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Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Expresses Concern Over Allegations Of Chinese Construction Along Disputed Border With India Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If you never received the $1,200 CARES Act Economic Impact Payment, TODAY is the deadline to file to receive that payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulation to Chicago's own @sahloul for winning the 2020 Gandhi Peace Award for his work in Syria with @MedGlobal . Dr. Sahloul has never ceased in his commitment to helping others and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious honor." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans-- the deadline to receive stimulus checks is fast approaching. If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment, you must file a form before November 21 to receive your payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 García, Warren, and 73 Members of Congress Urge Treasury and State to Ensure COVID-19 Aid Reaches U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring the World Food Program for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sinking to a new low, Secretary of State Pompeo's bewildering attempt to label renowned human rights & humanitarian orgs as anti-Semitic reeks of desperation. This petty move only further undermines America's global leadership & prestige. It should go no further." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Payer State Transparency Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 "Roll Call" - Schakowsky:Democrats Won't Sacrifice Your Health And Safety For Corporate Profits Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.18 Million for Cta Safety Improvements Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Abandon Negotiations At A Time When The American People Need Help And Are Counting On Us" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $3.2 Million in Fema Reimbursement for Flooding Recovery Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Relief for Families, Small Businesses, and State, Local and Tribal Governments Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 1, 2020 Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020 Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Federal aid to states should protect taxpayers, encourage reforms Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2020 LaHood Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers for Federal Aid to States Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.6 Million for National Runaway Safeline Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Illinois Budget Issues Resulting From COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On General Services Administration To Halt Sale And Lease Of Vehicles Under Recall And To Provide Information On Its Related Safeguards Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications Passes House Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley, Houlahan, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis in Education Due to Covid-19 Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More than $20 Million for Metro East Port Improvements Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Reps. Quigley and Demings Introduce Bill to Remove Lgbtq+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces Urge Congress to Support Great Lakes Fisheries in next COVID-19 Package Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Expresses Concern Over Allegations Of Chinese Construction Along Disputed Border With India Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If you never received the $1,200 CARES Act Economic Impact Payment, TODAY is the deadline to file to receive that payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulation to Chicago's own @sahloul for winning the 2020 Gandhi Peace Award for his work in Syria with @MedGlobal . Dr. Sahloul has never ceased in his commitment to helping others and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious honor." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans-- the deadline to receive stimulus checks is fast approaching. If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment, you must file a form before November 21 to receive your payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 García, Warren, and 73 Members of Congress Urge Treasury and State to Ensure COVID-19 Aid Reaches U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring the World Food Program for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sinking to a new low, Secretary of State Pompeo's bewildering attempt to label renowned human rights & humanitarian orgs as anti-Semitic reeks of desperation. This petty move only further undermines America's global leadership & prestige. It should go no further." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Payer State Transparency Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 "Roll Call" - Schakowsky:Democrats Won't Sacrifice Your Health And Safety For Corporate Profits Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.18 Million for Cta Safety Improvements Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Abandon Negotiations At A Time When The American People Need Help And Are Counting On Us" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $3.2 Million in Fema Reimbursement for Flooding Recovery Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Relief for Families, Small Businesses, and State, Local and Tribal Governments Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 1, 2020 Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020 Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Federal aid to states should protect taxpayers, encourage reforms Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2020 LaHood Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers for Federal Aid to States Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.6 Million for National Runaway Safeline Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Illinois Budget Issues Resulting From COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On General Services Administration To Halt Sale And Lease Of Vehicles Under Recall And To Provide Information On Its Related Safeguards Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications Passes House Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley, Houlahan, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis in Education Due to Covid-19 Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More than $20 Million for Metro East Port Improvements Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Reps. Quigley and Demings Introduce Bill to Remove Lgbtq+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces Urge Congress to Support Great Lakes Fisheries in next COVID-19 Package Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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