| March 6, 2021
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Duckworth Helps Secure Millions in Funding to Help Low-Income Families Address Their Diaper Needs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud that my provision w/@SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to extend health care coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days after pregnancy to 1 year is included in Biden's Rescue Plan. It'll help save lives of new mothers, especially women of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of President Biden's American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Tweet - "24 hours later and the Senate is still working through Republican objections to the American Rescue Plan. They can keep delaying for however long they want--Senate Democrats are going get this relief to the American people no matter what."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Tweet - "We have no greater responsibility than to put an end to this pandemic and get the economy back on its feet. The American Rescue Plan will get that done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Pleased to see that my provision with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans will be included in the American Rescue Plan. This is welcome news to the millions of Americans relying on unemployment benefits to get by during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Illinois Wins In COVID-19 Relief Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 6, 2021
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Durbin, Axne Announce Their Provision To Provide Tax Relief For Unemployed Americans Included In American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 5, 2021
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Schneider Brings Local Benefits Home in $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan with Illinois Delegation
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 5, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Energy with Illinois Municipal Electric Agency and Illinois Municipal Utilities Association
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 5, 2021
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Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan is about more than just putting an end to this pandemic. It's about getting this economy back on its feet, getting kids back in school, and bringing families back together. 80% of Americans support this plan. Will any Republican Senators?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Larson, Reed, Davis, Walorski Demand Transparency from SSA on Customer Service Policies During Covid-19 Pandemi
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 4, 2021
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Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly support President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Senate Republicans' delay will be remembered for what it is--a failed political stunt."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2021
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Tweet - "America needs President Biden's American Rescue Plan. My Republican colleagues can either choose to work with Democrats or they can choose to sit on the sidelines and pout. I hope they will join us."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2021
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Durbin, Graham, Bipartisan Senators Lead Legislation To Strengthen The Victims Of Crime Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 4, 2021
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Push to Protect Americans From Losing Access to Vital Utilities During Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 3, 2021
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Rep. García joins Rep. Hank Johnson to Reintroduce The Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin & Colleagues Advocate to Protect Americans from Losing Access to Vital Utilities During Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2021
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Tweet - "The vast majority of Americans support President Biden's American Rescue Plan and Senate Democrats are moving forward as quickly as we can to pass this package and get relief to the American people. I urge my Republican colleagues to stop obstructing and join us."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2021
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Families across America are struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table--there is no reason to tax unemployment benefits during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 2, 2021
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Duckworth, Calling for Passage of Biden's American Rescue Plan, Highlights Provisions to Vaccinate More Americans and Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - LaHood, Davis Urge Congressional Leadership to Pass Emergency Funding for Communities Facing High Natural Gas Prices
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 1, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Dems Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Behavioral Health Needs Of Children In Next Covid-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 1, 2021
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Durbin Statement On FDA Emergency Use Authorization For Illinois Shield Testing
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 After Spearheading Inclusion Of State And Local Aid Funding
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Schakowsky Statement on Passage of American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Underwood Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and To Deliver Urgently Needed Resources to Illinois Families Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Co-Leads Effort To Secure Robust Funding For Healthcare Worker Mental Health In House-Passed American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Schneider Statement Ahead of House Passing the American Rescue Plan to Combat Covid-19
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Congresswoman Kelly, Davis, Frankel Reintroduce Expanding SNAP Options Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rush, Durbin, Chicago Dems Urge USDA To Add Chicago and Cook County To Urban Agriculture Program
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Congressman Steven Horsford and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Lead House and Senate Colleagues in Bipartisan Bill to Support Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Industries
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "This study confirms a major problem: Big Pharma is making a killing from Medicare payments on discarded medication, while seniors pay. @SenRobPortman and I have legislation--the REFUND Act--to end Big Pharma's colossal waste and save billions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Higgins, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bipartisan Fixing America's Bridges Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Durbin, Cohen: It Is Time For Congress To Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2021
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Clyburn - Congresswoman Ross Urges Additional COVID-19 Relief for Struggling Cities, States, Local & Tribal Governments
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nine Illinois Community Health Centers Included in Federal Vaccination Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Colleagues to Call on Biden Administration to Fully Fund Community Development Block Grant Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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DelBene, Casten Introduce Bill to Provide Greater Relief to Struggling Nonprofits During COVID-19
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth, Durbin Join Baldwin to Call on Biden Administration to Fully Fund Community Development Block Grant Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Call for Increased Federal Investment in Home-Based and Community Care for Older Americans, People with Disabilities in COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Casten, DelBene Introduce Bill to Boost Non-Profit Unemployment Insurance
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Chairman Krishnamoorthi Helps Usher Oversight Committee Passage Of Robust State And Local COVID-19 Aid For Illinois
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Underwood's Health Care Affordability Act, Included in President Biden's American Rescue Plan, Advances out Of Ways and Means Committee
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Rep. LaHood Announces $237,000 Grant Award for Illinois College to Support New Nursing Program
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of the Committee on the Budget, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Committee on the Budget - Duckworth Joins Gillibrand & Senate Colleagues to Call for More than $1 Billion in Funding to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions to Bolster Nutrition Services and Support Vaccination Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Schneider Introduces Bills to Restore Integrity in Government, Root out Government Corruption, and Strengthen Democracy
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Health, Eduction, Labor, and Pensions Committee; Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chair of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Budget Committee - Gillibrand Leads Senate Colleagues In Call To Deliver More Than $1 Billion In Funding To Help Older Adults During The COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions To Bolster Nutrition Services And Support Vaccination Efforts In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Schneider Approves Covid Relief in Ways and Means Bill Markup
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and Jim Clyburn, Majority Whip - Strickland Leads 48 Members in Urging Additional COVID Relief for Struggling Cities, States, Local & Tribal Governments
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Congress needs to be doing everything we can to help struggling American families keep food on their tables. That's why I am introducing legislation with @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to increase access to online grocery shopping for SNAP beneficiaries."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Honorable Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Blunt Rochester, Jayapal Lead Over 100 Colleagues in Calling on Congressional Leadership Not to Strip Survival Checks from Millions of Americans
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate minority leader, and Kevin Mccarthy, House Minority Leader - Jayapal & Blunt Rochester Lead Call to Protect Survival Checks for Millions of Americans
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Implement And Expand Online SNAP Purchasing Nationwide
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Families with Diaper Needs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi, Cohen Introduce The Bipartisan SAFE TO DRIVE Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Congressman Steven Horsford Joins Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address the Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Groundwork for American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Quigley, Fitzpatrick Introduce Gyms Act to Rescue Struggling Fitness Centers
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution Paving Way For COVID-19 Relief
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Coons joins push to ensure stimulus payments reach Americans experiencing homelessness
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing that we have secured more than $22M in additional federal FEMA funding for vaccine distribution in Illinois. This funding will provide critical support to our state's public health infrastructure as we undertake the task of vaccination."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Duckworth Statement on Senate Moving to Include Bipartisan Restaurants Act in COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $22 Million To Support Vaccine Distribution In Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Schneider Announces $110,000 Federal Grant for Covid Recovery Awarded to Lake County Partners to Fuel Economic Development
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Underwood Introduces Climate and Health Protection Act to Help Communities Prepare for Climate Change Consequences
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Seante Minority Leader - Amidst a frigid winter & raging pandemic, Carper, Coons seek to deliver lifesaving LIHEAP utility assistance
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Foster Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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