| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Old Fashioned Donuts at 11248 S Michigan Ave in Chicago is back! The Roseland community rallied to support Buritt Bulloch and help him repair damages and continue creating some of the best donuts on the South Side! I'll be back in line soon."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 12, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth To Senate Leaders: Protect Health, Safety, And Financial Security Of Illinois' Essential Workers In Next COVID-19 Relief Bil
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Dept. of Labor Inspector General to Conduct Audit of OSHA's Actions During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Throughout the #COVID19 crisis, essential workers have kept our pantries stocked, delivered lifesaving medical care, & allowed our country to continue running. We rely on these workers, and they deserve hazard pay & safe working conditions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to John Barrasso, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman, and Tom Carper, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member - Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Push to Equitably Fund U.S. Ports
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Duckworth Discusses Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Recovery With Illinois Restaurant Association
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 9, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $2 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Manufacturing in Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Durbin Presses DOJ To Ensure Online Retail Marketplaces Are Combating Fraud And Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator - What rationale for EIDL limits?
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "DOJ must ensure online marketplaces are combating #COVID19 fraud & price gouging, & must investigate any fraudulent applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and other attempted scams. Today I pressed DOJ's COVID-19 Hoarding & Price Gouging Task Force on these issues."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 5, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Senate Passage of Paycheck Protection Program Extension
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration and to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Rosen, Colleagues Urge SBA and Treasury to Streamline and Simplify the Paycheck Protection Program's Loan Forgiveness Process for Borrowers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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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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| June 4, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Minority Leader Schumer - Concern Over Extending Supplemental Unemployment Insurance
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Heinrich, Tonko Lead Bicameral Call For Inclusion Of Clean Energy Workforce Support In COVID-19 Economic Recovery Packages
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Scott Dahl, Inspector General - Duckworth, Colleagues Call for Inspector General Audit of Osha's Inadequate Enforcement Amid Growing Worker Illnesses and Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Reps. LaHood, Murphy Introduce Clean Start Legislation to Keep Workers and Customers Safe as Businesses Reopen
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Restaurant Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2020
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Underwood-Backed Legislation to Improve the Paycheck Protection Program and Support Small Businesses Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Support for Live Entertainment Industry Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Casten Statement on H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
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Rep. Sean Casten
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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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Receive Refunds for Canceled Flights During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act As A Crucial Step Toward Strengthening PPP System
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Garcia, Schakowsky, Porter Ask Treasury Secretary to Clarify Airline Guidance on Layoffs
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Underwood Works to Bring Public Health Resources to Illinois; Announces an Additional $286 Million in Emergency Funding
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 26, 2020
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Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress must include support for domestic workers in the next #COVID19 relief package. We cannot afford to forget the men & women who are caring for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. We must support @domesticworkers . #CareForAll"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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 22, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Stevens, Pressley Push for Paid Leave Expansion
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Prevent SBA's Flagship Small Business Loan Program from Shutting Down Passes Senate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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BIPARTISAN DUCKWORTH BILL TO PREVENT SBA'S FLAGSHIP SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM FROM SHUTTING DOWN PASSES SENATE
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Reps. Peter Defazio, Lloyd Doggett, Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge the Federal Reserve & Treasury to Put Workers First, Ensure Accountability in Corporate Bailouts
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen McConnell should pay attention to what's happening in his own state per his own Gov. The #HeroesAct provides necessary funds for struggling state & local govts & hospitals, like in KY, to prevent layoffs for first responders, doctors, nurses & teachers. Seems urgent to me."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 19, 2020
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Oversight Subcommittee's Year-Long Investigation Leads to Johnson & Johnson Discontinuing Talc-based Baby Powder
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 19, 2020
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Schakowsky and Pressley Statement on Johnson & Johnson Decision to Discontinue Talc-Based Johnson's Baby Powder in U.S. And Canada
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Protect Workers From Choosing Between Health, Financial Security
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Senate Dems Blast Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director For Defending The Rulemaking Process For Payday Lending Rule
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Duckworth, Blumenthal, Markey, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Create COVID-19 Victim Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 16, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of HEROES Act Stimulus Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 15, 2020
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Illinois GOP Delegation Urges Congress to Prevent Governors From Withholding Federally Appropriated Funding From Municipalities
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes For The Heroes Act: Includes Nursing Home Provisions and Boosts Local Municipalities
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 15, 2020
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Congressman García Votes for Additional Relief for Working and Immigrant Families
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 15, 2020
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Underwood Supports Passage of Heroes Act to Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 15, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges His Illinois Republican Colleagues To Work With Governor Pritzker And Support HEROES Act Stimulus Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 15, 2020
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Congressman Davis Statement in Support of H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Cleaver & Williams Lead Bipartisan Call To Support Live Entertainment Venues During Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Congressional Leaders Call on Facebook and Craigslist to Stop Allowing Sales of Dangerous Infant Sleepers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Tweet - "We cannot forget about the health & safety of the domestic workers who are continuing to care for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. Spoke with @domesticworkers today about fighting for economic security for domestic workers & their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 14, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Worker Protections With National Domestic Workers Alliance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Group Of Senators To Call For Support For Postal Employees, Including 100,000 Veterans Employed By USPS
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Reps. Nadler, Maloney, King and Sen. Duckworth Unveil Legislation to Create Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Duckworth, Maloney Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Create COVID-19 Victim Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Fred Keller Signs Letter Calling for Regulatory Relief to Supercharge COVID-19 Economic Recovery
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Durbin Calls On Senate Colleagues To Support The HEROES Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "No more excuses. It's time for @BetsyDeVosED to comply with the law and stop garnishing wages of student loan borrowers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to Mark Bialek, Federal Reserve System, Inspector General - Senator Doug Jones Calls for Investigation into Improper Political Influence on Repeal of Federal Payday Lending Rule
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth and Colleagues Call for Creation of New Fund to Support Essential Frontline Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Casten, Dingell, Stevens, & Davids Demand Support for Frontline Public Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Aid Package
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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House Democrats Introduce The Heroes Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 12, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Introduces Bill to Provide Flexibility for Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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