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April 9, 2020 Tweet - "First, Bill Withers ("Lean on Me") and now John Prine ("Angel from Montgomery "). We've lost two of our best." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "More than 27,000 #DACA recipients work on the frontlines of our fight against #COVID19 as health care workers & first responders. They shouldn't have to worry about their future in the country they grew up in while risking their health & well-being to help others. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Prisons are hotspots in this #COVID19 pandemic & we must look out for the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. With in-person visits suspended in federal prisons, inmates should still be able to stay in touch with their families and loved ones, free of charge." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Schneider, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues Urging Administration to Increase Number of Doctors in Rural and Other Medically Underserved Areas Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I made it a priority to ensure increased federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) was included in the CARES Act. Proud to announce more than $52M will be going to 45 CHCs across IL. They'll need more, but this is a good start." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Action to Prevent Counterfeiting, Price Gouging of Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Expanding Coronavirus Testing Capability By Providing Flexibility To Testing Laboratories Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 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 - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with Maywood native John Prine and his loved ones today. John was one of the greatest songwriters of his generation - he will be greatly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren, Durbin, Colleagues Push Education Department to Target CARES Act Funding to Public and Nonprofit Colleges, Not For-profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $52 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Duckworth Responds to Republican Stunt to Delay Additional Covid Relief Funding for Small Businesses Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2020 Warren Joins Murray to Release New GAO Report Underscoring Need to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Introduction of the Improving Access to Jobs Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit - Casten Leads Letter Demanding Social Media Platforms Do More to Stop the Spread of Deadly COVID-19 Misinformation Online Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Demanding Answers About DHS' Newly Claimed Authorities To Override Federal Laws At Southern Border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Introduction of the Improving Access to Services Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Underwood, Craig Introduce the All Dependent Children Count Act to Cover Dependents up to Age 24 Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 7, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Durbin To Illinois Hospitals: CARES Act Program Can Provide Immediate Financial Relief Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "I am urging IL hospitals to consider taking advantage of the Medicare accelerated payments program we included in the CARES Act. It enables the federal govt to provide direct cash to hospitals, ensuring they can remain open, staffed, & supplied throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "I had a productive call w/ @VP Pence Sunday afternoon & continued to press Admin for PPE for health care & frontline workers in IL. I asked the VP to use the $16B in funding from the CARES Act to replenish the national stockpile & resume shipments to states immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Duckworth Calls for The Resignation of Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Rep. Pressley, García, and Takano Introduce Bills to Improve Access to Jobs and Services Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 7, 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 - Cardin, Schumer, Shaheen, and Small Business Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Committee Democrats Call on Regulators to Suspend CRA and Other Rulemakings Unrelated to COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to James Joseph, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V - Casten Urges FEMA to Provide Data Behind the Distribution of PPE, Ventilators Rep. Sean Casten
April 7, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Additional $8 Million In Federal Funding To Support COVID-19 Response In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Duckworth Slams Trump for Removing Inspector General Tasked with Overseeing Covid-19 Funds Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2020 Letter to Jane Williams, Acting Admin. for the Federal Transit Administration - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "First, Bill Withers ("Lean on Me") and now John Prine ("Angel from Montgomery "). We've lost two of our best." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Investigation Leads SEC to Suspend Trading of Wellness Matrix Group Stock Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "More than 27,000 #DACA recipients work on the frontlines of our fight against #COVID19 as health care workers & first responders. They shouldn't have to worry about their future in the country they grew up in while risking their health & well-being to help others. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Prisons are hotspots in this #COVID19 pandemic & we must look out for the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. With in-person visits suspended in federal prisons, inmates should still be able to stay in touch with their families and loved ones, free of charge." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Schneider, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues Urging Administration to Increase Number of Doctors in Rural and Other Medically Underserved Areas Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I made it a priority to ensure increased federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) was included in the CARES Act. Proud to announce more than $52M will be going to 45 CHCs across IL. They'll need more, but this is a good start." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Action to Prevent Counterfeiting, Price Gouging of Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Expanding Coronavirus Testing Capability By Providing Flexibility To Testing Laboratories Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 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 - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with Maywood native John Prine and his loved ones today. John was one of the greatest songwriters of his generation - he will be greatly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren, Durbin, Colleagues Push Education Department to Target CARES Act Funding to Public and Nonprofit Colleges, Not For-profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $52 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Duckworth Responds to Republican Stunt to Delay Additional Covid Relief Funding for Small Businesses Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2020 Warren Joins Murray to Release New GAO Report Underscoring Need to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Introduction of the Improving Access to Jobs Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit - Casten Leads Letter Demanding Social Media Platforms Do More to Stop the Spread of Deadly COVID-19 Misinformation Online Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Demanding Answers About DHS' Newly Claimed Authorities To Override Federal Laws At Southern Border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Introduction of the Improving Access to Services Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Underwood, Craig Introduce the All Dependent Children Count Act to Cover Dependents up to Age 24 Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 7, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Durbin To Illinois Hospitals: CARES Act Program Can Provide Immediate Financial Relief Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "I am urging IL hospitals to consider taking advantage of the Medicare accelerated payments program we included in the CARES Act. It enables the federal govt to provide direct cash to hospitals, ensuring they can remain open, staffed, & supplied throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "I had a productive call w/ @VP Pence Sunday afternoon & continued to press Admin for PPE for health care & frontline workers in IL. I asked the VP to use the $16B in funding from the CARES Act to replenish the national stockpile & resume shipments to states immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Duckworth Calls for The Resignation of Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Rep. Pressley, García, and Takano Introduce Bills to Improve Access to Jobs and Services Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 7, 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 - Cardin, Schumer, Shaheen, and Small Business Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Committee Democrats Call on Regulators to Suspend CRA and Other Rulemakings Unrelated to COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to James Joseph, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V - Casten Urges FEMA to Provide Data Behind the Distribution of PPE, Ventilators Rep.Sean Casten
April 7, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Additional $8 Million In Federal Funding To Support COVID-19 Response In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 7, 2020 Duckworth Slams Trump for Removing Inspector General Tasked with Overseeing Covid-19 Funds Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2020 Letter to Jane Williams, Acting Admin. for the Federal Transit Administration - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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