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May 8, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Duckworth Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate FEMA's Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Daca Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-March, more than 30M Americans have filed for unemployment benefits--more than 10M of them have also lost their employer health plans. In the midst of this global pandemic, it's imperative that we help people keep their health coverage." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @Morning_Joe live from the Capitol shortly to give an update on #COVID19 and discuss what I hope the Senate will be focused on during its time here in Washington. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic, Senate Republicans Charging Ahead With Judicial Nomination Of Justin Walker Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Raises Racial & Ethnic Disparity In COVID-19 Pandemic During Call With CDC Director Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 employees at the Rantoul meat processing plant have now tested positive for #COVID19. Pres. Trump's reckless new executive order requires these plants to stay open regardless of the health and safety needs of these workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important thread from my friend @RepKamBuckner . As these incidents continue to occur across the country, I'm struck by this line: "COVID will not break us. It will only reveal to us what is already broken." Rep Buckner is absolutely right. There's a lot left to fix." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee should not waste time on hearings for unqualified right-wing judicial nominees in the midst of this pandemic. @JudiciaryDems are calling for hearings on issues under the Committee's jurisdiction that are directly related to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 8, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Duckworth Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate FEMA's Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Daca Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-March, more than 30M Americans have filed for unemployment benefits--more than 10M of them have also lost their employer health plans. In the midst of this global pandemic, it's imperative that we help people keep their health coverage." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @Morning_Joe live from the Capitol shortly to give an update on #COVID19 and discuss what I hope the Senate will be focused on during its time here in Washington. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate should be focused on the things that count right now -- testing & PPE shortages, hazard pay for front line workers, contact tracing, & so much more. We're doing none of it. Instead, we're here to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. McConnell's former intern." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic, Senate Republicans Charging Ahead With Judicial Nomination Of Justin Walker Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Raises Racial & Ethnic Disparity In COVID-19 Pandemic During Call With CDC Director Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 employees at the Rantoul meat processing plant have now tested positive for #COVID19. Pres. Trump's reckless new executive order requires these plants to stay open regardless of the health and safety needs of these workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important thread from my friend @RepKamBuckner . As these incidents continue to occur across the country, I'm struck by this line: "COVID will not break us. It will only reveal to us what is already broken." Rep Buckner is absolutely right. There's a lot left to fix." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee should not waste time on hearings for unqualified right-wing judicial nominees in the midst of this pandemic. @JudiciaryDems are calling for hearings on issues under the Committee's jurisdiction that are directly related to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
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