Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

The United States & South Korea confirmed their first #COVID19 cases on the same day. 12 weeks later, U.S. cases have spiked & South Korean cases have not. Why? Because the Trump Administration STILL does not have a national testing strategy in place like South Korea. https://t.co/CxxgcMDlYL — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

The airline industry is facing the steepest decline in air travel in history, threatening thousands of jobs in IL. Pleased to announce that IL airports - including @fly2ohare & @fly2midway - will receive $446M from the @FAANews to help our airports stay afloat during this crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

As the need for telehealth services increases dramatically during the #COVID19 pandemic, it's vital that every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. IL health care providers can apply for the FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program here: https://t.co/VxcgAaXTIa — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenateDems: More than a month ago, President Trump promised everyone who wanted a test could get one. That’s just not true. The Trump… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing. https://t.co/EonY0n18PS — PolitiTweet.org

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Providing health care workers & the general public with this data is essential in assessing the scope of the virus in minority communities. I'm joining @SenWarren & @RepRobinKelly in introducing the Equitable Data Collection & Disclosure on COVID-19 Act to do just that. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

The racial health disparities present in Illinois—and across the nation—are being tragically underscored by the #COVID19 pandemic. If we truly want to address these disparities, we must begin reporting nationwide demographic public health data on race and ethnicity. — PolitiTweet.org

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Illinoisans - if you or a loved is facing mental health challenges as a result of this pandemic, @GovPritzker’s Call4Calm program is there to help. Just text “TALK” to 552020 and you will be connected to speak with a mental health care professional free of charge. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Last week, @SenAmyKlobuchar & I urged BOP to make phone & video calls free for federal inmates for the duration of the federal emergency due to #COVID19. Glad to see they have taken our advice. https://t.co/mOM0zbT2TA — PolitiTweet.org

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Illinois higher ed. institutions will receive $218M from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which was authorized by the CARES Act, to cover students' expenses related to #COVID19. I remain committed to finding more legislative solutions to offer relief to IL students. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Glad to see Illinois will be receiving $1.1M in CARES Act funding from @US_IMLS to support our state’s many wonderful museums & libraries, as well as their staff and the communities they serve throughout this #COVID19 pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@EPA must do a better job of communicating the potential health risks of ethylene oxide emissions to at-risk communities. @SenDuckworth, @SenatorCarper, @RepBillFoster, @RepSchneider, & I are calling on EPA to uphold its mission to protect public health. https://t.co/8DuniLAcad — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

.@EPA must do a better job of communicating the potential health risks of ethylene oxide emissions to at-risk communities. Joining @SenDuckworth, @SenCarper, @RepBillFoster, & @RepSchneider in calling on EPA to uphold its mission to protect public health. https://t.co/8DuniLAcad — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Just spoke with leadership from hospitals across IL to thank them for everything they're doing for Illinoisans. I will keep doing everything I can to make sure we're supporting all IL hospitals & their heroic workers so they can keep their doors open & continue to help patients. — PolitiTweet.org

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During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families – access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GovPritzker: Your community needs you right now. If you're looking for a way to give back, find the perfect volunteer opportunity at ht… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I commend Rep. @BobbyScott for introducing this important bill on the House side and am working with my colleagues in the Senate to ensure such a proposal is included in any forthcoming #COVID19 relief package. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

There is a strong bicameral desire to assist the millions of Americans who are losing their jobs &, subsequently, their health care coverage as a result of #COVID19. We must do everything in our power to help these families remain on their health plans during these trying times. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

I joined a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to allocate a portion of CARES Act funding to support our local farmers in this time of need. https://t.co/Q2otMciPBB — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation’s local food producers are struggling. — PolitiTweet.org

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New @amprog report finds more than 130,000 immigrants with TPS are essential workers helping to fight the #COVID19 pandemic, including 11,600 health care workers. It would be a disaster if the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing this critical humanitarian protection. — PolitiTweet.org

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That is unacceptable. Today, @SenDuckworth & I joined Illinois House Democrats in urging @SecAzar & @HHSgov to do more to address the deeply entrenched inequalities in our health care system that have led to these disparities in outcomes for patients. https://t.co/y4Q8qjTRyU — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Racial disparities in health care have been magnified by #COVID19. Black Chicagoans are dying from #COVID19 at nearly 5x the rate of white Chicagoans. And black Illinoisans account for more than 40% of #COVID19 deaths in IL, despite only making up 15% of the state’s population. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Glad to see #SCOTUS take this long overdue step. When things return to normal, the Court should follow the requirements in my Cameras in the Courtroom Act and permit live television coverage of all oral arguments. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

While I know there have been implementation challenges with this program, I am glad to see that some organizations, incl. colleges, in IL have been able to bring much-needed relief home to our state. I will continue working to provide relief to IL small businesses and nonprofits. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19. https://t.co/DburP46DEy — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

For some Americans, staying home presents its own dangers. I’m joining a bipartisan group of Senators in demanding that any future #COVID19 legislation includes support for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. https://t.co/ekG133vv1N — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far. — PolitiTweet.org