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Sept. 25, 2023
Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds
Rep. Darin LaHood
June 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Larson, Davis Call for Increased Social Security Administration Funding to Improve Customer Service
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Urge Social Security Administration to Create Beneficiary Advocate Position
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 27, 2022
Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2022
Letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Duckworth Joins Markey and Kaine in Expressing Concerns With Barriers to Accessing Disability Benefits for Individuals Living With Long Covid
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2022
Letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Markey, Kaine & Duckworth Express Concerns with Barriers to Accessing Disability Benefits for Individuals Living with Long COVID
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Stop Harassment of Surviving Family Members of Deceased Medicaid Recipients
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2022
"Davis, Pascrell Laud DOL Move to Unburden States to Waive Repayment of Certain Unemployment Insurance Benefits"
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Heinrich Calls For Extension Of Telehealth Expansion
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Every kid in America should have access to pre-kindergarten. But as it currently stands, less than half of American three and four year olds are currently enrolled. #BuildBackBetter will make universal pre-K a reality, putting every child in America on a path to success."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to the expanded #ChildTaxCredit, families across the United States were able to enjoy a little extra peace of mind this Thanksgiving. That's something we can all be thankful for."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at @PODERWorks 's groundbreaking for their new headquarters in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. I commend their work to advance the well-being and economic potential of the communities they serve."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Build Back Better Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "From helping working mothers feed their kids, to funding education and other innovations that will shape the world those kids grow up in, now is the time to #BuildBackBetter. I am glad the House took this important step today. Now, onto the Senate."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Pascrell, Larson, Davis Urgently Probe Mail Delay Impact on Social Security
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "My RISE from Trauma Act would allow for additional funding for violence prevention programs in schools, health care settings, and community organizations like Metropolitan Family Services."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "This morning I visited @LaCasaNorte and sat down with community leaders to discuss how the American Rescue Plan addresses housing needs, health care, and food insecurity in Chicago, and what more needs to be done. That's why I'm working to pass the #BuildBackBetter agenda."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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Sept. 25, 2023
Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds
Rep.Darin LaHood
June 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Larson, Davis Call for Increased Social Security Administration Funding to Improve Customer Service
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Urge Social Security Administration to Create Beneficiary Advocate Position
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 27, 2022
Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2022
Letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Duckworth Joins Markey and Kaine in Expressing Concerns With Barriers to Accessing Disability Benefits for Individuals Living With Long Covid
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2022
Letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Markey, Kaine & Duckworth Express Concerns with Barriers to Accessing Disability Benefits for Individuals Living with Long COVID
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Stop Harassment of Surviving Family Members of Deceased Medicaid Recipients
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2022
"Davis, Pascrell Laud DOL Move to Unburden States to Waive Repayment of Certain Unemployment Insurance Benefits"
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Heinrich Calls For Extension Of Telehealth Expansion
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Every kid in America should have access to pre-kindergarten. But as it currently stands, less than half of American three and four year olds are currently enrolled. #BuildBackBetter will make universal pre-K a reality, putting every child in America on a path to success."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to the expanded #ChildTaxCredit, families across the United States were able to enjoy a little extra peace of mind this Thanksgiving. That's something we can all be thankful for."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at @PODERWorks 's groundbreaking for their new headquarters in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. I commend their work to advance the well-being and economic potential of the communities they serve."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Build Back Better Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "From helping working mothers feed their kids, to funding education and other innovations that will shape the world those kids grow up in, now is the time to #BuildBackBetter. I am glad the House took this important step today. Now, onto the Senate."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Pascrell, Larson, Davis Urgently Probe Mail Delay Impact on Social Security
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "My RISE from Trauma Act would allow for additional funding for violence prevention programs in schools, health care settings, and community organizations like Metropolitan Family Services."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "This morning I visited @LaCasaNorte and sat down with community leaders to discuss how the American Rescue Plan addresses housing needs, health care, and food insecurity in Chicago, and what more needs to be done. That's why I'm working to pass the #BuildBackBetter agenda."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
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