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March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Urge CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Medicaid Coverage, Lift Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Velazquez on Presumed Coronavirus Infection Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to worry about how they will pay for care if they become sick with coronavirus. @SenDuckworth & I are urging @CMSGov to build on the free COVID-19 testing we passed in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by approving Illinois' Medicaid waiver request." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The airline industry is facing a greater economic threat than 9/11, endangering thousands of jobs in IL. Spoke w/ @AmericanAir CEO Doug Parker today about the strong funding & labor protections in the stimulus bill that will keep workers on the payroll during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Senator Markey and Congresswoman Pressley Lead Massachusetts Congressional Delegation in Demanding Answers from FEMA, White House Coronavirus Task Force about Lack of Transparency, Equity Regarding PPE Distribution Sen. Ed Markey, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "From bourbon and spirits to hand sanitizer. I am proud of our great #Kentucky distillers and all of our job creators who are stepping up to help their neighbors during this emergency." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Daines Urges President Trump to Immediately Approve Disaster Relief Funding For Montana During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "What does the new @SenateGOP #coronavirus relief law mean for YOU? Here are some of the key provisions to help American workers, families, and small businesses" Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We have an obligation to protect unaccompanied children who have fled to the US to escape violence. Reports that @DHSgov is violating this legal & moral obligation by sending these children away without required due process are deeply troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're thankful for the service members on the Comfort. We're thankful they're here to help New York. We quickly pushed resources to the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers so that we could get the ship and her crew in NYC nearly a week ahead of schedule!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot let foreign bad actors sabotage our ability to share accurate & timely information on the coronavirus pandemic with the American people. @SecPompeo must address this problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Senator McConnell Comments on Humana's Decision to Waive Medical Costs for Coronavirus Treatment Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 30, 2020 Rep. Ilhan Omar Demands Commitments from Carnival Corporation on Zandaam Cruise Line Rep. Ilhan Omar
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency, James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Safety Administration - Matsui Calls On EPA And NHTSA To Halt Clean Cars Rollback During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Doris Matsui
March 30, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Secures $10,383,884 for COVID-19 Funding for 15th District of Texas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
March 30, 2020 Rep. Garamendi Applauds Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation and the Emergency Relief it Sends to California Rep. John Garamendi
March 30, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretarty of the Treasury - Harder Asks IRS for Answers on Stimulus Payment Timeline Rep. Josh Harder
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Across the United States, doctors are putting their health & well-being at risk to stop the spread of #COVID19. This #NationalDoctorsDay, we say thank you & offer our prayers for the brave doctors who are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 FEMA: RI Approved for Coronavirus Disaster Declaration Sen. Jack Reed
March 30, 2020 Trone, Van Hollen, Cardin, and Raskin Applaud CDC Approval of USAMRIID's Return to Full Operational Capacity Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 30, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order requiring out-of-state citizens to self-quarantine for 14 days, closes state park campgrounds Sen. Jim Justice
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus cases continue to surge, we must ensure that IL hospitals have the resources & equipment they need to handle the crisis. Thanks to Aurora's @rw_conveyor factory for stepping up to produce hospital beds to help with the influx of patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Hoeven Outlines Cares Act, Relief For Families, Businesses, Health Care Providers Sen. John Hoeven
March 29, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Gov. Pete Ricketts Sen. Pete Ricketts
March 29, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Nancy Pelosi Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to @SenWarren for fighting side by side with me against the GOP ploy to have virtually no oversight, transparency, or accountability. Senate Democrats fought to make this bill better for people and workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, breakthroughs like the one reported here will be essential to beating this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "My first Zoom press conference from home ever. Subject: $112 billion for New York to fight coronavirus. Helpers: My daughter Jessica and my grandson Noah." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Viruses do not discriminate. Blaming Chinese and Asian Americans is ignorant and dangerous. We are all in this fight together. And we will beat this scourge as a united people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is welcome news. Grateful for people like the @uofigrainger & @Carle_org engineers & researchers who shifted their focus to new projects for the greater good of our communities as they battle the coronavirus pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans -- my office has put together this webpage with the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak, the CARES Act, and the various state & federal resources that are available for you, or your small business, during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Congressional Delegation Supports Governor Burgum's Major Presidential Disaster Declaration Request Sen. John Hoeven, ...
March 29, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement after learning of first West Virginian to pass away from COVID-19 Sen. Jim Justice
March 28, 2020 Rep. Barr Praises Trump Administration for Approving Kentucky FEMA Disaster Designation Rep. Andy Barr
March 28, 2020 Rep. Lynch Supports $2 Trillion Coronavirus Emergency Relief Rep. Stephen Lynch
March 28, 2020 Gottheimer Urges Gilead to Expand Access to Investigational COVID-19 Treatment for Patients with Severe Symptoms Rep. Josh Gottheimer
March 28, 2020 Gottheimer Statement on Negative COVID-19 Test Result Rep. Josh Gottheimer
March 28, 2020 Congressman Neguse Helps Secure Disaster Declaration for The State of Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse
March 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - NM Delegation Seeks Deployment of Combat Support Hospital to New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 28, 2020 Kennedy Commends FEMA for Extending Grace Period for Flood Insurance Sen. John Kennedy
March 28, 2020 Congressman Al Green Disburses PPE from Local Dentist to Fort Bend County Officials Rep. Al Green
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "The American spirit is strong. We're seeing examples across the country. Heroes are among us -- health care professionals, first responders, grocery store workers, delivery drivers, & pharmacy clerks. There's nothing more American than rising to the occasion in times of need." Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) Is Interviewed About How He Feels After 14-Day Self- Quarantine Sen. Rick Scott
March 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Relief Bill With Illinois Legislative Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ IL legislative leaders @HouseDemsIL , @ilhousegop , @DonHarmonIL , & @SenBillBrady yesterday about the third coronavirus stimulus package & how it will provide much-needed relief to Illinoisans & free up local funds for essential services." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2020 McConnell Thanks President Trump for Bolstering Kentucky's Coronavirus Response Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 28, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, Dr. Marsh discuss COVID-19 response and plans with governors of Ohio, Pennsylvania Sen. Jim Justice
Date Title Politician
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Urge CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Medicaid Coverage, Lift Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 30, 2020 Velazquez on Presumed Coronavirus Infection Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to worry about how they will pay for care if they become sick with coronavirus. @SenDuckworth & I are urging @CMSGov to build on the free COVID-19 testing we passed in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by approving Illinois' Medicaid waiver request." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The airline industry is facing a greater economic threat than 9/11, endangering thousands of jobs in IL. Spoke w/ @AmericanAir CEO Doug Parker today about the strong funding & labor protections in the stimulus bill that will keep workers on the payroll during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Senator Markey and Congresswoman Pressley Lead Massachusetts Congressional Delegation in Demanding Answers from FEMA, White House Coronavirus Task Force about Lack of Transparency, Equity Regarding PPE Distribution Sen.Ed Markey, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "From bourbon and spirits to hand sanitizer. I am proud of our great #Kentucky distillers and all of our job creators who are stepping up to help their neighbors during this emergency." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Daines Urges President Trump to Immediately Approve Disaster Relief Funding For Montana During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "What does the new @SenateGOP #coronavirus relief law mean for YOU? Here are some of the key provisions to help American workers, families, and small businesses" Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We have an obligation to protect unaccompanied children who have fled to the US to escape violence. Reports that @DHSgov is violating this legal & moral obligation by sending these children away without required due process are deeply troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're thankful for the service members on the Comfort. We're thankful they're here to help New York. We quickly pushed resources to the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers so that we could get the ship and her crew in NYC nearly a week ahead of schedule!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The United States cannot let foreign bad actors sabotage our ability to share accurate & timely information on the coronavirus pandemic with the American people. @SecPompeo must address this problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Senator McConnell Comments on Humana's Decision to Waive Medical Costs for Coronavirus Treatment Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 30, 2020 Rep. Ilhan Omar Demands Commitments from Carnival Corporation on Zandaam Cruise Line Rep.Ilhan Omar
March 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency, James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Safety Administration - Matsui Calls On EPA And NHTSA To Halt Clean Cars Rollback During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Doris Matsui
March 30, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Secures $10,383,884 for COVID-19 Funding for 15th District of Texas Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
March 30, 2020 Rep. Garamendi Applauds Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation and the Emergency Relief it Sends to California Rep.John Garamendi
March 30, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretarty of the Treasury - Harder Asks IRS for Answers on Stimulus Payment Timeline Rep.Josh Harder
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Across the United States, doctors are putting their health & well-being at risk to stop the spread of #COVID19. This #NationalDoctorsDay, we say thank you & offer our prayers for the brave doctors who are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 FEMA: RI Approved for Coronavirus Disaster Declaration Sen.Jack Reed
March 30, 2020 Trone, Van Hollen, Cardin, and Raskin Applaud CDC Approval of USAMRIID's Return to Full Operational Capacity Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 30, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order requiring out-of-state citizens to self-quarantine for 14 days, closes state park campgrounds Sen.Jim Justice
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus cases continue to surge, we must ensure that IL hospitals have the resources & equipment they need to handle the crisis. Thanks to Aurora's @rw_conveyor factory for stepping up to produce hospital beds to help with the influx of patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Hoeven Outlines Cares Act, Relief For Families, Businesses, Health Care Providers Sen.John Hoeven
March 29, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Gov. Pete Ricketts Sen.Pete Ricketts
March 29, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Nancy Pelosi Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to @SenWarren for fighting side by side with me against the GOP ploy to have virtually no oversight, transparency, or accountability. Senate Democrats fought to make this bill better for people and workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, breakthroughs like the one reported here will be essential to beating this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "My first Zoom press conference from home ever. Subject: $112 billion for New York to fight coronavirus. Helpers: My daughter Jessica and my grandson Noah." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Viruses do not discriminate. Blaming Chinese and Asian Americans is ignorant and dangerous. We are all in this fight together. And we will beat this scourge as a united people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is welcome news. Grateful for people like the @uofigrainger & @Carle_org engineers & researchers who shifted their focus to new projects for the greater good of our communities as they battle the coronavirus pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans -- my office has put together this webpage with the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak, the CARES Act, and the various state & federal resources that are available for you, or your small business, during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Congressional Delegation Supports Governor Burgum's Major Presidential Disaster Declaration Request Sen.John Hoeven, ...
March 29, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement after learning of first West Virginian to pass away from COVID-19 Sen.Jim Justice
March 28, 2020 Rep. Barr Praises Trump Administration for Approving Kentucky FEMA Disaster Designation Rep.Andy Barr
March 28, 2020 Rep. Lynch Supports $2 Trillion Coronavirus Emergency Relief Rep.Stephen Lynch
March 28, 2020 Gottheimer Urges Gilead to Expand Access to Investigational COVID-19 Treatment for Patients with Severe Symptoms Rep.Josh Gottheimer
March 28, 2020 Gottheimer Statement on Negative COVID-19 Test Result Rep.Josh Gottheimer
March 28, 2020 Congressman Neguse Helps Secure Disaster Declaration for The State of Colorado Rep.Joe Neguse
March 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - NM Delegation Seeks Deployment of Combat Support Hospital to New Mexico Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 28, 2020 Kennedy Commends FEMA for Extending Grace Period for Flood Insurance Sen.John Kennedy
March 28, 2020 Congressman Al Green Disburses PPE from Local Dentist to Fort Bend County Officials Rep.Al Green
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "The American spirit is strong. We're seeing examples across the country. Heroes are among us -- health care professionals, first responders, grocery store workers, delivery drivers, & pharmacy clerks. There's nothing more American than rising to the occasion in times of need." Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) Is Interviewed About How He Feels After 14-Day Self- Quarantine Sen.Rick Scott
March 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Relief Bill With Illinois Legislative Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ IL legislative leaders @HouseDemsIL , @ilhousegop , @DonHarmonIL , & @SenBillBrady yesterday about the third coronavirus stimulus package & how it will provide much-needed relief to Illinoisans & free up local funds for essential services." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2020 McConnell Thanks President Trump for Bolstering Kentucky's Coronavirus Response Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 28, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, Dr. Marsh discuss COVID-19 response and plans with governors of Ohio, Pennsylvania Sen.Jim Justice
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