| June 25, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Democrats Push Biden for "Bold Action" to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 24, 2022
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Tweet - "Despite today's devastating news, erasing a constitutional right, it was an honor welcoming @VP to IL w/ @RepUnderwood and @RepRobinKelly . We met with maternal health care providers & discussed the maternal health crisis, as well as the grim fallout from today's SCOTUS decision."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 22, 2022
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Letter to David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Hirono, Duckworth Lead Colleagues in Calling on TSA to Address Inconsistent Enforcement of Screening Processes for Breastfeeding Individuals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 22, 2022
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DUCKWORTH, HIRONO LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON TSA TO ADDRESS INCONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT OF SCREENING PROCESSES FOR NEW MOMS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 15, 2022
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DUCKWORTH PRESSES TSA ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMPROVED TREATMENT OF NEW MOTHERS & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 8, 2022
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Duckworth, Murray Introduce Legislation to Defend Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 7, 2022
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Critical Investments in Endometriosis Research and Awareness
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Warner, Colleagues Urge FTC to Protect Data Privacy of Women Seeking Reproductive Healthcare
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 11, 2022
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Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Legislation to Protect Women's Constitutional Rights to Choose
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 11, 2022
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Tweet - Today's vote on the Women's Health Protection Act may be a long shot--we need 60 votes. But every Senator will go on the record as to whether they want to protect a basic freedom that has been guaranteed by the Constitution and the Court for nearly 50 years. Or strip that away."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2022
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Tweet - Soon, I will vote to codify Roe. We must protect women's reproductive rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2022
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Durbin Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on the Women's Health Protection Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Working to Restore Access to Medicaid Reproductive Health Services
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support the Women's Health Protection Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2022
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Ahead of Mother's Day, Duckworth Discusses Supporting Working Families, Paid Leave During National Partnership for Women and Families Fireside Chat
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 26, 2022
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Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 21, 2022
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| April 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Thanks to a provision in the American Rescue Plan that I co-authored with @RepRobinKelly , states can now offer Medicaid-eligible women health coverage for a full year after their pregnancy, instead of just 60 days."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Duckworth, Tillis and Underwood Lead Bipartisan Call to FEMA for Updated Guidance for Nursing Moms Amid Disasters
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Meng, Frankel, and Houlahan Lead Bipartisan Letter to Address Gender-based Violence Due to the War in Ukraine
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 30, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Women Senators in Letter to President Biden Urging Response to Taliban for Reneging on Commitment to Allow Afghan Girls to Return to School
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 16, 2022
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Tweet - "VAWA reauthorization is a monumental achievement for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It may be long overdue, but I could not be more proud of how hard this group worked to get this done. It's time we finally build a world--and legal system--that puts survivors first."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2022
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Durbin, Lead Senate Sponsors Celebrate The Reauthorization Of The Violence Against Women Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2022
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Tweet - "At a moment when nearly one in three women--one in three--have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence, a crisis that's grown worse during the pandemic, #VAWA is going to help save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2022
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Tweet - "Our nation is built on some fundamental ideas--like fairness. But millions of women across the U.S. are still doing the same job as men and being paid less for their work. On #EqualPayDay, I stand with women across the country in calling for equal pay for equal work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2022
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2022
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Tweet - "Countless lives have been saved since the Violence Against Women Act was first enacted. It is long past time to not just reauthorize this critical program, but modernize it to meet the evolving needs of survivors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 8, 2022
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Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| March 8, 2022
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Letter to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Ambassador to the United Nations - US Participation at the Commission on the Status of Women
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 7, 2022
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Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 7, 2022
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Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor, and Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Colleagues in Effort to Crack Down on Insurance Companies That Illegally Deny Women Access to Birth Control
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Letter to Secretary Becerra, Secretary Walsh, and Secretary Yellen - Van Hollen, Hassan Crack Down on Insurance Companies That Illegally Deny Women Access to Birth Control
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Passes Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Durbin Highlights Violence Against Women Act, Ending Forced Arbitration Of Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Durbin, Gilibrand, Graham Celebrate Senate Passage Of Landmark Bill To Void And Prevent Forced Arbitration Agreements For Sexual Harassment And Sexual Assault
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Violence Against Women Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Rep. Kelly, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to Host Event Focusing on Missing Black Women and Girls
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "We will introduce an updated, bipartisan version of #VAWA in January--coming together in support of the simple premise that it will save lives. We need to ensure every survivor, whether they live in rural Alaska or urban Illinois, has a lifeline in a moment of crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "It's time to modernize and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. It would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue. #VAWA"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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AT WHITE HOUSE, DUCKWORTH MODERATES MATERNAL HEALTH DAY OF ACTION PANEL UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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UNDERWOOD, SEWELL LEGISLATION TO INCREASE MATERNAL VACCINATION RATES PASSES THE HOUSE WITH UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Collins, Duckworth's Bipartisan Protecting Moms Who Served Act Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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