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Dec. 2, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends soon--on December 15. If you need health insurance for next year, now is the time to sign up. Premiums are lower and there are many options to choose from. Find your plan at http://healthcare.gov." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @IL_Insurance & @cchcc1977 for joining me virtually today to encourage Illinoisans in need of health insurance to enroll before the Dec. 15 deadline. The ACA is a lifeline for thousands of Illinoisans, including families like Kate's, who shared her story with us today:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2021 health plan is open now. Find the option that fits you best at http://healthcare.gov." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican lawsuit to eliminate the Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court today. Protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions are at stake in this case. Health care coverage for millions is at stake. Lives are at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 Affordable Care Act open enrollment period is here. If you need a health insurance plan for next year, now is the time to sign up. Premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from. Shop around here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court, including newly confirmed Justice Barrett, tomorrow. If Republicans succeed in eliminating the ACA, millions could lose access to health care--in the middle of a pandemic. Lives are at stake in this case." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 On First Day Of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Durbin, Duckworth Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 ACA Stepping Stone to Single-Payer, One-Size-Fits All Health System Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The ACA protects millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans want SCOTUS to strike it down & rushed a new justice to the Court to help. We can't return to dark days of higher costs & less care for sick patients. I'll keep fighting to save the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Amy Coney Barrett's walk through the White House with President Trump was a campaign ad. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA and tilt the election their way. It was a sad day for the Court and our country, but we will fight tooth and nail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Durbin: Republicans Jamming Supreme Court Nomination Through At Breakneck Speed & Disregarding Pandemic And Risk To Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Susan is a 5th generation farmer from New Berlin, IL. She's also a two time cancer fighter who--like millions of other Americans--relies on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA. That is #WhatsAtStake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act will end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. If Judge Barrett is confirmed & the ACA is ended, millions will lose access to lifesaving care--like Susan from New Berlin, IL. I'm in this fight for Susan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Meet Alex from Chicago. When Alex was 29 he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was uninsured at the time, but thanks to the ACA, he was able to get enrolled & access the care he needed. We can't let Republicans take that lifesaving option away. I'm fighting for Alex." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems just made a motion to go into closed session & I was happy to second that motion. There is serious business we need to do for the country that takes bipartisanship. I hoped my Republican colleagues would want to take this chance as well." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "A flawed, broken process to rush a SCOTUS nom. The future of so many critical rights & protections is in jeopardy. In my place in the Judiciary Committee today was a photo of Kenny from Tinley Park, IL, who depends on lifesaving care thanks to the ACA. This is what's at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump has made it clear: he wants Judge Barrett to rip the ACA's health care protections away from the 100+ million Americans with pre-existing conditions, during a pandemic. Democrats understand what's at stake here. Will 4 Republican Senators have the courage to join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The future of the ACA, the right to privacy & choice, the outcome of the election, & so many other important issues hang in the balance of this flawed Supreme Court nom process. These are the stakes. They simply couldn't be higher. My full statement on tomorrow's Committee vote:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 100M Americans live with a pre-existing condition. One of them is Nate from Montgomery, IL. Nate was diagnosed with biliary atresia at 3 months old. If Republicans eliminate the ACA, he could lose access to the health care he needs to survive. I'm fighting for Nate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secrtary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Brown, Colleagues Call on HHS and Treasury to Produce an Analysis of Americans Who Will Lose Health Coverage if the ACA is Overturned Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 2, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends soon--on December 15. If you need health insurance for next year, now is the time to sign up. Premiums are lower and there are many options to choose from. Find your plan at http://healthcare.gov." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @IL_Insurance & @cchcc1977 for joining me virtually today to encourage Illinoisans in need of health insurance to enroll before the Dec. 15 deadline. The ACA is a lifeline for thousands of Illinoisans, including families like Kate's, who shared her story with us today:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2021 health plan is open now. Find the option that fits you best at http://healthcare.gov." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican lawsuit to eliminate the Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court today. Protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions are at stake in this case. Health care coverage for millions is at stake. Lives are at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 Affordable Care Act open enrollment period is here. If you need a health insurance plan for next year, now is the time to sign up. Premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from. Shop around here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court, including newly confirmed Justice Barrett, tomorrow. If Republicans succeed in eliminating the ACA, millions could lose access to health care--in the middle of a pandemic. Lives are at stake in this case." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2020 On First Day Of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Durbin, Duckworth Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 ACA Stepping Stone to Single-Payer, One-Size-Fits All Health System Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The ACA protects millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans want SCOTUS to strike it down & rushed a new justice to the Court to help. We can't return to dark days of higher costs & less care for sick patients. I'll keep fighting to save the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Amy Coney Barrett's walk through the White House with President Trump was a campaign ad. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA and tilt the election their way. It was a sad day for the Court and our country, but we will fight tooth and nail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Durbin: Republicans Jamming Supreme Court Nomination Through At Breakneck Speed & Disregarding Pandemic And Risk To Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Susan is a 5th generation farmer from New Berlin, IL. She's also a two time cancer fighter who--like millions of other Americans--relies on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA. That is #WhatsAtStake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act will end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. If Judge Barrett is confirmed & the ACA is ended, millions will lose access to lifesaving care--like Susan from New Berlin, IL. I'm in this fight for Susan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Meet Alex from Chicago. When Alex was 29 he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was uninsured at the time, but thanks to the ACA, he was able to get enrolled & access the care he needed. We can't let Republicans take that lifesaving option away. I'm fighting for Alex." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems just made a motion to go into closed session & I was happy to second that motion. There is serious business we need to do for the country that takes bipartisanship. I hoped my Republican colleagues would want to take this chance as well." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "A flawed, broken process to rush a SCOTUS nom. The future of so many critical rights & protections is in jeopardy. In my place in the Judiciary Committee today was a photo of Kenny from Tinley Park, IL, who depends on lifesaving care thanks to the ACA. This is what's at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump has made it clear: he wants Judge Barrett to rip the ACA's health care protections away from the 100+ million Americans with pre-existing conditions, during a pandemic. Democrats understand what's at stake here. Will 4 Republican Senators have the courage to join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The future of the ACA, the right to privacy & choice, the outcome of the election, & so many other important issues hang in the balance of this flawed Supreme Court nom process. These are the stakes. They simply couldn't be higher. My full statement on tomorrow's Committee vote:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 100M Americans live with a pre-existing condition. One of them is Nate from Montgomery, IL. Nate was diagnosed with biliary atresia at 3 months old. If Republicans eliminate the ACA, he could lose access to the health care he needs to survive. I'm fighting for Nate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secrtary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Brown, Colleagues Call on HHS and Treasury to Produce an Analysis of Americans Who Will Lose Health Coverage if the ACA is Overturned Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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