| 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. 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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Tweet - "This study confirms a major problem: Big Pharma is making a killing from Medicare payments on discarded medication, while seniors pay. @SenRobPortman and I have legislation--the REFUND Act--to end Big Pharma's colossal waste and save billions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "We can stand up for laid off workers during this pandemic by providing federal assistance for COBRA so they can remain on their employer health plans at no cost during this national public health crisis. Good to speak with @AFLCIO today on this and the American Rescue Plan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "I applaud Pres. Biden for re-opening http://HealthCare.gov for a special open enrollment period from now until May 15. Every American should have access to health care, especially in a pandemic. If you are uninsured, please sign up for a plan at http://HealthCare.gov today."
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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. 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. 8, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Cortez Masto, Durbin, 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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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. 2, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Underwood Leads Members of Congress in Effort Urging the President, House and Senate Leadership to Include Health Care Affordability Act in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Schneider Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Schneider Reintroduces Bill to Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections to Our Seniors and Disabled
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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McKinley, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Hospital Cuts During COVID-19
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Underwood Statement on President Biden's Announcement to Reopen the Aca Open Enrollment Period
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 20, 2021
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Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Jan. 19, 2021
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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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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. 8, 2020
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House Approves Schneider Bill to Prevent Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends soon--on December 15. If you need health insurance for next year, now is the time to sign up. Premiums are lower and there are many options to choose from. Find your plan at http://healthcare.gov."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @IL_Insurance & @cchcc1977 for joining me virtually today to encourage Illinoisans in need of health insurance to enroll before the Dec. 15 deadline. The ACA is a lifeline for thousands of Illinoisans, including families like Kate's, who shared her story with us today:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2021 health plan is open now. Find the option that fits you best at http://healthcare.gov."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican lawsuit to eliminate the Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court today. Protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions are at stake in this case. Health care coverage for millions is at stake. Lives are at stake."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 Affordable Care Act open enrollment period is here. If you need a health insurance plan for next year, now is the time to sign up. Premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from. Shop around here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act goes before the Supreme Court, including newly confirmed Justice Barrett, tomorrow. If Republicans succeed in eliminating the ACA, millions could lose access to health care--in the middle of a pandemic. Lives are at stake in this case."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period is here and, with the ongoing pandemic, it has never been more important to make sure you & your family are covered. Premiums are lower & there are more options, so shop around here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans--the 2021 open enrollment period is here. Especially during this pandemic, it's important to get covered. Shop around, premiums are lower & there are more options this year. I encourage all Illinoisans who need health insurance to sign up today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 1, 2020
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On First Day Of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Durbin, Duckworth Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2020
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ACA Stepping Stone to Single-Payer, One-Size-Fits All Health System
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The ACA protects millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans want SCOTUS to strike it down & rushed a new justice to the Court to help. We can't return to dark days of higher costs & less care for sick patients. I'll keep fighting to save the ACA."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Justice Amy Coney Barrett's walk through the White House with President Trump was a campaign ad. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA and tilt the election their way. It was a sad day for the Court and our country, but we will fight tooth and nail."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Susan is a 5th generation farmer from New Berlin, IL. She's also a two time cancer fighter who--like millions of other Americans--relies on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA. That is #WhatsAtStake."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 25, 2020
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Durbin: Republicans Jamming Supreme Court Nomination Through At Breakneck Speed & Disregarding Pandemic And Risk To Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act will end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. If Judge Barrett is confirmed & the ACA is ended, millions will lose access to lifesaving care--like Susan from New Berlin, IL. I'm in this fight for Susan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Meet Alex from Chicago. When Alex was 29 he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was uninsured at the time, but thanks to the ACA, he was able to get enrolled & access the care he needed. We can't let Republicans take that lifesaving option away. I'm fighting for Alex."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenateDems just made a motion to go into closed session & I was happy to second that motion. There is serious business we need to do for the country that takes bipartisanship. I hoped my Republican colleagues would want to take this chance as well."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump has made it clear: he wants Judge Barrett to rip the ACA's health care protections away from the 100+ million Americans with pre-existing conditions, during a pandemic. Democrats understand what's at stake here. Will 4 Republican Senators have the courage to join us?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "A flawed, broken process to rush a SCOTUS nom. The future of so many critical rights & protections is in jeopardy. In my place in the Judiciary Committee today was a photo of Kenny from Tinley Park, IL, who depends on lifesaving care thanks to the ACA. This is what's at stake."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The future of the ACA, the right to privacy & choice, the outcome of the election, & so many other important issues hang in the balance of this flawed Supreme Court nom process. These are the stakes. They simply couldn't be higher. My full statement on tomorrow's Committee vote:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 100M Americans live with a pre-existing condition. One of them is Nate from Montgomery, IL. Nate was diagnosed with biliary atresia at 3 months old. If Republicans eliminate the ACA, he could lose access to the health care he needs to survive. I'm fighting for Nate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Republicans are rushing to confirm Judge Barrett as part of their plan to strike down the ACA & its protections for pre-existing conditions. That would be a disaster for Americans fighting cancer--like Jared Ray from Buffalo Grove, IL. I'm fighting for Jared."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secrtary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Brown, Colleagues Call on HHS and Treasury to Produce an Analysis of Americans Who Will Lose Health Coverage if the ACA is Overturned
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Meet Susan. Susan is a 5th generation farmer from New Berlin, Illinois. She's also a two-time cancer fighter who relies on the Affordable Care Act's protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans want to take those protections away. I'm in this fight for Susan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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