| May 6, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Highlight Illinois Priorities Included in Major Water Infrastructure Bill Now Moving Through Senate
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Joins 82 Colleagues Pushing For The Strongest Possible Relief for USPS
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Co-Chairs of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus Highlight EJ Wins in Water Infrastructure Bills
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Davis, LaHood Announce CARES Act Funding for Springfield Mass Transit District
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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LaHood, Davis Announce CARES Act Funding for Springfield Mass Transit District
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin andChairman Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Ruppersberger, Stivers Urge Fix for State and Local Government Financing Amid Coronavirus
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Bost Announces $8 Million in Grants for Two Southern Illinois Airports
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 29, 2020
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Broad Support for Drafts of Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Fitzpatrick, Brown, Van Hollen, Garcia and a Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Bolster Frontline Transit Worker Training and Retention
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The airline industry is facing the steepest decline in air travel in history, threatening thousands of jobs in IL. Pleased to announce that IL airports - including @fly2ohare & @fly2midway - will receive $446M from the @FAANews to help our airports stay afloat during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Jane Williams, Acting Administrator at the Federal Transit Administration - Representatives Malinowski, Fitzpatrick, Moulton and Bacon Lead Effort to Protect Frontline Transit Workers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $376 Million To Support O'Hare And Midway Airports Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $70 Million To Support Illinois Airports Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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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
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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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
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Rep. Pressley, García, and Takano Introduce Bills to Improve Access to Jobs and Services
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Introduction of the Improving Access to Jobs Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Jane Williams, Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Transit Workers Receive Essential Protective Equipment, Updated Safety Guidelines
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Introduction of the Improving Access to Services Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 4, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1.6 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Bill Funding For Illinois Transit
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Representatives García, Pressley, Takano Lead Future of Transportation Caucus in Promoting Access, Equity and Sustainability
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois Transportation Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With United Airlines CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Stimulus Bill With American Airlines CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @firedeptcoffee in Rockford for looking out for their fellow frontline workers and donating thousands of coffee pods to fuel nurses & doctors through long shifts. Proud of the generosity I'm seeing across Illinois through these trying times."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Midway Air Traffic Control Tower With FAA Administrator
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, The Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representatives García, Moore Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Duckworth, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to do More to Bring Home Illinoisans Stranded Overseas
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With CEOs From American And Southwest Airlines
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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 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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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 12, 2020
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Tweet - ". @United has major hub in Chicago & serves countless Illinoisans a year. Met w/United CEO Munoz to discuss serious impact coronavirus is having on airline industry & those who work in it. Congress must act quickly to provide relief to working families during this difficult time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Illinois Public Transportation Officials
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Introduction of the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 10, 2020
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Representatives Blumenauer, Kelly, LaHood, and Kildee Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Rafael Santana, President and CEO of Wabtec Corporation - Duckworth, Durbin, Lipinski Press WABTEC on Positive Train Control Implementation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Durbin Asks CDC For Clarification And Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Airport Screening Procedures
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 9, 2020
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Bost Bill to Expand Truck Parking Would Make Roads Safer
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Being a first responder takes more courage & skill than most people can imagine, and it takes a huge toll on the first responders & their families. Today I had the privilege of meeting with members of the IL Association. of Firefighters during the IAFF conference in Washington."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 9, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Association Of Illinois Firefighters
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2020
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Restore Amtrak Riders' Legal Rights & Protections
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "When 20 ft. waves pummeled the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jan., it flooded nearby communities in Chicago. The Trump Admin. must commit to funding critical infrastructure projects to protect our shoreline. Proud to work with @usacechicago to ensure these projects move forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Chicago Army Corps Commander To Discuss Shoreline Protection
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to see Mayor Chris Koos & members of @BNEDC today to discuss ongoing infrastructure investments in their community and future opportunities to expand economic growth in the Bloomington-Normal region."
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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 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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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 4, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The restoration of Quincy Bay & the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program--which will modernize 7 locks along the Mississippi & Illinois rivers--are vital to the agriculture & waterways industry in IL. Proud to work with Col. Sattinger & @USACERockIsland to fund these projects."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2020
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Rep. Cartwright, Sen. Duckworth Introduce Bill to Modernize Water Systems
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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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. Chuy Garcia, ...
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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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Tweet - "Investing in our airports is key to Illinois' economic success. This funding will help modernize our aviation infrastructure & improve the experience for travelers. @SenDuckworth & I will keep working to ensure IL has the necessary funding to make air travel efficient & safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Illinois Airport Improvements
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 21, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce More Than $2.6 Million for Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Letter to James Owens, Acting Administrator of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Duckworth, Cantwell Demand Answers Following Reports That Major Child Car Seat Manufacturer Lied About Safety Testing and Requirements, Resulting in Fatalities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Include Funding for Great Lakes Shoreline Programs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - ". @ScottAFB is home to Transportation Command, which plays a critical role in our nat'l defense & serves as a driving force of the Metro East economy. Today I sat down with Gen. Lyons, commander of Transportation Command, to discuss funding & how we can ensure military readiness."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Letter to Jon Chamberlain, CEO of Evenflo Company, Inc. - Oversight Subcommittee Launches Probe into Car Seat Safety
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Feinstein, Colleagues Call for Rigorous Safety Standards on Autonomous Vehicles
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "After hearing from first responders in rural Illinois, I intro'd the SIREN Act to support rural fire & EMS agencies. That bill is now law & ready to start bringing millions in grant funds to rural communities. I highly encourage agencies in IL to apply."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $80,000 for Rural Development in Southern Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Awful news in Springfield last night. My heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims of this horrible tragedy, including Frank and Cinda Edwards. I join my fellow Springfield residents in mourning this loss."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Duckworth & Durbin Meet With Amtrak Ceo, Secure Accessibility Improvements for Customers With Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "After @Amtrak mistakenly charged a group of wheelchair advocates $25k to travel from Chicago to Bloomington-Normal, @SenDuckworth & I met with Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson today to express our disappointment & urge him to improve Amtrak's disability and accessibility policies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin & García to Amtrak CEO: Commit to Making Amtrak Affordable, Accessible and Reliable for Customers With Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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