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Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's #COVID19 task force is solid. I have worked with many over the years. They are respected professionals, truth tellers, and real leaders. America can turn the corner on this pandemic if we pull together." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin: With COVID-19 Cases Spiking In Illinois And Across The Country, The Senate Must Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin Statement On Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor now about President-elect Joe Biden's victory in last week's election and our path forward in the fight against #COVID19:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #COVID19 vaccine development offers hope to a nation longing to put this pandemic behind it. But now we need to carefully follow established medical standards to prove safety & efficacy so that America trusts the process & the product." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell spent 5 straight days on the Senate floor jamming through the Barrett nomination. Five days for a partisan power grab. But no time for meaningful, bipartisan #COVID19 relief. His priorities are crystal clear." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "I will be voting against Judge Barrett's nomination tonight. More than 225,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 & more than 60 million ballots have already been cast in the election that is just eight days away. This is not the time to be pursuing partisan power grabs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "225,000+ Americans are dead & Trump Admin has surrendered to COVID-19. The GOP-held Senate refuses to work with Democrats on relief. All of their focus is on the Supreme Court. They've decided this power grab is more important than helping American people during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On COVID-19 Case Surge Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Discusses Recent Surge Of COVID-19 Cases With Illinois Hospital Officials Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a dark day for the Senate. Republicans have defied rules & traditions in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic & an election. I believe my Republican colleagues will regret the consequences of taking us down this path." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just because Republicans hold up a scrap of paper & call it a relief bill, doesn't make it one. Not a cent for hospitals, stimulus checks, rental assistance. In their rush to confirm Judge Barrett & eliminate health care, Rs have abandoned needs of Americans during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have made it clear: their priority is not to pass a bipartisan pandemic relief bill, but to confirm their Supreme Court nominee instead. Meanwhile 225,000+ Americans have died from COVID-19 and the pandemic rages on. The Republicans' priorities are all wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Durbin: Republicans Jamming Supreme Court Nomination Through At Breakneck Speed & Disregarding Pandemic And Risk To Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @FWhitfield on @CNN soon to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy and #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases in IL are surging to record levels. Please think about your neighbors, your loved ones, and our health care heroes. Basic, selfless steps like wearing a mask and distancing can save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "How long can Senator McConnell ignore the fact that COVID-19 cases are spiking across the US? The Senate should be working around the clock on a comprehensive bipartisan relief bill. Instead, Rs are focused on rushing through a Supreme Court nominee. It's shameful in every sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Rushing Through Supreme Court Nomination Instead Of Focusing On Bipartisan COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Heard directly from NIH's Dr. Fauci and Dr. Collins this afternoon for a briefing on the latest COVID-19 research & drug/vax development. As cases spike across Illinois & the country, please continue to social distance & wear a mask." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump has made it clear: he wants Judge Barrett to rip the ACA's health care protections away from the 100+ million Americans with pre-existing conditions, during a pandemic. Democrats understand what's at stake here. Will 4 Republican Senators have the courage to join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to General Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau - Feinstein, Wyden, Leahy, Schumer, Merkley, Colleagues Ask National Guard for Wildfire Readiness Assessment Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "skinny" #COVID19 bill was a purely symbolic effort to allow vulnerable Republican Senators to go home & say they voted for something. This flawed measure was never intended to actually pass. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Durbin Presses SSA To Explain COVID-19 Reopening Strategies In Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the midst of serious epidemic & it may get worse. The American people need real economic relief & a plan to stop the virus. But sadly, Sen. McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief bill was a symbolic, political measure that did not go nearly far enough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Durbin On McConnell COVID-19 Bill: An Effort To Find Political Cover, Not Real Help Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress doesn't come together to pass meaningful #COVID19 relief soon, this recession is only going to get worse. More people will lose their jobs and more businesses will fail. Senator McConnell may be prepared to accept that, but Democrats are not." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @CNN with @JakeTapper soon to discuss the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the latest on the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republican's Partisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal Is Half-Hearted And Half-Inspired Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell isn't serious about passing meaningful #COVID19 relief. His "skinny" bill that we're voting on later this week doesn't even have the support of the White House. It's a symbolic measure that fails to address this crisis. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief proposal is half-hearted & half-inspired. It doesn't do enough to stop the virus, help workers, or support families. Its sole intention is providing political cover for vulnerable Senate Republicans who have failed their constituents." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Congress needs to pass meaningful #COVID19 relief to help stop the spread of this virus & support struggling workers & their families. Instead, Sen. McConnell wants to pass a bill that protects big corporations from accountability. The American people can see through this sham." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act provides protections for more than 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. That includes cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depression & COVID-19. We can't let Republicans take those protections away." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - As Students Face Increased Mental Health Challenges Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Underwood Demands Secretary DeVos to Provide Support to School, Colleges, and Universities Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "For months now, Senator McConnell has repeatedly refused to work with Democrats on #COVID19 relief. Now--all of a sudden--he wants to pass a small, symbolic gesture right before the election. Where has he been for the last five months? The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Due to the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, millions of American workers have lost their jobs & health coverage through no fault of their own. Together with defending the ACA, we need a plan to help them keep their health care. My op-ed in @thehill :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking across Illinois. We have hit record high new cases the past two days. Illinoisans--please wear a mask and practice social distancing. We're all in this together with one goal: stopping the spread of this virus and saving lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has magnified major gaps in our health care workforce. I introduced a bill with @MarcoRubio to address this shortage in June--the House has passed funding for it, but it's still sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk awaiting a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @IMA_Today members about the issues impacting their businesses. I'll keep fighting for them & pushing for the COVID-19 assistance and infrastructure programs we need to move Illinois forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 7, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @MSNBC with @chucktodd soon to talk about COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Election officials are on the front lines of the democratic process & many have worked around the clock to ensure that Americans can safely & securely cast their ballots as we face the #COVID19 pandemic and continued threats of foreign interference." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been appalling. @SenWarren and I are calling on DOJ and BOP to take responsibility and fix their failures immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are blocking my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act on behalf of the Trump Admin because of unidentified "technical concerns". But I've written to AG Barr about the bill multiple times over the last year and he's never even responded." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Like his joy ride at the hospital, Pres. Trump removing his mask while infected was vain and reckless. He is making the White House, already a #COVID19 hot spot, one of the most dangerous workplaces in our nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you have a helicopter ready to whisk you to a hospital with a private suite waiting for you... don't be afraid. If live with a resident staff of 30 doctors & nurses... don't be afraid. If you have access to drugs rarely available to ordinary Americans... don't be afraid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "210,000 Americans are dead & many more face financial hardship. Instead of asking Senate R's to provide relief to struggling Americans, the President wants them to focus on confirming his nominee so they can undo the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Sending best wishes to our top military leaders after they were exposed to #COVID19. Another stark reminder that no American can dismiss this virus. We need a plan to defeat the pandemic, and it starts with listening to experts and following the science." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans held a super-spreader event in the Rose Garden to announce Judge Barrett's nomination & now they risk doing it again in Senate hearings. All so they can rush through a nominee to help them strike down the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Especially in a pandemic, Americans rely on the expertise of federal public health agencies to provide accurate, scientific information to keep them safe. But we have seen several troubling interventions by the White House in scientific aspects of the #COVID19 response." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The President could use his diagnosis & new pre-existing condition to share public health guidance, defend health coverage, & save lives. We've already lost too many Americans to this deadly virus because of a failure of leadership. Sadly--his tweet completely misses the mark." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "After downplaying the virus for months, the President is in the hospital & 210,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19. Pres. Trump's decision to go for a drive around Walter Reed shows he's still not taking this virus seriously. We need science & leadership, not political stunts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's #COVID19 task force is solid. I have worked with many over the years. They are respected professionals, truth tellers, and real leaders. America can turn the corner on this pandemic if we pull together." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin: With COVID-19 Cases Spiking In Illinois And Across The Country, The Senate Must Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Durbin Statement On Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor now about President-elect Joe Biden's victory in last week's election and our path forward in the fight against #COVID19:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #COVID19 vaccine development offers hope to a nation longing to put this pandemic behind it. But now we need to carefully follow established medical standards to prove safety & efficacy so that America trusts the process & the product." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a devastating milestone for Illinois in our fight against COVID-19. Please continue to protect our communities by distancing & wearing a mask. It is past time for Congress to come together and pass meaningful, bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Sen. McConnell's failure on COVID-19 relief. He spent 6 months sitting on his hands while Americans suffered. Then he used the last weeks before the election to ram through his SCOTUS nominee, ignoring health, economic, housing & hunger needs of Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking all across the US. The need for federal relief grows more glaring with each passing day. Sen. McConnell needs to come back to Washington after this election--regardless of the result--ready to join Democrats to pass comprehensive relief for all Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "More than 226,000 Americans are dead because of this pandemic. Millions are unemployed. Sen. McConnell spent the last 6 months focused on political maneuvering when he should have been working on a desperately needed relief package. The American people deserve so much better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Twice this week, the country--and Illinois--has set new records for COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations are spiking to alarming levels. It's time for real national leadership to follow the public health experts & protect our health workers, loved ones, and communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "From the outset, the President and his team misled the public, downplayed the virus & refused to follow the science. The consequence? 74,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday alone. Hospital beds filling up. 226,000+ Americans are dead. They have not "ended the pandemic" in any sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke earlier this week with @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike about the surge of COVID-19 cases in IL, racial disparities, and our PPE & testing capacity. I promised Dr. Ezike to keep urging my Republican colleagues to finally join Democrats in crafting a comprehensive relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Documents Show Administration Officials Tried to Use $250 Million Ad Campaign for Coronavirus to Help Trump's Re-Election Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases in IL surge to record levels, it is straining our health care system. I was briefed by hospital officials from Chicago to Carbondale & Quincy to Danville about PPE & testing needs, & to let them know I am doing everything I can to bring federal aid home to IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi Presses Trump Administration to Enforce Law Against Companies Illegally Selling Scam Coronavirus Drugs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell spent 5 straight days on the Senate floor jamming through the Barrett nomination. Five days for a partisan power grab. But no time for meaningful, bipartisan #COVID19 relief. His priorities are crystal clear." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "I will be voting against Judge Barrett's nomination tonight. More than 225,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 & more than 60 million ballots have already been cast in the election that is just eight days away. This is not the time to be pursuing partisan power grabs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "225,000+ Americans are dead & Trump Admin has surrendered to COVID-19. The GOP-held Senate refuses to work with Democrats on relief. All of their focus is on the Supreme Court. They've decided this power grab is more important than helping American people during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On COVID-19 Case Surge Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Discusses Recent Surge Of COVID-19 Cases With Illinois Hospital Officials Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a dark day for the Senate. Republicans have defied rules & traditions in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic & an election. I believe my Republican colleagues will regret the consequences of taking us down this path." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just because Republicans hold up a scrap of paper & call it a relief bill, doesn't make it one. Not a cent for hospitals, stimulus checks, rental assistance. In their rush to confirm Judge Barrett & eliminate health care, Rs have abandoned needs of Americans during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have made it clear: their priority is not to pass a bipartisan pandemic relief bill, but to confirm their Supreme Court nominee instead. Meanwhile 225,000+ Americans have died from COVID-19 and the pandemic rages on. The Republicans' priorities are all wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Durbin: Republicans Jamming Supreme Court Nomination Through At Breakneck Speed & Disregarding Pandemic And Risk To Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @FWhitfield on @CNN soon to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy and #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases in IL are surging to record levels. Please think about your neighbors, your loved ones, and our health care heroes. Basic, selfless steps like wearing a mask and distancing can save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "How long can Senator McConnell ignore the fact that COVID-19 cases are spiking across the US? The Senate should be working around the clock on a comprehensive bipartisan relief bill. Instead, Rs are focused on rushing through a Supreme Court nominee. It's shameful in every sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Rushing Through Supreme Court Nomination Instead Of Focusing On Bipartisan COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Heard directly from NIH's Dr. Fauci and Dr. Collins this afternoon for a briefing on the latest COVID-19 research & drug/vax development. As cases spike across Illinois & the country, please continue to social distance & wear a mask." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump has made it clear: he wants Judge Barrett to rip the ACA's health care protections away from the 100+ million Americans with pre-existing conditions, during a pandemic. Democrats understand what's at stake here. Will 4 Republican Senators have the courage to join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to General Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau - Feinstein, Wyden, Leahy, Schumer, Merkley, Colleagues Ask National Guard for Wildfire Readiness Assessment Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "skinny" #COVID19 bill was a purely symbolic effort to allow vulnerable Republican Senators to go home & say they voted for something. This flawed measure was never intended to actually pass. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Durbin Presses SSA To Explain COVID-19 Reopening Strategies In Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the midst of serious epidemic & it may get worse. The American people need real economic relief & a plan to stop the virus. But sadly, Sen. McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief bill was a symbolic, political measure that did not go nearly far enough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Durbin On McConnell COVID-19 Bill: An Effort To Find Political Cover, Not Real Help Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress doesn't come together to pass meaningful #COVID19 relief soon, this recession is only going to get worse. More people will lose their jobs and more businesses will fail. Senator McConnell may be prepared to accept that, but Democrats are not." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @CNN with @JakeTapper soon to discuss the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the latest on the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republican's Partisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal Is Half-Hearted And Half-Inspired Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell isn't serious about passing meaningful #COVID19 relief. His "skinny" bill that we're voting on later this week doesn't even have the support of the White House. It's a symbolic measure that fails to address this crisis. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's partisan #COVID19 relief proposal is half-hearted & half-inspired. It doesn't do enough to stop the virus, help workers, or support families. Its sole intention is providing political cover for vulnerable Senate Republicans who have failed their constituents." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Congress needs to pass meaningful #COVID19 relief to help stop the spread of this virus & support struggling workers & their families. Instead, Sen. McConnell wants to pass a bill that protects big corporations from accountability. The American people can see through this sham." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act provides protections for more than 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. That includes cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depression & COVID-19. We can't let Republicans take those protections away." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - As Students Face Increased Mental Health Challenges Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Underwood Demands Secretary DeVos to Provide Support to School, Colleges, and Universities Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "For months now, Senator McConnell has repeatedly refused to work with Democrats on #COVID19 relief. Now--all of a sudden--he wants to pass a small, symbolic gesture right before the election. Where has he been for the last five months? The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Due to the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, millions of American workers have lost their jobs & health coverage through no fault of their own. Together with defending the ACA, we need a plan to help them keep their health care. My op-ed in @thehill :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 cases are spiking across Illinois. We have hit record high new cases the past two days. Illinoisans--please wear a mask and practice social distancing. We're all in this together with one goal: stopping the spread of this virus and saving lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "My heart breaks for 9,000 Illinoisans who have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with their loved ones at this time. Illinoisans--please continue to wear a mask & social distance. Help us save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump can tweet about his imaginary plan as much as he likes, but the reality is that Republicans don't have a plan. If they succeed in confirming this nominee & eliminating the ACA, millions will lose pre-existing condition protections in the middle of a deadly pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If Republicans succeed in getting the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA, over 20 million Americans would lose their health insurance, including 1.7M in Texas 242,000 in South Carolina 187,000 in Iowa It's unthinkable Rs would do this, especially during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2020 Bost statement on positive COVID-19 test Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has magnified major gaps in our health care workforce. I introduced a bill with @MarcoRubio to address this shortage in June--the House has passed funding for it, but it's still sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk awaiting a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @IMA_Today members about the issues impacting their businesses. I'll keep fighting for them & pushing for the COVID-19 assistance and infrastructure programs we need to move Illinois forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Statement from Rep. LaHood on COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 7, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @MSNBC with @chucktodd soon to talk about COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Election officials are on the front lines of the democratic process & many have worked around the clock to ensure that Americans can safely & securely cast their ballots as we face the #COVID19 pandemic and continued threats of foreign interference." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been appalling. @SenWarren and I are calling on DOJ and BOP to take responsibility and fix their failures immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are blocking my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act on behalf of the Trump Admin because of unidentified "technical concerns". But I've written to AG Barr about the bill multiple times over the last year and he's never even responded." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Like his joy ride at the hospital, Pres. Trump removing his mask while infected was vain and reckless. He is making the White House, already a #COVID19 hot spot, one of the most dangerous workplaces in our nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you have a helicopter ready to whisk you to a hospital with a private suite waiting for you... don't be afraid. If live with a resident staff of 30 doctors & nurses... don't be afraid. If you have access to drugs rarely available to ordinary Americans... don't be afraid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "210,000 Americans are dead & many more face financial hardship. Instead of asking Senate R's to provide relief to struggling Americans, the President wants them to focus on confirming his nominee so they can undo the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Sending best wishes to our top military leaders after they were exposed to #COVID19. Another stark reminder that no American can dismiss this virus. We need a plan to defeat the pandemic, and it starts with listening to experts and following the science." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans held a super-spreader event in the Rose Garden to announce Judge Barrett's nomination & now they risk doing it again in Senate hearings. All so they can rush through a nominee to help them strike down the ACA & rip health care away from millions during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Especially in a pandemic, Americans rely on the expertise of federal public health agencies to provide accurate, scientific information to keep them safe. But we have seen several troubling interventions by the White House in scientific aspects of the #COVID19 response." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The President could use his diagnosis & new pre-existing condition to share public health guidance, defend health coverage, & save lives. We've already lost too many Americans to this deadly virus because of a failure of leadership. Sadly--his tweet completely misses the mark." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "After downplaying the virus for months, the President is in the hospital & 210,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19. Pres. Trump's decision to go for a drive around Walter Reed shows he's still not taking this virus seriously. We need science & leadership, not political stunts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and the Supreme Court. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
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