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March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "In this fight against coronavirus, we must listen to our nation's scientists. My op-ed in the @Suntimes :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a critical resource for millions of Americans-especially during this severe coronavirus outbreak. To ensure that the nation's most vulnerable communities still have access to care during this crisis, Congress must increase funding to CHCs immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Midway Air Traffic Control Tower With FAA Administrator Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Walgreens CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Oversight Committee warns of shortages of protective equipment and medical supplies Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "I've made clear that providing direct, immediate assistance for hospitals & health workers in recognition of the coronavirus-related financial burdens & equipment shortfalls must be priority one. Good to talk w/ @IHAhospitals about how I can advocate for their needs in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people should never have to worry that their president will pull their health insurance out from under them, but they especially shouldn't have that fear during a public health pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We must put workers & families first in passing legislation to address the coronavirus. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO yesterday about ensuring this historical stimulus bill has strong protections & support for workers who may be laid off because of this unprecedented crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. Rogers used to call on us to look for the helpers. My hat goes off to all the helpers who are pitching in like Ken Griffin and Willie Wilson, and also the school cafeteria workers and volunteers distributing lunches to so many children at the closed schools across the state." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "A critical partner in fighting coronavirus, @SecArmy promised during our call today that he would continue to work with the Trump Admin. to assist states in need of medical resources, personal protective equipment, & ventilators." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senators are in the Capitol this weekend, working hard to finalize the details of the third coronavirus relief stimulus package. We need to pass this bill on a bipartisan and timely basis to help working families. Let's get it done." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "During these difficult times -- we should all be thankful for the helpers in our lives. The nurses, doctors, first responders, grocery store workers, and many others who are sacrificing so much to help others right now." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Too many Americans are drowning in student loan debt. As we seek to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress must include measures to provide relief for student borrowers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This third relief package - rising towards $1 trillion - is ambitious & will require Congress to work together on a bipartisan basis. Let's prove to the American people that we can rise to meet this challenge. We owe them nothing less." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Even in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, there are troubling signs the Trump Administration's @DHSgov is moving to deport #Dreamers from the only home they've ever known." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @GovPritzker 's stay-at-home order is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. This pandemic will continue to disrupt our daily lives, but it is more important than ever for Illinoisans to follow official health and safety guidance. Our actions today will save lives tomorrow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "In this fight against coronavirus, we must listen to our nation's scientists. My op-ed in the @Suntimes :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a critical resource for millions of Americans-especially during this severe coronavirus outbreak. To ensure that the nation's most vulnerable communities still have access to care during this crisis, Congress must increase funding to CHCs immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Midway Air Traffic Control Tower With FAA Administrator Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Walgreens CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Army Secretary McCarthy Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Oversight Committee warns of shortages of protective equipment and medical supplies Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "I've made clear that providing direct, immediate assistance for hospitals & health workers in recognition of the coronavirus-related financial burdens & equipment shortfalls must be priority one. Good to talk w/ @IHAhospitals about how I can advocate for their needs in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people should never have to worry that their president will pull their health insurance out from under them, but they especially shouldn't have that fear during a public health pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We must put workers & families first in passing legislation to address the coronavirus. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO yesterday about ensuring this historical stimulus bill has strong protections & support for workers who may be laid off because of this unprecedented crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. Rogers used to call on us to look for the helpers. My hat goes off to all the helpers who are pitching in like Ken Griffin and Willie Wilson, and also the school cafeteria workers and volunteers distributing lunches to so many children at the closed schools across the state." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "A critical partner in fighting coronavirus, @SecArmy promised during our call today that he would continue to work with the Trump Admin. to assist states in need of medical resources, personal protective equipment, & ventilators." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senators are in the Capitol this weekend, working hard to finalize the details of the third coronavirus relief stimulus package. We need to pass this bill on a bipartisan and timely basis to help working families. Let's get it done." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "During these difficult times -- we should all be thankful for the helpers in our lives. The nurses, doctors, first responders, grocery store workers, and many others who are sacrificing so much to help others right now." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Too many Americans are drowning in student loan debt. As we seek to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress must include measures to provide relief for student borrowers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This third relief package - rising towards $1 trillion - is ambitious & will require Congress to work together on a bipartisan basis. Let's prove to the American people that we can rise to meet this challenge. We owe them nothing less." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Even in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, there are troubling signs the Trump Administration's @DHSgov is moving to deport #Dreamers from the only home they've ever known." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @GovPritzker 's stay-at-home order is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. This pandemic will continue to disrupt our daily lives, but it is more important than ever for Illinoisans to follow official health and safety guidance. Our actions today will save lives tomorrow." Sen.Dick Durbin
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