| 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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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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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. 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. 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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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. 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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Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Sean Casten
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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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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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| 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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| 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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| Nov. 18, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Oct. 13, 2020
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The Hill - How we can help the unemployed keep their health insurance
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "I introduced the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act to send unemployed workers a lifeline. While this bill doesn't allow you to write off $70k in hairstyling fees, it does exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for 2020."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Durbin Introduces Bill To Give Unemployed Americans Tax Relief
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Durbin, Cortez Masto, Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Protected Unemployed Workers' Health Insurance During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "An 8.4% unemployment rate is not something the President should be bragging about."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "School meal programs provide more than 30 million children in the U.S. with healthy meals on a regular basis. Whether learning remotely, hybrid, or in-person, we must ensure no child goes hungry this school year."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenateGOP let this happen. By allowing these federal benefits to expire, they decided to put partisan politics over the well-being of the American people. But it's not too late to change course. Republicans need to come to the negotiating table."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's executive order is a weak political stunt. Three weeks of enhanced unemployment is not enough to provide 30 million American workers with the certainty and financial support they deserve. Congress needs to step up & address this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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