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March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I urged Pres. Trump to approve @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration for Illinois due to the severity of this ongoing public health crisis. The pandemic's magnitude reaches beyond the capabilities of state & local governments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "America and Illinois, help is on the way. After two emergency bills were enacted with strong, bipartisan support, I'm glad the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, passed this third, historic funding bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Pleased to announce that IL Community Health Centers received $3.6M in federal funds that I fought to secure. CHCs are a critical resource for millions of vulnerable Americans. With this funding, CHCs can continue treating their regular patients..."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020
Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020
Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I urged Pres. Trump to approve @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration for Illinois due to the severity of this ongoing public health crisis. The pandemic's magnitude reaches beyond the capabilities of state & local governments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "America and Illinois, help is on the way. After two emergency bills were enacted with strong, bipartisan support, I'm glad the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, passed this third, historic funding bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Pleased to announce that IL Community Health Centers received $3.6M in federal funds that I fought to secure. CHCs are a critical resource for millions of vulnerable Americans. With this funding, CHCs can continue treating their regular patients..."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020
Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 24, 2020
Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "I stand with the public health experts who believe that the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus in our country is by using social distancing. Our economy will continue to deteriorate until we can stop the spread of this virus - it has to be our top priority."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "It's time for Congress to join the 21st century. Remote voting will keep our institutions running even during the most severe national emergencies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Ensuring Americans can vote amidst this crisis can -- & must -- be part of this 3rd coronavirus relief package. The conduct & timing of our elections relates directly to #COVID19. We need to protect this most fundamental aspect of our democracy during this disruptive pandemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump invoked Defense Production Act -- allowing him to mobilize private industry to manufacture supplies & equipment during coronavirus crisis. But so far it has been another hollow pronouncement -- it's time for the President to actually use his DPA authority."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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