| 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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Casten Applauds Millions in Coronavirus Emergency Funds for Illinois Education
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to provide $100B in the CARES Act for our heroic front-line hospitals & health providers to have the resources & equipment they need to serve communities in the face of unprecedented strains. But the first round of funding was inadequate for many essential providers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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 President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Use Full Power of the Defense Production Act to Ensure Illinois First Responders Have PPE Needed to Safely Do Their Jobs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - ". @MarlenGarcia777 is absolutely right. It would be nuts to run essential workers out of the country during a pandemic. Pres. Trump must extend work authorizations for #DACA & #TPS recipients. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to see @Illinois_Alma make good use of CARES Act funding by creating the Students FIRST: COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset students' financial setbacks brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Tip for Pres Trump: listen to real doctors. Clinical trials warn us to go slow on chloroquine. 1/4 of Brazilian patients developed serious heart issues. Despite President's promotion of "Hydroxy," real doctors remain unconvinced of the drug's safety & effectiveness for #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused market disruptions that hurt family hog and cattle farmers across Illinois. Joining @SenDuckworth calling on @USDA to provide immediate & direct financial assistant to family pork & beef producers who are struggling."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Harris Leads Colleagues in Push to Halt Debt Collectors from Seizing COVID-19 Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Good to see Illinois will be getting $8.325 million in federal Dislocated Worker Grants from @USDOL . This money will go to Illinois communities that are experiencing hardship related to #COVID19 & its impact on their workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hurd Advocates for COVID-19 Funding for Children's Hospitals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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FDA Rejects Subcommittee's Call to Temporarily Remove E-Cigarettes Despite Potential Risks to Coronavirus Patients
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Harris, Booker, Colleagues Call For Law Enforcement Training To Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Meng Calls on DeVos to Ensure Civil Rights Protections for Students During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 17, 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 - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Lawmakers Urging Funding for USPS In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Bipartisan Letter with 72 House Colleagues Calling on HHS Sec. Azar to Direct Funds to Community Health Centers and Other Medicaid Providers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Minority-owned businesses continue to face structural barriers to accessing the capital they need to support their business. In this extraordinary time of need, we must ensure that federal assistance, like the Paycheck Protection Program, is reaching those who need it the most."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Manchin Leads Colleagues in Calling for MSHA to Implement Emergency Standards to Protect Miners During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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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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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Senators on Pres' bipartisan task force on re-opening economy had our 1st call. I pressed Pres on: Importance of testing;Safety net for small biz & jobless;Extending work auths for DACA & TPS ;"Manhattan Project" for widespread testing to get folks healthy & back to work"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This is welcome news for Supplemental Security Income recipients in Illinois & across the country, and I'm glad Treasury is taking @SenateDems advice. SSI recipients can now expect to receive their coronavirus stimulus payments automatically."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This is the most coronavirus-related deaths Illinois has experienced in a single day so far. My heart breaks for each of these 125 Illinoisans and their loved ones. A devastating day for our state."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge HHS To Change Formula For CARES Act Health Provider Funding
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Selection To Congressional Task Force On Re-Opening America In The Wake Of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Most dangerous place in America? Nursing home #COVID19 deaths are heartbreaking. Time to track, report, and demand strict testing and care standards. Protect the patients AND the courageous health care workers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - ". @BillGates is right. Halting funding for the @WHO during a world health crisis is "as dangerous as it sounds." Save the politics for another day. Fight the virus with every weapon in the arsenal, including the WHO."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With FEMA Midwest Region Administrator
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Turning the corner? Last month #COVID19 cases were doubling every 2-3 days in Chicago. Now they are doubling every twelve days. Kudos to health care workers, @GovPritzker , @IDPH , and @chicagosmayor ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This year, Black Maternal Health Week comes at a time when devastating racial disparities in our nation's health care system are on full display, amplified by the outsized impact that #COVID19 is having on African American communities in Illinois & across the country. #BMHW20"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Dem Letter on PPP Demands Rules Requiring Equitable Lending from Banks
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks, Dr. Tony. I've known Dr. Fauci for twenty years. A true professional. His thoughtful answers reflect intelligence, dignity, and credibility. Qualities needed now more than ever at the highest levels of our government."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Eshoo calls on FDA to protect patients requiring hydrocloroquine
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 15, 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 - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 15, 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 - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Renews Call for Aid to State and Local Governments in Wake of Projected Budget Shortfalls due to Coronavirus
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Call for Emergency OSHA Standard to Protect Essential Workers in COVID-19 Response Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The racial health disparities present in Illinois--and across the nation--are being tragically underscored by the #COVID19 pandemic. If we truly want to address these disparities, we must begin reporting nationwide demographic public health data on race and ethnicity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Demands HHS and DHS Comply with Court Order and Release Migrant Children from Detention
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Senator Markey and Rep. Barragán Lead Letter Opposing Use of CARES Act Funds to Bailout Fossil Fuel Industry
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "330,000+ #DACA & #TPS recipients are essential workers during this pandemic -- including more than 50,000 health care workers. We cannot afford to lose them. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap To Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Teachers are essential members of our communities, educating the next generation of leaders & thinkers. Thanks to all the retired teachers lending a hand to students during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Duckworth Speaks with Illinois Legislative Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Response & Racial Disparities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Jane Williams, Acting Administrator at the Federal Transit Administration - Representatives Malinowski, Fitzpatrick, Moulton and Bacon Lead Effort to Protect Frontline Transit Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The United States & South Korea confirmed their first #COVID19 cases on the same day. 12 weeks later, U.S. cases have spiked & South Korean cases have not. Why? Because the Trump Administration STILL does not have a national testing strategy in place like South Korea."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $70 Million To Support Illinois Airports Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to speak with Sen. @AndyManar today about #COVID19's impact on downstate Illinois. I'll continue doing everything I can to make sure Illinois' state & local governments have all the resources they need to make it through this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman García's Statement about COVID Outbreak in Migrant Youth Shelter in Chicago
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Wenstrup Leads Bipartisan Effort to Increase Flexibility for Providers Utilizing Medicare Advanced Payments
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The airline industry is facing the steepest decline in air travel in history, threatening thousands of jobs in IL. Pleased to announce that IL airports - including @fly2ohare & @fly2midway - will receive $446M from the @FAANews to help our airports stay afloat during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $376 Million To Support O'Hare And Midway Airports Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap to Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, @SenAmyKlobuchar & I urged BOP to make phone & video calls free for federal inmates for the duration of the federal emergency due to #COVID19. Glad to see they have taken our advice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Harris, Colleagues Urge Administration to Increase Number of Doctors Available to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Sherrill, Menendez, and Pascrell Lead Members Calling on CDC to Establish System for Prioritization of COVID-19 Tests
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressional Progessive Leaders Announce Principles on COVID-19 Drug Pricing for Next Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - McGovern, Raskin, Omar Urge Moratorium on New Pipeline Projects During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans - if you or a loved is facing mental health challenges as a result of this pandemic, @GovPritzker 's Call4Calm program is there to help. Just text "TALK" to 552020 and you will be connected to speak with a mental health care professional free of charge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Chairwoman Velázquez Urges Treasury and Federal Reserve to Prioritize Aiding Small Businesses
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress"
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Williams Barr, Attorney General - Heinrich, Cuellar Lead Bicameral Letter Demanding End To Border Wall Construction During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Vitor Rocha, CEO of Philips North America Corporation - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Documents on Ventilators Meant to Supply Federal Stockpile
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 14, 2020
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Harris, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data, Including Race and Ethnicity
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Reps. Pressley, Kelly, Bass, Lee, & Sen. Warren Introduce Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect & Release COVID-19 Demographic Data Including Race and Ethnicity
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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The Root - Congress Must Mandate Release of Coronavirus Demographic Data--Including Race and Ethnicity
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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