July 4, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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July 4, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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July 3, 2021
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Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American
or that my mom was an immigrant
these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed
insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget
or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee.
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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June 30, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding For Local Governments with DuPage County Mayors
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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May 18, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce Over $200,000 for Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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May 14, 2021
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Duckworth Meets with Will County and Waukegan Officials, Highlights Local Wins in American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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April 15, 2021
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House Passes Bipartisan Balderson Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scam Artists Preying on COVID Fears
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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April 14, 2021
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Gonzalez Urges President Biden to Optimize Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to Provide Covid-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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April 13, 2021
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Schneider's Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During COVID Heads to President's Desk
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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April 12, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce $65 Million Reimbursement for Illinois Covid-19 Emergency Spending
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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April 5, 2021
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Reps. García, Newman, T&I Chair DeFazio Join Chicagoland Transit Leaders to Highlight Transportation and Infrastructure Priorities in Midwest as part of President Biden's American Jobs Plan
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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April 1, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Announce $270 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Community Health Centers for Covid-19 in Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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March 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Zients, COVID-19 Coordinator - Rep. Robin Kelly Applauds New Administration Effort to Vaccinate Dialysis Patients, Communities Hardest Hit
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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March 19, 2021
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Duckworth Meets with Illinois Municipal League to Discuss American Rescue Plan's Relief Funding for Local Governments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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March 19, 2021
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Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Businesses Reopen Safely and Protect Workers and Customers
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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March 19, 2021
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Duckworth Meets with Illinois Municipal League to Discuss American Rescue Plan's Relief Funding for Local Governments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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March 18, 2021
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Bost Announces $17.8 Million for Southern Illinois Health Center Grants
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Rep. Mike Bost
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March 17, 2021
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Rep. LaHood Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rural Communities' Access to Care
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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March 16, 2021
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Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Meng Introduce Resolution Affirming US Support of the Global Partnership for Education
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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March 12, 2021
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Reps. Smucker & Underwood Introduce Legislation to Improve Adoption Outcomes for Children Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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March 12, 2021
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Rep. Wild Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Health Care Workers' Mental Health Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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March 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a vital resource to improve health equity & expand care in underserved urban & rural communities. Proud to have joined @SenDuckworth to make sure that more Illinois CHCs are included in the federal COVID-19 vaccination program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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March 11, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Merkley and Warren Call on Cdc for Safety Guidance on Covid-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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March 11, 2021
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Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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March 10, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In The Metro East
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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March 10, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $11 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In Central Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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March 10, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $5 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In Northwest Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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March 10, 2021
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Final Passage Of The American Rescue Plan Act Including State And Local Aid Provisions He Championed
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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March 10, 2021
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Schakowsky Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to President Biden's Desk
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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March 10, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Improve and Maintain Public Health Infrastructure
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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March 10, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $168 Million For Housing And Homeless Assistance In The Chicagoland Area
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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March 5, 2021
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Schneider Brings Local Benefits Home in $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan with Illinois Delegation
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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Feb. 27, 2021
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Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
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Rep. Sean Casten
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Feb. 26, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Announcement Of Mass Community Vaccination Center In Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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Feb. 25, 2021
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Congressman Steven Horsford and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Lead House and Senate Colleagues in Bipartisan Bill to Support Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Industries
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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Feb. 25, 2021
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LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investment in Innovation
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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Feb. 18, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nine Illinois Community Health Centers Included in Federal Vaccination Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth, Durbin Join Baldwin to Call on Biden Administration to Fully Fund Community Development Block Grant Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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Feb. 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Urge HHS To Provide COVID-19 Vaccines To Illinois Community Health Centers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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Feb. 12, 2021
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Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief in ACOG v. FDA
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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Feb. 12, 2021
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Chairman Krishnamoorthi Helps Usher Oversight Committee Passage Of Robust State And Local COVID-19 Aid For Illinois
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of the Committee on the Budget, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Committee on the Budget - Duckworth Joins Gillibrand & Senate Colleagues to Call for More than $1 Billion in Funding to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions to Bolster Nutrition Services and Support Vaccination Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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Feb. 10, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and Jim Clyburn, Majority Whip - Strickland Leads 48 Members in Urging Additional COVID Relief for Struggling Cities, States, Local & Tribal Governments
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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Feb. 9, 2021
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Sen. Smith, Durbin, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Employees During Pandemic
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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Feb. 9, 2021
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During Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Help Underwood Announce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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Feb. 9, 2021
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Durbin, Schneider Introduce Bill To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave To Employees During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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Feb. 8, 2021
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Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Families with Diaper Needs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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Feb. 8, 2021
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Congressman Steven Horsford Joins Members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address the Maternal Health Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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Feb. 5, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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Feb. 4, 2021
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Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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