| April 22, 2020
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Sen. Coons, Sen. Markey, colleagues introduce legislation to significantly expand national service programs to respond to COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to James C. Greenwood, President and CEO of Biotech Innovation Organization, and David A. Ricks of the Lilly Corporate Center - Warner, Colleagues Call for Diversity in COVID-19 Pharmaceutical Trials
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Reed Seeks to Expand National Service Programs to Respond to COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler - Rush & 83 House Democrats Demand EPA Protect Low-Income, Minority Communities Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Houlahan, Bera, Brooks, Foster Outline Plan To Support National Testing Strategy
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Foster, Casten Urge Leadership to Guarantee Equitable Funding in Future COVID-19 Stimulus Packages
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth & @SenateDems in calling on America's leaders to avoid using rhetoric that fuels anti-Asian racism and to prevent confusion about #COVID19 from being exploited into any form of violence against communities of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Acting Navy Secretary And Chief Of Naval Personnel
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "States & localities are facing increased pandemic costs while losing a tremendous amount of revenue because the economy is shut down. They need & deserve funding from the federal government to keep them operating in the middle of this national crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 presents a serious risk to frontline health care workers and other workers in essential services. Proud to join @SenatorBaldwin & @SenDuckworth to introduce legislation to direct OSHA to set clear requirements to keep workers safe during the this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "By holding our ground for 5 days on #COVID19 aid bill, @SenateDems added $100B for hospitals & testing. After weeks of frustration where we tested only 350 people/day in Illinois, we now require $25B for testing. We cannot begin to open up our economy safely without more testing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA's Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Our nation has never confronted a challenge quite like #COVID19, which underscores the systemic racial inequalities faced by communities of color. Good to join @Africagcc today & discuss ways to fight for more equitable health outcomes & support for minority-owned businesses."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Africa Global Chamber Of Commerce
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Merkley, Gardner, Colleagues Make Bipartisan Push to Increase Critical Funds for Suicide Prevention Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "IL & most other states are fighting #COVID19 & helping the sick every day. The costs to our state & localities are enormous at a time when they're losing revenues because the economy is closed. The next aid bill MUST help state & local governments fund this revenue shortfall."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2020
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Casten Applauds USDA Approval of Illinois Food Bank Disaster Distribution Plan
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Grateful for Chicagoans like Rachel, who is using her time & skills to serve and feed the medical professionals and essential workers who are working so hard to take care of our community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Provide Additional Support for Small Businesses, Hospitals and Health Care Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 21, 2020
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New Duckworth-Durbin Legislation Would Give Americans the Freedom to Purchase Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Larson, Davis, Urge Treasury to Extend Deadline for Social Security Beneficiaries to Receive Economic Impact Payment for Dependents
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Underwood Works to Support Postal Service, Protect Workers with Personal Protective Equipment, and Ensure Timely Mail Delivery During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Bera calls for creation of National Health Corps to combat COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, on Yom HaShoah, #WeRemember the millions of Jews whose lives were stolen by the hatred and bigotry that was unleashed in the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities & crimes against humanity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response & Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Underwood Works to Reopen America While Protecting Public Health
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 21, 2020
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As Workplace Infections and Deaths Rise, Baldwin, Duckworth, Murray Introduce Senate Bill to Protect Workers from COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Trump to Protect AAPI Community
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein today about #COVID19 response and PFAS contamination at @ScottAFB . I will continue working with Gen. Goldfein & others to protect the public health of all those who work at Scott AFB as well as the residents living nearby."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Amazing to see how communities across Illinois are coming together to beat #COVID19. In East Peoria, college student Lexi Reinders is going above & beyond in her efforts to help feed the homeless in her community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Heartwarming to see how so many Illinoisans are working together to help one another get through this pandemic -- people like Lynn Ehmen in Springfield. To all the helpers out there -- thank you. Together, we will beat this virus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Introduction of the Robust International Response to Pandemic Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild and Colleagues Letter to Leadership - Prescription Drug Prices and COVID
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ IG To Review Implementation Of First Step Act & CARES Act In BOP COVID-19 Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Schneider Statement on Additional Funding for Small Businesses, Hospitals, and Testing
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| April 21, 2020
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Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Big Pharma to Prioritize Diversity in COVID-19 Clinical Trials
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4.9 Billion In State And Local COVID-19 Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Chicago Chapter Of The First Ladies Health Initiative
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2020
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Congressman García's Statement on Trump's Threat to Suspend Immigration to the U.S.
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Writes to Schumer & McConnell Requesting Funding for Environmental Justice Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schweiker Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Rapid Covid-19 Vaccine Development
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China - Congressional Trade Leaders Call on China to Stop Unnecessary Delays Exporting COVID-19 Testing Supply to U.S.
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Spanberger Leads Letter Calling on Treasury Department & SBA to Deliver Emergency Capital to Rural America, Prioritize Community Banks & Credit Unions in Management of Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Lee, Beatty to House Leadership: Expand PPP Eligibility for Credit Unions to Help Small Businesses
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $108 Million For Illinois Emergency Education Block Grants
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Immigrant Families Can Access Critical Services During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Wrigley Field has long been a central part of Chicago - bringing people together to root on the home team with a rowdy "Go @Cubs Go!" Heartwarming to see this same team spirit come in to play to serve Chicagoans most in need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 does not discriminate based on immigration status. Undocumented immigrants -- many of them essential workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic - must have access to testing & treatment to protect all of us."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 20, 2020
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After Schakowsky & 77 House Democrats Call For Nursing Home And Long-Term Care Coronavirus Data Reporting, CMS Listens But Doesn't Go Far Enough
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with IL State Senate President @DonHarmonIL today about the ongoing response to #COVID19 in Illinois. Told him I will continue fighting to make sure Illinois' priorities are included in the next #COVID19 relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 20, 2020
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Young, Frontline Health Leaders Address COVID-19 Healthcare Disparities with Congresswoman Robin Kelly
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 19, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Veasey, Cárdenas, Chu Urge House Leadership to Include Reporting Requirements on PPP Loan Approvals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Warning to all the "Open Up" Task Forces: we must start by listening to real doctors, develop massive testing capacity starting now, and keep the support coming for unemployed workers and struggling small businesses."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "An incredibly generous donation by Quincy-area farmers and an encouraging reminder of how communities come together to support their neighbors in their time of need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2020
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Congressman García and Public Health Experts Call for Accurate Data to Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Latinos
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenKamalaHarris in this effort. Debt collectors must not be allowed to seize #COVID19 stimulus checks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & @SecArmy for a tour of @Arsenal_Island to see firsthand how the Arsenal is assisting efforts to produce ventilators & PPE for hospitals & health care workers. RIA has always answered the nation's call, and what we saw yesterday was no different."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on GOP Efforts to Pit Hospital Workers & First Responders Against Small Businesses
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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Duckworth Visits Chicagoland COVID-19 Response Centers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Kilmer Leads Bipartisan Call to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Coronavirus
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Respresentatives - Manchin Urges Congressional Leaders to Expand Healthcare Coverage in Future Coronavirus Emergency Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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