Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I had a good call w/@IHAhospitals, IL hospital leaders, @SenatorDurbin, @RodneyDavis & @RepLaHood today. I'm grateful for doctors, nurses, janitors, administrators & hospital workers & I’ll keep working to make sure they have the support & resources they need during this crisis — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I’m proud to be introducing important legislation with @SenMarkey that builds off the provisions Senate Democrats secured in the most recent bipartisan #COVID19 relief package by increasing access to capital for minority small business owners. https://t.co/qeY5mNHXh9 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Minority small business owners have been largely shut out from accessing the Paycheck Protection Program, in many cases because they lack pre-existing relationships with large banks. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

We can't begin to reopen our economy without first ensuring that free and adequate testing is available for everyone who wants to be tested. https://t.co/Yeas5Vi7DB — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I had a productive call with @IllinoisPCA & community health center leaders from across IL today to discuss their challenges during #COVID19. I’ll keep working to make sure our front line health workers & CHCs have the support and resources they deserve https://t.co/X54VoUQDvf — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I had a productive call with @IllinoisPCA & community health center leaders from across IL today their challenges during #COVID19. I’ll keep working to make sure our front line health workers & CHCs have the support and resources they deserve https://t.co/X54VoUQDvf — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I’m proud to join my colleagues on this important legislation to close the "homework gap" and support education for kids everywhere during these challenging times. https://t.co/zgsx7QDeV1 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

As a parent homeschooling my 5-yr old w/the help of online learning, I understand how critical it is to have strong&reliable internet. No student—no matter where they live or their socioeconomic situation—should fall behind in the classroom b/c they can’t get high-speed internet — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Growing up, my family relied on food stamps—now called SNAP—to survive. Glad to join my colleagues&call on @USDA to ensure SNAP recipients can receive grocery deliveries&curbside pickup during the #COVID19 crisis. No one should struggle to get food right now b/c they rely on it. https://t.co/6OtmYhIEf0 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

As co-founder of the Senate's @EJusticeCaucus, I’m proud to join with colleagues in the House and Senate to introduce legislation that would provide funding to programs that investigate COVID-19’s impact on environmental justice communities. https://t.co/Z8Em4Z6dt1 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Communities of color and low-income communities face public health challenges at alarming rates, and these challenges—like high rates of asthma caused by poor air quality—make these communities especially vulnerable to the impacts of the #COVID19 pandemic. #environmentaljustice — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @TheView: "[Trump] needs to stop worrying about what's inside the White House and start worrying about all the Americans outside the Whi… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @PriscillaWT: "Anytime strong women have stood up to Donald Trump, he actually like most bullies retreats, & in this case you can see th… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @TheView: .@SenDuckworth criticizes Pres. Trump’s COVID-19 response, saying he “has no basis in his thinking in any type of science.” “… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @TheView: THIS MORNING: @SenDuckworth joins us to discuss the latest headlines on the pandemic, reopening the economy and more. https://… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

This is hard to watch. Yet again we see that Trump takes huge issue with women who pose fair questions that he can’t answer. Especially when they’re women of color. His racism and misogyny couldn’t be clearer. https://t.co/xZkw7LnuL3 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

An important @PBS documentary about the contributions and challenges of Asian Americans is premiering tonight at 7:00CT. My interview appears in tomorrow night’s episode, which airs at the same time. Hope you can tune in! #AsianAmPBS https://t.co/eAD3WSV5EI — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

An important @PBS documentary about the contributions and challenges of Asian Americans is premiering tonight at 7:00CT. My interview appears in tomorrow night’s episode, which airs at the same time. Hope you can tune in! #AsianAmPBS — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @TheView: TOMORROW: @SenDuckworth joins us to discuss the latest headlines on the pandemic, reopening the economy and more. https://t.co… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Making sure the US remains a global scientific leader once the #COVID19 crisis ends means making sure we support our research workforce. Proud to join @SenatorDurbin and our colleagues to call for research community funding in the next relief package: https://t.co/ugVG4NbYJn — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I had a great call with @ucmetroeast Friday, discussing #COVID19 legislation updates and #EnvironmentalJustice issues in the Metro East. I’ll keep working to provide much-needed federal support & oversight to the region https://t.co/kK7herStEy — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I'm concerned by new interim Department of Defense guidance that would block some survivors of #COVID19 from joining the military & today I wrote to @EsperDoD urging him to consult with CDC & NIH to develop long-term standards for military eligibility: https://t.co/JAllgVPU0h — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

As our nation continues to address the challenges of the #COVID19 public health crisis, it’s critical we make sure all Americans can rely on this basic right. I'll keep working with my colleagues in the @EJusticeCaucus to make that a reality. https://t.co/Dg9Xsv93eo — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Regardless of zip code, skin color or wallet size, every American has the right to drink safe, clean water. Yet all too often that is not the case, especially for low income communities & people of color. #EnvironmentalJustice https://t.co/Mp1v0oPTLU — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

We can't sit idly by while small businesses struggle during the #COVID19 pandemic. Glad to join with @SenatorDurbin, @SenAmyKlobuchar & our colleagues in calling for more oversight to help ensure the Paycheck Protection Program reaches #smallbusinesses who need it the most. https://t.co/iYPFtNEyVP — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

And to all the fellow moms out there wondering how we will get through it: I see you and I know how hard this is. Here’s to brighter days ahead. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I don’t get that during the day normally. It’s so nice to see my kids all day long. It’s lovely. But also frustrating. It's a lot of: “I love you. Kiss, kiss, kiss. Okay, the conference call is starting.” Read more here in this piece about working parents: https://t.co/QBnDqJLqbw — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

But, to be fair, there are some amazing high points when working from home. Like when I get done with a conference call and I have 10 minutes before the next one and my 2-year-old comes up and she goes "Mommy!" and gives me a hug and a kiss. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

My schedule in many ways is more demanding and more full now than it was before. Because before, there was a real separation. I’d leave home and go to work, and there’d be a work schedule. Now there’s no separation. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I recently spoke w/@washingtonpost about what my experience has been during quarantine as a working mom. Honestly, I—like all parents—still worry and have self-doubt about whether I’m doing enough. Is my 5-year old going to be ready for kindergarten? Is that going to be my fault? — PolitiTweet.org