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Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With FDA Commissioner About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process & Youth E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of the West Coast as they battle these deadly fires, especially those who have lost loved ones. The bravery of the first responders who are working tirelessly & risking their lives to put out the flames is truly remarkable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse. And yet, the House-passed Violence Against Women Act reauthorization has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk for 528 days. Enough is enough. It is time to pass #VAWA. #VAWA26" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Digital Identity Legislation Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "It should worry us all that Trump ally Rudy Giuliani has been working so closely with this longtime Russian agent. The Trump Admin. needs to follow up on these sanctions with stronger action to deter election interference instead of denial & deflection." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This federal funding will go a long way towards connecting out of work Illinoisans with good jobs in our state's #COVID19 response effort. @SenDuckworth and I will keep fighting to secure funding at the federal level to help Illinoisans make it through this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "19 years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the heartbreak remains. Today we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' partisan #COVID19 response bill was just voted down on a bipartisan basis. It was a purely symbolic & political effort that did not prioritize the needs of Americans facing real hardship in this time of crisis & was doomed from the start." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: We Need To Do More To Help Struggling Americans Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is alarming evidence that links adolescent tobacco use to #COVID19. @CongressmanRaja and I are calling on @CDCgov to urge colleges to go tobacco-free to keep their students from putting themselves at a higher risk of contracting the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi and Senator Durbin Urge CDC to Update Higher Education Guidance on Coronavirus to Include Tobacco-Free Campuses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has 5% of the world's population and nearly 25% of #COVID19 cases. We have 60,000 more deaths than the next leading nation. Is this what President Trump meant when he said "America First?"" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The United States leads the world in #COVID19 cases--with more than 6 million cases and 185,000 deaths. Wouldn't call that a great job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our local leaders are on the ground leading the #COVID19 response, seeing firsthand the effects of this crisis on their communities. I told the Southern IL Mayors Association today that I would keep fighting for them in Washington to ensure our local gov'ts are supported." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump cannot allow Russian interference in our elections to go on unpunished. The very integrity of our democracy is at stake. @SenateDems are demanding immediate sanctions on Russia for their interference in the upcoming election." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging HHS To Expand Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump? Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Leading Senate Dems Demand Immediate U.S. Sanctions For Russian Interference In 2020 Elections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelegence - Reps Krishnamoorthi And Demings Call On DNI To Publicly Release Information On Foreign Adversary Exploitation Of Social Unrest In America Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Fiscal Relief For State And Local Government With Southern Illinois Mayors Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has done nothing over the past four months to address #COVID19 and now he's setting himself up for further failure. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of desperately needed relief for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25.5 Million For Airport Improvements Around Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19 and federal relief legislation, USPS and mail delays, police reform, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a short-sighted & foolish decision that will only make it harder for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world in our efforts to contain #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Evanina, Dir. of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center - Durbin, Senators To Evanina: Election Security Demands Disclosure Of Russian Threat - To Congress & The American People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's the first of the month, which means rent is due for millions of Americans who are struggling because of the financial fallout of this pandemic. These families need #RentReliefNow. @SenateGOP needs to come back to Washington next week ready to negotiate. This can't wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association To Discuss The Importance Of Legal Aid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are vital for millions of Americans every day, but especially during this pandemic & particularly in diverse & medically underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing $11M in federal funding for CHC's in IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While many Illinoisans struggle with the health & economic toll of the #COVID19 pandemic, health insurance companies' profits are soaring. I'm joining @RepUnderwood & members of the IL delegation in calling on insurers in IL to help Illinoisans get through these difficult times." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Foster Statement on Trump Administration's Cancellation of Briefings to Congress on Foreign Election Interference Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "We teach our kids to speak up when we see something is wrong. Something is wrong with foreign meddling in our elections, so how come top intelligence officials are going quiet?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With FDA Commissioner About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process & Youth E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of the West Coast as they battle these deadly fires, especially those who have lost loved ones. The bravery of the first responders who are working tirelessly & risking their lives to put out the flames is truly remarkable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse. And yet, the House-passed Violence Against Women Act reauthorization has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk for 528 days. Enough is enough. It is time to pass #VAWA. #VAWA26" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Digital Identity Legislation Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "It should worry us all that Trump ally Rudy Giuliani has been working so closely with this longtime Russian agent. The Trump Admin. needs to follow up on these sanctions with stronger action to deter election interference instead of denial & deflection." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This federal funding will go a long way towards connecting out of work Illinoisans with good jobs in our state's #COVID19 response effort. @SenDuckworth and I will keep fighting to secure funding at the federal level to help Illinoisans make it through this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "19 years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the heartbreak remains. Today we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' partisan #COVID19 response bill was just voted down on a bipartisan basis. It was a purely symbolic & political effort that did not prioritize the needs of Americans facing real hardship in this time of crisis & was doomed from the start." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin To McConnell: We Need To Do More To Help Struggling Americans Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is alarming evidence that links adolescent tobacco use to #COVID19. @CongressmanRaja and I are calling on @CDCgov to urge colleges to go tobacco-free to keep their students from putting themselves at a higher risk of contracting the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Subcommittee Chair Krishnamoorthi and Senator Durbin Urge CDC to Update Higher Education Guidance on Coronavirus to Include Tobacco-Free Campuses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has 5% of the world's population and nearly 25% of #COVID19 cases. We have 60,000 more deaths than the next leading nation. Is this what President Trump meant when he said "America First?"" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The United States leads the world in #COVID19 cases--with more than 6 million cases and 185,000 deaths. Wouldn't call that a great job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our local leaders are on the ground leading the #COVID19 response, seeing firsthand the effects of this crisis on their communities. I told the Southern IL Mayors Association today that I would keep fighting for them in Washington to ensure our local gov'ts are supported." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump cannot allow Russian interference in our elections to go on unpunished. The very integrity of our democracy is at stake. @SenateDems are demanding immediate sanctions on Russia for their interference in the upcoming election." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging HHS To Expand Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump? Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Leading Senate Dems Demand Immediate U.S. Sanctions For Russian Interference In 2020 Elections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelegence - Reps Krishnamoorthi And Demings Call On DNI To Publicly Release Information On Foreign Adversary Exploitation Of Social Unrest In America Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Fiscal Relief For State And Local Government With Southern Illinois Mayors Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has done nothing over the past four months to address #COVID19 and now he's setting himself up for further failure. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of desperately needed relief for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25.5 Million For Airport Improvements Around Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about COVID-19 and federal relief legislation, USPS and mail delays, police reform, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a short-sighted & foolish decision that will only make it harder for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world in our efforts to contain #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Evanina, Dir. of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center - Durbin, Senators To Evanina: Election Security Demands Disclosure Of Russian Threat - To Congress & The American People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's the first of the month, which means rent is due for millions of Americans who are struggling because of the financial fallout of this pandemic. These families need #RentReliefNow. @SenateGOP needs to come back to Washington next week ready to negotiate. This can't wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association To Discuss The Importance Of Legal Aid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are vital for millions of Americans every day, but especially during this pandemic & particularly in diverse & medically underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing $11M in federal funding for CHC's in IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "While many Illinoisans struggle with the health & economic toll of the #COVID19 pandemic, health insurance companies' profits are soaring. I'm joining @RepUnderwood & members of the IL delegation in calling on insurers in IL to help Illinoisans get through these difficult times." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Foster Statement on Trump Administration's Cancellation of Briefings to Congress on Foreign Election Interference Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "We teach our kids to speak up when we see something is wrong. Something is wrong with foreign meddling in our elections, so how come top intelligence officials are going quiet?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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