| 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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Executive Session
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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 15, 2020
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Tweet - "There are more than 80,000 COVID cases in Illinois, with alarming & unacceptable disparities among communities of color. We must focus efforts on expanding our testing capacity so we can start to safely reopen the economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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 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 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 13, 2020
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Tweet - "May is Mental Health Month & with the health, economic, & isolation strains from #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a better time for Congress to fund critical mental health services. #FundMentalHealth #Time2Act"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, and Kristalina Georgieva , Chairwomen of the International Monetary Fund - Sanders, Omar Lead 300+ Global Lawmakers in Call to Protect Developing Countries from Economic Ruin
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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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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Several Duckworth Priorities Included in House Democrats' New COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 12, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Introduction Of Democratic Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Senators Markey and Duckworth Introduce New Legislation to Ensure Paycheck Protection Program Reaches More Small Businesses of Color
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to roll up our sleeves & get to work on the next desperately-needed coronavirus stimulus package. My statement on the House introduction of the #HeroesAct:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of US Goverment Accountability Office - Pingree Requests GAO Investigation of PPP Loans to Publicly Traded Companies
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - 83 Members of Congress Call for Recurring Direct Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Reps. Pressley, Adams, Omar Lead Call to Cancel Student Loan Debt
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Members Urge House Leaders to Promote Competition in Telecommunications Supply Chains
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Pingree Leads 70+ House Members in Push for Nation's Cultural Sector to Receive Direct Aid in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Coming back for Sen. McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court in the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2020
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Durbin: Senate Should Be Focused On Public Health & Economic Crisis, Not Confirming Right-Wing Judges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Manchin Urges SBA to Quickly Distribute EIDL Loans to West Virginia Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "While we're together in Washington, the Senate must be focused on the public health & economic crisis caused by #COVID19. We should not be here just to rubber-stamp inexperienced judicial nominees who are friends with the Majority Leader."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "During the Great Recession, for-profit college enrollment skyrocketed - reaping huge profits for investors & leaving thousands of students buried in student loan debt w/ a worthless degree. We're already seeing signs of for-profit colleges ramping up for a repeat during #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Tax Credit Expansion To Help Working Families During Coronavirus Economic Downturn
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Delegation Urge Pritzker to Start Phased Reopening
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House of Representatives, and The Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Moulton, Fitzpatrick, 142 Other Members of Congress and Nation's Leading Nonprofits Urge House Leadership to Support Relief for America's Nonprofits
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Ask for Administrative Fix to Program Used for PPP Loans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Markey Joins Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues on Bipartisan Letter to Treasury and SBA on an Administrative Fix to the 7(A) Loan Program Authorization
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Manchin Calls on Treasury to Revise Guidance for Governors to Distribute COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration to Take Action to Ensure Paycheck Protection Program Funds Reach Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Hats off to the banks helping small businesses fighting for survival during this economic crisis. But those banks playing favorites with these SBA loans and raking off obscene profits from fees will face a day of reckoning."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Push to Ensure Families Receive Promised COVID-19 Stimulus Payments for Their Children as Quickly as Possible
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell - Reps. Pressley, García, Tlaib Call for Stricter Oversight over BlackRock Contracts
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Foster, Casten Urge Leadership to Guarantee Equitable Funding in Future COVID-19 Stimulus Packages
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Underwood Works to Reopen America While Protecting Public Health
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 21, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Provide Additional Support for Small Businesses, Hospitals and Health Care Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Feinstein, Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues Push for Urgent Workforce Development Investment
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Spanberger Leads Letter Calling on Treasury Department & SBA to Deliver Emergency Capital to Rural America, Prioritize Community Banks & Credit Unions in Management of Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 19, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Veasey, Cárdenas, Chu Urge House Leadership to Include Reporting Requirements on PPP Loan Approvals
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on GOP Efforts to Pit Hospital Workers & First Responders Against Small Businesses
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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Schneider, Deutch Introduce Bill to Improve Supply Chain Transparency During Emergencies
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Harris Leads Colleagues in Push to Halt Debt Collectors from Seizing COVID-19 Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Selection To Congressional Task Force On Re-Opening America In The Wake Of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Being Named to New White House Taskforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi: The Treasury Department Must Reveal if The Trump Administration Is Delaying Americans' Stimulus Checks in Order to Print the President's Name on Them
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Renews Call for Aid to State and Local Governments in Wake of Projected Budget Shortfalls due to Coronavirus
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 14, 2020
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Reps. García and Porter Introduce Systemic Risk Mitigation Act to Rein in Shadow Banks like BlackRock
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Sylvia S. Garcia Joins Congressmen Chuy García and Danny Davis in Calling on the Administration to Issue Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Feinstein, Wyden, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats believe in additional funding for small business programs. But Sen. McConnell's approach was not bipartisan & it was not enough. Any further stimulus package must be bipartisan, & must include funding for hospitals, community health centers, SNAP, & working families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Members of Congress Urge House Leadership and Treasury Department to Provide More Funding to State and Local Governments to Address Revenue Shortfalls due to COVID-19
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Chris Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security - Members of Congress Call on Homeland Security to Drop Gun Shops from Essential Business List
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Members Of Congress Urge House Leadership And Treasury Department To Provide More Funding To State And Local Governments To Address Revenue Shortfalls Due To COVID-19
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to Joseph Otting, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the FDIC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Financial Regulators: Follow the Law, Stop Attempts to Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Duckworth Responds to Republican Stunt to Delay Additional Covid Relief Funding for Small Businesses
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Underwood, Craig Introduce the All Dependent Children Count Act to Cover Dependents up to Age 24
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 7, 2020
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Introduction of the Improving Access to Jobs Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Davis, Larson, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schneider Urges Treasury to Help Local Governments by Promptly Issuing Guidance, Disbursing Coronavirus Aid Funds to States
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Josephine Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps, Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Local IL governments are facing incredible challenges & financial losses because of this public health & economic crisis. Spoke today with @IMLLeague leaders about the provisions I pushed for in the CARES Act to support state & local governments."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Social Security Recipients to Get Cares Act Direct Cash Assistance without having to File Tax Return
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Democrats' Task Force on Aging & Families Call for Direct Stimulus Checks for Older Americans
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Boyle Leads Effort to Prevent Trump Politicizing Stimulus Checks
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Stimulus Bill With American Airlines CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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