Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

With hate crimes increasing across this country, I met with Illinoisans who are attending the @ADL #NLS2019 to discuss how we can stem the rising tide of hate, anti-Semitism, bigotry and discrimination. https://t.co/IACll9VaRW — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m monitoring the severe flooding that’s devastating communities throughout Illinois and encourage all Illinoisans in affected areas to stay safe, stay tuned to local authorities, avoid flooded roads and follow posted detours. #TurnAroundDontDrown — PolitiTweet.org

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We’re forever indebted to the suffragists who made their voices heard on the picket lines so we could make ours heard at the polls. On the 100th anniv. of the passage of the #19thAmendment, I called on Congress to honor these women's legacy by fighting to end voter suppression. https://t.co/DdPG4Gxphr — PolitiTweet.org

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@Illinois_Alma Steven turns 88 this Thursday on June 6th – which is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day – and I hope you’ll join me in wishing him a happy early birthday! 4/4 https://t.co/Dbmw91OonH — PolitiTweet.org

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Steven and his sister eventually immigrated to America and moved to Chicago. He served our country in uniform, went to the @Illinois_Alma on the GI Bill and then taught for decades at his alma mater and later at Carnegie Mellon. 3/ — PolitiTweet.org

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Days before Steven was supposed to have his Bar Mitzvah, his family was detained by Nazis. Because Steven spoke German, he worked as a translator, helping him survive. He endured the horrors of Birkenau + a death march to Buchenwald before being liberated by American Soldiers. 2/ — PolitiTweet.org

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It was humbling to meet Steven Fenves today. Steven is a U.S. Army Veteran & Holocaust survivor, and I want to tell you a little bit about his remarkable story... 1/ https://t.co/wJA4IxbKFy — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m wearing a yellow rose today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Senate's passage of the #19thAmendment! In a few minutes, I’ll pay tribute on the Senate floor to all the suffragists who fought for the right to vote + made it possible for me to serve in office. #WomensVote100 https://t.co/rFnXpJc9AY — PolitiTweet.org

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Eid Mubarak to every family celebrating! As the month of Ramadan comes to a close, I hope every community can identify with the spirit of Ramadan and reflect on the importance of giving to others. https://t.co/31cvKI10at — PolitiTweet.org

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@MarshaBlackburn @SenAngusKing We must recommit to strengthening these relationships, continuing our military and non-military leadership in the region and finding commonsense solutions that benefit the hardworking people in each of our countries, no matter how many thousands of miles apart they may be. — PolitiTweet.org

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I recently returned from a official visit to Singapore and Japan with @MarshaBlackburn & @SenAngusKing. Every moment of this trip reinforced for me that our alliances in the Indo-Pacific region are vital to avoiding unnecessary conflict and to our nation’s economy and security. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @WISH_TV: Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are introducing bills to help local governments amp up security. Sen. Tammy Duckworth… — PolitiTweet.org

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Brought Abigail with me to the Capitol for votes tonight. She just complained “It’s too noisy! There’s too many men!” Amen sister! — PolitiTweet.org

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Immigrants have literally helped unite this country, building railroads linking sea to shining sea, starting businesses & picking up rifles to defend our nation. This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, let's remember how one of our nation’s greatest assets is the diversity of our people. — PolitiTweet.org

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A woman’s medical decisions should be between her and her medical team, NOT dictated by politicians. I’m proud Illinois voted to #PassTheRHA to protect women’s health care, even when attacks on it are happening nationwide. 💪🚺 #StoptheBans #RHAinIL — PolitiTweet.org

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Molly successfully organized Buffalo Grove’s first-ever #Pride parade. Putting together such a special event is an incredible accomplishment for someone so young. But that’s Molly. I was lucky enough to meet her a few months ago & I couldn’t be more proud. 3/3 https://t.co/uQeaAjU3gh — PolitiTweet.org

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She & her family drove an hour to attend a #Pride parade that year, but she didn’t want other LGBTQ+ youth to have to travel that far to celebrate who they are, so she got to work. Molly figured out the permitting & raised money by getting local businesses to become sponsors. 2/ — PolitiTweet.org

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🌈Today, Buffalo Grove will hold its first #Pride parade! Let me tell you why it’s so important… Molly Pinta is a 7th grader from Buffalo Grove. Last year, Molly started her school’s first gay-straight alliance, coming out to her friends and family a short while later. 1/ — PolitiTweet.org

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The #VirginiaBeach shooting is a sad reminder that too many Americans are killed/injured due to gun violence. To honor the lives lost from the epidemic & raise awareness, @SenatorDurbin, @RepRobinKelly + I intro’d a resolution designating June as #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump’s actions are just as unacceptable today as they were then. We should be leading the way towards a sustainable future, not backsliding because people refuse to acknowledge basic facts. I’ll continue to fight for a better world for our children & grandchildren. — PolitiTweet.org

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We’re already experiencing the effects of #ClimateChange: intense flooding, droughts & storms are devastating communities nationwide. We must act boldly, not bury our heads in the sand like Trump did when he announced he’ll withdraw from the #ParisAgreement 2 yrs ago today. — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy #PrideMonth! Let’s recognize the strength and resilience that many LGBTQ+ Americans demonstrate despite facing discrimination others may never encounter at home, at work, in their communities and even in Congress. I hope those celebrating #PrideMonth are loud and proud. https://t.co/hnfyE2lMmW — PolitiTweet.org

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Our policies should benefit hardworking Americans, they should not be misused to pad the profits of the well-connected and big oil companies. Read my full statement on the #E15 rule change here ⬇ https://t.co/zYSXrJM9jM — PolitiTweet.org

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This is good news for IL farmers & it’s something I’ve been asking @EPA to do for a long time. However, it will do little to help the Midwest if the Trump Admin continues to abuse small refinery exemptions by letting big 💵 oil companies get by without following the rules. — PolitiTweet.org

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Since 1994, the Violence Against Women Act has helped survivors escape abuse and rebuild their lives, but Mitch McConnell has refused to let us vote to reauthorize it. This is ridiculous. It’s time for him to put politics aside and pass #VAWA2019. — PolitiTweet.org

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Saddened by @SenThadCochran’s passing today. We worked together in a bipartisan way to recognize the contributions of the 18,000+ Chinese American World War II Veterans by authorizing Congress to award the highest civilian honor - the Congressional Gold Medal - to these heroes. — PolitiTweet.org

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That's why last week, @SenatorDurbin and I joined @SenatorBaldwin and @SenDougJones in introducing the No Junk Plans Act to overturn the expansion of these junk health insurance plans. https://t.co/mbxLfdKlc5 — PolitiTweet.org

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The expansion of junk insurance plans – which DON’T have to cover critical healthcare services or Americans with a pre-existing condition – is another reminder that the Trump Admin is still trying to sabotage the ACA & make it harder for Illinoisans to access quality healthcare. — PolitiTweet.org

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This is such a big WIN for every resident on the Southside of Chicago, but it’s not over. Alderman Garza & I will keep monitoring this until the proposal is approved & the clean-up activity is completed. You can stay informed here: https://t.co/v4s5uWvOg2 — PolitiTweet.org

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Good news! @EPA is adding the abandoned Schroud property on the Southside of Chicago to its list of Superfund priority sites to clean up. @SSadlowskiGarza & I have been pushing for this to protect the community since the site is contaminated with lead, manganese + other toxins. — PolitiTweet.org