Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Happy birthday to President Lincoln, an Illinoisan whose vision moved our nation closer towards that more perfect Union. Let today serve as a reminder for all of us to live our lives by his words "with malice toward none and charity for all.” https://t.co/gdR2cjjd4R — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Ensuring the site of the Springfield Race Riot in Illinois is memorialized is one way we can honor the work the NAACP is doing today. Black history is American history, and I'll do all I can to preserve it for generations to come. https://t.co/T5HdqzEYnR — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

The Springfield Race Riot was a tragedy that gave way to a historic organization dedicated to building a better tomorrow for all, and it should not go unrecognized or be forgotten.   That's why I'm proud to be working with @SenatorDurbin to make the riot site a national monument. https://t.co/mK0KXGCv3I — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

In 1908, white residents in Springfield torched hundreds of homes and businesses of Black Illinoisans and murdered six—simply because of the color of their skin.   After this horrific tragedy, determined citizens banded together and set out to form the NAACP. https://t.co/YVayPPYj4w — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Despite so many in power resisting their efforts, the @NAACP has been a leading defender of civil rights, racial justice and equality in our country for 113 years. And while their story is long and winding, it started in Illinois after the Springfield Race Riot. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

In the years since Trump abandoned the JCPOA, the threat of Iran developing a nuclear weapon has increased, not decreased. In order to truly advance US security interests, we should do everything we can to find a viable diplomatic solution that prevents an Iranian nuclear weapon. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

All across our nation, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will make a huge difference in our work to remove lead pipes and deliver cleaner water to more families thanks to my Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act being included. Clean water is a right. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

So glad we got this done. Once signed into law, this change will help survivors of sexual harassment and assault be heard and have their day in court. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, key players like @cmapillinois have more support as we work to update our water infrastructure, make transit more accessible and support local jobs. It was great chatting yesterday! Together, we'll build a better future for Illinois. https://t.co/QsbJSh35dX — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

At https://t.co/MA527I95FY, deported Veterans and their families can also find a new portal where they can easily get in touch with @DHSgov as they seek assistance in returning to the United States or accessing the VA benefits they’ve earned. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Great news! The Biden Admin launched a new one-stop resource center so our immigrant servicemembers can more easily find the forms and resources they need from @DHSgov, @DeptofDefense or @DeptVetAffairs all in one place.   🗣Share widely: https://t.co/MA527I95FY — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

VAWA has been reauthorized three times since 1994 with bipartisan support—and there's no reason it shouldn't be now. Victims of domestic violence can't wait. It's time to #SupportSurvivors and pass a renewed VAWA. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

For years, 34 chimpanzees—that are no longer needed for government research—have been held on the Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico in clear violation of federal law and humane treatment. Today, I'm introducing the bipartisan Chimp Sanctuary Act to right this wrong. https://t.co/OGEnhXaeDf — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

To learn from our past, the National Park Service must preserve our whole history—even our darkest chapters. I’m with @SenatorBennet. We must pass his bipartisan bill to preserve the infamous Camp Amache, where thousands of Japanese Americans were unjustly interned. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan DEMAND Act with @SenThomTillis, @RepUnderwood and @RepJohnKatko to help nursing moms access what they need to breastfeed under FEMA when disaster strikes. It’s a simple, common-sense solution to help families in times of crisis. https://t.co/cuyIAFeFTk — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

👀⛸You’ve got to see this. Congratulations to Illinoisan @alexa_knierim for her Silver Medal in Figure Skating! https://t.co/mjY4zxVQvu — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

In one year, we've seen wages climb 5.7%. That's nearly double the average of about 3% before the pandemic hit. The Biden Boom is the real deal, folks. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @USDA: 🚨 Today we announced a $1 billion investment in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest land… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Few can say they had the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage in the Olympics, and for that—each and every one of these Illinoisans should be proud. Congratulations! I'm rooting for you. https://t.co/Dlf4aGFdoA — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

29 years after the FMLA gave new parents up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, there's still so much work to do to lift up working families and empower them to succeed at work and at home. We can make paid leave a reality by passing the FAMILY Act. Let's get it done. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Thanks to @POTUS, 14.5 million Americans have signed up to receive quality, affordable healthcare under the ACA—nearly 2 million more than ever before. This is yet another way Democrats are giving more families better peace of mind and expanding access to life-saving care. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

If employees anywhere want to unionize, they should be able to do that without fear—and that includes Congressional staffers who work hard to serve their state and their nation. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Glad the Biden Admin’s new guidance makes it crystal clear: Americans with disabilities have a right to healthcare, even during this ongoing pandemic. Together, we must keep doing all we can to remove the barriers to equity that the disability community endure to this day. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

She didn't know it then, but Rosa Parks ignited a fierce movement for equal justice by refusing to move on that bus in Montgomery, Alabama. On what would've been her 109th birthday, that movement continues and in her memory, let's keep working for justice—just like she taught us. https://t.co/kkSKP7vKQP — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Even amid the terrible Omicron wave, the Biden boom added another 467,000 jobs to the economy in January. Under Democrats' leadership, the economy is defying odds and doing better than experts expected. And it's only the beginning. https://t.co/atAH1ZctlT — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Reminder: over 150 years after the 15th amendment was ratified, Republicans continue to block legislation that would help protect the right to vote for people of color in the face of Jim Crow 2.0. Our work on voting rights is far from over. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

🚨Good news! After my colleagues and I sent a letter urging the Biden Administration to have Medicare cover COVID-19 rapid tests, I'm pleased to see Medicare or Medicare Advantage beneficiaries will be able to receive 8 free over-the-counter tests per month starting this spring. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

This is why I urged @POTUS upon entering office to #FireDeJoy by removing and replacing his enablers on the USPS Board. No one should be surprised that the Trump loyalist in charge of the Postal Service is now attacking good paying union jobs and worsening the climate crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Today, @POTUS dealt a serious blow to ISIS that will damage their ability to regroup, and the US sent a strong message that we will remain steadfast in the fight to stop the spread of terrorism while staying vigilant in hunting down those who’ve harmed Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

We are seeing consistent patterns of anti-Semitic hate across our nation—and it has to stop. My heart goes out to Chicago's Jewish community and I thank local authorities for their diligence in responding. https://t.co/jqu3uwwHfl — PolitiTweet.org