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Dick Durbin's Public Statements on Issue: Entitlements and the Safety Net

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05/05/2022 Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
03/02/2022 Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
12/13/2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
12/09/2021 Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
12/07/2021 Tweet - "Every kid in America should have access to pre-kindergarten. But as it currently stands, less than half of American three and four year olds are currently enrolled. #BuildBackBetter will make universal pre-K a reality, putting every child in America on a path to success."
11/27/2021 Tweet - "Thanks to the expanded #ChildTaxCredit, families across the United States were able to enjoy a little extra peace of mind this Thanksgiving. That's something we can all be thankful for."
11/22/2021 Tweet - "Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at @PODERWorks 's groundbreaking for their new headquarters in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. I commend their work to advance the well-being and economic potential of the communities they serve."
11/19/2021 Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Build Back Better Act
11/19/2021 Tweet - "From helping working mothers feed their kids, to funding education and other innovations that will shape the world those kids grow up in, now is the time to #BuildBackBetter. I am glad the House took this important step today. Now, onto the Senate."
11/16/2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
10/29/2021 Tweet - "My RISE from Trauma Act would allow for additional funding for violence prevention programs in schools, health care settings, and community organizations like Metropolitan Family Services."
10/22/2021 Tweet - "This morning I visited @LaCasaNorte and sat down with community leaders to discuss how the American Rescue Plan addresses housing needs, health care, and food insecurity in Chicago, and what more needs to be done. That's why I'm working to pass the #BuildBackBetter agenda."
09/30/2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution
08/19/2021 Tweet - "This is what happens when you invest in the American people. Alongside @POTUS, Democrats are building a stronger, fairer economy--one that will allow the United States to lead the way in the 21st century and build a better future for our children."
07/15/2021 American Rescue Plan
07/06/2021 Tweet - "Unemployment claims are down because Democrats' plan for rebuilding America is working. Tales of lazy Americans who prefer to sit at home and watch Netflix are a Republican fantasy. This country is opening up and going back to work."
06/25/2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Casey to Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Home Care and Community Supports for Seniors and People with Disabilities, Invest in Home Care Workers
05/27/2021 Economic Recovery
04/23/2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 2 To Discuss Benefits In The American Rescue Plan
04/23/2021 Tweet - "Glad to join @IATSE Local 2 virtually today to discuss the American Rescue Plan and its benefits for working families and organized labor."
04/19/2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
04/19/2021 Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Cantwell, Colleagues Send Letter to Small Business Administration Urging Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal, Highlighting Critical Needs of Venues
04/13/2021 Maloney and Durbin Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Increase Access to Broadband Service Share
04/08/2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @GlobalAgDev for inviting me to speak at their panel discussion about the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This critical COVID relief program has delivered millions of boxes of fresh food to people experiencing food insecurity."
04/01/2021 Tweet - "I'm joining a group of @SenateDems in calling for recurring stimulus checks and automatic unemployment extensions tied to economic conditions. COVID-19 is far from over and now is not the time to relent in our efforts to aid struggling Americans."
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