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Dick Durbin's Public Statements on Issue: Senior Citizens

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02/25/2021 Tweet - "This study confirms a major problem: Big Pharma is making a killing from Medicare payments on discarded medication, while seniors pay. @SenRobPortman and I have legislation--the REFUND Act--to end Big Pharma's colossal waste and save billions."
12/09/2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff."
11/18/2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort."
10/29/2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups."
08/24/2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back to Washington to vote on the Delivering for America Act immediately. Whether it's meds, paychecks, or benefits like Social Security, millions of Americans rely on USPS. We owe it to them to keep the mail running on time."
08/20/2020 Tweet - "Missed doses. Delayed care. Health risks. The efforts to undermine @USPS deliveries could drastically harm Illinoisans who rely on mail-order prescriptions. I wrote to orgs like @aarpillinois & @IHAhospitals to learn more about what's at stake for the communities they serve."
08/19/2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy needs to undo all the harmful changes he's made. Millions of Americans rely on @USPS to deliver their medications, paychecks, Social Security, and so much more. Any unnecessary delay is potentially devastating."
08/18/2020 Tweet - "The President's attacks on @USPS are an attack on our nation's veterans and seniors. Is his re-election more important than delivering vets' their medications on time? Or than delivering social security checks to seniors? Senate Republicans will soon have to pick a side."
08/15/2020 Tweet - "Yesterday was the 85th anniversary of Social Security, an earned bedrock program that millions rely on. The President's version of celebrating is to undermine the program via his recent executive order. Democrats stand committed to protecting this promise of a secure retirement."
07/30/2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/IL senior living facility CEOs about the difficulties they face in securing PPE. Months into this crisis, the Trump Admin still doesn't have a plan to ensure testing & PPE for frontline workers & vulnerable communities. Our seniors are suffering for it."
06/26/2020 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that when a big corporation files for bankruptcy, the interests of its employees & retirees can be placed below those of wealthy executives. I'm joining @RepJerryNadler to level the playing field and protect American workers."
05/22/2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has demonstrated how essential federal support is in helping keep older Americans healthy - from providing affordable health coverage to ensuring access to nutritional programs. Good to speak with @aarpillinois yesterday about their advocacy for these programs."
04/15/2020 Tweet - "Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing."
04/06/2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic."
04/02/2020 Tweet - "This is the right decision & I'm glad the IRS is taking @SenateDems advice. Forcing Social Security recipients to file tax returns would have been an unnecessary delay. The American people need relief now. The sooner we can get this cash into their hands, the better."
03/30/2020 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."
03/30/2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has left many Americans isolated from their families, friends, & loved ones - especially our seniors. Nice to see Chicagoans come together as #PandemicPals to help bring joy & companionship to isolated seniors."
03/27/2020 Tweet - "When siblings & restaurant owners Jennifer & William Eason heard about home-bound seniors in Evanston in need of hot meals, they decided to step in & provide the meals themselves. Proud to see Illinoisans caring for one another."
03/26/2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor."
03/26/2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has struck fear in communities across the world -- and scammers are not missing the opportunity to use that fear to their advantage. The @FTC must do more to protect vulnerable communities -- especially seniors -- from scams related to this outbreak."
03/22/2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours."
03/20/2020 Tweet - "Seniors and any other Illinoisans who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus can find special shopping hours at grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers here:"
03/18/2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis."
03/17/2020 Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus."
03/16/2020 Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications."
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