| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Investing in Chicago's infrastructure will create jobs & improve one of the world's finest cities. Pleased to talk with Chicago transportation officials & my colleagues in the Illinois delegation today about ongoing @cta upgrades & @fly2ohare modernization."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Just voted for the bipartisan coronavirus supplemental funding bill, which provides $7.8B to respond to & prevent coronavirus, including funding for patient monitoring, lab testing, acquisition of test kits & protective equipment, & research into vaccines and therapeutics."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Host Chicago Infrastructure Meeting
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Votes For Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Bloomington-Normal One Voice
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Underwood Questions Acting Secretary Chad Wolf on Department's Coronavirus Preparedness and Response; Stresses Public Health and Economic Impacts of Coronavirus for Illinoisans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 4, 2020
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Underwood Highlights Illinois Department of Public Health Work to Respond to Coronavirus, Advocates for Federal Resources for State and Local Government
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 4, 2020
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Bost Votes for Emergency Coronavirus Funding
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| March 4, 2020
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Quigley Confronts Carson Over Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Americans
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| March 4, 2020
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Hice, Schakowsky, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Medical Device Shortages
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump - 60 House Dems Demand Improved Coronavirus Response From Trump Administration
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Duckworth Questions NRC Commissioner about Workforce Culture at NRC
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2020
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Duckworth Applauds Bipartisan Funding Deal to Combat the Spread of Covid-19
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2020
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Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Reports Iran now has Fuel Needed for Nuclear Weapon
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "On this day in 1837, the home of deep dish pizza, Lake Shore Drive, and the 2016 World Series Champion @Cubs was officially incorporated as a city. Happy 183rd birthday to Chicago, the "Windy City!""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Too often, veterans struggle to find a support network and housing after finishing their service. I continue to be inspired & grateful for the personalized resources & affordable homes that @VOAIllinois offers veterans and their families throughout IL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress can't allow President Trump to continue taking money away from the men and women of our armed services--money intended to address specific issues identified by military leadership--in order to build up funds in a spending account for his useless border wall."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "With more than 5 million children hooked on e-cigarettes, we must urgently address the youth vaping crisis. I'm proud to work with @IllinoisYMCAs to build support for the bipartisan SAFE Kids Act to ban kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors like gummy bear & unicorn milk."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "It was critical that the bipartisan coronavirus supplemental funding bill reimburse state and local governments--including Illinois and Chicago--for costs incurred while assisting the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, which this final agreement does."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Sat down with Cook County Board Commissioners Bridget Degnen and Donna Miller today to discuss improving the County's health care systems and how we can better to protect the public health of Illinoisans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin Statement On Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Shortage of Medical Devices
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 4, 2020
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Senators Rick Scott and Ed Markey Lead Colleagues in Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Olympic Committee Move 2022 Olympic Games Out of China Unless Country Address Human Rights Abuses
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Durbin Presses Guard & Reserve Chiefs On President's Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2020
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The State Journal-Register - Sen. Dick Durbin: Lessons learned so far on coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 3, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 3, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Connolly, Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Lynch Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 3, 2020
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Durbin: We Must Safeguard America's Medical Supply Chain Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2020
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Tweet - "In my meeting with @ChiefNGB Gen. Lengyel today, I shared my frustration with the Trump Admin's decision to prioritize the President's border wall over the underfunded @NationalGuard --undermining the Guard's mission & hurting my constituents at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Coronavirus has highlighted our nation's dependence on medicines, drugs, & medical equipment produced in other countries, especially China. @US_FDA is working hard to address this vulnerability."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Chief Of National Guard To Discuss Trump Admin Diversion Of Funding To Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Reiterates Coronavirus Vaccine Pricing Concerns After Written Response from Secretary Azar
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 2, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of Covid-19 Infections
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 2, 2020
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Tweet - "On #PulaskiDay, I'm joining Chicagoans and Polish-Americans in recognizing Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to American independence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 2, 2020
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Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 2, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi On Cook County Coronavirus Patient Receiving Treatment
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Would you trust the health of America to Doctor Limbaugh or Doctor Mulvaney? It's important for Americans to listen to the true public health officials when it comes to information on the coronavirus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "VP Pence reached out to me today after I made an appeal for bipartisanship in dealing with Coronavirus. We agree that we should put our skills and energy to work together to protect the public health."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Underwood Convenes Local Public Health Officials and Health Care Providers to Discuss Coronavirus Preparedness
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, the House passed an important bill banning flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigs. These products--with flavors like choco donut & mom's sugar cookie--are designed to hook kids on nicotine, & have led to a 135% increase in youth vaping the past 2 years."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "For some patients, Medicare covers a life-saving kidney transplant, but not the vital anti-rejection drugs, leaving patients to ration or skip doses of the medicine they need to survive. Extending Medicare coverage to include immunosuppressive drugs is just common sense."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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House Passes Comprehensive Package To Protect Youth From The Dangers Of E-Cigarettes
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of Bill Combating the Youth Vaping Epidemic
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes For Comprehensive Bill To End The Youth Tobacco Epidemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "We need all hands on deck--congress & every federal agency--to come together to work on stopping this coronavirus outbreak. This is not a partisan issue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Tune in to @MSNBC , where I'll be joining @AymanM shortly to discuss the coronavirus and more."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's decision to divert $169M meant for C-130Js for Air Guard units like Peoria toward his border wall is shortsighted & undermines the @NationalGuard & our national security. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & I wrote to DoD Sec. Esper to denouncing this decision."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss how the federal government needs to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. Make sure you tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "As a baseball fan, I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution supporting Minor League Baseball teams as they fight MLB's proposed elimination. Minor league baseball provides friends & families with an affordable way to enjoy America's pastime. It would be a shame to lose that."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Coverage For Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Linda Puchala, Chairwoman of the National Mediation Board, Hon. Gerald Fauth and Hon. Kyle Fortson, Board Members of the National Mediation Board - Pocan Fights for Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants' Wages
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Underwood Questions VA Secretary on Health Care Priorities, Pushes for Proactive Communication on Coronavirus
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Underwood Urges VA Secretary Wilkie to Take Proactive Steps to Address Coronavirus
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Markey joins bipartisan group of senators working to save Minor League Baseball teams
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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LaHood, Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Introduce Legislation to Improve Hemophilia Patients' Access to Health Care
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Address Shocking Spike in Suicide amongst Chicagoland's & America's First Responders
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos To DOD: Diverting Border Wall Funding From National Guard To President's Border Wall Is Shortsighted & Political, Hurts 182nd Wing In Peoria
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Cassidy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Coverage for Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "After 50 days, Pres. Trump is finally waking up to the coronavirus threat. Our immediate priority must be getting funding to states so they can prepare & respond. We must also improve our ability to quickly test for this virus to ensure it is not spreading in our communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Ruby Johnson has been an invaluable partner in the fight to #EndYouthVaping. Thanks for all you do, Ruby!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Inhofe, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Create National Center for the Advancement of Aviation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Restoring Pell Grant Eligibility for the Incarcerated
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Durbin, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department For His Border Wall
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating Helen Octavia Dickens, the daughter of a former slave who went on to graduate from the @uiccom & become the first African American woman admitted to the @AmCollSurgeons ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "30 years ago, Congress passed my landmark legislation to ban smoking on commercial airline flights. It's almost impossible to imagine such a thing was ever allowed. But that is only because, in many ways, this legislation marked the start of a smoke-free movement in the U.S."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Every dollar diverted away from our men & women in uniform & towards Pres. Trump's border wall was appropriated by Congress to address a need identified by our military. The latest reprogramming is an attack on both Congress' power of the purse & our nation's military readiness."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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