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Nov. 6, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump and Republicans continue to try and dismantle the ACA. They don't want you to know that enrollment for health insurance on the individual market is ongoing. #GetCovered today here: http://healthcare.gov " Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018 Proud to be a Licensed Registered Nurse Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call on Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah to Resign Over Botched Response to Legionnaires' Outbreaks at Ivh Quincy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 4, 2018 Sean Casten Remarks at Get Out the Vote Rally with President Obama and Illinois Democrats Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The Rauner Administration's delay on notifying residents in Lake County about cancer-emitting chemicals from two plants is simply outrageous. Day after day, the Rauner and Trump Admins continue to prioritize public relations over serious public health hazards." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This tweet is a Halloween trick, not treat. In 2017, President Trump & Republicans were one vote away from ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Since then, his Administration has been relentless in its efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Office of the Texas Attorney General - Beyer To Trump: Stop With The Lies And Distractions; Stand Up For Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Raymond P. Martinez, Administrator of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association - Support of Regulatory Flexibility for Livestock Haulers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul R. LePage, Governor of Maine - Drop Lawsuit Revoking Patient Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - DelBene Leads Bipartisan Letter Pushing CMS to Expand CAR T Care for Medicare Patients Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency, and the Honorable Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Oppose Trump Administration's Proposed Fuel Economy Roll-Back Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay On Notifying Public About Sterigenics Risk Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, Sen. McConnell said he supports the Republican lawsuit--backed by Pres. Trump--that would get rid of protections for people w pre-existing conditions. Also said he wants to repeal ACA, which protects people w pre-existing conditions. Actions speak louder than words." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Requiring price tags in Rx drug TV ads is about increasing transparency & lowering prices for the consumer. Big Pharma must level with the American public -- this is a first step to end their price gouging of patients. More from my op-ed with @ChuckGrassley" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "For years, I've been pushing to lower health care costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. I'm pleased that @SecAzar listened to me and fellow Democrats, and today's announcement is a step in the right direction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Bost, Usda Secretary Perdue Tour Eckert's and Host Farmers Forum Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "17 million people are walking today thanks to the polio vaccine. This #WorldPolioDay, let's work to ensure every child worldwide has a @ShotAtLife and is protected from this preventable disease." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Preserve Military Lending Act Protections Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 21, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 5M Illinoisans-- 40% of people in our state -- receive Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or tax credits from ACA to help buy health insurance. And yet, congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have made no secret of the fact that they want to cut these essential programs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Your health depends as much on your zip code as your genetic code. To improve health across Chicago neighborhoods and nationwide, we must improve economic opportunity, expand access to behavioral health, and uplift communities for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary DeVos & Pres. Trump have done everything in their power to deny defrauded former for-profit college students federal student debt relief. Finally, the courts have stepped in to stop the stalling on borrower defense. Sec DeVos must expeditiously implement & enforce it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republican control of the Senate next Congress means one thing: more health care uncertainty and sabotage. Majority Leader McConnell made that clear today advocating for another try at an ACA repeal and potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's time for @usedgov to fully discharge federal student debt of defrauded Corinthian borrowers once and for all. Sec DeVos has ignored tens of thousands of defrauded Corinthian students seeking discharges of their debt, or shortchanged them with partial relief #CancelCorinthian" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Of course they scramble to respond once the writing is on the wall. Vague, voluntary action by Big Pharma to direct patients to an industry website for watered down, misleading information is a hasty and half-hearted attempt to cover their bases." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On HHS Announcement To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, let's thank the hard working farmers in Illinois and across the country who keep this country moving forward #ThankAFarmer" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders shaping Illinois and our country. We are a nation full of immigrants and the traditions and cultures of Latino communities make this country a stronger and better nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 USA Today - Donald Trump Knows Nothing About Medicare, Health Care or Democrats: Talker Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "In a few minutes, senators will vote on whether they support protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I'll be voting yes to @SenatorBaldwin's resolution -- will Republicans join us to tell President Trump #NoJunkPlans? #ProtectOurCare" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 6, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump and Republicans continue to try and dismantle the ACA. They don't want you to know that enrollment for health insurance on the individual market is ongoing. #GetCovered today here: http://healthcare.gov " Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018 Proud to be a Licensed Registered Nurse Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Call on Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah to Resign Over Botched Response to Legionnaires' Outbreaks at Ivh Quincy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 4, 2018 Sean Casten Remarks at Get Out the Vote Rally with President Obama and Illinois Democrats Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The Rauner Administration's delay on notifying residents in Lake County about cancer-emitting chemicals from two plants is simply outrageous. Day after day, the Rauner and Trump Admins continue to prioritize public relations over serious public health hazards." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This tweet is a Halloween trick, not treat. In 2017, President Trump & Republicans were one vote away from ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Since then, his Administration has been relentless in its efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Met with middle and high school principals and counselors today at @JolietSD86 to discuss the skyrocketing rates of teen e-cigarette use and what we can do to prevent today's students from tobacco and nicotine addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Herbert Slattery III, Tennessee Attorney General - Drop Pending Litigation that Seeks to Allow Insurance Companies to Deny Health Insurance Coverage to Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Office of the Texas Attorney General - Beyer To Trump: Stop With The Lies And Distractions; Stand Up For Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Raymond P. Martinez, Administrator of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association - Support of Regulatory Flexibility for Livestock Haulers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul R. LePage, Governor of Maine - Drop Lawsuit Revoking Patient Pre-Existing Condition Protections Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Here's how the newly signed bipartisan opioids bill will help make a difference as we fight this epidemic. The bill includes many priorities I helped author, like funding to help children and families cope with serious traumatic experiences." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - DelBene Leads Bipartisan Letter Pushing CMS to Expand CAR T Care for Medicare Patients Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency, and the Honorable Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Oppose Trump Administration's Proposed Fuel Economy Roll-Back Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Rauner And Trump Administrations' Delay On Notifying Public About Sterigenics Risk Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018 Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on President Trump's Drug Pricing Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 25, 2018 Durbin Highlights Key Provisions Included In Major Opioid Legislation Signed Into Law Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Last week, Sen. McConnell said he supports the Republican lawsuit--backed by Pres. Trump--that would get rid of protections for people w pre-existing conditions. Also said he wants to repeal ACA, which protects people w pre-existing conditions. Actions speak louder than words." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Requiring price tags in Rx drug TV ads is about increasing transparency & lowering prices for the consumer. Big Pharma must level with the American public -- this is a first step to end their price gouging of patients. More from my op-ed with @ChuckGrassley" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to meet with advocates & health professionals at @RecoverGateway in Chicago to discuss major opioid legislation signed into law yesterday. I worked to include several key provisions to help address both causes and effects of the nation's worst-ever drug overdose epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "With the new bipartisan opioids bill signed into law, communities & first responders can access additional tools to help save lives & fight this epidemic. Pleased it includes several of my bills, including to increase addiction treatment. We must build on this good first step." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "For years, I've been pushing to lower health care costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. I'm pleased that @SecAzar listened to me and fellow Democrats, and today's announcement is a step in the right direction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2018 Bost, Usda Secretary Perdue Tour Eckert's and Host Farmers Forum Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "17 million people are walking today thanks to the polio vaccine. This #WorldPolioDay, let's work to ensure every child worldwide has a @ShotAtLife and is protected from this preventable disease." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Preserve Military Lending Act Protections Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 21, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "We have to do better to help women and babies, and that's why I'm proud to support the @MarchOfDimes #BlanketChallenge" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 5M Illinoisans-- 40% of people in our state -- receive Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or tax credits from ACA to help buy health insurance. And yet, congressional Republicans & Pres. Trump have made no secret of the fact that they want to cut these essential programs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Your health depends as much on your zip code as your genetic code. To improve health across Chicago neighborhoods and nationwide, we must improve economic opportunity, expand access to behavioral health, and uplift communities for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary DeVos & Pres. Trump have done everything in their power to deny defrauded former for-profit college students federal student debt relief. Finally, the courts have stepped in to stop the stalling on borrower defense. Sec DeVos must expeditiously implement & enforce it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Republican control of the Senate next Congress means one thing: more health care uncertainty and sabotage. Majority Leader McConnell made that clear today advocating for another try at an ACA repeal and potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Schakowsky and colleagues press Pharma execs on tax dodging, drug pricing, and stock buybacks Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's time for @usedgov to fully discharge federal student debt of defrauded Corinthian borrowers once and for all. Sec DeVos has ignored tens of thousands of defrauded Corinthian students seeking discharges of their debt, or shortchanged them with partial relief #CancelCorinthian" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Of course they scramble to respond once the writing is on the wall. Vague, voluntary action by Big Pharma to direct patients to an industry website for watered down, misleading information is a hasty and half-hearted attempt to cover their bases." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 15, 2018 Durbin Statement On HHS Announcement To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Direct-To-Consumer Drug Ad Announcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Positive step in response to my letter questioning FDA's lack of action back in June. But, long overdue. There are tons of e-cigarette devices & flavors on the market in violation of existing rules." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, let's thank the hard working farmers in Illinois and across the country who keep this country moving forward #ThankAFarmer" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Senate Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Action for Dental Health Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders shaping Illinois and our country. We are a nation full of immigrants and the traditions and cultures of Latino communities make this country a stronger and better nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018 USA Today - Donald Trump Knows Nothing About Medicare, Health Care or Democrats: Talker Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 10, 2018 Tweet - "In a few minutes, senators will vote on whether they support protections for people with pre-existing conditions. I'll be voting yes to @SenatorBaldwin's resolution -- will Republicans join us to tell President Trump #NoJunkPlans? #ProtectOurCare" Sen.Dick Durbin
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