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April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "New @amprog report finds more than 130,000 immigrants with TPS are essential workers helping to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, including 11,600 health care workers. It would be a disaster if the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing this critical humanitarian protection." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require Federal Government To Collect And Report National COVID-19 Demographic Data Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 14, 2020 Introduction of the Systemic Risk Mitigation Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Casten Outlines Priorities to be Included in the CARES 2 Stimulus Package Rep. Sean Casten
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 14, 2020 Harris, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data, Including Race and Ethnicity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Carper, Duckworth, Foster, Schneider Ask EPA To Improve Communication Of Public Health Risks Of EtO Emissions Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Reps. Pressley, Kelly, Bass, Lee, & Sen. Warren Introduce Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect & Release COVID-19 Demographic Data Including Race and Ethnicity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with leadership from hospitals across IL to thank them for everything they're doing for Illinoisans. I will keep doing everything I can to make sure we're supporting all IL hospitals & their heroic workers so they can keep their doors open & continue to help patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 The Root - Congress Must Mandate Release of Coronavirus Demographic Data--Including Race and Ethnicity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state's population." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Underwood Works to Deliver Additional Coronavirus Relief Funds to Small Cities and Localities Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @EPA must do a better job of communicating the potential health risks of ethylene oxide emissions to at-risk communities. @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , @RepBillFoster , @RepSchneider , & I are calling on EPA to uphold its mission to protect public health." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are all thankful for the heroic efforts of our nation's health care workers and first responders. Heartwarming to see my hometown rally around these brave men & women risking their lives in the fight against #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 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, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic - if there was ever time for the Trump Administration to stop needlessly holding up aid to the Palestinian people, it is now. Too many lives are at stake for this to go on." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Financial Services and Oversight Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC's Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Information on Coronavirus Blood-Based Serology Tests from CDC and FDA Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 13, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Durbin Mark 80th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre with Senate Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "29,000+ #DACA recipients are risking their lives as health care workers & first responders in the battle against #COVID19 - each and every one of them is invaluable. Our nation cannot afford to tell them they are not welcome here. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter to SBA Administrator on Status of Office of Rural Affairs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "New @amprog report finds more than 130,000 immigrants with TPS are essential workers helping to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, including 11,600 health care workers. It would be a disaster if the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing this critical humanitarian protection." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require Federal Government To Collect And Report National COVID-19 Demographic Data Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 14, 2020 Introduction of the Systemic Risk Mitigation Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Casten Outlines Priorities to be Included in the CARES 2 Stimulus Package Rep.Sean Casten
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 14, 2020 Harris, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data, Including Race and Ethnicity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Carper, Duckworth, Foster, Schneider Ask EPA To Improve Communication Of Public Health Risks Of EtO Emissions Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Reps. Pressley, Kelly, Bass, Lee, & Sen. Warren Introduce Legislation to Require Federal Government to Collect & Release COVID-19 Demographic Data Including Race and Ethnicity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with leadership from hospitals across IL to thank them for everything they're doing for Illinoisans. I will keep doing everything I can to make sure we're supporting all IL hospitals & their heroic workers so they can keep their doors open & continue to help patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 The Root - Congress Must Mandate Release of Coronavirus Demographic Data--Including Race and Ethnicity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 14, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state's population." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Underwood Works to Deliver Additional Coronavirus Relief Funds to Small Cities and Localities Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @EPA must do a better job of communicating the potential health risks of ethylene oxide emissions to at-risk communities. @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , @RepBillFoster , @RepSchneider , & I are calling on EPA to uphold its mission to protect public health." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are all thankful for the heroic efforts of our nation's health care workers and first responders. Heartwarming to see my hometown rally around these brave men & women risking their lives in the fight against #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 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, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "At 99 years old, Betty Jane Draper beat the odds when she beat #COVID19. Great to see how the Springfield community comes together to support one of their own." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic - if there was ever time for the Trump Administration to stop needlessly holding up aid to the Palestinian people, it is now. Too many lives are at stake for this to go on." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 & CARES Act Relief With United Way Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Financial Services and Oversight Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC's Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Information on Coronavirus Blood-Based Serology Tests from CDC and FDA Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 13, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Durbin Mark 80th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre with Senate Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nonprofits in IL are doing everything they can to help Illinoisans in this time of need - we must ensure they have the financial resources they need to stay afloat. Spoke w/ @UnitedWay of IL & other nonprofit leaders today about relief options available to them in the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "29,000+ #DACA recipients are risking their lives as health care workers & first responders in the battle against #COVID19 - each and every one of them is invaluable. Our nation cannot afford to tell them they are not welcome here. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter to SBA Administrator on Status of Office of Rural Affairs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I'm joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Bless the U.S. Postal Service for continuing to deliver our mail and packages during this pandemic. Greet them from a safe distance with a smile and thank you. Or tape a small "Thank You USPS" near your mailbox." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
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