Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

My bill would promote *independent* investigations into these tragedies to help deliver *real* accountability. B/c local prosecutors have an inherent conflict of interest in investigating the same officers they work with to solve other crimes. Black. Lives. Matter. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Families like Laquan's—and far too many others like his—are no less deserving of real justice. That's why the 2nd bill I ever intro'd in the Senate was my Police Training and Independent Review Act to help rebuild the trust broken between police and the communities they serve. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Seven years ago, 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot down by a police officer in Chicago, Illinois. As a mom, my heart breaks for his family every year at this time. Laquan should be alive today and Congress must take action to help end the cycle of police violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

A vote against the Freedom to Vote Act is a vote against protecting the constitutional rights of our fellow Americans in the Black, Brown and disability communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Let's be clear: voting rights are under threat in states all across our nation. Tomorrow, I'll proudly vote to advance the Freedom to Vote Act. This legislation is our moment of opportunity to take action and help protect every American's voice in their own democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

After the recent use of PFAS in IL, I’m especially encouraged that @POTUS has announced this plan.   I’ll keep working with @EPAMichaelRegan to safeguard our environment and protect children and families from toxic pollutants like PFAS. https://t.co/GrMpKvlNZ5 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

New research shows that taking action on paid leave could add $2.4 trillion—yes, trillion—to the U.S. GDP by 2030. Paid leave is good for both working families AND our economy. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Congress must invest far more into our water infrastructure. With my Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Congress has a once-in-a-generation chance to make the biggest investment in water in our nation's history. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Access to clean water is a human right—no matter where someone lives, their skin color or how much money they make. To build back better, we must remove lead pipes, rebuild our nation's crumbling and dangerous water systems and bring environmental justice to every community. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

For nearly 50 years, the Clean Water Act has helped restore and protect the Great Lakes from pollution. By building on this law, we can help provide over 30 million people with a safer, more reliable source of water for drinking, recreation and commercial activity. Let's do it! — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Saddened to learn Gen. Colin Powell passed away this morning. My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Congratulations @ChicagoSky for bringing home our first WNBA championship! Every one of you played your hearts out for this historic moment—and we couldn’t be prouder of you.🏆 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

By investing in Home and Community-Based Services, we can lift up Americans with disabilities, we can lift up seniors and we can lift up the selfless caregivers who look after our loved ones. #CareCantWait https://t.co/TTb2VyHrmr — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

As Senators, our job is to uphold the Constitution—including the rights enshrined within it. That's why, when we vote to advance the Freedom to Vote Act this week, I will not hesitate to protect your right to vote. Period. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I was proud to lead a coalition of Senators in support of fulfilling @POTUS’s historic request for $400 billion to eliminate the Medicaid HCBS wait list over the next decade. This is our chance to get this done, and I'm so glad to work with this Administration to make it happen. https://t.co/Ijnbpxnktb — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Mother to mother—if you are expecting, please get vaccinated to protect yourself and your baby. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @VP: President Biden and I share personal experiences caring for family members who are sick and those in need of assistance. We feel a… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

We've lost more than 700,000 of our fellow Americans to this deadly virus. It's a tragedy—especially because we have a lifesaving vaccine that can help prevent so many of these heartbreaking losses. To help put an end to this pandemic once and for all, get vaccinated if you can. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

It’s not enough to just raise awareness surrounding domestic violence. Democrats are working to expand the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) so we can give survivors the support they deserve. Please know that you are not alone. If you need help right now, visit these resources. https://t.co/D6yAYAWMSS — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

When the press accuses a new father of being “MIA” for going on parental leave to bond with a child, it sends exactly the wrong message to working families. https://t.co/CXjiR3eHA7 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Chicagoan and civil rights leader Timuel Black's life is a story of grit, American history and an unwavering commitment to dignity for all people. My condolences go out to his friends and loved ones. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/YQAgA8yP0b — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

No woman—no matter what state she lives in—should have to live in fear of when the next politician will come around and take away her rights. It's time to codify Roe v. Wade into law. https://t.co/B54HNWx2w1 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Proud to work together to help deliver historic paid leave, child care and home care investments through the Biden-Harris Build Back Better Agenda. Because care just can’t wait. https://t.co/tmalfB0qpS — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

HAPPENING NOW: From paid leave to child care to our care economy—@VP, @AijenPoo and I are talking about why we must invest in working families and our care workforce to build back better. Tune in! #CareCantWait — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Investing in our care systems is good for families, workers, businesses and for our economy. Tune in this morning as I join @VP and @aijenpoo to talk live about how #CareCantWait. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

For 246 years, through hell or high water, the men and women of @USNavy have served our nation with honor, kept Americans safe and upheld the Navy’s long tradition of "Victory at Sea." Join me in saying thank you! — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @HerbieZiskend46: The @VP and @SenDuckworth will hold a virtual townhall tomorrow to discuss Build Back Better - and provisions that lif… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @SenatorMenendez: Before #HispanicHeritageMonth ends, I am proud to have led a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing a Senate reso… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Mexican-American art is American art. Mexican-American history is American history. #HispanicHeritageMonth https://t.co/i4ejwL928v — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Pro-choice is pro-women's health. Pro-choice is pro-access to basic care. Pro-choice is pro-women's rights. — PolitiTweet.org