Senator Dick Durbin

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RT @SenateDems: "President Trump is using a national emergency declaration to take away billions of dollars from our military and their fam… — PolitiTweet.org

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It was an honor to speak at @USNavy Hospital Corpsman Graduation today at @CookCtyHealth and congratulate these young corpsmen on completing an intensive training program in trauma medicine. I am awed by their patriotism and grateful for their service. https://t.co/SvVO6jeto4 — PolitiTweet.org

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The Administration’s actions are a betrayal of the longstanding bipartisan tradition of generosity towards refugees. This will accomplish nothing except to further punish innocent victims of persecution who pose no threat to our security & have turned to America for safety. — PolitiTweet.org

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Ever since our nation’s tragic failure to help Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust, we’ve set the example by providing safe haven to the world’s most vulnerable people. — PolitiTweet.org

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On the same day, the Trump Admin also issued a new executive order, flying in the face of court decisions, that claims to give local governments the power to turn away refugees. — PolitiTweet.org

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In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in our history, the Trump Administration has decided to drop America’s moral standing to a new low by drastically reducing the U.S. refugee admissions goal to only 18,000 for the next year. — PolitiTweet.org

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This is entirely inconsistent with the Constitution’s guarantees of due process and the right to a jury trial. Our bipartisan bill would end this unjust practice by prohibiting increased sentences based on conduct for which a defendant has been acquitted by a jury. #JuriesDecide — PolitiTweet.org

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Under our Constitution, defendants can only be convicted of a crime if a jury of their peers finds they're guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, federal law inexplicably allows judges to override a jury verdict of ‘not guilty’ by sentencing defendants for acquitted conduct. — PolitiTweet.org

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Last year, the #FirstStepAct, my landmark criminal justice reform bill with @ChuckGrassley became law. Yesterday, we introduced the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 with @SenatorLeahy, @SenThomTillis, @SenBooker, & @SenMikeLee to make sure #JuriesDecide. — PolitiTweet.org

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It was great to join Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants last night at their 2019 Solidarity Gala. The work they do for immigrants and migrant children is critical and I am proud to stand beside them. https://t.co/ipsVj0zPE6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Congratulations to fellow Illinoisan Ryan McCarthy for his confirmation as @SecArmy. He has been a great leader as Under Secretary, & I look forward to continuing to work closely with him to support our soldiers and their families at Rock Island Arsenal & across the world. — PolitiTweet.org

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This rule is a giveaway to #4profit colleges at the expense of the students they defrauded. Now members of both chambers will have a chance to be on record – do they support these students, or the predatory #4profit college industry that defrauded them? I know where I stand. — PolitiTweet.org

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So, what is a CRA resolution of disapproval & how does it work? CRA resolutions of disapproval allow Congress to overturn regulatory actions taken by federal agencies – like @usedgov – with a simple majority vote in both the Senate & House and signature by the President. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I led a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval with @RepSusieLee on @BetsyDeVosED’s rewritten borrower defense rule that gutted relief & protections for student borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges & universities. https://t.co/hsynNl3vk1 — PolitiTweet.org

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AFTERNOON READ: To help downstate Illinoisans facing challenges accessing quality & affordable health care, I’m working on bipartisan legislation to bring more doctors, dentists, and mental health providers to rural Illinois. https://t.co/MkQviWdIo9 — PolitiTweet.org

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The Continuing Resolution that the Senate passed today is vital to avoiding another devastating government shutdown. Now Senators on both sides of the aisle must put the appropriations process back on track. We owe it to the American taxpayers to avoid another senseless shutdown. — PolitiTweet.org

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Another disturbing announcement from @CDCgov on the vaping epidemic: more than 800 confirmed & probable cases of lung illness related to vaping, as well as 12 deaths. @US_FDA must act now. #VapingTargetsKids — PolitiTweet.org

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Good to see the Senate Appropriations Committee pass my amendment with @SenatorLeahy today to prohibit entry to any Philippine Government Officials involved in the politically motivated imprisonment of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima in 2017. We must #FreeLeilaNow. — PolitiTweet.org

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Reliable broadband service is essential for kids doing their homework, people looking for a job, & improving access to health care in rural areas. Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to broadband. Proud to work w/ @RepSeanMaloney to increase enrollment for the FCC’s Lifeline program. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to @ArmyChiefStaff General James McConville for sitting down with me today to review funding for modernizing our military and to discuss my concerns about deploying more troops to Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/0NLNhaSmh9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Back in November 2017, I called on Equatorial Guinean President Obiang to release Ramon Esono - the artist who he had wrongfully jailed for criticizing the country’s corrupt, undemocratic leader. Now that his fight for freedom is over, it was great to meet with Ramon today in DC. https://t.co/h1OJa4Z6WB — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m calling on the DoD OIG to investigate the withholding of Ukraine military aid appropriated by Congress, allegedly at the direction of the White House. The delay raises questions about whether DoD officials were involved in any scheme to target a political opponent. https://t.co/taGRQ2Olil — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to meet with some excellent @UofILSystem leaders, alumni, & students visiting Washington today for #UofIDayinDC. Thanks for your thoughtful questions – I look forward to continuing to work together to advance education, research, and innovation in our state https://t.co/P5kEavxm59 — PolitiTweet.org

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This Thursday, @SenDuckworth and I are holding our September Illinois Constituent Coffee in D.C. Stop by for coffee, donuts, and conversation. Call my office for details: 202-224-2152. — PolitiTweet.org

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Instead, it’s time for Pres. Trump & the GOP-controlled Senate to stop stalling & call a vote on the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. This legislation has already passed through the House – we are utterly failing the American people if we can't even hold a vote on the matter. — PolitiTweet.org

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There was an overwhelming amount of energy, emotion, and compassion at the #EndGunViolence rally in Washington today. The American people have made it clear – now is not the time to ‘go very slowly’ on gun safety, as the President has said. https://t.co/mKdmbid1KL — PolitiTweet.org

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For now the 2nd time in 6 months, GOP & Dem Senators came together to put the Constitution over the President’s so-called ‘national emergency’ declaration. The President must not be allowed to take funding away from our military just so he can build his useless border wall. — PolitiTweet.org

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The #IPCC special report released today contains extremely troubling details about the impacts of climate change on our oceans, & ultimately our world. This is a direct threat to our very existence. We can't keep waiting around - immediate action is our only hope. #ActOnClimate — PolitiTweet.org

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This afternoon, I’ll be joining hundreds of Chicagoans, Illinoisans, & other concerned Americans at a rally to #EndGunViolence outside the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of elected officials & advocates will speak about their own experiences with gun violence. You can follow along here: — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to Dr. Ezike for stopping by my office yesterday to give me an update on the youth vaping epidemic in Illinois. #VapingTargetsKids and I look forward to working together to make sure we can keep our children safe from these dangerous and addictive products. — PolitiTweet.org