| April 1, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With AAR Corp CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "This pandemic will have a lasting impact on businesses of all sizes. Spoke with @ILChamber leaders about how the CARES Act to will help businesses retain their workers & stay afloat during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois Chamber Of Commerce
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2020
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Schneider Legislation to Help Small Business, Address Shortages of Medical Devices Included in Final Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "The airline industry is facing a greater economic threat than 9/11, endangering thousands of jobs in IL. Spoke w/ @AmericanAir CEO Doug Parker today about the strong funding & labor protections in the stimulus bill that will keep workers on the payroll during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans -- my office has put together this webpage with the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak, the CARES Act, and the various state & federal resources that are available for you, or your small business, during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @firedeptcoffee in Rockford for looking out for their fellow frontline workers and donating thousands of coffee pods to fuel nurses & doctors through long shifts. Proud of the generosity I'm seeing across Illinois through these trying times."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 27, 2020
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes For Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 27, 2020
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Carter Statement on Passage of the CARES Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 27, 2020
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Duckworth-Supported Bill to Relieve Small Business Loan Payments Included in Bipartisan Covid-19 Relief Compromise
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Commissioner for the Federal Trade Commission - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge FTC Protect Consumers from Price Gouging
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com Inc. - Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Bernie Sanders lead Letter Calling on Amazon to Protect Workers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "When siblings & restaurant owners Jennifer & William Eason heard about home-bound seniors in Evanston in need of hot meals, they decided to step in & provide the meals themselves. Proud to see Illinoisans caring for one another."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 27, 2020
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Statement on Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (cares) Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 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 - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Legislation to Ease Tax Burden on Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 26, 2020
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Casten Hosts Webinar for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 26, 2020
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Tweet - "The historic, bipartisan bill the Senate passed last night puts health care workers & hospitals first, providing the resources they'll need to care for Illinoisans affected by this virus. It also makes extraordinary investments in struggling families, workers, & small businesses."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Employee Retention Tax Credit Letter
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Lower Rates for SBA Loans
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Walgreens CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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IRS Guidance on Paid Leave for Small Biz
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the house, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. García, Moore, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - COVID-19: Reps. Dean and Beyer Lead Effort for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans During Economic Fallout of COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Slotkin Urges Trump Administration to Issue Immediate Payments to Small Businesses in Bipartisan Letter
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairs DeFazio, Doggett to Corporations: Put Workers First in Economic Recovery
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Seniors and any other Illinoisans who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus can find special shopping hours at grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Hassan, Colleagues Urge Department of Labor to Provide Support for Workers Who Experience Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses & entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Talked with @ChicagolandCmbr today about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on small businesses & how we can help them & their employees with @SBAgov loans, paid sick leave, & strengthened unemployment insurance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "No one should have to worry about missing a paycheck if they or a loved one becomes sick - especially during this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. But sadly, every single Senate Republican voted against a bill to give all workers paid family leave yesterday."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With CEOs From American And Southwest Airlines
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Illinois Restaurant Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "The Small Business Administration should issue an Economic Injury Declaration for Illinois to assist small businesses during this coronavirus pandemic. The entire IL Delegation came together yesterday to ask the SBA to do just that. Read our letter here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Relief Efforts With Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davis, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Support for Gig Workers, Expanded Unemployment Insurance, Boosting Small Biz Loans, Extending Paid Leave Credit to Mid-Sized Businesses
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Caranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Pingree & Golden to SBA: Offer Zero-Interest Loans to Small Businesses, Nonprofits Facing COVID-19 Impacts
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Cristopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges Small Business Administration To Approve Federal Loan Assistance For Illinois In Response To Coronavirus
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Darden Restaurants
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With AAR CORP CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave Bill In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "There are tens of thousands of federal workers in Illinois -- they should all have the option to telework if they are able to do so. President Trump should issue an executive order *tonight* directing federal agencies to maximize telework."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Important updates and information from @GovPritzker . Illinoisans - if you're without access to paid sick leave or unable to work because of coronavirus, please contact the Illinois Department of Employment Security with the information below."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2020
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect America's Medical Supply Chain
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi Statement On Investigation Of Travel Insurance Agencies Not Covering Coronavirus Related Cancellations
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Frontline Health Care Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Introduces Public Service Retirement Fairness Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "As we work to address the continued spread of coronavirus, we must not forget the working families across the United States who cannot afford to lose paychecks from unpaid sick days & self-quarantine. Joining @PattyMurray in urging @USDOL to do its job & advocate for workers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin, Cassidy Introduce Bill To Ensure Greater Transparency For Third-Party Sellers Of Consumer Products Online
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 9, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor Nominee - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Protect American Workers Against Covid-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 6, 2020
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Duckworth Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Increase Diversity in Corporate Leadership
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Feinstein, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity in Corporate Leadership
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Sat down today with the @IlliniRestAssoc for a conversation about the issues facing restaurant owners and workers across the state, including the importance of paid sick leave."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Cardin, Duckworth, Scott and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Duckworth Questions NRC Commissioner about Workforce Culture at NRC
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Duckworth Urges Action from SBA to Help Small Business Harmed by Covid-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 3, 2020
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Schakowsky Disappointed in Nomination of Beck to CPSC
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Invest in Our Students and Our Economy
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Linda Puchala, Chairwoman of the National Mediation Board, Hon. Gerald Fauth and Hon. Kyle Fortson, Board Members of the National Mediation Board - Pocan Fights for Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants' Wages
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - ". @USPS is an invaluable asset to Illinois, employing veterans & keeping small businesses running. Happy to work with the United Postmasters & Managers of America to ensure USPS is protected from privatization & able to keep its competitive advantage with 6-day delivery service."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense. the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Jonathan Blyth, Dir. of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps. Axne, Bacon Seek Assistance for New Parents in 2020
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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