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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. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 - "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 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen. Dick Durbin
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 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 - "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 Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations 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 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, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois 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 - "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 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association 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 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 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 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. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep. Darin LaHood
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, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Bost Bill Will Improve Access to Affordable Housing for First Responders Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news. Proud of the work of @Rotary , @CDCgov , @UNICEF , and others in helping get Africa free of polio." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Reps. Axne, Bost Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Volunteer Firefighters Access Affordable Housing Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Speaks With General Perna, COO Of Operation Warp Speed, About COVID-19 Vaccine Development Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Joins AIDS Foundation Of Chicago To Discuss Importance Of Protecting Access To Health Care Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of undermining the integrity of the dedicated public servants at the FDA, the President should be focused on supporting our federal agencies as they work to develop a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. This nonsense about the "deep state" will do far more harm than good." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 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, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The grace period for the CARES Act federal eviction moratorium ends today, leaving millions at risk of eviction & homelessness. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back from recess so we can get back to work. These families need #RentReliefNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I joined @ToniPreckwinkle , @RepBobbyRush , @RepDannyDavis , & @RepCasten to discuss how recent @USPS changes have negatively impacted Illinoisans who receive their medications by mail. USPS handles 1.2 billion prescription drug shipments each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Whitehouse, Hirono Lead Call For GAO Investigation Of Trump Politicization And Mismanagement Of Immigration Courts As COVID-19 Crisis Rages Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Missed doses. Delayed care. Health risks. The efforts to undermine @USPS deliveries could drastically harm Illinoisans who rely on mail-order prescriptions. I wrote to orgs like @aarpillinois & @IHAhospitals to learn more about what's at stake for the communities they serve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The links between vaping & COVID-19 cases in young people are extremely concerning. The Trump Administration needs to take action immediately to inform young people about this potentially deadly connection & mitigate the increased risks of e-cigarette use during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
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. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 - "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 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen.Dick Durbin
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 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 - "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 Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations 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 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, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois 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 - "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 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association 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 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 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 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. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep.Darin LaHood
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, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Bost Bill Will Improve Access to Affordable Housing for First Responders Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is great news. Proud of the work of @Rotary , @CDCgov , @UNICEF , and others in helping get Africa free of polio." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Reps. Axne, Bost Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Volunteer Firefighters Access Affordable Housing Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Speaks With General Perna, COO Of Operation Warp Speed, About COVID-19 Vaccine Development Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Durbin Joins AIDS Foundation Of Chicago To Discuss Importance Of Protecting Access To Health Care Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of undermining the integrity of the dedicated public servants at the FDA, the President should be focused on supporting our federal agencies as they work to develop a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. This nonsense about the "deep state" will do far more harm than good." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 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, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The grace period for the CARES Act federal eviction moratorium ends today, leaving millions at risk of eviction & homelessness. Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back from recess so we can get back to work. These families need #RentReliefNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I joined @ToniPreckwinkle , @RepBobbyRush , @RepDannyDavis , & @RepCasten to discuss how recent @USPS changes have negatively impacted Illinoisans who receive their medications by mail. USPS handles 1.2 billion prescription drug shipments each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Whitehouse, Hirono Lead Call For GAO Investigation Of Trump Politicization And Mismanagement Of Immigration Courts As COVID-19 Crisis Rages Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Missed doses. Delayed care. Health risks. The efforts to undermine @USPS deliveries could drastically harm Illinoisans who rely on mail-order prescriptions. I wrote to orgs like @aarpillinois & @IHAhospitals to learn more about what's at stake for the communities they serve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The links between vaping & COVID-19 cases in young people are extremely concerning. The Trump Administration needs to take action immediately to inform young people about this potentially deadly connection & mitigate the increased risks of e-cigarette use during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
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