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June 9, 2020 Letter to Ajit Pai, Federal Communications Commission Chairman - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge FCC to Clarify Section 230 Protections for Social Media Companies Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As of today, #COVID19 has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 Illinoisans. My prayers are with those we've lost, their families & friends. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear a mask & social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to stop the spread of this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This funding was provided by Congress in the CARES Act and then held up by @SecretaryCarson & HUD for so long that a bipartisan group of Senators had to pressure them to release it. Pres. Trump isn't allocating anything here. He's taking credit for Congress' hard work." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen. Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
June 9, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation to Promote the Reduction of Maritime-Related Emissions, Support Maritime Cybersecurity Sen. Ed Markey
June 9, 2020 Subcommittee Briefing Examined State of Coronavirus Antibody Testing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 9, 2020 Kentucky to Receive Nearly $1.6 Million to Prepare for Upcoming Flu Season Amid Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must act to support our state & local governments ASAP by passing the #HeroesAct. Senator McConnell's plan to let them fall into bankruptcy would be disastrous for the brave Americans on the front lines on this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and Senate Republicans don't act to keep fighting this COVID-19 health and economic crisis, the consequences of that GOP inaction will fall most heavily on Americans of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Florida has failed to distribute expanded unemployment benefits in this COVID-19 crisis to more than 1 million residents. The @USDOL has a responsibility to hold the state of Florida's administration accountable. @RonWyden and I are demanding an investigation NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Madison County Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Tester Encourage Inclusion of VA Secretary on the President's Defense Production Act Committee Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Kernan, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security - Following Deployment of Military and Federal Law Enforcement by Trump on Streets, Schiff Requests Information from IC on Any Intelligence Support Requested or Provided Sen. Adam Schiff
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Sen. Chris Coons, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2020 Case Introduces Measure to Authorize States to Impose Public Health Emergency Guidelines and Restrictions on Incoming Passenger Air Travel Rep. Ed Case
June 8, 2020 Rep. Jim Banks Departs For Border Tour Sen. Jim Banks
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Following Historic Hearing, Chairman Neal Questions HHS's Commitment to Eliminating COVID-19-Related Racial and Ethnic Disparities Rep. Richard Neal
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
June 8, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice outlines Week 7 of The Comeback; announces reopening schedule for summer youth camps, certain outdoor concerts Sen. Jim Justice
June 8, 2020 Case Introduces Measure to Authorize States to Impose Public Health Emergency Guidelines and Restrictions on Incoming Passenger Air Travel Rep. Ed Case
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Families and workers and people--many of color and of other minority groups--are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 No one should worry about being able to keep a roof over their head Sen. McConnell--We must vote on the Heroes Act to help provide $100B to renters in NY & America" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Too many families, and people, and communities of color are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 Senator McConnell: It is past time to act! We must vote on the Heroes Act to help families make ends meet and provide $100 billion to renters in New York and across America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of the efforts of so many hardworking Illinoisans in getting to 1 million statewide #COVID19 tests conducted. Testing is the key to safely re-opening our state & I'll continue working with @GovPritzker to make sure IL has the federal funds & supplies to conduct these tests." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs Executive Order formalizing June 8 reopenings; athletic programs to resume Monday Sen. Jim Justice
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport" Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Sen. Cruz Joins AEI's "What the Hell Is Going On" Podcast Sen. Ted Cruz
June 5, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020 McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Radcliff Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 5, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Chairman Bera, Rep. Titus, and House Colleagues Request Briefing on Administration's Reported Consideration to Resume Nuclear Testing Rep. Ami Bera
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Nadler, Cicilline, Neguse and Members of the House Judiciary Committee Seek Answers from Trump Administration on its Apparent Exploitation of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Push a Reckless Deregulatory Agenda Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
June 5, 2020 Larsen: A Century Later, Jones Act Still Vital to Washington's Maritime Economy, Jobs and National Security Rep. Rick Larsen
June 5, 2020 Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020 Health Experts Decry Disparate Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on Communities of Color Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing. and Urban Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Crapo, Hearing on Title IV Implementation Sen. Mike Crapo
June 4, 2020 Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on fairs and festivals; increases public gathering limit Sen. Jim Justice
June 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $4 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Date Title Politician
June 9, 2020 Letter to Ajit Pai, Federal Communications Commission Chairman - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge FCC to Clarify Section 230 Protections for Social Media Companies Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As of today, #COVID19 has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 Illinoisans. My prayers are with those we've lost, their families & friends. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear a mask & social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to stop the spread of this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This funding was provided by Congress in the CARES Act and then held up by @SecretaryCarson & HUD for so long that a bipartisan group of Senators had to pressure them to release it. Pres. Trump isn't allocating anything here. He's taking credit for Congress' hard work." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen.Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
June 9, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation to Promote the Reduction of Maritime-Related Emissions, Support Maritime Cybersecurity Sen.Ed Markey
June 9, 2020 Subcommittee Briefing Examined State of Coronavirus Antibody Testing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 9, 2020 Kentucky to Receive Nearly $1.6 Million to Prepare for Upcoming Flu Season Amid Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must act to support our state & local governments ASAP by passing the #HeroesAct. Senator McConnell's plan to let them fall into bankruptcy would be disastrous for the brave Americans on the front lines on this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and Senate Republicans don't act to keep fighting this COVID-19 health and economic crisis, the consequences of that GOP inaction will fall most heavily on Americans of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Florida has failed to distribute expanded unemployment benefits in this COVID-19 crisis to more than 1 million residents. The @USDOL has a responsibility to hold the state of Florida's administration accountable. @RonWyden and I are demanding an investigation NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Madison County Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Tester Encourage Inclusion of VA Secretary on the President's Defense Production Act Committee Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Kernan, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security - Following Deployment of Military and Federal Law Enforcement by Trump on Streets, Schiff Requests Information from IC on Any Intelligence Support Requested or Provided Sen.Adam Schiff
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Sen.Chris Coons, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2020 Case Introduces Measure to Authorize States to Impose Public Health Emergency Guidelines and Restrictions on Incoming Passenger Air Travel Rep.Ed Case
June 8, 2020 Rep. Jim Banks Departs For Border Tour Sen.Jim Banks
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Following Historic Hearing, Chairman Neal Questions HHS's Commitment to Eliminating COVID-19-Related Racial and Ethnic Disparities Rep.Richard Neal
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
June 8, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice outlines Week 7 of The Comeback; announces reopening schedule for summer youth camps, certain outdoor concerts Sen.Jim Justice
June 8, 2020 Case Introduces Measure to Authorize States to Impose Public Health Emergency Guidelines and Restrictions on Incoming Passenger Air Travel Rep.Ed Case
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Families and workers and people--many of color and of other minority groups--are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 No one should worry about being able to keep a roof over their head Sen. McConnell--We must vote on the Heroes Act to help provide $100B to renters in NY & America" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Too many families, and people, and communities of color are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 Senator McConnell: It is past time to act! We must vote on the Heroes Act to help families make ends meet and provide $100 billion to renters in New York and across America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of the efforts of so many hardworking Illinoisans in getting to 1 million statewide #COVID19 tests conducted. Testing is the key to safely re-opening our state & I'll continue working with @GovPritzker to make sure IL has the federal funds & supplies to conduct these tests." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs Executive Order formalizing June 8 reopenings; athletic programs to resume Monday Sen.Jim Justice
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport" Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Sen. Cruz Joins AEI's "What the Hell Is Going On" Podcast Sen.Ted Cruz
June 5, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020 McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Radcliff Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 5, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Chairman Bera, Rep. Titus, and House Colleagues Request Briefing on Administration's Reported Consideration to Resume Nuclear Testing Rep.Ami Bera
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Nadler, Cicilline, Neguse and Members of the House Judiciary Committee Seek Answers from Trump Administration on its Apparent Exploitation of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Push a Reckless Deregulatory Agenda Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
June 5, 2020 Larsen: A Century Later, Jones Act Still Vital to Washington's Maritime Economy, Jobs and National Security Rep.Rick Larsen
June 5, 2020 Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020 Health Experts Decry Disparate Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on Communities of Color Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing. and Urban Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Crapo, Hearing on Title IV Implementation Sen.Mike Crapo
June 4, 2020 Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on fairs and festivals; increases public gathering limit Sen.Jim Justice
June 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $4 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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