| June 8, 2023
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Durbin Meets With Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Schneider Champion Bill To Help Illinois Recover From The Pandemic By Waiving Interest On Federal Unemployment Loans
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 1, 2022
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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
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 1, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tammy Baldwin, and Hon. Joe Hoeven, Chair and Ranking Member, Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, and Hon. Sanford Bishop and Hon. Andy Harris, Chair and Ranking Member, House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - ICYMI: Young, Panetta, Brown Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting Funding for The Emergency Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc. - Cardin, Brown, Schatz Lead Group of Senators in Calling on Vaccine Manufacturers to Increase Vaccines to Low-Income Countries to Fight the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LIHEAP Heating Help
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I've said it before & I'll say it again--Democrats' investments in the American people are working. Now it's time to pass President Biden's Build Back Better agenda & finish laying the framework for the strongest, fairest American economy ever."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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House Members Call for SSI to be Included in Reconciliation: We Cannot Miss a Historic Opportunity to Ensure Seniors and People with Disabilities Are No Longer Trapped in Poverty
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Our economy is growing because Democrats' investments in working people and their families are paying off. But that doesn't mean we can stop here--we must keep our foot on the gas and continue to build on our success. That starts with infrastructure."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2021
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Tweet - ""While poverty has fallen most among children, its retreat is remarkably broad: It has dropped among Americans who are white, Black, Latino & Asian, and among Americans of every age group and residents of every state." This is building back better."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 15, 2021
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American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 22, 2021
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Casten, Underwood, Foster, Hold Press Conference on Child Tax Credits Encouraging Illinois Families to Sign Up for Newly Expanded Benefit
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 15, 2021
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Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, and the Hon. Cecilia Roues, Chair of the Council of Economic Affairs - Pascrell, Sewell Demand Data on GOP-led Termination of Unemployment Assistance
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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Schakowsky Joins with Poor People's Campaign to Unveil Congressional Resolution Demanding Legislative Agenda to Dismantle Poverty
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 20, 2021
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Rep. Horsford, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Help Disadvantaged Populations Get Back to Work
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez, Booker Join Democratic Colleagues In Support Of HHS Title X Rule To Reverse The Trump Administration's Gag Rule
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 7, 2021
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Reps. Davis, Walorski, Bass, and Bacon Honor National Foster Care Month With Bipartisan Legislation to Help Foster Youth Find Permanent Families via Adoption
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| April 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to join @IATSE Local 2 virtually today to discuss the American Rescue Plan and its benefits for working families and organized labor."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2021
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Durbin Meets Virtually With International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 2 To Discuss Benefits In The American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2021
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Tweet - ". @RepCindyAxne and I worked hard to get tax relief for unemployed Americans into the American Rescue Plan. Glad to see the IRS is moving quickly to help Americans take advantage of the tax exclusion for unemployment benefits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2021
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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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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2021
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Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan makes the Child Tax Credit fully refundable & increases the amount to ensure that more families will be able to receive the help they need. Nationwide, this expansion will lift 4.1 million children out of poverty."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad to see the IRS will automatically issue tax refunds for unemployment claimants who have already filed their 2020 tax returns. This will be a huge help for unemployed Americans who are eligible for the tax exclusion included in the American Rescue Plan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with Illinois members of @diapernetwork today. These diaper banks are already doing incredible work on the ground in our state--but they need help. President Biden's American Rescue Plan will provide essential aid to their efforts to lift children out of poverty."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2021
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Duckworth Votes to Confirm Marcia Fudge as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 9, 2021
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American Rescue Plan Will Make Economy Stronger
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 9, 2021
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Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 6, 2021
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Duckworth Helps Secure Millions in Funding to Help Low-Income Families Address Their Diaper Needs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 6, 2021
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Duckworth and Durbin Announce Illinois Wins in Covid-19 Relief Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 5, 2021
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Tweet - ".@RepCindyAxne and I have been leading the fight for tax relief for unemployed Americans for some time now. We should be doing everything we can help struggling families grapple with this pandemic and I am glad that @POTUS agrees."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2021
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Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce "marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in The American Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin & Colleagues Advocate to Protect Americans from Losing Access to Vital Utilities During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Every day that we delay in passing the American Rescue Plan, more small businesses close their doors, more Americans lose their jobs, & more families turn to food banks & soup kitchens for their next meal. We can't wait any longer. It's time to act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Underwood's Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs for American Families Passes House of Representatives, Expected to Pass Senate and Become Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Underwood Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and To Deliver Urgently Needed Resources to Illinois Families Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Extend CARES Act Bankruptcy Relief Provisions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2021
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Clyburn - Congresswoman Ross Urges Additional COVID-19 Relief for Struggling Cities, States, Local & Tribal Governments
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "This is the right decision. There is no reason to allow even more Americans to fall into homelessness during this pandemic. We should be doing everything we can to help struggling families keep food on the table and a roof over their head."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Underwood's Health Care Affordability Act, Included in President Biden's American Rescue Plan, Advances out Of Ways and Means Committee
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Honorable Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Blunt Rochester, Jayapal Lead Over 100 Colleagues in Calling on Congressional Leadership Not to Strip Survival Checks from Millions of Americans
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "I've heard from countless Illinoisans who are worried about losing health coverage, putting food on the table, and paying off debt. We urgently need to pass additional relief legislation--and we need to do it before unemployment programs expire in March."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Durbin, Cortez Masto, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Protect Unemployed Workers' Health Insurance During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "As a result of the pandemic, millions of Americans have lost not only their jobs, but also their health insurance. Today I'm introducing a bill with @SenCortezMasto to allow laid-off workers to remain on their employer-sponsored health plans throughout this crisis, at no cost."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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LaHood, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Durbin, Axne Introduce Legislation To Provide Tax Relief For Unemployed Americans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Families across the country are struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. I'm introducing legislation today with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans so they can spend their benefits supporting their families and their communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Amidst a Frigid Winter & Raging Pandemic, Duckworth and Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Seeking to Deliver Lifesaving Liheap Utility Assistance
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "If Congress does not act, millions of unemployed Americans will soon be facing a tax burden. Congress should take up the legislation I introduced last fall to provide tax relief to these workers and their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 22, 2021
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Underwood to Introduce Legislation to Create Jobs and Protect Families from Covid-19
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Foster Statement on President-elect Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 30, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The 2021 Government Funding And COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Which Included His Priority Provisions
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Underwood Hosts Town Hall on Coronavirus Relief Package and Federal Funding Legislation
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Bost Votes for Covid-19 Relief Bill
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "There are other numbers President Trump should be concerned about right now. Like the 257,000+ Americans dead, 20.3M claiming unemployment, and more than 1 million new #COVID19 cases in the past week alone."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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