| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - ". @IDPH is reporting 73 new #COVID19 deaths in Illinois -- our largest single day increase so far. My prayers are with those who passed & their loved ones during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Additional $8 Million In Federal Funding To Support COVID-19 Response In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Jane Williams, Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Transit Workers Receive Essential Protective Equipment, Updated Safety Guidelines
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Schakowsky Lauds EPA Region 5 Donation of PPE Stockpile
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sen. Moran Urges Trump Administration to Supply First Responders with PPE
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - LaMalfa, Torres Small Lead Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urging Congressional Leadership to Preserve Critical Rural-Serving Health Programs
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - N.M. Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Quickly Remedy Faulty Implementation of CARES Act Programs for Small Businesses, Nonprofit Impacted by Coronavirus
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - In Letter to Pelosi, Underwood, Craig, and Group of Freshman Democrats Advocate for Solutions to Make Health Care More Affordable in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Larson, Davis, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Admin To Increase Access To Doctors In Rural And Other Medically Underserved Areas
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Brown, Durbin to financial regulators: Protect consumers from predatory lending practices during COVID-19 pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Neguse Leads Call for First Responders to Get Priority for Coronavirus Testing
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Condemning Acting Navy Secretary's Dismissal of Captain Crozier of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Casten Urges FERC to Challenge Changes to Federal Power Market Regulations
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Durbin, Brown To Financial Regulators: Protect Consumers From Predatory Lending Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Chief Of National Guard
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lankford To HHS: Ensure Rural Hospitals Have Help During Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "America is depending on our nation's farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "No American should be worried about being exploited by predatory lenders during this public health crisis. I'm proud to join @SenSherrodBrown in urging financial regulators to protect consumers during #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Grassley, Duckworth, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Additional Funds to Biofuel Industry Negatively Impacted by COVID-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive increased SNAP benefits thanks to recent federal legislation & @GovPritzker 's leadership. We must ensure families can keep food on the table throughout this #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 5, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Trump's Firing of Widely Respected Inspector General Michael Atkinson
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 5, 2020
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Tweet - "The first reported U.S. coronavirus death was on Feb. 29. The number of casualties has since surpassed 9/11. There is no quick end in sight. But there are a few clear lessons we can take away from our experience so far. My op-ed for @SJRbreaking :"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President - Duckworth to Pence: Immediately Use Defense Production Act Authority to Effectively Coordinate Distribution of Medical Supplies
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 4, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.6 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Bill Funding For Illinois Transit
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the President - Duckworth Urges Administration to Continue Covering All Costs of National Guard Troops Activation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Senators Call for Halt to EPA Rulemakings That Would Worsen Air and Water Pollution During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Christy Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Office of Inspector General - Warren Joins Duckworth to Call For Investigation into Suspicious Deletion of Online Information on the Strategic National Stockpile
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $147 Million To Support Community Services In Illinois As Part Of COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Caring for your community can come in many different forms -- like how the Voluntary Action Center is running special bus services in early morning hours to get seniors to the grocery store for senior-only shopping hours."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Linda Koch, President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, Kraig Lounsberry, President of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, and to Tom Kane, President and CEO of the Illinois Credit Union League - Durbin To Illinois Banks And Credit Unions: Participate In SBA Loan Program To Help Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Our routines and daily lives may be changing, but our sense of community and togetherness doesn't have to. A little perspective on how staying home is the best way to show support for your community:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "We all must do our part to stand up to hate & discrimination. That includes holding our leaders accountable when they contribute to this growing threat - which is why I have repeatedly called on Pres. Trump to stop using careless, insensitive terms when discussing this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "As we battle #COVID19, federal agencies should not take any action that could exacerbate underlying conditions -- like asthma, lung disease, or heart disease -- that would leave people at greater risk. Joining @SenMarkey in urging the EPA to ensure that happens:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Josephine Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps, Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative, and Terry Branstad, US Ambassador to China - Spanberger Urges Administration to Immediately Suspend Tariffs on Medical Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Huffman leads bipartisan request for full IDEA funding
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Bera Urges HHS to Rapidly Deploy COVID-19 Antibody Testing
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Representatives García, Pressley, Takano Lead Future of Transportation Caucus in Promoting Access, Equity and Sustainability
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Fitzpatrick, Quigley, and Lowey Urge USAID to Include Distance Learning in Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday was tough on IL. 986 new #COVID19 cases were confirmed, as were 42 additional deaths -- our highest number of deaths in one day so far. My prayers are with those we have lost & their loved ones during this difficult time. And for those who can, please #StayHomeSaveLives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The only way we are going to beat #COVID19 is by working together, staying home, and practicing good social distancing. It will help stop the spread of this virus and save lives. I'm all in for Illinois. Are you? #AllinIllinois"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Precention, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. McNerney presses Trump Administration on COVID-19 response for homeless population
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - 128 House Members Write to Speaker Pelosi Requesting that Future COVID-19 Relief Packages Include Direct Funding for Small Localities
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @maconcountycasa advocates for continuing to do their important work amid this global pandemic by using new & innovative ways to check in with the children & families they support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "I launched an investigation last year into the $13 billion corporate marriage between JUUL and tobacco giant Altria to examine how their tangled web will harm public health and our kids. Glad FTC is now stepping in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Many of the 600,000 veterans living in IL are over the age of 65, making them particularly susceptible to #COVID19. Today I spoke with the directors of the @DeptVetAffairs Medical Centers in IL to make sure they have what they need to care for patients and protect employees."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois Transportation Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois VA Medical Facility Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Applauds Automatic Coronavirus Relief Payments for Social Security Recipients
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Bipartisan Home Health Care Improvement Act Signed Into Law In Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Renews Call for Banning Congress from Trading Individual Stocks in Wake of New Reporting on Senator's Investments
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Harris Leads Colleagues in Push for Release of Vulnerable, Low-Risk Detained Persons from Immigration Detention Facilities Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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