and dealers in our country are white, the vast majority of people incarcerated for drug offenses are African American or Latino."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Cook County Board President Preckwinkle
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Durbin: We Cannot Ignore The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Incarcerated Individuals
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Today, #WeRemember the 100,000 American lives lost to #COVID19 with a moment of silence. Among them are more than 5,000 Illinoisans. Today we mourn their loss."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "Good to hear from @StateFarm CEO Michael Tipsord today about the #COVID19 pandemic's impact on his business and its customers. I appreciate his efforts to respond to consumer concerns, including offering auto insurance rebates to customers spending more time at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Durbin Visits Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Discusses Legislation To Strengthen America's Food Supply Chain
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "As Director of @IDPH , Dr. Ezike does Illinois proud every single day. The people of Illinois are grateful for her service during this pandemic, and we thank her four children for lending their mother to us during these trying times."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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