Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Seven years after the #Charleston9 were ruthlessly gunned down by a shooter at their church, the Senate finally has a bipartisan path forward to help curb gun violence and save lives. It’s overdue—we need to get it done. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

✅And finally, it would also strengthen federal research on toxic exposure, improve VA’s resources and training for toxic-exposed Veterans and do more to set the VA and our Veterans up for success. This is long overdue. Let’s get it to President Biden’s desk. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

✅By adding many illnesses tied to Agent Orange, burn pits and other toxic exposures to the VA’s “presumption” list, thousands of Veterans suffering from these illnesses will have a MUCH easier time accessing the care they need and have earned. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

✅So many heroes would finally get the healthcare they need. The SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act would expand VA healthcare eligibility to Post-9/11 combat Veterans—including 3.5 million toxic-exposed Veterans. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

NEWS: The Senate passed the historic, bipartisan PACT Act to finally overhaul the way the VA supports toxic-exposed Veterans. If signed into law, here are some ways this legislation would help ensure these heroes get the care they've earned🇺🇸👇 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

With a stroke of a pen, @POTUS is helping us counter Republican attacks against the LGBTQ+ community and sending a strong, resounding message to trans Americans that they—and the decisions they make for their own medical care—truly matter. What a great way to celebrate #Pride! — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

NEWS: FDA advisors endorsed Moderna and Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5 and under. As a parent of a 4-year-old, I couldn't be more thrilled that these shots could be available as early as next week. And I can't wait to make an appt to finally get my baby girl vaccinated. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

10 years ago today, DACA changed the lives of thousands of young immigrants who are American in every way except on paper. Dreamers embody the best of America—and the Senate should honor that by codifying DACA and giving Dreamers a pathway to citizenship. Home. Is. Here. — PolitiTweet.org

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Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and other leading oil refiners have made it quite clear they don't mind price gouging working Americans for record profit. I'm with @POTUS, enough is enough. We need to pass my bill to make this corporate greed illegal. https://t.co/AI2kefjc51 — PolitiTweet.org

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Too often I hear stories like this—of new moms and Americans with disabilities—being treated inappropriately by TSA employees. Yesterday, I met with TSA Administrator Pekoske and made it clear: @TSA can and must do better. I won't let up on this. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I’m shocked and disappointed by Caterpillar’s decision to move its HQ from Illinois. While this will only directly affect about 1.5% of IL-based employees, I'll keep working to encourage Caterpillar to preserve jobs and follow through on its promise to hire even more Illinoisans. — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy birthday, @USARMY! Thank you to all of our brave men and women for living the Soldier’s Creed and selflessly serving the American people. I’m proud to call you family. Hooah! — PolitiTweet.org

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My deepest condolences to @RepCasten and his family. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts during this heartbreaking time. https://t.co/yITtzivoQf — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Thank you to my colleagues and all the young leaders who made this bipartisan breakthrough possible. It’s not everything we need, but we're moving in the right direction to help curb gun violence, improve mental health services and save lives. And I'll keep pushing for more. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Today, my heart is with the LGBTQ+ community as we remember the 49 lives gunned down at Pulse nightclub six years ago. Enough. We need commonsense gun safety reform. We need to do better to prevent these senseless tragedies and save lives. https://t.co/UOTuIlWlRA — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

If Roe v. Wade falls, make no mistake: it could pave the way for the nationwide abortion ban that Republicans have been after for decades. Even when the mother's life is at risk. Even in cases of rape and incest. Codifying Roe can't wait. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

If you're mad about the record high cost of gas right now, a reminder: Big Oil can lower these prices. But they'd rather exploit working families for profit instead. And Republicans would rather shift the blame on POTUS than actually help us stop it. https://t.co/wJ5YjYMW6C — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

It cannot be shared enough that firearm manufacturers are actively profiteering off semi-automatic rifles designed to kill with lethal efficiency on a battlefield to *any* customer able to pass a background check. Including to the 18-year-old Uvalde shooter. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

We are in the midst of a gun violence crisis across the country. After recent tragedies in Buffalo and Uvalde, and the violence we tragically know is all too common across Chicago, action at the federal level is long overdue. https://t.co/gdNPu4sGrG — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m glad DOJ is answering our call to investigate the disturbing allegations of serious abuses at USP Thomson. The reports of this troubling conduct is unacceptable, and we must learn more to prevent incidents like these from ever happening again. https://t.co/xnV3TFrEdB — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

NEWS: @SenJohnThune and I introduced the Armed Forces Fuel Choice Act to help ensure E15 fuel—a cleaner, more affordable option—is offered at all commercial gas stations located on our military bases in the United States. It's the least we can do for our military families. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

NEWS: Today, @SenJohnThune and I introduced the Armed Forces Fuel Choice Act to help ensure E15 fuel—a cleaner, more affordable option—is offered at all commercial gas stations located on our military bases in the United States. It's the least we can do for our military families. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Nearly six decades after the Equal Pay Act was signed into law, we still haven't closed the gender wage gap. Why are Republicans blocking passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act that could help fix this? I believe our daughters deserve equal pay for equal work. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Imagine your family being denied the benefits you deserve because current law doesn't recognize your loved one's suicide as a line-of-duty death. Righting this wrong is overdue. It's time to vote on my Public Safety Officer Support Act and get this done. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Uncovering what happened on January 6th isn’t political. It’s literally about whether our democracy survives. Thank you Officer Edwards and January 6th Committee members for doing your part. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @HallieOnNBC: 9 days after the insurrection, D.C. police officer Jeffrey Smith took his own life. His wife Erin Smith will be in the Jan… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @January6thCmte: 🚨 Tune in now to watch the #January6th hearing LIVE! 🚨 The Select Committee will present our initial findings to the A… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

It’s important for the world to have a full picture of what led up to the January 6th insurrection and to know who is responsible for fomenting this attempted coup. It cannot be swept under the rug. I urge everyone to watch tonight and learn the truth. https://t.co/6kJazqgdwH — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Republicans claim that "laws won't prevent the next mass shootings." But the truth is, when they allowed our assault weapons ban to expire 2004, mass shootings tripled. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Forcing births on anyone—even when the mother’s life could be at risk—is not only cruel, it could be a death sentence. Codify Roe v. Wade into law. — PolitiTweet.org