Senator Dick Durbin

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I will be joining @MitchellReports on @MSNBC shortly to discuss the latest updates in our fight against #COVID19. Make sure you tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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My prayers are with Maywood native John Prine and his loved ones today. John was one of the greatest songwriters of his generation - he will be greatly missed. https://t.co/2fsGLFA7eX — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GovPritzker: I want to express my sincere gratitude to the people of California & to @CAgovernor Gavin Newsom, who sent us 100 ventilat… — PolitiTweet.org

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The recently passed CARES Act gave the BOP new authority to eliminate the fees for federal inmates to call or teleconference their loved ones. Yesterday I joined @SenAmyKlobuchar to urge the BOP to institute this policy change as quickly as possible. — PolitiTweet.org

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Prisons are hotspots in this #COVID19 pandemic & we must look out for the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals. With in-person visits suspended in federal prisons, inmates should still be able to stay in touch with their families and loved ones, free of charge. — PolitiTweet.org

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As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here: https://t.co/eSBPtEpCVH — PolitiTweet.org

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Pleased that urban & rural hospitals in IL are already receiving funds. Additional information about the Medicare accelerated payments program can be found here: https://t.co/bbNw9ewcED — PolitiTweet.org

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I am urging IL hospitals to consider taking advantage of the Medicare accelerated payments program we included in the CARES Act. It enables the federal govt to provide direct cash to hospitals, ensuring they can remain open, staffed, & supplied throughout this #COVID19 pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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Many of these deaths could have been prevented with the right interventions & health care. I will continue pushing in Congress for passage of my MOMMA Act. It’s time we provide more comprehensive & culturally competent maternal & postpartum health care for all women & babies. — PolitiTweet.org

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I requested this report alongside @PattyMurray in 2018. What it describes is a national tragedy. No nation as rich and advanced as the United States should have new moms and infants—especially women and babies of color—dying at the rates we are currently seeing. — PolitiTweet.org

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Illinoisans – please #StayHome. You will help stop the spread of this virus and save lives. The only way we are going to beat this virus is by working together. #AllInIllinois — PolitiTweet.org

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.@IDPH is reporting 73 new #COVID19 deaths in Illinois – our largest single day increase so far. My prayers are with those who passed & their loved ones during this difficult time. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GovPritzker: Our brave first responders are risking their lives to save yours. Do your part: Don't let the weather get to your head —… — PolitiTweet.org

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I joined @SenWarren & @SenSherrodBrown in writing to student loan companies, urging them to allow student borrowers to suspend payments without fees or consequences and cancel or discharge loans during both a public health and economic crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit. — PolitiTweet.org

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The @jjkfoundation, in my hometown of East St. Louis, has always found a way to give back to their community. This stressful time is no exception. Grateful to see the foundation continue its mission feeding & supporting local families. https://t.co/bYdG2VfqhS — PolitiTweet.org

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This funding will help Illinois continue their critical efforts to mitigate and prevent further spread of coronavirus. @SenDuckworth & I remain committed to ensuring that IL receives the federal support it urgently needs during this pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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Our state & local governments are at the forefront of the fight against #COVID19 .@SenDuckworth & I are proud to announce Illinois will be receiving an additional $8M in federal funding from the @CDCgov to support their response to #COVID19. https://t.co/4TdPW8Td63 — PolitiTweet.org

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Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono, @SenKamalaHarris, & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information. https://t.co/AM9UqZIApn — PolitiTweet.org

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I had a productive call w/ @VP Pence Sunday afternoon & continued to press Admin for PPE for health care & frontline workers in IL. I asked the VP to use the $16B in funding from the CARES Act to replenish the national stockpile & resume shipments to states immediately. — PolitiTweet.org

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Glad to see more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive increased SNAP benefits thanks to recent federal legislation & @GovPritzker’s leadership. We must ensure families can keep food on the table throughout this #COVID19 pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities. https://t.co/i1YxFbT4wM — PolitiTweet.org

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Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces. https://t.co/I9IAaMngJ2 — PolitiTweet.org

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No American should be worried about being exploited by predatory lenders during this public health crisis. I’m proud to join @SenSherrodBrown in urging financial regulators to protect consumers during #COVID19. https://t.co/MMwZVTkxDt — PolitiTweet.org

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This federal funding will also help provide housing for individuals & families who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness during the #COVID19 crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/E6AJFSOZlJ — PolitiTweet.org

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The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist. — PolitiTweet.org

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America is depending on our nation’s farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas. https://t.co/rVg8Zkh1Ar — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenSchumer: Lives are at risk. Medical workers don’t have critical supplies or hazard pay. Unemployment is soaring. But the Trump adm… — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let’s get this done. https://t.co/MmYY9W6cnk — PolitiTweet.org