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Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Wagner, Scanlon Introduce Legislation to Deliver Justice for Human Trafficking Survivors Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Balderson Tackles Drug-Impaired Driving with Bipartisan Legislation Rep. William Balderson
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Carol Miller
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Cohen Seeks to Include Memphis Federal Law Enforcement in Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program Rep. Steve Cohen
Aug. 27, 2020 Grothman Statement on Kenosha Destruction Rep. Glenn Grothman
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Emmer Supports Continued Actions to Confront Iran Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Those who swear an oath to protect and serve must face accountability and consequences for misconduct. Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor. Put the #JusticeInPolicing Act on the Senate floor. WE DEMAND CHANGE." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Over 180,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. There have been almost 6 million cases in the U.S. When will President Donald Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell decide it's time to get something done?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "I'm praying for everyone in Texas, Louisiana, and more who are in the path of Hurricane Laura. I'm monitoring the situation, and encourage everyone to please follow the advice of your local officials." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 ICYMI: Murkowski Attends Opening of Cold Case Office In Anchorage Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 27, 2020 Schneider Statement on Violence in Kenosha Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 27, 2020 Babin Meets with Governor Abbott on Hurricane Laura Response Efforts Rep. Brian Babin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - The Congressional Black Caucus Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Hold an Immediate Vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's fear tactics have one goal: to convince Americans not to exercise their right to vote. Do not listen to him. Do not let him succeed. @thebeatwithari #DontMessWithUSPS" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. Whether it was Seneca Falls, Selma, or Stonewall, our mission is this: to shorten the distance between what is seen as inevitable and that which is inconceivable. We must protect the right to vote. #LSSC" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on Hurricane Laura Landfall, Recent Devastation from Natural Disasters Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Thompson, Maloney Urge DHS IG Review Homeland Security Actions Under Wolf, Cuccinelli Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Nadler & Bass Statement on Protests Following Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Congressman Cohen Commemorates 57th Anniversary of Historic 1963 March on Washington Rep. Steve Cohen
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New York is America's gateway to the world and the most popular tourist destination. President Trump's failure to stop the spread of COVID in the U.S. has already cost millions of hospitality and travel jobs and effectively created a worldwide travel ban on Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Neal, Wyden, Casey, Bonamici Propose Legislation to Protect Seniors from Abuse and Neglect Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Steil, Johnson Comment on Evers Accepting Assistance for Kenosha from President Trump Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "One hundred years ago, the work of generations of women was realized with the adoption of the 19th Amendment. Today, we honor their efforts, as well as the efforts of countless women of color whose struggle for suffrage continued in the decades that followed. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 26, 2020 Steil Statement on Third Night of Violence in Kenosha Rep. Bryan Steil
Aug. 26, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Kenosha Violence Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 26, 2020 On Women's Equality Day, Slotkin Announces Legislation Requiring "Trauma-Informed' Approach in Sexual Assault Investigations Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Burning cities to the ground is not "peaceful protesting"--no matter how many times the media calls it that. But the Dems who run these cities are too scared to stand up to the mobs to stop it. What's worse--they embrace it. Thank God @realDonaldTrump respects LAW AND ORDER." Rep. Steve Scalise
Aug. 26, 2020 Johnson: Evers Should Reconsider Refusal of Federal Assistance for Kenosha Sen. Ron Johnson
Aug. 26, 2020 Johnson, Steil Comment on Evers Accepting Assistance for Kenosha from President Sen. Ron Johnson
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States of America - Crow, Colorado Delegation Calls for Additional Support to Combat Wildfires in Colorado Rep. Jason Crow
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "WE DEMAND CHANGE. What happened to Jacob Blake and too many others cannot continue. The House passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act 2 months ago. The Senate needs to pass it now!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "IL is now averaging 50k #COVID tests per day, w/ more than 3.8M tests to date. All w/ little to no help from the Trump Admin, which still has NO national testing strategy six months into this pandemic. Many thanks to @GovPritzker & his team for their leadership during this time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Wagner, Scanlon Introduce Legislation to Deliver Justice for Human Trafficking Survivors Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Balderson Tackles Drug-Impaired Driving with Bipartisan Legislation Rep.William Balderson
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Carol Miller
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Cohen Seeks to Include Memphis Federal Law Enforcement in Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program Rep.Steve Cohen
Aug. 27, 2020 Grothman Statement on Kenosha Destruction Rep.Glenn Grothman
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Emmer Supports Continued Actions to Confront Iran Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Those who swear an oath to protect and serve must face accountability and consequences for misconduct. Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor. Put the #JusticeInPolicing Act on the Senate floor. WE DEMAND CHANGE." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Over 180,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. There have been almost 6 million cases in the U.S. When will President Donald Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell decide it's time to get something done?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "I'm praying for everyone in Texas, Louisiana, and more who are in the path of Hurricane Laura. I'm monitoring the situation, and encourage everyone to please follow the advice of your local officials." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 ICYMI: Murkowski Attends Opening of Cold Case Office In Anchorage Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 27, 2020 Schneider Statement on Violence in Kenosha Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 27, 2020 Babin Meets with Governor Abbott on Hurricane Laura Response Efforts Rep.Brian Babin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - The Congressional Black Caucus Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Hold an Immediate Vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's fear tactics have one goal: to convince Americans not to exercise their right to vote. Do not listen to him. Do not let him succeed. @thebeatwithari #DontMessWithUSPS" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. Whether it was Seneca Falls, Selma, or Stonewall, our mission is this: to shorten the distance between what is seen as inevitable and that which is inconceivable. We must protect the right to vote. #LSSC" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on Hurricane Laura Landfall, Recent Devastation from Natural Disasters Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Thompson, Maloney Urge DHS IG Review Homeland Security Actions Under Wolf, Cuccinelli Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Nadler & Bass Statement on Protests Following Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Congressman Cohen Commemorates 57th Anniversary of Historic 1963 March on Washington Rep.Steve Cohen
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New York is America's gateway to the world and the most popular tourist destination. President Trump's failure to stop the spread of COVID in the U.S. has already cost millions of hospitality and travel jobs and effectively created a worldwide travel ban on Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep.Norma Torres, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Neal, Wyden, Casey, Bonamici Propose Legislation to Protect Seniors from Abuse and Neglect Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Steil, Johnson Comment on Evers Accepting Assistance for Kenosha from President Trump Rep.Bryan Steil, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "One hundred years ago, the work of generations of women was realized with the adoption of the 19th Amendment. Today, we honor their efforts, as well as the efforts of countless women of color whose struggle for suffrage continued in the decades that followed. #WomensEqualityDay" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 26, 2020 Steil Statement on Third Night of Violence in Kenosha Rep.Bryan Steil
Aug. 26, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-order prescriptions are a lifeline for vulnerable populations during this pandemic. These delays are absolutely unacceptable. Postmaster General DeJoy needs to get USPS back to running at full capacity immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Kenosha Violence Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 26, 2020 On Women's Equality Day, Slotkin Announces Legislation Requiring "Trauma-Informed' Approach in Sexual Assault Investigations Sen.Elissa Slotkin
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The CDC must immediately explain why they are dramatically altering their COVID-19 testing recommendations. These decisions must be based on science--not political interference--and the CDC owes the American public an explanation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Burning cities to the ground is not "peaceful protesting"--no matter how many times the media calls it that. But the Dems who run these cities are too scared to stand up to the mobs to stop it. What's worse--they embrace it. Thank God @realDonaldTrump respects LAW AND ORDER." Rep.Steve Scalise
Aug. 26, 2020 Johnson: Evers Should Reconsider Refusal of Federal Assistance for Kenosha Sen.Ron Johnson
Aug. 26, 2020 Johnson, Steil Comment on Evers Accepting Assistance for Kenosha from President Sen.Ron Johnson
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States of America - Crow, Colorado Delegation Calls for Additional Support to Combat Wildfires in Colorado Rep.Jason Crow
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "WE DEMAND CHANGE. What happened to Jacob Blake and too many others cannot continue. The House passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act 2 months ago. The Senate needs to pass it now!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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