| May 31, 2020
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Davis and Norton, Co-Chairs of Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys, Say Caucus Hearings Will Hear Directly From the Community Whose Only Outlet has Been the Streets
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth , @SenAmyKlobuchar , & @SenTinaSmith in calling on DOJ to investigate death of George Floyd & to evaluate unconstitutional patterns & practices of violent policing targeting communities of color in the Minneapolis Police Department."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Videos and DNA are opening the doors of reality in our system of justice. We have to channel our sadness and anger over George Floyd's killing into resolve to address the issue of systemic racism in America."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Last night, I had the honor of speaking with 100 Black Men of Chicago, the Chicago chapter of 100 Black Men of America, a 25,000-member volunteer organization that works to enhance quality of life and educational and economic opportunities for African Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 29, 2020
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Following Days of Protests in Minneapolis After George Floyd was Brutally Killed, Duckworth Calls for Justice, Accountability and Healing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Death Of George Floyd And Gun Violence With 100 Black Men Of Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues in this effort to protect American's privacy as we seek to contain #COVID19 by expanding contact tracing efforts onto digital platforms."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2020
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Pallone, Doyle & Schakowsky Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Free Speech
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "The Due Process Clause is enshrined in our Constitution as a check against gov't overreach, but currently there are inadequate safeguards in the law to protect this fundamental constitutional right. Last week, @SenDanSullivan & I passed a bill in the Senate to fix this problem."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Sullivan, Durbin Applaud Passage of Due Process Protections Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Cardin, Colleagues Applaud Approval of Senate Bipartisan Resolution Calling for the Release of Cuban Activist Jose Daniel Ferrer
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Eshoo, Schakowsky, Cardenas, DelBene, Butterfield, Clarke Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Duckworth, Harris, Hirono Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination Caused by the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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DUCKWORTH, HARRIS, HIRONO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING ANTI-ASIAN DISCRIMINATION CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 13, 2020
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Carper Joins Bicameral Effort to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued by Environmental Injustice
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Erica Dreiband, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Rep. Pressley, Senator Booker Lead Congressional Call for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Ahmaud Arbery Murder
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Neal, Wyden, Lewis, and Davis Condemn Trump Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "This is an important & timely series looking at the contributions & challenges of our nation's Asian-American community. I was proud to play a small part in tonight's episode. Make sure you tune in to see part 2 of "Asian Americans" tonight at 8pm ET/7pm CT."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Ida B. Wells is an American hero whose writing exposed deep truths about this nation that we are still struggling to grapple with. This recognition of her work is long overdue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Rohit Chopra, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Christine Wilson, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, the Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission - Senator Hawley Joins Bipartisan Call for the FTC to Launch Major Children's Privacy Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Disappointed in my Republican colleagues for voting to uphold the President's veto of the War Powers Act I intro'd w/ @timkaine , handing this all-important Congressional power over to the executive branch."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Durbin: If We Don't Address Racial Health Care Disparities, Shame On Us
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has put on full display the major structural inequities & discrimination in our health care system that have disproportionally impacted minority communities for generations."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Durbin Joins Harris, Kelly To Announce Legislation To Establish Task Force To Combat Racial And Ethnic Disparities In COVID-19
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "We need a surge of contact tracers & community health workers to tackle COVID-19. I'm calling on @CDCgov to support state & local efforts, with hospitals & clinics, to recruit locally with a focus on health disparities & cultural competency."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin Calls On CDC To Fund Efforts To Build Community Health Workforce To Tackle Health Disparities In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Wyden Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Reinstate Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in Mortgages
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @WSUnitedChi about the racial & ethnic disparities in health care & #COVID19 cases and strategies to promote more equitable health care outcomes for communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth & @SenateDems in calling on America's leaders to avoid using rhetoric that fuels anti-Asian racism and to prevent confusion about #COVID19 from being exploited into any form of violence against communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Big Pharma to Prioritize Diversity in COVID-19 Clinical Trials
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Trump to Protect AAPI Community
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Writes to Schumer & McConnell Requesting Funding for Environmental Justice Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Harris, Booker, Colleagues Call For Law Enforcement Training To Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Meng Calls on DeVos to Ensure Civil Rights Protections for Students During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The racial health disparities present in Illinois--and across the nation--are being tragically underscored by the #COVID19 pandemic. If we truly want to address these disparities, we must begin reporting nationwide demographic public health data on race and ethnicity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state's population."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Passed in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was a response to our shameful history of sanctioned discrimination known as redlining. Despite over 90% of banks passing their CRA examinations, we know the needs of certain communities continue to be ignored."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "We all must do our part to stand up to hate & discrimination. That includes holding our leaders accountable when they contribute to this growing threat - which is why I have repeatedly called on Pres. Trump to stop using careless, insensitive terms when discussing this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism Prompted by COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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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 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail in Response to COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - House Congressional Tri-Caucus Calls on CDC to Expand Coronavirus Materials for Non-English Speakers
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 11, 2020
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Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 11, 2020
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Duckworth Honored with American Association of People with Disabilities' ADA Legacy Award
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 11, 2020
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes Against Reauthorization of Government Surveillance Programs
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Kevin Riddle, Field Office Director of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Condemns USCIS for Failing to Follow Civil Rights Law for Blind Man Seeking Citizenship Test
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 8, 2020
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Tweet - "This #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the vast and significant accomplishments of women across the globe. As we strive to reach #genderequality, we must continue to empower and support the next generation of women. #IWD2020"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Devon Westhill - Reps. Fudge, Kuster Lead Letter Calling on Agriculture Department to Step Up Civil Rights Enforcement
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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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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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "It's long past time for lynching to be a federal crime. I was glad to see the House pass @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till Antilynching Act yesterday to address this horrifying gap in our laws."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now!
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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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. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of discriminatory treatment of non-English speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez Post Office in Pilsen. Like many neighborhoods in Chicago, Pilsen is a diverse, multi-cultural community & it is important that the Cesar Chavez Post Office reflects that."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 18, 2020
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Letter to Julian Johnson, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service - Durbin To USPS: Investigate Reports Of Discrimination At Cesar Chavez Post Office In Pilsen
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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