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Oct. 27, 2020 McConnell on "Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 House Education Leaders Introduce Legislation to Save Nearly 4 Million Education Jobs, Spur Economic Growth in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague: It's About Time Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell spent 5 straight days on the Senate floor jamming through the Barrett nomination. Five days for a partisan power grab. But no time for meaningful, bipartisan #COVID19 relief. His priorities are crystal clear." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Amy Coney Barrett's walk through the White House with President Trump was a campaign ad. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA and tilt the election their way. It was a sad day for the Court and our country, but we will fight tooth and nail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @ShannonBream to discuss confirming Justice Barrett to the Supreme Court, Democrats' continued threats to pack the courts, and Speaker Pelosi continuing to block COVID-19 relief." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2020 Pingree Urges FDA to Listen to Scientists During COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces UNSHACKLE Act to Reform NEPA Sen. Mike Lee
Oct. 26, 2020 Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Technology to Remove Carbon Dioxide from The Atmosphere Rep. David Schweikert
Oct. 26, 2020 Correa Condemns Senate Priorities After Amy Coney Barrett is Confirmed While COVID-19 Relief For "Main St., USA" Is Stalled Rep. Lou Correa
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Bustos, Smith, Durbin, Blunt lead bipartisan, bicameral call for Corps to prioritize Upper Mississippi water infrastructure projects Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 The Hill - Smith: Telehealth "Has Emerged as a Valuable Lifeline for Millions" During COVID-19 Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 26, 2020 Kaine Statement on Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Tim Kaine
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Frankel Statement on Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation to The Supreme Court Rep. Lois Frankel
Oct. 26, 2020 In Floor Speech, Rosen Opposes Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Calls on Congress to Protect the Affordable Care Act Sen. Jacky Rosen
Oct. 26, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Opposing the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for U.S. Supreme Court Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand warn: Complicated USDA classifications exclude meat sourced from breeding animals from the coronovirus relief program; senators demand USDA reverse course and reinstate breeding animal eligibility to allow hard-hit Upstate dairy farmers to recuperate losses and receive federal assistance Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Cortez Masto: ACA Brought Lifesaving Innovation to Washoe County, Repealing the Law Could Take Us Backward Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader & The Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Daines Calls on Senate Leadership to Prevent Cuts to Medicare Payments, Protect Montana Patients Sen. Steve Daines
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Joins "Full Court Press" with Greta Van Susteren Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice pledges to further enhance testing efforts across West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting for American lives and American freedoms The right to affordable health care The right to make your own private medical decisions The right to join a union The right to vote without impediments The right to love We will not stop fighting #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The White House Chief of Staff said that they're "not going to control the pandemic" But Republicans are still rushing their sham process for Pres. Trump's nominee to rip away health care from millions amid COVID Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans in this pandemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for American lives and freedoms. The right to affordable health care. To make your own private medical decisions. To join a union. To vote without impediments. To love. We will not stop fighting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Vice President Pence cannot come to the Senate because of his exposure to multiple COVID-positive staffers. His purely ceremonial and non-essential presence would just put Senators, staff, and Capitol workers at risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Overviews State's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, Proclaims October as "Physician Assistant Month" Sen. Pete Ricketts
Oct. 26, 2020 Steube's Op-ed in the Hill: Lost cures and innovation, too high a price for Democrats' drug pricing proposals Rep. Greg Steube
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "I will be voting against Judge Barrett's nomination tonight. More than 225,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 & more than 60 million ballots have already been cast in the election that is just eight days away. This is not the time to be pursuing partisan power grabs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a dark day for the Senate. Republicans have defied rules & traditions in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic & an election. I believe my Republican colleagues will regret the consequences of taking us down this path." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate SCOTUS Confirmation Vote Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend the US saw a record number of COVID-19 cases 2 days in a row. This is not what rounding the corner looks like. We must reach agreement on COVID relief, and I urge all Americans to wear masks, social distance, & listen to public health experts." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Surrendering the fight to control the pandemic is surrendering even more American lives. That is reckless and immoral. We need a science-based national plan to stop the spread of this deadly virus with testing, tracing, mask-wearing, and other public health measures." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "On health care, voters face an easy choice. There is a clear difference between Democrats safeguarding and strengthening Americans' health care while Republicans work to kick millions off of their coverage. Read my op-ed here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On COVID-19 Case Surge Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "For the sake of public health, Vice President Pence should stay home today. The White House has already hosted one super-spreader event in the past month--we shouldn't risk him creating another in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "225,000+ Americans are dead & Trump Admin has surrendered to COVID-19. The GOP-held Senate refuses to work with Democrats on relief. All of their focus is on the Supreme Court. They've decided this power grab is more important than helping American people during a pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is a lie that Senate Republicans are merely following their own standard. What is the real reason Republicans are so desperate? President Trump vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will never not stop fighting for health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Discusses Recent Surge Of COVID-19 Cases With Illinois Hospital Officials Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Adams Statement on the Appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court Rep. Alma Adams
Oct. 25, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Baldwin Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @FWhitfield on @CNN soon to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy and #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If qualifications are the only thing that matter, President Trump wouldn't have vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Watch Live: I'm holding a digital rally with @ElizabethBanks on #WhatsAtStake, on fighting for Americans' health care, and on fighting this sham Supreme Court nomination process from Senate Republicans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Oct. 27, 2020 McConnell on "Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge FEMA To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 House Education Leaders Introduce Legislation to Save Nearly 4 Million Education Jobs, Spur Economic Growth in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague: It's About Time Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "From start to finish, Republicans disregarded the COVID-19 pandemic in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. All the while #COVID19 cases spiked across the US. They gave up on helping the American people to pursue a partisan power grab. Shameful." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell spent 5 straight days on the Senate floor jamming through the Barrett nomination. Five days for a partisan power grab. But no time for meaningful, bipartisan #COVID19 relief. His priorities are crystal clear." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Amy Coney Barrett's walk through the White House with President Trump was a campaign ad. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA and tilt the election their way. It was a sad day for the Court and our country, but we will fight tooth and nail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @ShannonBream to discuss confirming Justice Barrett to the Supreme Court, Democrats' continued threats to pack the courts, and Speaker Pelosi continuing to block COVID-19 relief." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2020 Pingree Urges FDA to Listen to Scientists During COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces UNSHACKLE Act to Reform NEPA Sen.Mike Lee
Oct. 26, 2020 Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Technology to Remove Carbon Dioxide from The Atmosphere Rep.David Schweikert
Oct. 26, 2020 Correa Condemns Senate Priorities After Amy Coney Barrett is Confirmed While COVID-19 Relief For "Main St., USA" Is Stalled Rep.Lou Correa
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Bustos, Smith, Durbin, Blunt lead bipartisan, bicameral call for Corps to prioritize Upper Mississippi water infrastructure projects Sen.Roger Marshall, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 The Hill - Smith: Telehealth "Has Emerged as a Valuable Lifeline for Millions" During COVID-19 Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 26, 2020 Kaine Statement on Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Tim Kaine
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Frankel Statement on Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation to The Supreme Court Rep.Lois Frankel
Oct. 26, 2020 In Floor Speech, Rosen Opposes Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Calls on Congress to Protect the Affordable Care Act Sen.Jacky Rosen
Oct. 26, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Opposing the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for U.S. Supreme Court Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand warn: Complicated USDA classifications exclude meat sourced from breeding animals from the coronovirus relief program; senators demand USDA reverse course and reinstate breeding animal eligibility to allow hard-hit Upstate dairy farmers to recuperate losses and receive federal assistance Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Cortez Masto: ACA Brought Lifesaving Innovation to Washoe County, Repealing the Law Could Take Us Backward Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader & The Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Daines Calls on Senate Leadership to Prevent Cuts to Medicare Payments, Protect Montana Patients Sen.Steve Daines
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Joins "Full Court Press" with Greta Van Susteren Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice pledges to further enhance testing efforts across West Virginia Sen.Jim Justice
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting for American lives and American freedoms The right to affordable health care The right to make your own private medical decisions The right to join a union The right to vote without impediments The right to love We will not stop fighting #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The White House Chief of Staff said that they're "not going to control the pandemic" But Republicans are still rushing their sham process for Pres. Trump's nominee to rip away health care from millions amid COVID Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans in this pandemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for American lives and freedoms. The right to affordable health care. To make your own private medical decisions. To join a union. To vote without impediments. To love. We will not stop fighting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Vice President Pence cannot come to the Senate because of his exposure to multiple COVID-positive staffers. His purely ceremonial and non-essential presence would just put Senators, staff, and Capitol workers at risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Overviews State's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, Proclaims October as "Physician Assistant Month" Sen.Pete Ricketts
Oct. 26, 2020 Steube's Op-ed in the Hill: Lost cures and innovation, too high a price for Democrats' drug pricing proposals Rep.Greg Steube
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "I will be voting against Judge Barrett's nomination tonight. More than 225,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 & more than 60 million ballots have already been cast in the election that is just eight days away. This is not the time to be pursuing partisan power grabs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a dark day for the Senate. Republicans have defied rules & traditions in their rush to confirm Judge Barrett in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic & an election. I believe my Republican colleagues will regret the consequences of taking us down this path." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate SCOTUS Confirmation Vote Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend the US saw a record number of COVID-19 cases 2 days in a row. This is not what rounding the corner looks like. We must reach agreement on COVID relief, and I urge all Americans to wear masks, social distance, & listen to public health experts." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Surrendering the fight to control the pandemic is surrendering even more American lives. That is reckless and immoral. We need a science-based national plan to stop the spread of this deadly virus with testing, tracing, mask-wearing, and other public health measures." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "On health care, voters face an easy choice. There is a clear difference between Democrats safeguarding and strengthening Americans' health care while Republicans work to kick millions off of their coverage. Read my op-ed here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Receives Update From Illinois Director Of Public Health On COVID-19 Case Surge Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "For the sake of public health, Vice President Pence should stay home today. The White House has already hosted one super-spreader event in the past month--we shouldn't risk him creating another in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "225,000+ Americans are dead & Trump Admin has surrendered to COVID-19. The GOP-held Senate refuses to work with Democrats on relief. All of their focus is on the Supreme Court. They've decided this power grab is more important than helping American people during a pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is a lie that Senate Republicans are merely following their own standard. What is the real reason Republicans are so desperate? President Trump vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will never not stop fighting for health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Durbin Discusses Recent Surge Of COVID-19 Cases With Illinois Hospital Officials Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Adams Statement on the Appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court Rep.Alma Adams
Oct. 25, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Baldwin Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @FWhitfield on @CNN soon to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy and #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If qualifications are the only thing that matter, President Trump wouldn't have vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Watch Live: I'm holding a digital rally with @ElizabethBanks on #WhatsAtStake, on fighting for Americans' health care, and on fighting this sham Supreme Court nomination process from Senate Republicans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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