| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues, Call For Direct Cash Assistance To Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout Of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Underwood Announces $14.6 Million in Federal Resources for Illinois Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls For Inclusion Of A Child Allowance In Any Direct Cash Payment Program As Part Of Economic Stimulus Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Hon. Ken Calvert, Ranking Member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Joint Strike Fighter Caucus Announces Record Support for F-35
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "On my call with @CDCDirector Redfield today, I expressed my concern about the coronavirus test kit situation in Illinois. The state is worried about running out of supplies in the near future if the CDC doesn't provide more assistance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic is creating shortages of test kit supplies, protective equipment, & ventilators, straining health providers & first responders. Under the Defense Production Act, the President has the authority to boost domestic manufacturing during national emergencies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "As we work to address this public health pandemic, it's vital for the federal gov't to partner with state & local leaders who are on the front lines combating the spread of this virus. We must also ensure cities & states are reimbursed for their efforts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I wrote to @HHSGov Sec. Azar demanding immediate action to fulfill the @IDPH 's unanswered request for the personal protective equipment health care workers rely on - masks, respirators, gloves - from the federal Strategic National Stockpile."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm joining @ChrisJansing on @MSNBC momentarily to talk about the coronavirus outbreak and how Congress is responding. Tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Deeply saddened by the first death in Illinois from #COVID19. My statement with @SenDuckworth :"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Coronavirus is changing life as we know it. This Administration must step up to help states keep people safe. I called @IDPH Director Dr. Ezike today & promised to continue pushing for more test kit supplies & personal protective gear to address this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress must provide Americans w/the resources they need to survive this pandemic. To begin, that means: - free & available testing - lunches for children missing school - paid sick & family leave - unemployment compensation for those who lose their jobs Let's get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "There is no reason for the Senate to delay passing the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act. We must move quickly. We are putting the American people at higher risk with every day that passes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On First Coronavirus-Related Death In Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press Trump Administration For Testing Kit Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment For Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Illinois & City Of Chicago Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Meuser Statement on Voting for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin: Why Are We Waiting To Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Durbin Pushes For More Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies On Call With CDC Director
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Carper, Brown, Democratic Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing DPA Authority to Address Shortages of Medical Equipment Needed to Treat and Prevent Spread of COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "We are in the middle of a health care emergency. It's time for Senators from both parties to come together & do our jobs. We should pass the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act tonight. We were sent here to act -- let's do it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Important updates and information from @GovPritzker . Illinoisans - if you're without access to paid sick leave or unable to work because of coronavirus, please contact the Illinois Department of Employment Security with the information below."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Providing A 77-Day Extension of Certain Authorities for Foreign Intelligence and International Terrorism Investigations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Starting tomorrow, all @ChiPubSchools will begin offering free meals for CPS students outside of all CPS school locations. Families can find their nearest CPS school here: http://cps.edu/map"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith, Durbin, Alexander & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Durbin To McConnell: Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act Immediately
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Dept. of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Demand Additional Federal Resources At O'Hare From Trump Administration
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Given the President's emergency declaration, it is imperative that the Senate pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by unanimous consent immediately. More on my thoughts below."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Tweet - "After hundreds of passengers were forced to wait in close quarters for hours in order to clear medical screenings at customs at @fly2ohare , @SenDuckworth & I demanded Trump Admin provide additional fed resources for O'Hare & 13 airports responsible for screening passengers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinois continues to report new cases of coronavirus, but our state is still unable to receive the adequate test kit supplies we requested. Our real numbers of coronavirus are likely much higher than reported."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Durbin Calls For Senate To Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act By Unanimous Consent Immediately
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 14, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Supports Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| March 14, 2020
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Bost Votes to Expand Access to Coronavirus Tests
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| March 14, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes for Families First During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 14, 2020
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Foster Statement on Passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 14, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 14, 2020
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Tweet - "In contact with @GovPritzker about arriving passenger delays at @fly2ohare of up to eight hours waiting for luggage, immigration, customs, & possible medical screening. Appears source of delays all federal and Admin was unprepared after Presidential ban on travel from Europe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - House Congressional Tri-Caucus Calls on CDC to Expand Coronavirus Materials for Non-English Speakers
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Reps. Pressley, Porter Call on CDC to Keep its Promise
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Maloney, Lynch, Connolly, Krishnamoorthi, Raskin, and Rouda issue joint statement on President Trump declaring national emergency
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi Statement On Investigation Of Travel Insurance Agencies Not Covering Coronavirus Related Cancellations
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Spanberger Calls on Administration to Open ACA Special Enrollment Period to Combat Pandemic
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth: Defense Department Should Begin Preparing National Guard and reserve Units to Assist in the Covid-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 13, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Covid-19 National Emergency Declaration
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "There are not nearly enough coronavirus test kit supplies for the need in Illinois each day -- not nearly enough to track, target, or contain the spread. There has been a breakdown in the federal supply, but I will continue to push CDC to respond."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 13, 2020
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Together, Our Country Will Survive Coronavirus
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 13, 2020
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect America's Medical Supply Chain
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Jeff McFlfresh, Cief Executive Officer of AT&T; Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cox Communications; Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications; Michel COmbes, President and Cief Executive Officer of Sprint Corporation; Jeffrey Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer of CenturyLink; John Legere, Chief Executive of T-Mobile; Dave Watson of President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable Communications; Hans Vestberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications - Bennet Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Suspend Service Terms During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Supply Vulnerability Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Bucshon, Schakowsky Introduce the Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 and Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 12, 2020
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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Frontline Health Care Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Leads Charge for No Cost COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The lack of coronavirus test kits in the United States is extremely troubling. @SenDuckworth and I are asking @CDCgov to do everything within their power to ensure that Illinois has the supplies necessary to continue coronavirus testing efforts without delay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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