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March 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $118 Million In Additional American Rescue Plan Funding For CTA Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "I am cosponsoring a bipartisan Senate bill to ban Russian energy imports in the United States. We cannot subsidize Putin's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "President Zelensky is a tireless & courageous leader. His call for unity in the face of Russian barbarity has inspired the world. Today's meeting reaffirmed our commitment to do everything we can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Schneider Champion Bill To Help Illinois Recover From The Pandemic By Waiving Interest On Federal Unemployment Loans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Duckworth Speaks With Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary, Highlights Historic Benefits of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "As the brutal Russian invasion continues in Ukraine, the U.S. should be doing everything we can to make sure our NATO allies in the region have the military supplies they need to serve as a deterrent against further aggression. Chief among them--Poland & the Baltic States." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Met with @RepCheri and @IDOT_Illinois Sec. Osman to discuss the need for progress on the Quad Cities to Chicago Passenger Rail Project after years of delay. Residents of the Quad cities have waited long enough. It's time to make this happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022 Durbin, Bustos Push IDOT Secretary For Progress On Quad Cities Passenger Rail Project Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022 Duckworth, Buttigieg Discuss How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Prioritizing Local Hiring & Improving Transit Accessibility Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Benefits and Job Growth With Bloomington-normal Economic Development Council One Voice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Covid exposed our reliance on foreign medical supplies, so I passed legislation in the CARES Act to study the issue. Today's @theNASEM report shows how we must improve domestic manufacturing, stockpiles, planning, & supply chains, like my PPE in America Act with @SenBillCassidy ." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 3, 2022 Durbin Calls For Emergency Military And Humanitarian Assistance For Ukraine Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Durbin Talks Clean Energy With Illinois Municipal Electric And Utilities Association Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Duckworth Speaks With Illinois Municipal Electric Agency and Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Members About Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Benefits Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2022 Rep. Kelly to Attend Health Equity and Accountability Act Summit in New Orleans Rep. Robin Kelly
March 2, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 2, 2022 Duckworth, Kaine & Markey Introduce Bill to Help People Living With Long Covid Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Duckworth, King Encourage Biden Administration to Continue Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Dawn O'Connell, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response - King Urges Biden Administration to "Keep Manufacturing Lines Running", Continue COVID Test Production Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2022 Schakowsky Applauds Biden Action to Protect People Living In Nursing Homes Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Natural disasters don't just cause physical damage, they can also leave lasting emotional & mental scars in the communities they impact. That's why @senrobportman & I are introducing legislation to expand mental health support for survivors & first responders after emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cicilline, Lee, Eshoo, Maloney Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to End Homophobic Blood Donation Deferral Period Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today's decision is a win for J&J, and a loss for the tens of thousands of victims of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma who are seeking to hold the company accountable. It is also a green light for other powerful corporations to use bankruptcy gimmicks to avoid responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Letter Calling on Cdc, Fda to Establish Clear, Accessible Guidance on Fourth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation - Auchincloss Leads Letter to Buttigieg Calling for Focus on On-Demand Transit Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Adams, Scott, Omar, Delgado, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Gateway to Careers Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Duckworth Joins Peters, Moran, Capito, Klobuchar, Lummis to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic Pfas at Commercial Airports Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Estes and Republican Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi to End CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Paul Farmer had a great mind and an even greater heart. He gave his skills and his life to serving and saving some of the poorest people on Earth. I am proud to count him as a policy partner and a longtime friend." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "In Poland meeting with their government on Russian threats to neighbor Ukraine. I'm hearing that Polish families trust NATO and are pleased with the arrival of the 82nd Airborne to help guard their country from Putin." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Putin is a thug. Within hours or days, he prepares to invade Ukraine. Poland and the Baltics worry that they are next. NATO must stand strong for our allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The only way we're ever going to put this pandemic behind us for good is by addressing COVID-19 worldwide. Glad to see the Biden Administration is doing everything they can to make that happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2022 Duckworth, Schneider Visit Shield Illinois Lab to Highlight Commitment to Increasing Testing Accessibility for Illinoisans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Announce $1.8 Million Grant For Metrolink To Expand Ferry Service Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Reps. Espaillat, Torres Lead Congressional Call to Increase Fire Safety Measures in New York City and Nationwide Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic PFAS at Commercial Airports Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Trone, Underwood Discuss Black Health and Wellness in Honor of Black History Month Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Date Title Politician
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $118 Million In Additional American Rescue Plan Funding For CTA Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "I am cosponsoring a bipartisan Senate bill to ban Russian energy imports in the United States. We cannot subsidize Putin's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "President Zelensky is a tireless & courageous leader. His call for unity in the face of Russian barbarity has inspired the world. Today's meeting reaffirmed our commitment to do everything we can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Schneider Champion Bill To Help Illinois Recover From The Pandemic By Waiving Interest On Federal Unemployment Loans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Duckworth Speaks With Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary, Highlights Historic Benefits of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "As the brutal Russian invasion continues in Ukraine, the U.S. should be doing everything we can to make sure our NATO allies in the region have the military supplies they need to serve as a deterrent against further aggression. Chief among them--Poland & the Baltic States." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Met with @RepCheri and @IDOT_Illinois Sec. Osman to discuss the need for progress on the Quad Cities to Chicago Passenger Rail Project after years of delay. Residents of the Quad cities have waited long enough. It's time to make this happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022 Durbin, Bustos Push IDOT Secretary For Progress On Quad Cities Passenger Rail Project Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022 Duckworth, Buttigieg Discuss How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Prioritizing Local Hiring & Improving Transit Accessibility Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Benefits and Job Growth With Bloomington-normal Economic Development Council One Voice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Covid exposed our reliance on foreign medical supplies, so I passed legislation in the CARES Act to study the issue. Today's @theNASEM report shows how we must improve domestic manufacturing, stockpiles, planning, & supply chains, like my PPE in America Act with @SenBillCassidy ." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 3, 2022 Durbin Calls For Emergency Military And Humanitarian Assistance For Ukraine Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Durbin Talks Clean Energy With Illinois Municipal Electric And Utilities Association Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Duckworth Speaks With Illinois Municipal Electric Agency and Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Members About Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Benefits Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2022 Rep. Kelly to Attend Health Equity and Accountability Act Summit in New Orleans Rep.Robin Kelly
March 2, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 2, 2022 Duckworth, Kaine & Markey Introduce Bill to Help People Living With Long Covid Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Duckworth, King Encourage Biden Administration to Continue Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Dawn O'Connell, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response - King Urges Biden Administration to "Keep Manufacturing Lines Running", Continue COVID Test Production Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2022 Schakowsky Applauds Biden Action to Protect People Living In Nursing Homes Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Natural disasters don't just cause physical damage, they can also leave lasting emotional & mental scars in the communities they impact. That's why @senrobportman & I are introducing legislation to expand mental health support for survivors & first responders after emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cicilline, Lee, Eshoo, Maloney Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to End Homophobic Blood Donation Deferral Period Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today's decision is a win for J&J, and a loss for the tens of thousands of victims of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma who are seeking to hold the company accountable. It is also a green light for other powerful corporations to use bankruptcy gimmicks to avoid responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Letter Calling on Cdc, Fda to Establish Clear, Accessible Guidance on Fourth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation - Auchincloss Leads Letter to Buttigieg Calling for Focus on On-Demand Transit Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Adams, Scott, Omar, Delgado, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Gateway to Careers Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Duckworth Joins Peters, Moran, Capito, Klobuchar, Lummis to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic Pfas at Commercial Airports Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Estes and Republican Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi to End CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Paul Farmer had a great mind and an even greater heart. He gave his skills and his life to serving and saving some of the poorest people on Earth. I am proud to count him as a policy partner and a longtime friend." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "In Poland meeting with their government on Russian threats to neighbor Ukraine. I'm hearing that Polish families trust NATO and are pleased with the arrival of the 82nd Airborne to help guard their country from Putin." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Putin is a thug. Within hours or days, he prepares to invade Ukraine. Poland and the Baltics worry that they are next. NATO must stand strong for our allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The only way we're ever going to put this pandemic behind us for good is by addressing COVID-19 worldwide. Glad to see the Biden Administration is doing everything they can to make that happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2022 Duckworth, Schneider Visit Shield Illinois Lab to Highlight Commitment to Increasing Testing Accessibility for Illinoisans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Announce $1.8 Million Grant For Metrolink To Expand Ferry Service Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Reps. Espaillat, Torres Lead Congressional Call to Increase Fire Safety Measures in New York City and Nationwide Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic PFAS at Commercial Airports Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Trone, Underwood Discuss Black Health and Wellness in Honor of Black History Month Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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