| Feb. 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Congressman Steven Horsford Joins Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address the Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Shaheen, Schakowsky in Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal Global Gag Rule
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Sen. Menendez Calls for Support to Help Women Get Back to Work
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Support Efforts To Help Women Return To The Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Democratic Women's Caucus Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Child Care Relief and Recovery in Reconciliation Packages
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Murray in Re-Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Achieve Equal Pay
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2021
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Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "On the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I remain committed to protecting the right to choose. We must continue fighting for equitable and accessible reproductive health care in the U.S."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Letter to Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Menendez Leads Bipartisan Call for Saudi Government to Release Wrongfully Detained Women Political Prisoners
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 12, 2020
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Oct. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "80% of the people leaving the workforce last month were women. The House passed the #HEROESAct months ago to help working moms & families get through this crisis. Senate Rs have yet to pass any kind of relief package whatsoever. It's time they get their act together. #MomsBailout"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "A 6-3 right-wing Supreme Court is a threat to health care, to a woman's right to choose, and to the right of Americans to love who they love. Republicans know this, and they are doing everything they can to rush Judge Barrett's confirmation. Americans see where they stand."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 15, 2020
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Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Women's Right To Privacy & Choice, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2020
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Letter to Senate Colleagues - Duckworth to Gop Senators Who Applauded Her Daughter's First Visit to The Capitol: Reconsider Whether You Can Vote for A Supreme Court Nominee Who Supported an Organization that Believes My Daughter Shouldn't Exist
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Duckworth's Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act Passes House of Representatives
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act Introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of Committee on Finance, US Senate, and to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of Committee on Finance, US Senate - Casey, Booker, Harris, Durbin Urge Finance Committee Leaders to Transform Medicaid Coverage to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2020
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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"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Wicker Leads 94 Pro-Life Legislators in Call to End Taxpayer-Funded Embryonic Stem Cell Research
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Collins urges FDA to classify "abortion on demand" pill as "hazard to public health"
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2020
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Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 yrs ago today, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day & the brave suffragettes who serve as an inspiration to so many, we cannot forget that it did not end the struggle for voting rights--especially for women of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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With Gun Sales & Domestic Violence Surging Amid Pandemic, Blumenthal, Himes, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Schakowsky, Colleagues Introduce First-Ever Bill to Repeal the Helms Amendment, a 47 Year-Old, Anti-Choice Policy
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The Supreme Court's ruling to further limit the ACA's provisions to require coverage for birth control is detrimental to women's health & reproductive rights. Women, not their employers, should be the ones making decisions about their health care."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 8, 2020
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Schakowsky Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling That Limits Access to Birth Control
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 8, 2020
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Underwood on Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Care Act Contraception Case
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Following the Murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Duckworth Requests GAO Review of Army's SHARP Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 6, 2020
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Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Cisneros Joins Colleagues Requesting DoD IG to Conduct an Independent Investigation into Specialist Vanessa Guillen's Case
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| July 1, 2020
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Underwood Urges VA to Expand Veterans' Access to Contraceptives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| July 1, 2020
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Underwood Urges VA to Expand Veterans' Access to Contraceptives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 29, 2020
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Casten Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see SCOTUS recognize that the Louisiana law was yet another unconstitutional attack on a woman's right to choose and has no place in the modern United States."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Charles Rettig Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Cortez Masto Leads Push To Ensure Survivors Of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Brownley, Rice Call on VA to Update Exclusionary Motto, Honor Women, LGBTQ Veterans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - DeGette leads 108 Members of Congress in urging FDA to ease restrictions on medication abortion
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Schakowsky Blasts HHS Rollback of Obama-Era Protections for Transgender People
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 8, 2020
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Oversight Committee Democratic Members Honor Leadership of Black Women on 101st Anniversary of 19th Amendment Passing Congress
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Tweet - "101 yrs ago today, the Senate voted to adopt the 19th Amendment. Though this was an important milestone, it took decades more for women of color to gain access to the ballot box & we still have work to do to ensure that all Americans can fulfill their fundamental right to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is #MomsEqualPay Day marking how far into 2020 US moms must work to be paid same as US dads in 2019. It's even worse when looking at racial disparities--Black moms only make 50 cents for every $1 earned by white men. We must change how we value work. That starts w/#EqualPay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Congressional Pro-Choice leaders condemn political attacks on local Planned Parenthood organizations
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Announces $11.3 Million in Federal Grants for Community Health Centers
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Wishing a happy #MothersDay to all the hardworking, loving, and caring mothers & grandmothers in Illinois and across the United States."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Death Of First Female Federal Inmate Due To COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "In an unprecedented global crisis, Americans shouldn't have to risk their health to vote. Good to talk with @LWVIL about expanding access to the ballot box through vote-by-mail and early voting, & providing federal resources to state & local gov'ts to get the job done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Expanding Vote-By-Mail Options With League Of Women Voters Of Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This year, Black Maternal Health Week comes at a time when devastating racial disparities in our nation's health care system are on full display, amplified by the outsized impact that #COVID19 is having on African American communities in Illinois & across the country. #BMHW20"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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