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Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 11, 2021 Schneider, Mckinley Introduce Bill to Address Ppe Shortages, Boost Production in America Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant Rep. Mary Miller
Feb. 9, 2021 Sen. Smith, Durbin, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Employees During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Schneider Introduce Bill To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave To Employees During Pandemic Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2021 Durbin Discusses Supporting Caregivers With NDWA And SEIU Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @PattyMurray's #PROAct. I grew up in a union household, so I understand how important the right to organize is for working families across America. Stronger unions mean a stronger and fairer economy for us all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Help Unemployed Veterans Get Back to Work Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @MartyJWalsh today about his nomination to be Pres. Biden's Secretary of Labor. As a former leader of a labor union, Marty knows what we must do to support American workers amid this unprecedented crisis. He has my full support." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Duckworth & Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe from COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Bost, Davis Issue Joint Statement on President Biden's Keystone Xl Pipeline Executive Order Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on President Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021 Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 18, 2020 Gao Issues Report Evaluating Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders in Response to Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The heroic efforts of our nation's frontline health care workers are inspiring a new generation of medical leaders. We should be doing everything we can to help these aspiring young scientists, doctors, & nurses realize their dreams & enter the health care workforce." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Rush Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Create One Million Jobs Through Environmental Conservation Projects Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - House Democrats to DOL: Proposed Rule to Increase Employee Misclassification Will Cost Workers and the Economy Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "80% of the people leaving the workforce last month were women. The House passed the #HEROESAct months ago to help working moms & families get through this crisis. Senate Rs have yet to pass any kind of relief package whatsoever. It's time they get their act together. #MomsBailout" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Opposition to Administration's Attempt to Misclassify Workers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Federal Government Invests $3.3 Million to Provide Critical Infrastructure Improvements to Expand Industrial Site in Calumet City, Illinois, Opportunity Zone Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Joins Minority Business Owners To Discuss The Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 11, 2021 Schneider, Mckinley Introduce Bill to Address Ppe Shortages, Boost Production in America Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant Rep.Mary Miller
Feb. 9, 2021 Sen. Smith, Durbin, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Employees During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Schneider Introduce Bill To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave To Employees During Pandemic Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2021 Durbin Discusses Supporting Caregivers With NDWA And SEIU Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @PattyMurray's #PROAct. I grew up in a union household, so I understand how important the right to organize is for working families across America. Stronger unions mean a stronger and fairer economy for us all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Help Unemployed Veterans Get Back to Work Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @MartyJWalsh today about his nomination to be Pres. Biden's Secretary of Labor. As a former leader of a labor union, Marty knows what we must do to support American workers amid this unprecedented crisis. He has my full support." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Duckworth & Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe from COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Bost, Davis Issue Joint Statement on President Biden's Keystone Xl Pipeline Executive Order Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on President Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021 Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020 Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 18, 2020 Gao Issues Report Evaluating Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders in Response to Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The heroic efforts of our nation's frontline health care workers are inspiring a new generation of medical leaders. We should be doing everything we can to help these aspiring young scientists, doctors, & nurses realize their dreams & enter the health care workforce." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Rush Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Create One Million Jobs Through Environmental Conservation Projects Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - House Democrats to DOL: Proposed Rule to Increase Employee Misclassification Will Cost Workers and the Economy Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "80% of the people leaving the workforce last month were women. The House passed the #HEROESAct months ago to help working moms & families get through this crisis. Senate Rs have yet to pass any kind of relief package whatsoever. It's time they get their act together. #MomsBailout" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Opposition to Administration's Attempt to Misclassify Workers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Federal Government Invests $3.3 Million to Provide Critical Infrastructure Improvements to Expand Industrial Site in Calumet City, Illinois, Opportunity Zone Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Joins Minority Business Owners To Discuss The Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Dick Durbin
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