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April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This year, Black Maternal Health Week comes at a time when devastating racial disparities in our nation's health care system are on full display, amplified by the outsized impact that #COVID19 is having on African American communities in Illinois & across the country. #BMHW20" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This is big: Democrats are laying out our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy and major new investments that bolster the supply and manufacturing chain, and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This is welcome news for Supplemental Security Income recipients in Illinois & across the country, and I'm glad Treasury is taking @SenateDems advice. SSI recipients can now expect to receive their coronavirus stimulus payments automatically." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Turning the corner? Last month #COVID19 cases were doubling every 2-3 days in Chicago. Now they are doubling every twelve days. Kudos to health care workers, @GovPritzker , @IDPH , and @chicagosmayor ." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Senators Press For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 16, 2020 McBath Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Additional Relief and Help Small Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Lucy McBath
April 16, 2020 Thune Statement on Democrats' Willingness to Let Critical Funding for America's Small Businesses and Workers Run Dry Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm having bad déjà vu. Was this really only three weeks ago? And now we're back here *again* with Democrats blocking relief during a #GlobalPandemic. This isn't an abstract policy debate -- these are peoples' jobs and Americans' livelihoods. That's what we're trying to protect." Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Miss. Delegation Requests Immediate Federal Disaster Declaration for Easter Storm Damage Rep. Trent Kelly
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "22 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the #CoronavirusOutbreak hit our country. Hopefully, this serves as a stark wake-up call for Democrats who are standing in the way of additional funding for a program that's helping save jobs & keep small businesses open." Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senators on Pres' bipartisan task force on re-opening economy had our 1st call. I pressed Pres on: Importance of testing;Safety net for small biz & jobless;Extending work auths for DACA & TPS ;"Manhattan Project" for widespread testing to get folks healthy & back to work" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 ROUNDUP: Senator Murray Releases White Paper Outlining Democrats' Proposal to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing Sen. Patty Murray
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This is the most coronavirus-related deaths Illinois has experienced in a single day so far. My heart breaks for each of these 125 Illinoisans and their loved ones. A devastating day for our state." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Most dangerous place in America? Nursing home #COVID19 deaths are heartbreaking. Time to track, report, and demand strict testing and care standards. Protect the patients AND the courageous health care workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senators Shaheen, Hassan Urge VA to Strengthen New Hampshire Veterans' Access to Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles 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 - Senators Shaheen & Hassan Call for Increased Investments to Address Mental Health Needs, Including Substance Use Disorder, Resulting from COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Senator Murray Questions Influence of Politics on the FDA; Pushes Commissioner Hahn to Base Decisions on Science Sen. Patty Murray
April 15, 2020 Letter to William Zerillo, Facility Administrator at GEO's Queens Detention Facility - Meeks Demands Answers Amid Coronavirus Outbreak at GEO Queens Detention Facility Rep. Gregory Meeks
April 15, 2020 Experts Warn That Census Bureau Must Work With Congress to Ensure Complete and Accurate Census in Wake of Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 15, 2020 Following Calls From Hassan and Colleagues, Treasury Department Says SSI Recipients Do Not Need to File Tax Returns to Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 15, 2020 Daines Successfully Secures Two Year Extension for Montana Timber Contracts During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 15, 2020 Daines Fights to Protect Outfitter Jobs During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Teachers are essential members of our communities, educating the next generation of leaders & thinkers. Thanks to all the retired teachers lending a hand to students during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Senator Collins Announces SSI Recipients Will Receive Coronavirus Rebate Checks Automatically Sen. Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Senator Collins' Statement on Androscoggin Mill Explosion Sen. Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program Loans Exceed $2 Billion for 14,154 Maine Small Employers Sen. Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Thanks to Provision Authored by U.S. Senator Tina Smith, A Second Key Coronavirus Test Will Also Be Free to All Americans Sen. Tina Smith
April 15, 2020 Senator Collins Discusses Federal Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic with Thousands of Maine AARP Members Sen. Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Casey, PA Members of Congress: State Getting Shortchanged on Coronavirus Relief Funding Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Whitehouse, Senate Finance Committee Democrats Call for Transparent, Equitable Distribution of Remaining $70 Billion in CARES Act Hospitals Fund Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Support Oregon Request Helping Homeowners During COVID-19 Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 15, 2020 Wyden Statement on Delay of Stimulus Checks to Add Donald Trump's Signature Sen. Ron Wyden
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Pallone Urges Verma to Immediately Release CMS Data on Health Disparities Among COVID-19 Patients Rep. Frank Pallone
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries Rep. Richard Neal
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member Brown Call on Administration to Stabilize the Housing Market During the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress" Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19 Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 15, 2020 Chairman Takano Interviews APA Clinical Psychologist -- Discusses Resources to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety Among Veterans Throughout the Pandemic Rep. Mark Takano
April 15, 2020 CT Congressional Delegation Announces $30 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding for State Airports Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
April 15, 2020 Cotton Advocates Withdrawal From Treaty Following Reports of Chinese Nuclear Testing Sen. Tom Cotton
April 15, 2020 Durbin, Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap To Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nydia Velázquez, Chair of the House Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee - As Flagship SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs Run Out of Money, Crow Demands Congress Go Back Into Session; Provide More Money for SBA Programs Rep. Jason Crow
April 15, 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 - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis Leads Delegation Letter Urging Help for San Diego Zoo and Safari Park in Next Economic Relief Bill Rep. Mike Levin, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Harris, Vargas Call for Investigation Into Treatment of Detained Individuals at Otay Mesa Detention Center Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Date Title Politician
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This year, Black Maternal Health Week comes at a time when devastating racial disparities in our nation's health care system are on full display, amplified by the outsized impact that #COVID19 is having on African American communities in Illinois & across the country. #BMHW20" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This is big: Democrats are laying out our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy and major new investments that bolster the supply and manufacturing chain, and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This is welcome news for Supplemental Security Income recipients in Illinois & across the country, and I'm glad Treasury is taking @SenateDems advice. SSI recipients can now expect to receive their coronavirus stimulus payments automatically." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Turning the corner? Last month #COVID19 cases were doubling every 2-3 days in Chicago. Now they are doubling every twelve days. Kudos to health care workers, @GovPritzker , @IDPH , and @chicagosmayor ." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Senators Press For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 16, 2020 McBath Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Additional Relief and Help Small Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Lucy McBath
April 16, 2020 Thune Statement on Democrats' Willingness to Let Critical Funding for America's Small Businesses and Workers Run Dry Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm having bad déjà vu. Was this really only three weeks ago? And now we're back here *again* with Democrats blocking relief during a #GlobalPandemic. This isn't an abstract policy debate -- these are peoples' jobs and Americans' livelihoods. That's what we're trying to protect." Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Miss. Delegation Requests Immediate Federal Disaster Declaration for Easter Storm Damage Rep.Trent Kelly
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "22 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the #CoronavirusOutbreak hit our country. Hopefully, this serves as a stark wake-up call for Democrats who are standing in the way of additional funding for a program that's helping save jobs & keep small businesses open." Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senators on Pres' bipartisan task force on re-opening economy had our 1st call. I pressed Pres on: Importance of testing;Safety net for small biz & jobless;Extending work auths for DACA & TPS ;"Manhattan Project" for widespread testing to get folks healthy & back to work" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 ROUNDUP: Senator Murray Releases White Paper Outlining Democrats' Proposal to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing Sen.Patty Murray
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This is the most coronavirus-related deaths Illinois has experienced in a single day so far. My heart breaks for each of these 125 Illinoisans and their loved ones. A devastating day for our state." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Most dangerous place in America? Nursing home #COVID19 deaths are heartbreaking. Time to track, report, and demand strict testing and care standards. Protect the patients AND the courageous health care workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Senators Shaheen, Hassan Urge VA to Strengthen New Hampshire Veterans' Access to Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles 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 - Senators Shaheen & Hassan Call for Increased Investments to Address Mental Health Needs, Including Substance Use Disorder, Resulting from COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Senator Murray Questions Influence of Politics on the FDA; Pushes Commissioner Hahn to Base Decisions on Science Sen.Patty Murray
April 15, 2020 Letter to William Zerillo, Facility Administrator at GEO's Queens Detention Facility - Meeks Demands Answers Amid Coronavirus Outbreak at GEO Queens Detention Facility Rep.Gregory Meeks
April 15, 2020 Experts Warn That Census Bureau Must Work With Congress to Ensure Complete and Accurate Census in Wake of Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 15, 2020 Following Calls From Hassan and Colleagues, Treasury Department Says SSI Recipients Do Not Need to File Tax Returns to Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 15, 2020 Daines Successfully Secures Two Year Extension for Montana Timber Contracts During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 15, 2020 Daines Fights to Protect Outfitter Jobs During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Teachers are essential members of our communities, educating the next generation of leaders & thinkers. Thanks to all the retired teachers lending a hand to students during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Senator Collins Announces SSI Recipients Will Receive Coronavirus Rebate Checks Automatically Sen.Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Senator Collins' Statement on Androscoggin Mill Explosion Sen.Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program Loans Exceed $2 Billion for 14,154 Maine Small Employers Sen.Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Thanks to Provision Authored by U.S. Senator Tina Smith, A Second Key Coronavirus Test Will Also Be Free to All Americans Sen.Tina Smith
April 15, 2020 Senator Collins Discusses Federal Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic with Thousands of Maine AARP Members Sen.Susan Collins
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Casey, PA Members of Congress: State Getting Shortchanged on Coronavirus Relief Funding Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Whitehouse, Senate Finance Committee Democrats Call for Transparent, Equitable Distribution of Remaining $70 Billion in CARES Act Hospitals Fund Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Support Oregon Request Helping Homeowners During COVID-19 Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 15, 2020 Wyden Statement on Delay of Stimulus Checks to Add Donald Trump's Signature Sen.Ron Wyden
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Pallone Urges Verma to Immediately Release CMS Data on Health Disparities Among COVID-19 Patients Rep.Frank Pallone
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries Rep.Richard Neal
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member Brown Call on Administration to Stabilize the Housing Market During the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: "Allow VA to cooperate with Congress" Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19 Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 15, 2020 Chairman Takano Interviews APA Clinical Psychologist -- Discusses Resources to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety Among Veterans Throughout the Pandemic Rep.Mark Takano
April 15, 2020 CT Congressional Delegation Announces $30 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding for State Airports Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
April 15, 2020 Cotton Advocates Withdrawal From Treaty Following Reports of Chinese Nuclear Testing Sen.Tom Cotton
April 15, 2020 Durbin, Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap To Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nydia Velázquez, Chair of the House Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee - As Flagship SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs Run Out of Money, Crow Demands Congress Go Back Into Session; Provide More Money for SBA Programs Rep.Jason Crow
April 15, 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 - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis Leads Delegation Letter Urging Help for San Diego Zoo and Safari Park in Next Economic Relief Bill Rep.Mike Levin, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Harris, Vargas Call for Investigation Into Treatment of Detained Individuals at Otay Mesa Detention Center Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
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