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Aug. 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "While the patent for insulin first sold for $1, Big Pharma's insulin price gouging has forced patients with diabetes to ration doses. That's why last year I worked to pass the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, to ensure FDA would not delay lower-cost insulin options."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "With Americans forgoing their vacations to stay home for the safety of their families & neighbors, the hotel industry has taken a major hit. Today I spoke w/ @Illinois_Hotels about extending fiscal support to lodging industry to address this financial crisis before it's too late."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 27, 2020
LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities
Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020
Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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Title
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Aug. 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Durbin Urges DOD To Adopt Wider Use Of University Of Illinois' COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "While the patent for insulin first sold for $1, Big Pharma's insulin price gouging has forced patients with diabetes to ration doses. That's why last year I worked to pass the Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, to ensure FDA would not delay lower-cost insulin options."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Dr. Hahn must decide if he'll allow the FDA to become a political tool of Pres. Trump's campaign. The integrity of this lifesaving agency is more important than ever. The hydroxychloroquine & plasma controversies show the lengths Pres Trump will go to mislead the American people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has only compounded the drug overdose crisis facing our nation. This #OverdoseAwarenessDay, we must continue to remove barriers to drug treatment, increase community support & stop Big Pharma from flooding the market with opioids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Sadly, we have lost 8,000 Illinoisans to #COVID19. My heart breaks for the families & friends who are missing their loved ones today. Our battle against this disease is not over. Please do your part to help prevent additional loss by wearing a mask & practicing social distance."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The President has continued to politicize & push misinformation during a crisis that has caused the death of more than 180,000 Americans. His decision to trample over the voices of public health experts has only eroded the public's trust & hampered efforts to respond to #COVID19."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "With Americans forgoing their vacations to stay home for the safety of their families & neighbors, the hotel industry has taken a major hit. Today I spoke w/ @Illinois_Hotels about extending fiscal support to lodging industry to address this financial crisis before it's too late."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 27, 2020
LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities
Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020
Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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